RAMP MANAGEMENT

ESTABLISHING and MANAGING A RAMP What type of Operation(s) will your ramp support?  Types of Aircraft  Numbers of Aircraft

 Room to Expand  Parking separation/ turning radius/ Jet Blast  Amount/type of retadant mixing/loading equipment  Hot Loading LATs, SEATs or S-2’s

Just how many aircraft can you fit into your ramp area???

 VLAT, MD-87, MAFFS?  Separate Fueling Area  Ramp Personnel needed / availability  Simultaneous fueling and loading  VLAT, MD-87, MAFFS?  Separate Fueling Area  Ramp Personnel needed / availability  Simultaneous fueling and loading  Security/access issues  Maintenance Parking  Overflow Contingency  Fire Extinguisher needs ESTABLISHING/MANAGING A RAMP Things to consider :

ESTABLISHING/MANAGING A RAMP THINGS TO CONSIDER: ESTABLISHING/MANAGING A RAMP THINGS TO CONSIDER:  Passenger and/or cargo operations  Motor vehicles, Other?  GA traffic  Helicopter operations  Private Hangers What type of operations are taking place adjacent to your ramp? to your ramp?

AIRCRAFT MARSHALLING PROCEDURES

FWPT position for directing Aircraft with Tri-cycle landing gear – typically inline with the nose – in full view of the pilot In congested or tight quarters evaluate the need for wing walkers

FWPT position for parking SEAT aircraft – typically inline with the wing tip – in view of the pilot The nose of the a/c will obscure the pilots vision if the FWPT stands in front of the nose

Marshall the aircraft forward to the parking spot. As it rolls into the parking spot, drop you hands down to your side and bring the up in a crossing pattern as shown here.

No aircraft should start an engine on your ramp without the FWPT present. Point to the engine being started. With the other hand make a circular motion above the head.

Airtankers generate a great deal of high velocity hot exhaust and/ or prop blast. Ensure other marshallers, retardant loaders and fuelers are out of the path of this potential hazard. As you motion aircraft out of the pit, exit the area directly behind path the aircraft the aircraft will taxi.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)  Orange Reflective Vest*  NO Open Toed Shoes  Hearing Protection  Skin Protection (hat and sunscreen recommended) * Colors may vary depending upon agency/region

Don’t let your life get cut short………by taking short cuts! NEVER walk between propellers !

LOW VISIBILITY/NIGHT OPERATIONS Light Wands Reflective Vests Consider using refelctive traffic cones Radio Communications Remember: Depth perseption decreases during darkness, slow everything down!

PRIOR TO AIRCRAFT STARTING/DEPARTING THE RAMP THINGS TO WATCH FOR: PRIOR TO AIRCRAFT STARTING/DEPARTING THE RAMP THINGS TO WATCH FOR: Control Surface Locks Tail Wheel Locks Prop Tie Down/Exhaust Covers

LADDERS NOT SECURED PITOT TUBE COVERS LEFT ON WATCH FOR:

FUEL CAPS - SECURE ENGINE INTAKE PLUGS WATCH FOR:

Watch for: Auxiliary Power Units (APU) also generate a great deal of heat Auxiliary Power Units (APU) also generate a great deal of heat Super Heated air from Engine exhaust from Engine exhaust

Low hanging Jet exhaust Jet engine intakes Watch For:

FOD – FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE PARKED FIXED WING A/C MUST BE CHALKED EXCEPTION – DURING RETARDANT LOADING - DON’T PLACE CHALK IN FRONT OF WHEEL PARKED FIXED WING A/C MUST BE CHALKED EXCEPTION – DURING RETARDANT LOADING - DON’T PLACE CHALK IN FRONT OF WHEEL

Watch for: TRIP HAZARDS

FRAYED ELECTRICAL CORD WORN LOADING HOSE FRAYED ELECTRICAL CORD WORN LOADING HOSE

OFFER TIE DOWNS FOR LIGHT AIRCRAFT A GUST OF WIND BLEW THIS AIRCRAFT SIDEWAYS. FORTUNATELY THE MAINS WERE TIED DOWN.

SEAT’s will want to tie down

BE ALERT FOR THE UNEXPECTED

DEALING WITH….. RAMP EMERGENCIES

Engine Brake Electrical Fuel Potential aircraft fire sources: Every base should have contingency planning in place to deal with an unexpected event within their operations area. A fire would be an example. All base personnel should understand the limitation of the emergency response equipment they can employ, and their own abilities to use it. 911 When in doubt, call >>> 911

All personnel working at a tanker base should have been thoroughly briefed on the base Security Response Plan and Aviation Mishap Response Guide developed for that base. Each base should carry out periodic training covering various aspects of these plans.

ALL RAMP PERSONNEL SHOULD RECIVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING EACH YEAR

 Large wheeled 80 – 125 pound extinguisher located every 200 feet (IABOG policy)  Hose must be uncoiled all the way in order to work properly.  If possible supplement large extinguishers with 20 pound extinguishers at each location.  Extinguishers - Purple K or BC type.  Avoid using water – depending on type of fire water may propagate spread.  Large wheeled 80 – 125 pound extinguisher located every 200 feet (IABOG policy)  Hose must be uncoiled all the way in order to work properly.  If possible supplement large extinguishers with 20 pound extinguishers at each location.  Extinguishers - Purple K or BC type.  Avoid using water – depending on type of fire water may propagate spread. FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE

 A 20 lb fire extinguisher will last for approximately 30 seconds if the trigger is pulled continuously.  Once you open up with the extinguisher, empty it.  Anchor at one point of the fire and attempt to sweep the flames away from the fire.  Hot metal parts in a fuel fire may reignite the fuel.  A 20 lb fire extinguisher will last for approximately 30 seconds if the trigger is pulled continuously.  Once you open up with the extinguisher, empty it.  Anchor at one point of the fire and attempt to sweep the flames away from the fire.  Hot metal parts in a fuel fire may reignite the fuel. DRY CHEMICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER BASICS:

SHADE UP WHEN EVER YOU CAN!!