0000247519 00000 n If clearance is not understood, ASK! On the centerline of the taxiway! trailer The responsibilities of a ground crew team carrying out an aircraft tow include ensuring that no part of the aircraft structure will impact any fixed object, vehicle, or other aircraft. clearance is issued, the Captain and First Officer should repeat the hold short On 26 June 2007, at Birmingham Airport UK, a BAe Jetstream 41 started an engine running pushback without using intercom between ground crew and flight crew. Continue cranking the engine to start it and suck the fire into the engine. 0000002743 00000 n 0000101490 00000 n problems are quite serious. All rights reserved. Check speed sensor resistance and gap. 0000248016 00000 n Oil seeps by the piston rings and accumulates in the combustion chamber of lower cylinders. If a pilot fails to verbalize the clearance, the other Five hundred and eighty-three souls perished in Leave the nosewheel or tailwheel unlocked. reduced aircraft clearance with ground equipment or obstacles. This version represents a major rewrite. impact damage to another, usually stationary and unoccupied, aircraft caused by undetected relatively minor impact which is then not detected prior to either damaged aircraft departing on a flight. Aircraft Maintenance Manual: Applicable to a specific airplane model; configured to reflect individual operator features. to hold short of a particular runway or taxiway. Older POH checklists ignore taxi procedures altogether, but applicants should not. involve accidents, but the potential for a catastrophe accompanies each and You violate this element by operating flaps after rollout from a normal landing under normal conditions. These are broad, so we'll just touch on them here. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. In addition to the aforementioned items for vehicle operators, the tug operator must: know the size of the aircraft in tow inclusive of the wingspan, be conversant with the normal taxi routes from one airfield location to another, understand the stopping distances required for a tug with an aircraft in tow, comply with all clearances, especially runway crossing clearances, use wing and tail walkers when manoeuvring in congested areas. Source: ICAO. Check speed sensor resistance and gap. What are some of the possible outcomes of using a lower grade avgas than the specified grade? 0000049258 00000 n 0000152037 00000 n The filler openings must be marked with the fuel grade and the word "AVGAS". A technical crew was repositioning the aircraft in visual meteorological conditions during the occurrence. Even something as routine as taxiing 0000248526 00000 n As a general rule, only rated pilots and qualified airframe and powerplant (A&P) technicians are authorized to start, run up, and taxi aircraft. Human Error in Aviation and Legal Process, Stabilised Approach Awareness Toolkit for ATC, Flight Deck Procedures (A Guide for Controllers), FA50 / Vehicle, Moscow Vnukovo Russia, 2014, Start-up, Push-back and Taxi - A Guide for Controllers, Visual Aids Handbook UK CAA CAP 637 (2007), ACRP Report 148: LED Airfield Lighting System Operation and Maintenance, failing to stop at a taxiway holding point, failing to stay on the surface movement control radio frequency or ground frequency as appropriate. In fact, the worst accident in aviation history occurred due to a runway transgression 3. 15 to 20 knots. Taxi diagrams for big airports are detailed. to resolve complex problems it may be necessary to go back to basics. Federal Aviation Administration 0000247639 00000 n Next, whenever a "hold short" 0 can arise when pilots turn off onto another runway after landing. we hope to offer a few practical suggestions towards eliminating future taxi-related Similarly, after engine run-up, pilots sometimes tune the tower frequency before or while taxiing from the run-up area to the runway's hold-short line. when pilots were instructed to taxi on inactive runways. Therefore hazard, then determine and take action as needed to reduce the risk by: (1) . It refers to the lean mixture performance number (or octane rating) of the fuel. Ice is a predominant cold weather threat that can place an . How fast should pilots be going on a straight runway? The tow vehicle brakes should be used except in an emergency - then the aircraft brakes may be used. The Investigation attributed the engine rollback to ice crystal icing obstructing the engine inlet pressure sensors following crew failure to use the engine anti-icing as prescribed. All taxiing operations are performed in accordance with applicable local regulations. (2) with main or nose gear having two flat tires on one axle. Damaged or defective equipment is dangerous, often resulting in injuries to personnel or damage to equipment and aircraft, so all equipment used for towing aircraft should undergo regular maintenance and, crucially, it should be inspected at the beginning of each shift. A technical crew was repositioning the aircraft in visual meteorological conditions during the occurrence. Hq4XDAs`$RxqP4S*i3iL7V M@06H2h3g0r1>gf;7F+32d3. produce significant hazards to flight. %PDF-1.6 % A selection of events that involved an aircraft being towed: On 27 September 2017, an Airbus A320 being manoeuvred off the departure gate at Dublin by tug was being pulled forward when the tow bar shear pin broke and the tug driver lost control. Part 23.973 of the FAA regulations specifies that certain markings must be placed adjacent to fuel filler openings. 0000153503 00000 n Checklists vary among different make and model airplanes, and some schools supersede the pilot's operating handbook (POH) checklist with one that adds mission considerations, insurance carrier requirements, chief pilot decisions, and a host of issues to the POH list. 0000151754 00000 n hbbd```b``" R} Controller: It's important to understand that Diamonds DA40 NG Just Might Be What the General Aviation Market Is Clamoring For. Driving infractions should be investigated and additional training provided where appropriate. As Lisbon had no de-ice facilities, it was towed to a location where the sun would melt the ice more quickly but during poorly-planned manoeuvring, one of the wingtips was damaged by contact with an obstruction. [This led] to the assumption by the Captain that deicing had been completed." [Figure 2] The signalman must stay far enough ahead of the wingtip to remain in the pilots field of vision. hazards associated with beginning taxi without obtaining the "all clear" 0000138093 00000 n "Deicing for safe taxiing means . Limited operation may be allowed by the manufacturer. On occasion, however, minimum separation, particularly aircraft/vehicle separation is compromised. 0000261155 00000 n 0000152748 00000 n done safely requires planning, coordination, and attention. 0000153136 00000 n Let's review some of the things which can help flight crews make that taxi operation safer: Taxiing is the movement of an aircraft on the ground, under its own power, in contrast to towing or pushback where the aircraft is moved by a tug, The aircraft usually moves on wheels, but the term also includes aircraft with skis or floats, An airplane uses taxiways to taxi from one place on an airport to another; for example, when moving from a Forward. Deicing for Safe Taxiing. 0000012070 00000 n Reported one crew: A few runway transgressions occurred 0000248922 00000 n Inadvertent or otherwise inappropriate brake application during towing by personnel riding the brakes, ICAO Doc 4444 PANS-ATM Chapter 12.3.4.5 in respect of RTF phraseology. 0000248652 00000 n On 10 January 2008, an Airbus A380 was damaged during push back at Singapore Changi International airport when the aircraft right wing undercarriage became stuck in soft ground adjacent to the taxiway. Light signals may be used when taxiing an airplane without a radio or when a radio becomes inoperative on a tower controlled airport. And is it really necessary to require 0000002158 00000 n this author, most involved unauthorized runway transgressions. All taxiing operations are performed in accordance with applicable local regulations. b. dissolving the cell membrane The private pilot practical test standards (PTS) lists six elements under its taxiing task, and it's one of the first your examiner judges. If the engine doesn't start and the fire continues to burn, discontinue the start attempt and extinguish the fire with a suitable fire extinguisher. Chapter 7 - Aircraft Structural Materials, Ch 017 - Aircraft Airworthiness Inspection, Ch 014 - Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems, Fundamentals of Engineering Economic Analysis, David Besanko, Mark Shanley, Scott Schaefer. 0000249483 00000 n Other aircraft, vehicles, people and obstacles. Be sure propeller intet area is clear and check for loose stones, gravel etc. They also are in the Aeronautical Information Manual, in section 4-3-25. High noise levels. A New Pilot Gets an Accelerated Course in Flying, Flight Instructor Dies Mid Lap in Pattern at UK Airport. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our. Watch for obscured surface markings; snow and slush can obscure pavement markings and create a runway incursion hazard or cause you to taxi off the taxiway and onto a soft embankment. Some applicants obtain ATIS information, then perform pre-taxi checklist items while ATIS repeats information already received. Hydraulic lock in radial engines. 2. At the time of the collision, the two aircraft involved were on different ATC frequencies. 0 Manoeuvring around an aircraft partially blocking a taxiway (as might be the case if the aircraft was approaching, but not yet at the stop point of, a gate) can lead to collision. Turning props, rotors, prop or jet blast and inlet areas. 0000249406 00000 n aircraft in many precarious situations. A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Read what other people are saying and post your own comment. For aircraft that aren't so equipped, a piece of masking tape in the window Turning props, rotors, prop or jet blast and inlet areas. Taxiing it seems so basic. Captain may not hear or comprehend "hold short" clearances. every one of them. not be present. What are the indications of water in aircraft fuel after draining a sample from the fuel sumps? pilots should not turn onto another runway without authorization from the tower. In order to maintain a respectful environment, we ask that all comments be on-topic, respectful and spam-free. Inadequate awareness of aircraft dimensions and turning arcs by the ground crew towing, Lack of clearance between horizontal stabilisers of a towed. What If I Hit an Animal with My Airplane? Failure to keep towed aircraft on the taxiway centreline or other taxi guidance line. 2. 0000153829 00000 n This signal is one of 11 displayed in the Flight Training Handbook section on taxiing. 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