Title Page
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Airport
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Handling company
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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1. How often are scheduled maintenance checks carried out (ask station management)?
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2. Do the vehicles have equipment pre-use checklist?
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3. Are all the lights and indicators working correctly (check 5 random pieces of GSE)?
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4. Are tyres in good condition with no visible defects?
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5. Are dolly / cart brakes functioning correctly (check 5 random dollies / carts)?
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6. If fitted, are windscreen wipers and blower working correctly?
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7. Are vehicles fitted with fire extinguishers and are the extinguishers serviceable (needle in a green zone and within required service interwall)?
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8. Is driver's seat in good condition and seatbelts operational (if fitted)?
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9. Is GSE fitted with orange beacon (rotating or flashing) and is the beacon functioning?
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10. Are all GSE parts interfacing the aircraft protected with good quality buffer and are all buffers in good condition (no cracks or protruding elements)?
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11. Are tow hitches in good working conditions (check 5 pieces of GSE)?
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12. Are GSE fitted with emergency stop buttons and are those working correctly (test on 3 pieces of GSE)?
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13. Are vehicle windows free from cracks or chips?
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14. Are all wheel studs in place on GSE wheels (check 5 pieces of GSE)?
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15. Are GSE free from FOD.
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16. If fitted, are wing and rear view mirrors in good condition?
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17. Are vehicles fitted with audible reverse alarm?
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18. Is GSE less than 10 years old (15 years for hi-loaders) - check manufacturer's data plate?
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19. Is there a formalised process for GSE acceptance on station (initial GSE check - ask station management)?
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20. If vehicle is visibly altered from manufacturer's specification, has manufacturer's approval been received (ask station management)?
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21. Is GSE defect reporting system in place (ask to see last 5 defect reports, ask to see last 5 defect reports)?
