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Towbar Equipment Checks

by Gary Thistlethwaite, from the Community

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This towbar equipment checks template supports ground support teams with pre-use inspections of TBR towbars. Verify head, tube, towing eye, wheels and tyres, hydraulic pump and housing, shear and locking pins, and any stabilising bracket. Capture photos of defects, record asset ID/serial, and document findings. Remove unserviceable equipment from use and report issues to a line manager. Use this checklist to standardize inspections and strengthen safety and compliance.

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Air Start Unit (ASU) Equipment Checks

Use this Air Start Unit equipment checks template to help ground handling teams inspect ASUs before service. Confirm bodywork and locking panels, towbar, towing eye and braking system, hose condition and stowage, hose coupling, wheels and tyre tread, obstruction beacon, and all console controls. Capture photos of defects, remove unsafe equipment from service, and report issues to a line manager. Record asset ID, location, inspector, date, and reference for traceability.

by Gary Thistlethwaite, from the Community

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Equipment Checks - Ground Power Unit (GPU)

This template supports routine inspections of Ground Power Units (GPUs) used in aviation ground operations. It guides teams to verify bodywork and locking panels, towbar, towing eye and braking systems, correct stowage and condition of power cables and plugs, wheel and tyre condition, obstruction beacon operation, and full functionality of console controls. Record the GPU asset ID, site, inspector and time, capture photos of defects, and add notes. If defects are found, remove the unit from service and notify a line manager. Use this checklist to standardize ramp safety, improve equipment reliability, and maintain compliance with operating procedures.

by Gary Thistlethwaite, from the Community

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Equipment Checks for Electric Baggage Tractors (EBT)

Use this checklist to perform equipment checks on electric baggage tractors (EBT) used for airport ground handling. Capture site, inspection ID, date, inspector, location, asset ID, and hours. Verify front and rear tow hitch locking, bodywork, towing hitch and safety chain, glass, wipers, wheels and tyres, charging plug, battery cover, mirrors, lights and beacon, and emergency stop buttons. Confirm the cab is free of FOD, steering and controls function, foot and hand brakes operate, console lighting and rear-view mirror are in good order. Photograph any defects, remove unserviceable units from use, and notify a line manager.

by Gary Thistlethwaite, from the Community

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Aircraft Ground Handling Checklist

This Aircraft Ground Handling Checklist helps ramp teams and auditors assess ground operations against IATA ISAGO and IGOM standards. It covers pre-arrival setup, PPE compliance, FOD inspections, safe positioning and use of GSE, passenger escorting, cargo onload/offload sequencing, and departure procedures. Items include chocking and coning, brake checks, towbar connection and locking, headset walkaround inspections, bypass pin display, and equipment parking. Use it to standardize audits, reduce incidents, and document compliance.

by cheick adam ouinteni ouattara, from the Community

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