Tow Super Test
38 Questions
| Attempts: 379
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which job guide covers aircraft towing procedures?
- A.
1C-130(A/H/M)J-2-09JG-10-1
- B.
1C-130(A/H/M)J-2-71JG-10-1
- C.
1C-130(A/H/M)J-2-49JG-10-1
- D.
1C-130(A/H/M)J-4-09JG-10-1
Correct Answer
A. 1C-130(A/H/M)J-2-09JG-10-1 -
- 2.
How many people are required while towing into/ out of a hangar?
- A.
7
- B.
10
- C.
6
- D.
4
Correct Answer
A. 7 -
- 3.
You will not tow an aircraft if winds exceed how many knots?
- A.
30
- B.
35
- C.
45
- D.
50
Correct Answer
A. 30 -
- 4.
During a power off tow, who should maintain interphone communication? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Tow Supervisor
- B.
Tow Vehicle Operator
- C.
Brake Operator
- D.
Hand pump operator
- E.
Tower
- F.
Wing Walkers
- G.
Tail Walker
Correct Answer(s)
A. Tow Supervisor
B. Tow Vehicle Operator
C. Brake Operator
D. Hand pump operator -
- 5.
Which mechanic(s) require a whistle during a tow?
- A.
One for each mechanic outside the aircraft
- B.
All personnel in the tow team
- C.
Tow Supervisor
- D.
Wing Walkers
Correct Answer
A. One for each mechanic outside the aircraft -
- 6.
The nose and main landing gear tires require checks and servicing if how many hours have elapsed since the last check?
- A.
48
- B.
24
- C.
Always check
- D.
72
Correct Answer
A. 48 -
- 7.
What is the maximum fuel difference between wings?
- A.
1500 lbs
- B.
500-1000 lbs
- C.
1000 lbs
- D.
Does not matter
Correct Answer
A. 1500 lbs -
- 8.
For a tow, the cargo ramp can be in either the closed position or the air drop position?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 9.
In the event of a tow bar separation, the brakes should be applied smoothly and held down until the aircraft comes to a stop.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 10.
Where should the NLG scissor bolt be stored on non-ski aircraft?
Correct Answer
between tow fitting and lower torque arm
between tow fitting and support bolt of lower torque arm
tow fitting and support bolt
tow fitting and lower torque armExplanation
As it is on the study guide. "Between tow fitting and support bolt of lower torque arm"Rate this question:
- 11.
At what distance, in feet, from a hangar should the APU NOT be operated?
Correct Answer
50 - 12.
Which hydraulic system supplies pressure for braking action during towing operations?
Correct Answer
Aux, Auxiliary - 13.
What is the hydraulic system limitation for the auxiliary system?
- A.
2900-3300 psi
- B.
2900-3100 psi
- C.
2800-3200 psi
- D.
2900-3000 psi
Correct Answer
A. 2900-3300 psi -
- 14.
Which position should the brake selector be in for a tow?
Correct Answer
Emergency, Emer - 15.
If applicable what exterior lights are required during a power on tow at night? (Select all that apply)
- A.
Navigation/steady
- B.
Navigation/strobe
- C.
Top strobe/red
- D.
Bottom strobe/red
Correct Answer
A. Navigation/steady -
- 16.
While securing an aircraft in a hangar, if the tow bar is not in the vicinity, what should be installed?
Correct Answer
Snatch cables, bridle assembly, bridles, bridle cables, bridle assy - 17.
What radio is primarily used for towing?
- A.
UHF
- B.
VHF
- C.
VUHF
- D.
Secure Voice
Correct Answer
A. UHF -
- 18.
The ground test valve should be in the down (tied) position for a tow.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It should be in the normal up (untied) position.Rate this question:
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- 19.
What is the minimum X distance for the NLG strut is how many inches?
Correct Answer
24 - 20.
What is the X distance for the MLG struts?
Correct Answer
5 + or - 3, 2-8, 5+/-3, 5 +/- 3, 5+ or -3, 2 to 8, 2 - 8, 5 +/-3, 5 plus or minus 3Explanation
As it appears on the study guide "5 +/-3"Rate this question:
- 21.
Who can give the all clear to move signal before commencing a tow?
- A.
Tow Supervisor
- B.
Anyone
- C.
Wing Walker
- D.
Tow Vehicle Operator
Correct Answer
A. Tow Supervisor -
- 22.
Who can stop a tow?
Correct Answer
Anyone, Anybody - 23.
If airplane is in a hangar, leave tow bar connected, in the immediate vicinity, or install snatch cables, for quick removal of airplane in an emergency in accordance with what?
- A.
AFOSH Standard 91-100
- B.
AFI 21-101
- C.
1C-130(A/H/M)J-2-09JG-10-1
- D.
Local Cannon Supplement
Correct Answer
A. AFOSH Standard 91-100 -
- 24.
If an aircraft has hot brakes, how long must you wait AFTER brakes have cooled to tow it?
Correct Answer
15, 15 minutes, 15 min, 15 mins - 25.
If the surface is rough or soft, or if towing aircraft uphill, you may tow using a tow bar connected to the NLG.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
You must tow from the MLGRate this question:
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- 26.
Damage will result to the nose undercarriage if pushback is attempted with the brakes engaged. Prior to undertaking a pushback operation, tow the aircraft forward a short distance to ensure the brakes have released.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 27.
Perform aft towing from?
- A.
MLG only
- B.
NLG only
- C.
Emergencies only
- D.
Uphill only
Correct Answer
A. MLG only -
- 28.
For towing purposes, an uphill surface is defined as any grad or incline of what? (Select all true statements)
- A.
5 percent
- B.
5 foot raise in 100 feet
- C.
3-degree incline
- D.
6-degree incline
- E.
5 foot raise in 50 feet
- F.
10 percent
Correct Answer(s)
A. 5 percent
B. 5 foot raise in 100 feet
C. 3-degree incline -
- 29.
In an emergency it is acceptable to tow or back an aircraft uphill using a tow bar.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
It is NEVER acceptableRate this question:
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- 30.
The airplane may be towed with inoperative brakes, provided a mechanic is positioned near each MLG and wheel chocks are readily available. The chocks shall be used immediately to stop the aircraft in the event of an emergency to avoid injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 31.
Never tow an aircraft faster than what?
Correct Answer
the slowest walker, slowest walker - 32.
You should avoid quick starts and stops.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 33.
Avoid, when possible, braking to a stop in turns at an towing speed. Damage to the NLG and/or supporting structure may result.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 34.
What could happen if you apply brakes to quickly while towing the aircraft backwards?
Correct Answer
tip it on its tail, put it on its tail, put it on its assExplanation
As it reads on the study guid "A sudden application of brakes may tip the aircraft on its tail."Rate this question:
- 35.
What is the max gross weight for a tow?
- A.
175,000 lbs
- B.
110,000 lbs
- C.
200,000 lbs
- D.
130,000 lbs
Correct Answer
A. 175,000 lbs -
- 36.
MLG outboard doors must be?
- A.
Secured
- B.
Open
- C.
Closed
- D.
Lose
Correct Answer
A. Secured -
- 37.
The towing vehicle distance behind another aircraft or another vehicle will not be less than how many feet?
- A.
50
- B.
100
- C.
150
- D.
200
Correct Answer
A. 50 -
- 38.
What is the maximum tow speed in MPH?
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
15
- D.
3
Correct Answer
A. 5 -
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