1) Aircraft Engine Intake and Exhaust danger zone with the implications of FOD damage.
2) Electro-static hazards associated with radio transmission
3) The reasons for earthing and bonding the aircraft.
4) The types and use of fire extinguisher equipment.
1.0 AIRCRAFT ENGINE INTAKE AND EXHAUST DANGER ZONE
Make a detail visual inspection on the ground particularly front and rear side of the engine for loose objects and unwanted materials.
See to it that all loose objects, parts, tools and equipment are removed from the engine intake and even in front of the air intake area of the engine to be operated.
Check the drain ports for fuel, oil and hydraulic leaks from the engine that might cause bigger problem like engine fire or damage due to fluid leaks.
Be sure that the aircraft is cleared and that there are no unwanted persons or vehicles in or near the dangerous areas which you can find the red colored on the figure above.
See to it that the authorized persons coming near the aircraft do not have loose clothing or loose objects in their pockets or clothing which might cause injury to themselves.
No maintenance personnel or ground staff are allowed in the area between the two engines when they are in operation on the ground.
Make sure that the authorized persons near the engine must only go near the engine at idle or minimum power and obey the entry corridor areas.
Be sure that all persons who do work near the aircraft use ear and eye protection. The fan discharge air can collect and blow loose dirt, stones, sand or other unwanted material even at a long distance. The loud noise from the engine will also cause damage to the ears in the long run.
The danger areas in RED color from the engine intake and exhaust (see air...
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The static dischargers or wicks are attached to the trailing edges, wing tips, ailerons, elevators, horizontal stabilizer, rudder and vertical fin.
The installation of static wicks on the aircraft helps the airplane to get rid of static energy during any lightning strike. This will discharge instantly the accumulated static charge produced on the airplane and continuously dissipate it into the surrounding atmosphere upon reaching certain value.
When aircraft is on the ground, it is electrically bonded so that it will allow charge flow to the ground or earth.
During aircraft refueling, the fuel nozzle is grounded so that the aircraft frame will have the same potential and this will avoid any point of spark.
Give detailed information about the safety precaution about the following aircraft handling operations:-
Works Cited
Airbus training manual
Fill the transmission with ATF fluid. I like doing this at this point since the exhaust isn't in the way yet.
were connected to a motor and attached at the front end of the platform. These
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Lighting is a great mystery to many. Many do not know the origin of lightning bolts nor their true strength. Lightning bolts are produced from opposite fields interacting. This can result in dangerous bolts that can have devastating results. The bolts have the capacity to injure many things, including appliances, people, forest, etc. However, although these bolts can have dangerous affects, there are prevention techniqies for lightening. These procedures can protect you, loved ones, and property. With lightning come many myths. These myths can endanger people by giving them completely wrong information. However, some myths are ancient and involve rituals of the gods. Lightning is complex in formation, protection, and myths. With lightning comes much danger, which still keeps scientists busy today studying the causes and effects of lightening.
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or serpentine drive belt. Check water pump for any obvious coolant leakage or damage. Check pulleys for cracks and damage.
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