Aircraft Arrivals/Offload compliance checklist

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Document No.
Audit Title
Client / Site
Conducted on
Prepared by
Assessor Name
Location

Dispatcher
Parking Stand Number
Flight Number
Departure Station
Arrival Station
First Wave
Turnaround
Arrival
Aircraft Reg.
Aircraft Type
Proper hearing protection is used by all employees
Proper safety footwear is worn by all employees
High visibility /reflective clothing is worn
An FOD inspection has been made, FOD removed and property disposed
All equipment is positioned outside aircraft clearance lines
The gate area is clear
The bridge is fully retracted. If driveable type it is parked within its "Ramp Box"
The bridge operator makes a visual check for clearance and the area beneath and within the travel of the boarding bridge is clear
The gate and bridge areas are ready for arrival
The bridge operator uses hearing protection
There are not any obstructions present in the bridge
Fall protection devices (doors/barriers) are utilized on the bridge
The proper hand signals are used by marshaller, if marshaller is used
Wands are used for marshalling and all signaling (illuminated in low Visibility)
Aircraft chocks are property installed according to airline procedures
The grounding cable is connected to grounding point on Nose Leg (where available)
Personnel wait until the aircraft has stopped, is chocked, anti-collision light off, engines shut down and "Thumb up" given by marshaller before approaching
Wingtip/engine cones are properly positioned according to airine procedures
The bridge operator is alert to devices on the fuselage
Bridge warning devices operate (beacon, bell, etc.)
The bridge auto levelling system is deployed and operating
The boarding bridge is properly lighted
The bridge is properly aligned to the aircraft
The weather canopy is deployed to the aircraft
Employees observe ramp safety rules (no horseplay, no smoking, etc.)
Employees adhere to the no seat, "no ride rule"
Employees walk rather than run on the ramp
Local speed limits are observed by all drivers
Roadways are used by equipment operators
A guide-person is used when positioning equipment in confined areas
A guide-person is used when backing equipment to the aircraft
A guide-person is used when positioning high-reach trucks
After positioning elevated units to the aircraft, stabilizers are immediately deployed
All vehicles make a stop for a brake check at the distance from the aircraft required by the airline
The areas around cargo/passenger doors are visually checked for existing damage (dents, scratches, etc.) before ground equipment approaches
Personnel check clearances when opening cargo/passenger doors
Cargo/passenger doors are opened and secured properly by authorized personnel using required signals
When mobile passenger steps are used, they are property positioned to the aircraft. Stabilizers are deployed
Personnel refrain from "Horseplay"
The beltloader is in the full down position with handrail stowed when approaching the aircraft, when possible
The beltloader front bumper is positioned below and away from the cargo door sill
The beltoader handrall is raised when up to a wide body aircraft
Employees refrain from walking, standing or sitting on a moving conveyor belt
Safety rails on wide body loaders are down upon approach to aircraft
Loader guardrails are installed for off/on load and stowed when cargo door is closed
Employees use the ladder rather than riding up or down the loader platform
Brakes are set on vehides
Where equipped, chocks are used on vehides
When carts/dollies are dropped off, the tractor comes to a complete stop, the hand brake is engaged and the diver dismounts to engage the brakes
The operator's arms and legs are with in the profile of vehide at all times when moving
Employees use correct body mechanics when loading/unloading or lifting
Baggage is properly handled
All container/cart doors or curtains are closed and fastened after loading
Baggage tractor hood/fender/seat or top of containers are free of baggage/cargo/mail
All employees avoid driving equipment under the aircraft wing and fuselage
Employees wear protective gloves when servicing lavatories
The plug (donut) is properly installed and all access panels secured when lavatory servicing is finished