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GAT Flight Operational Turn Observation Checklist

by Brian Heard, from the Community

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This aviation ground operations checklist supports comprehensive turn observations for airport ramp teams. Use it to verify PPE and ramp safety, arrival and unload readiness, proper staging and use of ground support equipment, and safe aircraft loading and departure practices. It covers marshalling and wing walker procedures, chocks and cones placement, FOD walks, baggage and cargo scanning, ULD handling, live animals and dangerous goods checks, headset and power disconnect steps, pushback procedures, and towbar disconnect. The template also includes sections for findings, corrective actions, drawings, and required acknowledgements to drive compliance and continuous improvement.

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GAT Flight Operational Turn Observation Checklist

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