Aircraft Departure/Onload Compliance Checklist

Information

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
The bridge is properly aligned to the aircraft
The bridge auto-levelling system is deployed and operating
The bridge weather canopy is deployed to the aircraft
The bridge is properly lighted
Proper hearing protection is used by all employees
Proper safety footwear is worn
Employees walk rather than run on the ramp
Local speed limits are observed by all drivers
Roadways are used by equipment operators
Operator's arms and legs are within the profile of vehide at all times when moving
All vehicles make a stop for a brake check
All container/cart doors or curtains are closed and fastened during transport
Before entering cargo compartment, all containers checked for safe condition
When mobile passenger steps are used, they are properly positioned to the aircraft door. Stabilizers are deployed
Personnel refrain from "Horseplay"
All employees avoid driving ground equipment under the aircraft wings and fuselage
Baggage tractor hood/fender/seat or top of containers are free of baggage/cargo/mail
The beltloader front bumper is positioned below and away from the cargo door sill
The beltloader handrail is raised when up to a wide body aircraft
Employees refrain from walking, standing or sitting on a moving conveyor belt
Loader guardrails are installed for off/on load and stowed when cargo door is dosed
Employees use the ladder rather than riding up or down the loader platform
Brakes are set on vehides
A guide-person is used when backing equipment to the aircraft
A guide-person is used when positioning equipment in confined areas
When carts/dollies are dropped off, the tractor comes to a complete stop, the handbrake is engaged and the driver dismounts to engage the brakes
Baggage is property handled
Employees use correct body mechanics when loading/unloading or lifting
All required locks set/cargo nets/barriers are installed and secured before cargo doors are closed
Personnel check clearances when closing cargo/passenger doors
The correct size of tractor is used for pushback
A complete walk-around inspection is done to check that cargo/access doors are closed and secured, that there is no visible damage to the aircraft and that the gate area is clear of equipment
Ground equipment is parked to avoid jet blast/prop wash/engine ingestion
The loading bridge is retracted before start of pushback
The agent checks for dearances before retracting the bridge
The bridge operator is alert to devices on the fuselage
Bridge warning devices operate (bell, beacon, etc
The weather door is closed when the bridge is stowed
The agent remains on the bridge until the aircraft has pushed back
Wingtip dearance cones are removed and correctly stowed (if applicable)
If the headset operator is not in the tractor they are clear of the nose gear when the aircraft is moving
When utilized, Wing walkers are in position and using proper hand signals
Wing walkers are aware of engine hazard zones
Employees understand the meaning of aircraft rotating beacons
Wands are used for marshalling and all signaling (illuminated in low visibility)
Employees avoid walking under the fuselage or stepping across the tow bar
The marshaller is at the correct position to hold the aircraft brakes
The tow bar is disconnected properly
Chocks removed and correctly stowed