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American Airlines Ramp Training Quiz 2
What is the American Eagle Ground Operations Manual (EGOM)? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Lists all policies and procedures involved in the handling of aircraft at
American Eagle

Tug Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-A motorized vehicle that is used to transport
other pieces of equipment around the airport
- Also used to move aircraft out from the gate

Bag Cart Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Move the checked luggage of our
customers from the bag room to the aircraft, from one aircraft to another and from
the aircraft to the baggage claim area

Beltloader Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-A motorized device that is used to lift
bags to the height of the cargo bin

2 Types of Beltloaders - CORRECT ANSWER-Drivable version and walk behind
version

Ground Power Unit (GPU) Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-A portable device used
to supply aircraft with electricity while the aircraft is parked at the gate

Air Start Unit Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to help regional jet aircraft start
their engines in the event that a mechanical issue prevents the aircraft from doing it
on its own
- Pushes pressurized air into the engines

Valet Cart Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Collect carry on bags and assist
transporting them

Lavatory Servicing Vehicle Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to remove human
waste and provide flushing/refilling to the lavatory of an aircraft
- when flight time exceeds 2 hours or always at a hub airport

Lav Cart Equipment Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Must wear face shield and
gloves

Portable Water Servicing Vehicle (Water Cart) - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to
replenish the supply of water onboard an aircraft

Conditioned Air Unit Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to heat the aircraft in the
winter and cool down in the summer

, Air Stairs Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-For aircraft without built-in stairs, helps
PAX deplane/board
- Rubber spacer must never come in contact with the aircraft

Passenger Lift Device (PLD) - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide safe means of entering
or exiting the aircraft for pax that require special assistance

Tow Bar - CORRECT ANSWER-Used to push or tow an aircraft. Metal bar that
connects at one end to the nose gear and front hitch on a tug

Chocks - CORRECT ANSWER-Only made of rubber, nose gear tires are always
chocked
- RON shifts, main gear is chocked as well

Five Foot Rule - CORRECT ANSWER-Never come closer than 5 feet to an aircraft
except when necessary for loading/unloading bags, servicing or using air stairs

Three-Way Connection - CORRECT ANSWER-Don't have these connections, Ex:
Tug - GPU - Aircraft
Always perform a 360* walk around prior to attaching a Tug to make sure the device
is unhooked from aircraft

Tugs: Specific Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Speeding/Inattention - leads to
accidents
2. Cutting corners to sharply (May tip over)
3. The loss of visual awareness

Bag Carts - CORRECT ANSWER-Never tow more than 4 carts

Bag Carts: Specific Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Towing too many at once -
Max 4
2. The last cart in the chain swaying back and forth (Heaviest cart nearest tug)
3. Not setting the brakes properly

Beltloaders - CORRECT ANSWER-Boom and safety handrail must be in full down
position before moving. Place chocks forward and aft of front tire. Must be backed up
straight without going under wings or fuselage

Beltloaders: Specific Hazards - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Misjudging turn radius
2. Making contact with the aircraft

Ground Power Unit - CORRECT ANSWER-Can never be connected during fueling,
either connect before or after

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