Tiedown Procedures

Which detail shows the Nose and Main mooring point?

The single leg mooring tail point is

located where on the aircraft.

• The mooring point located at the tail of the aircraft.

• The cockpit of the aircraft.

• The landing gear of the aircraft.

• The wingtip of the aircraft.

What happens to Manila rope when it gets wet?

• It expands

• It shrinks

• It remains the same

• It breaks

What is the effect of too tight tiedown ropes on the aircraft?

• Too tight of tiedown ropes put inverted flight stresses on the aircraft, many of which are not designed to take.

• They improve the aerodynamics of the aircraft.

• They ensure the aircraft is more secure during flight.

• They have no effect on the aircraft's performance.

What is the first step to tie a Bowline knot as shown in the diagram?

• Make a small loop in the standing part of the rope.

• Pass the end of the rope through the loop.

• Wrap the end around the standing part.

• Tighten the knot by pulling on the standing part.

Describe the process of tying a square knot based on the diagram.

• Cross the right end over the left and tuck it under.

• Cross the left end over the right and tuck it under.

• Cross the right end over the left and tuck it over.

• Cross the left end over the right and tuck it over.

What should be attached to the airplane tiedown loops and tiedown anchors?

• Ropes

• Chains

• Cables

• Straps

What is used to prevent movement in heavy aircraft?

• A) Brake Locks

• B) Mooring blocks

• C) Wing Locks

• D) Tail Locks

What is the tiedown point located at the aft fuselage called?

• Tail tiedown

• Wing tiedown

• Nose tiedown

• Landing gear tiedown

What is the tiedown point located at the nose landing gear called?

• Nose Gear Tiedown

• Main Gear Tiedown

• Wing Tiedown

• Tail Tiedown