DEICE
Who has the final decision regarding aircraft deicing?
The Captain
At what location are our Team Huddles held?
Outside, on the ramp, at the T-Stop
The time limit to closing a open claim is ____ minutes.
90 minutes
Where can you find the American Eagle Ground Operations Manual?
regionaltraining.aa.com, envoy section of the regional carrier links app, airportal
When should the cone on the T-stop during a team huddle be removed?
When all team huddle members can verify that safety envelope is clear of any obstruction, only then can the cone be removed from the T-stop.
Where is the preferred starting position at the aircraft when using only (1) truck to deice the aircraft?
Left side (Captains side) of the nose of the aircraft
On which flight(s) are Team Huddles completed?
EVERY turn flight
Each Unclaimed bag at the carousel must be placed on-hand within _____minutes
60 minutes
What is the minimum number of staff agents are required on an inbound flight?
3. 1 marshaller and 2 wingwalkers
In what city did our most recent aircraft damage occur and what was damage was done?
DFW- Fuel truck hit aircraft wing
Which fluid is applied to American Eagle aircraft at 100% concentrate?
Type IV
What is the purpose of the Team Huddle?
To ensure the safety envelope is clear of any obstruction prior to aircraft arrival
4hrs
Any ground support equipment that comes within five (5) feet of the aircraft MUST be _____.
What is the acronym for FOD?
Foreign Object Debris
What color is Type 1 fluid/ Type IV fluid?
Type 1 - Orange/Reddish Orange/Pink
Type IV- Green
What prompted the reason to execute the team huddle plan?
series of accidents within the company
When creating a damage claim, what is the time limit for accepting domestric traveler's bag?
24hrs for domestic travelers
When should PPE be worn?
EVERYTIME you're on the ramp operating equipment and jet bridge
What does the STOP acronym stand for?
Stop, Think, Observe, and Proceed
What are the minimum clearances that must be maintained at all times between the bucket/cab and the aircraft, the deicing unit/truck and the aircraft, and the deicing unit/truck and running engines?
5 feet / 10 feet / 20 feet
What items are covered during the Team Huddle?
Assignment of duties, insuring all personnel have proper PPE, verify inbound aircraft and what kind of load is coming in to prepare for equipment in need, completion of FOD walk, and confirm is safety envelope is clear of any and all obstruction.
Mass on-hand bags must be converted into full on-hand within ___hrs.
3
Name all equipment that requires a safety stop
Tugs, trucks, belt loaders, valet cart and jet bridge
When deicing is complete, what does the final verbiage to the crew include?
Name, Type applied, Time