B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Aeronautical Science
GROUND HANDLING, SAFETY AND SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
(Upto 2015 batch)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A x 3 15)
Answer any five questions.
1. Explain NFPA standard #10 regarding marking of fire
extinguishers.
2. Describe six methods of fire extinguishing operation.
3. Describe standard taxi light signals.
4. How verities of aircraft not aligning with tie down anchor
points are secured?
5. Describe the procedure to be followed for spilled oil and
grease.
6. What are the advantages of single point fueling?
7. Describe pre-oiling equipment.
8. How the GPU is parked near the aircraft?
Sub. Code
64
CP-7872
2
Wk 11
Part B x 12 60)
Answer all questions.
9. Describe the flight line safety.
Or
Briefly explain the aircraft fire extinguishers and
name the extinguishing agents not recommended
for aircraft use with reasons.
10. Describe the precautions to be followed against
windstorm damage.
Or
Describe the securing of
Sea plane and aircraft on SKIS
Multi engine aircraft.
11. State maintenance safety on compressed air system.
Or
State the power cord protection.
State the precautions for aircraft tire
mounting.
12. Describe the duties of refueling crew.
Or
Explain the four principal contaminants in aviation
fuel which reduces the quality.
CP-7872
3
Wk 11
13. Describe the operating procedure and maintenance
of Hydraulic Test Rig.
Or
Describe the tow bar and its servicing.