TOW BRAKE OPERATOR CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Aircraft brakes should be used for what during a tow? - ANSWER Only for emergency
stops.
The brake operator will assist the tow vehicle by turning the nose steering wheel when
aircraft is being towed. - ANSWER false
While aircraft is in tow, the brake hydraulic accumulator pressure and pilot reserve
brake pressure must not fall below? - ANSWER 3000 psi
As a minimum how many brake applications are available when the brake hydraulic
system is pressurized to 3,000 psi? - ANSWER 3
After towing is complete and aircraft is stopped; Set parking brake on command. -
ANSWER true
When can an aircraft with faulty brakes be towed to a repair facility? - ANSWER Only
with personnel standing by ready with chocks for emergency use
The tow brake operator on brakes will maintain visual contact with which tow member at
all times? - ANSWER Tow team supervisor only.
How are aircraft parking brakes set? - ANSWER Fully depress brake pedals; Pull
parking brake lever; Release brake pedals; Lever remains on (up position)
The brake operator is allowed to open the crew entry door from the control cabin after
the tow is complete. - ANSWER false
What circuit breaker(s) must be pulled during a tow if the QSAS is used for power? -
ANSWER Before 1547--Outboard Anti-skid C/B OR 1547 and Later--Outboard Anti-skid
and P83 C/B's
What switch do you have to operate and what position do you have to put it in to build
up brake press? - ANSWER Left system aux hyd pump, Reserve brake position
The QSAS may be operated while towing into a hangar if the hangar has a fire
extinguishing system. - ANSWER false
Which must be closed and latched before the tow begins? - ANSWER Cargo Door
The entry chute floor grille will be opened only for entry or exit and must be kept closed
when personnel are inside the aircraft. - ANSWER true
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Aircraft brakes should be used for what during a tow? - ANSWER Only for emergency
stops.
The brake operator will assist the tow vehicle by turning the nose steering wheel when
aircraft is being towed. - ANSWER false
While aircraft is in tow, the brake hydraulic accumulator pressure and pilot reserve
brake pressure must not fall below? - ANSWER 3000 psi
As a minimum how many brake applications are available when the brake hydraulic
system is pressurized to 3,000 psi? - ANSWER 3
After towing is complete and aircraft is stopped; Set parking brake on command. -
ANSWER true
When can an aircraft with faulty brakes be towed to a repair facility? - ANSWER Only
with personnel standing by ready with chocks for emergency use
The tow brake operator on brakes will maintain visual contact with which tow member at
all times? - ANSWER Tow team supervisor only.
How are aircraft parking brakes set? - ANSWER Fully depress brake pedals; Pull
parking brake lever; Release brake pedals; Lever remains on (up position)
The brake operator is allowed to open the crew entry door from the control cabin after
the tow is complete. - ANSWER false
What circuit breaker(s) must be pulled during a tow if the QSAS is used for power? -
ANSWER Before 1547--Outboard Anti-skid C/B OR 1547 and Later--Outboard Anti-skid
and P83 C/B's
What switch do you have to operate and what position do you have to put it in to build
up brake press? - ANSWER Left system aux hyd pump, Reserve brake position
The QSAS may be operated while towing into a hangar if the hangar has a fire
extinguishing system. - ANSWER false
Which must be closed and latched before the tow begins? - ANSWER Cargo Door
The entry chute floor grille will be opened only for entry or exit and must be kept closed
when personnel are inside the aircraft. - ANSWER true
