Method and precautions for wheel chocks


Release time:

2023-05-22

The placement of wheel chocks should be carried out after the engine is stopped, the anti-collision lights are turned off, or after the signal from the signalman commanding the aircraft is issued; wheel chocks should not be placed when the aircraft is sliding

  1. The placement of wheel chocks should be carried out after the engine is stopped, the anti-collision lights are turned off, or after the signal from the signalman commanding the aircraft is issued; wheel chocks should not be placed when the aircraft is sliding
  2. When wheel chocks need to be placed while the engine is running, the signalman should signal that the engine is at idle speed and follow the safety passage specified in the aircraft maintenance manual for that type of aircraft to enter and exit
  3. When placing wheel chocks, maintenance personnel should stand on the side of the wheel
  4. Before the aircraft leaves the port, the anti-collision lights of the aircraft are turned on, and before the engine starts, it is confirmed that the aircraft's braking device is in the braking state before the main wheel chocks can be removed.
  5. When the aircraft is ready to slide out and the engine is started, the front wheel gear can only be removed.
  6. When towing an aircraft, the wheel chocks can only be removed after the aircraft is connected to the trailer and mop. When the wheel chocks need to be removed while the engine is running, the signalman in command of the aircraft should signal that the engine is at idle speed and enter and exit through the safe passage specified in the maintenance manual of the aircraft