TOW VEHICLE OPERATOR
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
As a tow vehicle operator-you must obey emergency-stop instructions given by? -
ANSWER D.Any team member
When approaching the aircraft to be moved-the tow vehicle operator will stop at least
how many feet from the aircraft? - ANSWER C.50
Under no circumstances will personnel walk between the nose wheel of an aircraft and
the towing vehicle while aircraft is moving. - ANSWER TRUE
What is the maximum speed the tow vehicle operator will tow an aircraft? - ANSWER
C.5 mph
When towing an aircraft with faulty brakes behind another aircraft or vehicle-the tow
vehicle minimum distance will be? - ANSWER B.150 feet
What must be done prior to unhooking the aircraft from the tow vehicle? - ANSWER
B.Set the aircraft brakes and place chocks in position
Tow team personnel will not ride on any external portion of an aircraft or tow vehicle
unless an authorized seat is provided. - ANSWER FALSE
What team member is authorized to give the "all clear to move" order - ANSWER B.Tow
team supervisor only
The tow vehicle operator will follow the non-emergency instructions issued by? -
ANSWER B.Tow team supervisor only
When can a vehicle operator look over their shoulder to face the direction of travel? -
ANSWER D.While making minor changes during final positioning
Do not turn nose gear past what degree limit mark on fuselage? - ANSWER D.45
degrees
Approximately what distance must you stop short or beyond designated parking spot to
check main and nose landing gear tires for foreign objects? - ANSWER D.2 feet
When can personnel board or exit a moving aircraft or towing vehicle? - ANSWER
D.They can not board a moving aircraft or towing vehicle
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
As a tow vehicle operator-you must obey emergency-stop instructions given by? -
ANSWER D.Any team member
When approaching the aircraft to be moved-the tow vehicle operator will stop at least
how many feet from the aircraft? - ANSWER C.50
Under no circumstances will personnel walk between the nose wheel of an aircraft and
the towing vehicle while aircraft is moving. - ANSWER TRUE
What is the maximum speed the tow vehicle operator will tow an aircraft? - ANSWER
C.5 mph
When towing an aircraft with faulty brakes behind another aircraft or vehicle-the tow
vehicle minimum distance will be? - ANSWER B.150 feet
What must be done prior to unhooking the aircraft from the tow vehicle? - ANSWER
B.Set the aircraft brakes and place chocks in position
Tow team personnel will not ride on any external portion of an aircraft or tow vehicle
unless an authorized seat is provided. - ANSWER FALSE
What team member is authorized to give the "all clear to move" order - ANSWER B.Tow
team supervisor only
The tow vehicle operator will follow the non-emergency instructions issued by? -
ANSWER B.Tow team supervisor only
When can a vehicle operator look over their shoulder to face the direction of travel? -
ANSWER D.While making minor changes during final positioning
Do not turn nose gear past what degree limit mark on fuselage? - ANSWER D.45
degrees
Approximately what distance must you stop short or beyond designated parking spot to
check main and nose landing gear tires for foreign objects? - ANSWER D.2 feet
When can personnel board or exit a moving aircraft or towing vehicle? - ANSWER
D.They can not board a moving aircraft or towing vehicle
