Appendix A A-4
AIRCRAFT TOWING
1. Crew Briefing Complete 7. Wing Walkers As Required
2. VHF Radios Set 8. Parking Brake Off
3. ATC Contact 9. Accelerator Smoothly Actuate
4. Clearances Read Back 10. Brakes Check
5. Transponder (if equipped) On 11. Aircraft Steering Angle Monitor
6. Exterior Lights/Strobes On 12. Towing Surface Condition Check CAUTION: If red oversteer indicator illuminates, notify crew chief, supervisor, or manager. Engineering will determine if documented aircraft nose gear inspection is required.
AIRCRAFT PARKING/UNDOCKING
1. Wing Walkers As Required 11. Raise Cradle Until Cradle Raised Light is Illuminated Complete
2. Exterior Lights/Strobes As Required 12. Rotate Seat to Face Forward Complete
3. Transponder (if equipped) Standby 13. Travel Direction Selector Neutral
4. Parking Brake On 14. Parking Brake On
5. Aircraft Chocks Installed Both MLG
15. Aircraft Steering Bypass Pin Removed
6. Parking Brake Off 16. Aircraft Parking Brake As Required
7. Lower Cradle Until Cradle Down Warning Light is Illuminated Complete 17. Perform Parking Checks Per Aircraft GHCL (if required) Complete
8. Open Gate Until Gate Open Warning Light is Illuminated Complete 18. Perform Aircraft Exterior Safety Checks Per Aircraft GHCL Complete
9. Withdraw Tractor from Aircraft Complete 19. Inspect Spray Deflector for Damage (if applicable) Complete
10. Close Gate Until Gate Closed Light is Illuminated Complete
Appendix A A-5
AIRCRAFT SHUTDOWN
1. Driver Seat Forward 6. Exterior Lights Off
2. Nosewheel Cradle Up 7. Interior Lights Off
3. Travel Direction Selector Neutral 8. Engine Ignition Off
4. Parking Brake On 9. Seat Belts Stowed
5. VHF Radios/Transponder Off
ABNORMAL OPERATIONS APU Inoperative
1. Aircraft Brake Accumulator Charged Oversteer Warning (Red Light)
1. Tow Operation Complete
2. Crew Chief, Supervisor, or Manager Advised
Appendix A A-6
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS Unclear Radio Transmission
1. Vehicle Stop
2. Instructions Repeat TLTV/Cockpit Communication Lost
1. Use Backup Frequency/Radio Check ATC Communication Lost
1. Last Clearance Complete
2. Await Ground Control Light Gun Check Disorientated
1. Vehicle Stop
2. Ground Control Request Progressive TLTV Disabled
1. Clear Runway (if possible) Complete
2. Ground Control Advised
3. Ramp Control Tower (if applicable) Advised TLTV or Aircraft Collision
1. TLTV/Aircraft (clear runway if possible) Stop
2. Ground Control Advised
3. Ramp Control Tower (if applicable) Advised
4. Provide Assistance Complete Aircraft Disabled
1. Clear Runway (if possible) Complete
2. Ground Control Advised
3. Ramp Control Tower (if applicable) Advised Aircraft Fire
1. Ground Control Advised
2. Ramp Control Tower (if applicable) Advised
3. TLTV/Aircraft Stop
4. Evacuate Aircraft Complete
5. Extinguish Fire (if possible) Complete
6. Chock Aircraft Complete
7. Provide Assistance Complete
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