C-17 Tow Supervisor and Brake Operator Pre-Test Practice

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• All tow team members shall be familiar with AFI 11-218 , Aircraft Operations and Movement on the Ground.
• What are the maximum aircraft gross weights for MB-2 on level ground and on grades up to 2.0%?
• Main Landing Gear strut minimum extension is how many inches?
• Are tail and wing walkers required when towing on obstructed, marked taxiways and lanes?
• Aircraft shall not be taxied closer than how many feet to an active runway where aircraft are operated unless taxiing on an established taxiway?
• How is effective communication maintained between the tow tractor and brake operator during movement?
• How does a tow differ from a tow-away operation for a C-17?
• Regarding tow vehicle operation, is the statement 'Tow vehicle operators shall not stop and start suddenly when moving aircraft' true?
• If a tow operation area contains obstructed walkways or debris near the aircraft, what is the proper course of action?
• MLG wheel brakes are released when pistons contact stator.
• Which action should be avoided during towing into or out of a hangar?
• For nose landing gear towing with power, how many personnel are recommended?
• Which of the following indicates the aircraft is ready to tow?
• How many hand pump strokes are required to fully charge brake accumulators from a depleted condition?
• What should be documented after a tow-related near-miss?
• All tow team members shall be familiar with AFMAN, Towing and Taxling Aircraft. Which AFMAN number is referenced?
• Do not operate _____ when towing aircraft into or out of hangar.
• IRCM stands for which type of countermeasures system?
• What role do radios or hand signals play during tow movements?
• Which AFI provides general safety information for towing and taxing aircraft?
• What is the action if the tow pin is missing or damaged during preparation?
• Prior to towing into a hangar equipped with corrosive fire retardant foam systems, ensure which items are installed?
• What is the proper stance and position for the brake operator during a tow?
• Which device is used to move aircraft during pushback on the listed aircraft?
• What Job Guide is used for towing the C-17A aircraft?
• During backing, hangaring, and tight turns, the use of which person or device is required?
• Nose Landing Gear towing without power requires how many recommended personnel?
• For forward MLG towing, how many bridles are used?
• How do weather conditions impact towing operations and what adjustments may be required?
• Accomplishment of all towing procedures shall be followed in exact step-by-step CHECKLIST sequence to prevent damage to equipment or injury to personnel.
• When should additional ground crew be called to assist with towing?
• When using alternate towbars for pushback, use of a ______ is required to ensure adequate clearance between tow vehicle and aircraft.
• Wing walkers are required when towing in restricted areas where clearance is less than how many feet when towing with NVG?
• Before starting a tow, which checks should be verified by the Tow Supervisor?
• What should the differential pressure reading be to prepare for towing?
• Which personnel are used to guide the aircraft during restricted towing to maintain clearance on one or both sides?
• Terminate tow operation immediately when any personnel or equipment enter within ______ of tail of aircraft.
• Tow supervisor shall monitor tension link scale indicators to ensure loads applied to each MLG do not exceed ______ pounds.
• The vehicle operator shall face the direction of travel while seated.
• Which statement about tire pressure checks is correct?
• When should the Tow Supervisor command a stop due to a hazard?
• How many persons are required to handle the emergency tow adapter?
• Before releasing parking brakes, what must be verified?
• When the hydraulic system is fully pressurized, the PRESS PSI indicator reads which range?
• The tow vehicle driver will stop at least how many feet from the aircraft to be moved and shall proceed only when directed by the tow team supervisor?
• Is it permissible for personnel to stand near the NLG/MLG during parking brake release?
• What is the maximum allowable lateral fuel imbalance between wings for towing?
• What is a reason to delay or cancel a tow operation?
• How many personnel are recommended for aircraft pushback with running engines?
• All tow team personnel will maintain a safe distance from all primary and secondary flight control surfaces during _________ during engine running push back.
• In a scenario where one main landing gear is stuck and the other is on pavement, which gear is the towing equipment attached to?
• Prior to tow, which item must be closed or set to aerial delivery position?
• When the towbar is disconnected from the tow tractor for repositioning, which action ensures stability?
• Who shall be in complete command and monitor the towing procedures, normally occupying the position to surveil the operation?
• What ramp hazards should be avoided during tow operations around a C-17?
• The claim that all stress panels must be left in place prior to towing is true.
• Which role is required to monitor clearance when shorter towbars are used?
• What is the purpose of performing a pull test on the tow bar?
• IRCM tow from hangar: If aircraft is equipped with Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM), the IRCM system shall be returned to service after task completion.
• How do you verify the parking brake status before tow?
• Failure to install the quick release pin after using the hand pump may cause obstruction of the AC motor pump selector valve and damage to equipment.
• During power-on towing from the Nose Landing Gear, set the ANTI-COLLISION switch on the LIGHTS panel to which position?
• Before towing, what tire condition must be confirmed for Nose Landing Gear and Main Landing Gear tires?
• Crew door shall be ______ prior to discontinuing communications during engine running push back.
• What are standard marshalling signals used during aircraft towing?
• When connecting a tow bar to the tow vehicle, workers shall stand clear until the backing tow vehicle is in close proximity to the tow bar.
• How is brake functionality verified prior to tow?
• Before tow, observe hydraulic system reservoir sight gage for fluid quantity at which reservoir?
• All flight control surfaces and which component must be clear of personnel and equipment prior to applying or removing hydraulic power?
• What is the maximum surface slope in degrees for normal towing from the nose landing gear (NLG)?
• Towing from the main landing gear is generally performed under abnormal conditions when the aircraft is in which situations?
• Which Job Guide code specifies the towing procedure for the C-17A aircraft?
• If nose gear steering becomes stiff or locked during tow, what action should be taken?
• How should near-misses during tow be documented?
• When should brake tests be performed relative to tow operations?
• What is the correct action if the tow pin is missing or damaged?
• The emergency tow adapter weighs approximately ______ pounds. Two persons are required.
• Who is responsible for the entire towing operation and for ensuring the tow vehicle is free of defects or extraneous material before the tow bar is hooked to the aircraft?
• How should tow gear be stored after use?
• During the tow bar installation, how can you verify the tow bar lock is properly engaged?
• Which factor is not used to determine a safe turning radius for towing a C-17 on the ramp?
• Open pilots/copilots sliding window and check differential pressure gauge above crew entry door to ensure differential pressure is _____.
• Is it permissible to ride on the outside of a moving aircraft, tow bar, or tow vehicles?
• Which instrument is used to monitor loads on the MLGs?
• If brake pressure drops below safe operating limits, the towing operation must be terminated.
• What is the primary objective of the pre-tow inspection performed by the Tow Supervisor before moving a C-17?
• When backing the aircraft to align gears, it must be ______ to accomplish this process.
• How many personnel are recommended for power off NLG towing with NVG?
• Dispense magazines shall be removed from countermeasures dispense system prior to towing aircraft ____.
• Who are not required when towing aircraft on obstructed, established taxiways and runways or parking ramps with guide lines?
• The MB-2 maximum weight on grades up to 2.0% is which value?
• Ramps must be cleared of snow and ice before towing operations; which substance must be removed to ensure safety?
• Prior to towing ________ equipped aircraft into a hanger, the IRCM system shall be safed.
• How should hot brakes be managed prior to tow?
• Which gear is the towing reference when operating under abnormal conditions?
• Ramps must be cleared of snow and ice at least how many feet in front of dock doors and on each side to accommodate all landing gear wheels?
• What are the Tow Supervisor's responsibilities during tow operations?
• No one will try to _____ a moving aircraft or tow vehicle.
• Who should you inform if discrepancies are found during pre-tow checks?
• Which checks should be performed on hydraulic hoses and lines near the nose gear?
• What must be removed from the countermeasures system prior to towing?
• Following a towing procedure, the checklist should be followed in what order?
• Aircraft towing is not allowed with a lateral fuel imbalance between wings that exceeds ______ of fuel.
• How should you verify the tow bar alignment to prevent binding during turn?
• Is the NLG ground safety pin installed?
• Only the tow supervisor shall be authorized to give the 'all clear to move' order.
• Which towing configuration uses eight bridles?
• For aft MLG towing, how many bridles are used?
• Towing from the main landing gear may also be used in an emergency when quick aircraft retrieval is required.
• During normal towing operations, the tow vehicle should maintain a minimum distance of how many feet from other aircraft or vehicles?
• Who is ultimately accountable for the safety of the towing operation?
• How many personnel are recommended for power-on NLG towing with NVG?
• Tire pressure check is not required if correct tire pressure was determined within the last how many hours?
• After towing, the IRCM system should be returned to service.
• How should a Tow Supervisor communicate a go-ahead to the Tow Tractor Operator in a noisy ramp environment?
• Which action should be taken regarding the cargo ramp just before towing?
• Which role is required to monitor left side, right side, and rear of the aircraft during engine running pushbacks?
• If the nose landing gear strut extends near its limit with the wheels turned more than how many degrees, centering cams can be damaged?
• Which sequence correctly describes attaching the tow bar to the C-17's nose landing gear and securing it for tow?
• After using the hand pump, which component must be installed in the hand pump handle socket?
• Before towing into a hangar with corrosive foam systems, engine inlet covers and exhaust plugs must be installed.
• Caution shall be used when using which device due to limited field of view and lack of depth perception?
• NLG steering bypass lever must be in which position?
• What are visibility and lighting considerations that must be met before towing at dawn/dusk or in poor weather?
• Which document governs Aircraft Operations and Movement on the Ground?
• Notify flight crew to keep clear of the ______ during engine running pushbacks.
• During main landing gear towing, what braking practice is prohibited?
• When nose gear is stuck, tow using which main landing gear?
• What is the purpose of a pre-tow briefing?
• What should be inspected on the tow bar and pintle for wear or damage?
• Why is a brake test performed after attaching the tow bar and before taxi?
• How can tow operations minimize ramp congestion?
• Do not tow aircraft when wind velocity is ___ knots or more.
• What are the tire pressure ranges for Nose Landing Gear and Main Landing Gear tires?
• What is the maximum towing speed allowed, expressed in miles per hour?
• Workers shall cross a tow bar connected to both the aircraft and the tow vehicle, or ride on the outside of a moving aircraft, tow bar or on the outside of tow vehicles.
• Which statement best describes how to verify the tow bar is securely attached?
• How should issues with a tow bar latch be handled?
• What should be done to verify tow bar alignment before moving to prevent binding?
• If debris or obstructions are present on the ramp while towing, what action should be taken?
• True or False: During NVG operations the NVG safety observer may perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Which items should be inspected during the pre-tow area around the aircraft to ensure readiness for tow?
• The requirement 'No payload aft of Station 935' applies when engines are removed.
• Which of the following best describes the action required by towing safety rules regarding stopping and starting the tow vehicle?
• The MB-2 towing tractor maximum weight on level ground is which value?
• How should you address engine exhaust or hot brake surfaces in the tow area?
• When repositioning the tow tractor, which action is required to ensure safety?
• When one main landing gear is stuck and the other main landing gear is on pavement, the towing equipment shall be attached to the ______ main landing gear only.
• For Nose Landing Gear, landing gear strut extension should be extended a minimum of how many inches and a maximum of how many inches?
• The upper NLG torque link is spring loaded to the _____ position.
• For MLG towing, what is the recommended crew size?
• Which two documents must tow team members be familiar with?
• During __________, tow tractors must pull evenly, staying abreeset of each other to keep equal tension on tow rods.
• What documentation is typically completed after a tow operation?
• When towing from nose landing gear, aircraft brakes shall be used for ____ stops only.
• Regarding the tow bar safety pin, which action is correct before and during tow operations?
• Who shall obtain control tower clearance before towing an aircraft on or across a taxiway or runway, maintain radio contact with the tower, and inform the tower when tow is complete?
• The final wheel rotation during towing should be performed in which orientation to align gears and relieve tire twisting stress?
• What action should be taken after a tow test to confirm ongoing readiness for next maneuver?
• Before applying power to an aircraft after aircrew egress, which system must be deactivated?
• Wing walkers are required when towing in restricted areas where clearance is less than how many feet?
• What is the proper uncoupling sequence for the tow bar at the end of a tow?
• What is the maximum number of personnel allowed to be located in the nose landing gear steering and tow bar area during tow bar connection and disconnection NVG operations?
• When engine(s) or QEC(s) are removed, which condition shall be complied with prior to towing?
• Which statement correctly describes tow and tow-away operations?
• Engine running pushback may be accomplished using ________ approved for use on KC-10, DC-10, MD-11, L-1011, and 767 aircraft.
• Which records are typically completed after a tow operation?
• For power-on towing from the NLG, the ANTI-SKID / BRAKE TEMP switch should be set to which position?
• What is the primary safety rule for tow teams regarding aircraft wheels?
• Which towing scenario requires eight personnel?
• The guideline states that park brake levers must not move to the forward position on their own during brake release.
• What is the main purpose of coordinating nose steering during turns?
• How many personnel are recommended for MLG towing?
• What PPE is required for tow operations on the ramp?
• During power-on towing, the anti-collision switch should be set to which position?
• Which part numbers correspond to the Nose Landing Gear ground safety pin?
• What is the procedure if a brake system fails during tow?
• Tow team workers must not place themselves in the direct path of aircraft wheels or ride on any external portion of an aircraft or tow vehicle.
• Aircraft brakes shall be used to stop aircraft during ______. A coordinated stopping procedure is required. Hard pressure shall not be applied.
• Which of the following elements is routinely covered in a pre-tow briefing?
• Why are wheel chocks and tie-downs critical during pre-tow, and when are they removed?
• Personnel vehicles and towed aircraft shall remain clear of taxiing aircraft and will not pass within how many feet behind aircraft with engines running?
• During MLG towing, when making turns, ______ must be coordinated with movement of the two tow tractors to prevent excessive loads on landing gears.
• What is the purpose of a spotter during blind-side movements?
• Is the nose walker normally the person in complete command during towing procedures?
• What action specifically helps prevent conflicts when coordinating multiple aircraft towing operations on a busy ramp?
• How is a safe turning radius determined for towing a C-17 on the ramp?
• What minimum accumulator pressure (psi) will provide ten emergency brake applications?
• Which towing scenario requires the greatest number of personnel according to the guidelines?
• What is the action if the tow bar latch is faulty?
• The towing supervisor shall terminate the operation if ______ drops below safe operating limits.
• Which of the following should be included in pre-tow hazard awareness to ensure safety?
• What is the importance of checklists in tow operations?