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Aircraft Ground Handling Checklist

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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.

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Aircraft Ground Handling Checklist
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LCY Turnaround Audit Checklist
Use this LCY Turnaround Audit to assess safe, compliant aircraft ground operations at London City Airport. The checklist guides teams through pre-arrival stand preparation, marshalling per CAA CAP 637, chocking, ground power connection, passenger step positioning, baggage offload and onload to LIRF, security checks, and equipment safety. It also covers mid-turnaround verifications, communication with cabin crew, headset procedures, cone and chock handling, and pre-departure checks to ensure timely pushback and taxi. Suitable for multi-airline operations and varied aircraft types, it helps standardize practices, reduce FOD risks, and document corrective actions and findings.
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