Chapter Four Ground Procedures

CHAPTER FOUR

GROUND PROCEDURES

400.

INTRODUCTION

This chapter discusses the basic procedures and techniques essential for safe operation of aircraft

on the ground prior to and after flight. This includes the major points of ensuring the aircraft is

in airworthy condition, starting and stopping the engine, and taxiing the aircraft to and from the

line area and runway.

Figure 4-1 T-6A Taxiing

In the line area, SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT. Aircraft may be operating at high power settings,

taxiing in and out of the area, taking off and landing on nearby runways, and fuel trucks and

people may be moving about. Consequently, constant vigilance must be exercised at all times

while performing ground operations. The propeller is the most dangerous part of the aircraft,

since under certain light conditions, it is difficult to see a revolving propeller. This may give the

illusion it is not there. As a result, the files of Aviation Safety offices contain many cases

reading: "Victim walked into a rotating propeller."

401.

NAVAL AVIATION LOGISTICS COMMAND MAINTENANCE

INFORMATION SYSTEM

The Naval Aviation Logistics Command Maintenance Information System is the standard flight-

wide maintenance system for aviation and used for T-6A maintenance. It is a fully integrated,

computerized system allowing input, tracking, and monitoring in real time. Integrating this data

GROUND PROCEDURES

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