American Airlines Ramp
Training Quiz 2 2024-2025
latest update(questions and
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What is the American Eagle Ground Operations Manual (EGOM)? - answer
Lists all policies and procedures involved in the handling of aircraft at
American Eagle
Tug Definition - 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 - 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 - answer A motorized device that is used to lift bags
to the height of the cargo bin
2 Types of Beltloaders - answer Drivable version and walk behind version
Ground Power Unit (GPU) Definition - answer A portable device used to
supply aircraft with electricity while the aircraft is parked at the gate
Air Start Unit Definition - 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 - answer Collect carry on bags and assist transporting
them
Lavatory Servicing Vehicle Definition - 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 - answer Must wear face shield and gloves
Portable Water Servicing Vehicle (Water Cart) - answer Used to replenish
the supply of water onboard an aircraft
Conditioned Air Unit Definition - answer Used to heat the aircraft in the
winter and cool down in the summer
Air Stairs Definition - 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) - answer Provide safe means of entering or
exiting the aircraft for pax that require special assistance
Tow Bar - 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 - answer Only made of rubber, nose gear tires are always chocked
- RON shifts, main gear is chocked as well
Five Foot Rule - 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 - answer Don't have these connections, Ex: Tug -
GPU - Aircraft
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