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Aircraft Movement Damage Checklist

by Marcus Gale, from the Community

10+

This checklist supports safe aircraft movement to reduce damage during towing between hangars and stands. It covers PIOC nomination and crew briefing, minimum manning, brake man and tug driver qualifications, APU handling, ground lock and steering bypass pins, FOD and path clearance, horn signals, correct positioning on stand, chocking and brake application, and a post-movement visual damage inspection.

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