PRACTICAL EXAMS - MOD 4 Towing Equipment & Procedures

1 PRACTICAL EXAMS Towing Equipment & Procedures Towing Equipment & Procedures Objective: Ensure that the Line Service Technician demonstrates familiarity with all Towing Equipment and a thorough understanding of Towing Procedures as well as responsibilities of all Towing personnel. Towing is a crucial aspect of the line service technician s job and successful completion requires 100% accuracy. In addition, due to the complexities of varying aircraft on the line, no two Towing Procedures are exactly the same. Because of these varying factors, Towing Procedures will need to be demonstrated several times using varying aircraft. The PRACTICAL portion for Towing will include aircraft that are typically representative of your FBO s flight line, including both based and transient aircraft. Please choose your most challenging aircraft representing one reciprocating-engine aircraft, two turboprop aircraft and three jet engine examples.

2 If you do not service all of these different types of aircraft, please indicate on the paperwork that this is not applicable to your operation with your signature. Towing Procedures should include the following scenarios in each of the categories: q Tow the aircraft from one parking spot to another demonstrating the technique of Towing on the ramp and around other aircraft. q Tow the aircraft into a hangar and demonstrate stacking Procedures as well as wing walker coordination. q Tow the aircraft on a long distance Towing procedure that includes preplanning and coordination. PRACTICAL EXAMS Towing Equipment & Procedures NATA SAFETY 1ST PROFESSIONAL LINE SERVICE TRAINING 2007 Page 1 of 3 PRACTICAL EXAMS Towing Equipment & Procedures DATE PAGE 2 OF 3 pages Tow Equipment & Procedures Continued TOW Equipment & Procedures CHECKLIST CHECK PASS / FAIL / N/A DATE Understands and explains importance of correct Equipment selection Explains and demonstrates safe operation of all applicable hand tractors Explains and demonstrates safe operation and appropriate use of all applicable tow bars Understands and explains tow bar connection points.

3 Limitations and draw bar pull ratings Understands and demonstrates inspection and maintenance of all tow Equipment Understands and demonstrates proper aircraft preparation techniques Understands and demonstrates proper push/pull locations and techniques Understands and explains aircraft turn radius and nose gear turn limits - Continued on next page TEST ADMINISTERED BY: NAME COMPANY NAME _____ SS# OR BADGE# _____ PRACTICAL EXAMS Towing Equipment & Procedures DATE PAGE 3 OF 3 pages Tow Equipment & Procedures Continued TOW Equipment & Procedures CHECKLIST CHECK PASS / FAIL / N/A DATE Understands and demonstrates good preplanning techniques before Towing Understands and demonstrates good communication and explains responsibilities of towman and wingwalker Understands and explains inclement weather Procedures and techniques Understands and explains night Procedures and techniques Understands and demonstrates proper hangar Towing and stacking Procedures Understands and demonstrates proper parking and securing of aircraft Understands and explains accident reporting Procedures during Towing operations END OF TOW Equipment & Procedures TEST ADMINISTERED BY: NAME COMPANY NAME _____ SS# OR BADGE# _____