Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › I. General › Task F. Ground Operations and Servicing

AM.I.F.K5

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Engine starting, ground operation, and aircraft taxiing procedures.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 1-17
Chapter 1: Safety, Ground Operations, & Servicing › Engine Fails to Start › Towing of Aircraft
Towing of Aircraft Movement of large aircraft about the airport, flight line…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 16-1
Chapter 16: Transition to Jet-Powered Airplanes › Ground Safety
caution. There is no propeller to indicate visually whether a jet engine is running. It is easy to inadvertently stray into danger since, even at idle, jet engines are a threat. Enough air is being sucked into the intake ... down. Pilots operating jet-powered airplanes should exercise caution during taxi and when adding power to start moving. Adding too much power can pull damaging debris up off the ground or cause damage well behind the aircraft. Jet blast when…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-3-22
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 3. Airport Operations › 4-3-14. Communications
taxiway or in a helicopter operating area. 4-3-15. Gate Holding Due to Departure Delays a. Pilots should contact ground control or clearance delivery prior to starting engines as gate hold procedures will be in effect whenever departure delays ... Pilots should monitor the ground control or clearance delivery frequency for engine startup advisories or new proposed start time if the delay changes. b. The tower controller will consider that pilots of turbine-powered aircraft are ready for takeoff when…