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Push Back - Training
Push Back - Training
Push Back
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This document describes the basic work steps of the push-back procedure
using a tow-bar. It does not take account of the operators' procedures and
the special equipment which is needed for particular aircraft types. You will
learn about these special requirements during the practical training as a
headset-operator.
The following work steps are necessary before you, the headset-operator,
can give the push-back vehicle driver the "clear" signal to start the push-
back.
shear pins
unlocked
locked
When all of the above work steps are done, you communicate with the cockpit
about push-back clearance. To do this, connect the interphone to the aircraft.
Cockpit Ground
“Ground from Cockpit“ “Go ahead“
NOTE: Always walk inside the turning circle of the push-back vehicle and aircraft.
Use the full length of the headset cable.
When the aircraft and push-back vehicle are turning, there is a danger that you
will come too close to the engine inlet suction zone (position A).
To avoid this, when the aircraft and push-back vehicle are turning you should
slowly fall back (i.e. make your walking speed slower than the speed of the
push-back vehicle). As you do this, move parallel to the path of the push-back
vehicle (position B).
When you do this, it is important to pay attention at all times to the movements
of the push-back vehicle, because the driver cannot see you in this position.
Check that everything is clear behind the engines. Then you can give the signal
for “engine start”.
Cockpit Ground
“Ready for engine start“ “All engines clear“
Now tell the cockpit crew that the push-back is completed, and ask them to
set the parking brake.
Cockpit Ground
-------------- “Set parking brake“
Cockpit Ground
-------------- “Towing system and steering pin
removed“
“Give hand signal” “Wait for hand signal on left hand
(right hand) side”