Aircraft ground handling
- 1. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Aircraft Ground Handling Task Force Mountain Eagle UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 1
- 2. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Outline • Minimum / Basic Requirements • Warnings / Cautions / Considerations • Pre-Brief prior to movement • Towing • Parking • Summary UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 2
- 3. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Minimum / Basic Requirements • Different for each aircraft. Check appropriate Technical Manual (TM) – UH-60: 1-1520-237-23-1 – AH-64: 1-1520-238-23-1 – CH-47: 1-1520-240-23-1 – OH-58: 1-1520-248-23-1 • Unit SOPs should further define procedures and practices. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 3
- 4. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Warnings / Cautions / Considerations • Electrical power removed for 20 min prior to movement (prevent damage to gyros) • Remove grounding cables / tie downs • Ensure tow bar is in place and hooked to vehicle prior to removing chocks/brakes • Tow bar attached properly • Tail wheel lock pin disengaged • All doors / cowlings closed and secure UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 4
- 5. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Warnings / Cautions / Considerations cont. • Chocks / drip pans removed • Gust lock out • Tie downs / ropes used to swing blades • Stabilator raised • Check brakes at beginning of movement • Hangar doors opened all the way and/or area clear of obstacles UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 5
- 6. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Movement Pre-Brief • Who is in charge • Ample # of personnel available and are trained (tug, brakes, wing walkers, etc.) • Where the aircraft will go • Signals that will be used (hand, voice, etc.) • Anyone can call STOP UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 6
- 7. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Ground Handling • Tow on level surface (if possible) • Do not exceed 5 MPH or as fast as the slowest handler • Do not make sudden starts and stops • Wing walkers remain at least 10 feet from aircraft • Do not jump in/out of moving aircraft • Remain clear of the wheels • Use taxi lines UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 7
- 14. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Parking • Set brakes • Chocks in • Engage tail wheel lock pin • Remove tow bar • Ground (inside or sheltered) • Drip pans (inside or sheltered) • Gust lock (if necessary) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 14
- 15. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Summary • Personnel should be trained • Reference appropriate TM and SOP • Pre-Brief prior to movement • It isn’t just a “simple move” UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO 15