C-130J Tow Supervisor Test
What is the towing Job Guide? - answer 1c-130j-2-09jg-10-1
NLG X Dimensions for towing? - answer 22 inches Minimum, 27 inches Maximum
Maximum gross wight to be towed? - answer 175,000 pounds
Above what gross weight do you start exercising caution to surface conditions, braking, and acceleration? - answer >110,000 pounds
Do NOT tow above what wind speed? - answer 30 knots
When can you move an aircraft that had hot brakes? - answer Wait at least 15 minutes after the brakes have cooled.
What position(s) is/are allowable for the cargo ramp & door to be in? - answer Either full closed, or in ADS position with ADS ramp support arms connected.
Can you tow while operating engines? - answer No.
Can you tow with underinflated tires? - answer No.
The countermeasure dispensing system shall be ______________ prior to towing operations. - answer Safetied.
If your towing surface is rough or soft, or if the aircraft is to be towed uphill, tow from the________. - answer MLG
Prior to undertaking a pushback operation, tow the airplane _________________________________________________ to ensure brakes have released. - answer forward a short distance
Perform aft towing from the ___________ only. - answer MLG
Before towing airplane, obtain permission from _____________________________________. - answer Control Tower/Maintenance
Control, or as directed locally.
Who must the towing supervisor have communication with at all times during a tow? - answer Tow Vehicle Operator, Tow Brake Operator, and if conducting a power-off tow operation, Auxiliary Hydraulic System Handpump Operator.
What is the towing Job Guide? - answer 1c-130j-2-09jg-10-1
NLG X Dimensions for towing? - answer 22 inches Minimum, 27 inches Maximum
Maximum gross wight to be towed? - answer 175,000 pounds
Above what gross weight do you start exercising caution to surface conditions, braking, and acceleration? - answer >110,000 pounds
Do NOT tow above what wind speed? - answer 30 knots
When can you move an aircraft that had hot brakes? - answer Wait at least 15 minutes after the brakes have cooled.
What position(s) is/are allowable for the cargo ramp & door to be in? - answer Either full closed, or in ADS position with ADS ramp support arms connected.
Can you tow while operating engines? - answer No.
Can you tow with underinflated tires? - answer No.
The countermeasure dispensing system shall be ______________ prior to towing operations. - answer Safetied.
If your towing surface is rough or soft, or if the aircraft is to be towed uphill, tow from the________. - answer MLG
Prior to undertaking a pushback operation, tow the airplane _________________________________________________ to ensure brakes have released. - answer forward a short distance
Perform aft towing from the ___________ only. - answer MLG
Before towing airplane, obtain permission from _____________________________________. - answer Control Tower/Maintenance
Control, or as directed locally.
Who must the towing supervisor have communication with at all times during a tow? - answer Tow Vehicle Operator, Tow Brake Operator, and if conducting a power-off tow operation, Auxiliary Hydraulic System Handpump Operator.
