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RAMP - TERMINOLOGY (1).
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APU - CORRECT ANSWER-Auxiliary Power Unit; provides power to the aircraft (likea car's battery).
ATC - CORRECT ANSWER-Air Traffic Control (Control Tower) the tower at an airport
from which aircraft/airport "traffic" is directed.
BELLY - CORRECT ANSWER-The under section of the aircraft in which baggage
and cargo are loaded; the belly is divided into bins.
BELT LOADER - CORRECT ANSWER-conveyor belt used to get baggage and
cargo up to the aircraft
BIN - CORRECT ANSWER-Section in the belly of the aircraft in which baggage and
cargo are stored.
BOARDING - CORRECT ANSWER-Passengers getting onto an aircraft.
CART (BAGGAGE CART) - CORRECT ANSWER-Train-like carts on which baggage
is transported to/from the terminal to the aircraft.
CARROUSEL (BAGGAGE CARROUSEL) - CORRECT ANSWER-The conveyer belt
in the baggage claim area where passengers re-claim their baggage.
CHOCKS - CORRECT ANSWER-Blocks placed around the wheels of an aircraft to
prevent it from rolling while parked.
COMAT - CORRECT ANSWER-Airline equipment, communication, or supplies
shipped via company aircraft from one station to another.
GPU - CORRECT ANSWER-Ground Power Unit; provides power to the aircraft
when the engines are stopped (like a wall socket).
JET FUEL - CORRECT ANSWER-The kind of fuel used on jet aircraft.
JETWAY - CORRECT ANSWER-Mechanical walkway to connect the airport terminal
and the aircraft
LEAD AGENT - CORRECT ANSWER-An experienced agent who is "supervisor" of
an area of the ramp, area of gates, etc. Provides assistance to agents by answering
questions, etc.
OFFLOAD(ED) - CORRECT ANSWER-Baggage, cargo, freight, etc. taken off an
aircraft.
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