AC 00-65A

editorial update

Advisory circular · Towbar and Towbarless Movement of Aircraft

Approved
December 30, 2024
Last reviewed
December 30, 2024
This change
Editorial update for AC 00-65A.
Cancels
AC00-65A
Family
AC 00-65 · 5 versions
Revision
A
14 CFR parts
91, 121, 125, 129, 135, 139, 5
14 CFR sections
§ 139.329

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 22, 2025.

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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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