Ramp Class Quiz 1
what are the 3 types of hearing protection?
1. Muffs 2. Reusable plugs 3. Disposable plugs
What are the two type of GPU?
1. Portable unit 2. Mounted unit attached to a jet bridge
What are the three things that are considered "Other Tools" on the ramp?
1. Wands 2. Chocks 3. Safety Cones
what are the only 3 pieces of equipment allowed to be inside the safety envelope if they are inside the fueling station boundaries?
1. fuel hydrant cart 2. fuel hydrant cart wheel chocks 3. aircraft wheel chocks
What are the two critical areas on an embraer 140/145?
1. statics wicks 2. vortilons
How far should the air stairs or PLD be placed from the aircraft?
1/2 inch
what is the maximum weight for a pet container?
100 lbs
What is the speed limit on the active ramp?
15 mph
what is the max weight for a individual piece of cargo?
150 lbs
how many passenger does does the embraer 170/175 have?
2
how many cargo bins does the CRJ 700 have? What are they called, and where are they?
2 F1, R1 F1 is between the passenger door and the wing, R1 is located under engine #1
how many cargo bins does the embraer 170/175 have?
2 one fwd of wing and one aft of wing
what is the speed limit on airport roadways?
25 mph
how many cargo bins does the CRJ 900 have? What are they called, and where are they?
3 F1, F2, R1 F1 and F2 is between the passenger door and the wing, R1 is located under engine #1
what is the speed limit if your within 25 feet of an aircraft?
3-5 mph
Fires are divided into how many classes?
4
what is the max amount of bag carts you can tow in a string?
4
how many feet of space should be kept between your equipment and other equipment moving on the ramp?
5 feet
What does the sound level have to exceed In order from hearing protection to be required?
85 decibels
What is the tug?
A Motorized Vehicle that is used to transport other pieced of equipment around the airport.
What is a Lektro?
A towbarless pushback unit
What does AOA stand for?
Aircraft operating area
When operating the GPU, the unit must be connected to the aircraft ___ energizing, and the unit de-energized ____ disconnecting the plus
Before, Before
Do not park equipment until the aircraft has been properly ___
Chocked
all equipment within 5 feet of the aircraft must be ___.
Chocked
What is the proper way to connect a tow bar to an aircraft and tug?
Connect the tow bar to the aircraft first, the connect the tow bar to the tug
What must be done with ground equipment when it is not providing service to the AC?
Disconnected
when driving a belt loader the boom and safety handrail must be in what position?
Down
what position must the handrails be in on a CRJ in order for the jet bridge to be attached?
Down position
When can the GPU never be connected, disconnected, or energized?
During Fueling
What does EMB stand for?
Embraer 140/145
What does ERJ stand for?
Embraer 170/175
who's responsibility is it to complete a FOD walk?
Everyone!
What two pieces of PPE are always required when serving the lav with the lavatory servicing vehicle?
Face shield, Protective gloves
the tow bar will be disconnected from the tug ___.
First
What does FOD stand for?
Foreign Object Debris
What is the tag that is used to warn ramp personnel that a piece of equipment should not be operated?
ME-250 Equipment Out Of Service Tag
Is It okay for the rubber of the air stairs or PLD to touch the aircraft?
NO
Who operates the CRJ 900?
PSA Mesa
Who operates the CRJ 700?
PSA Skywest
What does PLD stand for?
Passenger Lift Device
is the "no skin policy" recommended or required when using the lavatory servicing vehicle?
Recommended
Chocks are made out of what material?
Rubber
what is a ship ID and where is it located?
Ship ID is made up of 3 letters, or numbers. located on the nose of the aircraft.
If their is a kink in the hose of the air start cart, should you hit the emergency button, or put the unit in standby mode?
Standby mode to depressurize the hose
When is the ONLY time a three-way connection is allowed?
TUG-TOW BAR-AIRCRAFT
what must be open prior to connecting the air conditioning unit to the aircraft?
The main cabin door
What is the primary function of the safety cones?
To create the diamond of safety
What is the Valet cart?
Used to collect cary on bags and assist with transporting them between the cargo bins and the passenger door steps or jetbridge
What is the Bag Cart?
Used to move checked luggage from the bag room to the aircraft, aircraft to aircraft, and from aircraft to baggage claim area
What is a three way connection?
When a tug Is attached to another piece of equipment, which is then hooked to an aircraft.
Prior to attaching any equipment to a tug what must the driver do?
a 360 degree walk around to ensure it is not connected to the aircraft
what is a passenger lift decide (PLD)?
a ramp used in place of air stairs to help passengers who require special assistance
When do aircraft have the right of way?
always
where are static wicks?
back side of wing
Where should the heaviest loaded cart be in the string?
closest to the tug
when an embraer 170/175 is taxiing what engine is on?
engine #2
Who operates the embraer 140/145
envoy Piedmont
how are the doors on an embraer 170/175 always opened?
from the outside
never drive been the ___ ___ and the aircraft
gate door
passenger doors are located on what side of the aircraft?
left
when is the cargo bin door on the embraer 140/145?
left side of AC, behind the wing under engine #1
What is the belt loader?
motorized vehicle that is used to lift bags to the height of the cargo bin.
Can you drive your equipment through a fuel spill?
no
What is the most prevalent hazard on the ramp?
noise
What are the air stairs?
on some aircraft when built in stairs are not available, it is necessary to place a set of portable air stairs at the passenger door is a jet bridge is not available.
Who operates Embraer 170/175?
republic envoy
are safety garments required or optional?
required
what side of the aircraft are the cargo doors located on the embraer 170/175?
right side of aircraft
what are vortilons?
sharp devices that are under the wing of the aircraft.
what are the critical areas on a CRJ?
static wicks
who is okay to remove an ME-250 tag?
supervisor, manager, designee, qualified maintenance, or GSE personnel
Who gives to ok to remove the chocks from the tug once the tow bar is attached?
the Captain
what is the tail number and where is It located?
the aircraft registration number given by the FAA. found on the aft section of the aircraft behind the wing.
what is the safety envelope?
the are where the aircraft will be pulling into, parking, and the footprint around the aircraft
what panel must never be touched when working on an embraer 170/175?
the ram air turbine (RAT) panel
What is the Air start unit?
used to help regional jets start their engines in the event a mechanical issue prevents the aircraft from doing so on its own
What is the tow bar?
used to push or tow an air craft
What is the Ground Power Unit (GPU) ?
used to supply aircraft with electricity while the aircraft is parked at the gate
Are Hub stations required to service the lav on every flight?
yes