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DATE: 7/a/74
ADVISORY
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
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AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING AND SERVICiNG
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1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular contains inq,ormation and guidance for the
servicing and ground handling of aircraft.
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CANCELLATION. Advisory Circular 00-34, dated April 12, 1972, is cancelled.
3. GENERAL.
The aviation industry has found through experience that firm
safety practices deter accidents.
This advisory circular contains
generally accepted information and safety practices which may help
prevent injuries to personnel and damage to aircraft. Revised information
regarding fueling procedures has been included.
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4.
DIRECTING MOVEMENT OF AIRCRAFT. The person directing an aircraft that is
being taxied should stay far enough ahead and to the left of the aircraft
for
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the pilot to have an unobstructed view of him.
Use the standard hand signals illustrated in Figures 1 or 2, as
applicable,
of Appendix 1 of this circular.
l&en directing aircraft during darkness or inclement weather, the
guideman should use illuminated or reflective wands.
Movement of aircraft in congested areas should be avoided. However,
when necessary, a
dditional guidemen should be stationed near the
aircraft wing-tips to assure that adequate clearance is maintained.
5.
PARKED AIRCRAFT. When an aircraft is parked, the main gear wheels should
be chocked fore and aft. If the aircraft is to remain overnight or if
winds are expected, flight control locks should be used.
a. While turbine-powered aircraft are not in service or being worked
engine plugs should be installed to prevent damage from dust,
::6ris, nesting birds, etc.
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Initiated by: ~~~-340
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