AQS INSPECTION CHECKLIST

• Flight Number

• Aircraft REG

• Aircraft Type

• Conducted on

  Date

• Conducted by

• A. PRE-ARRIVAL

• Employees equipped with proper PPE (Safety vest, Glove, Safety shoe, Ear Plug), Airport Pass, and ID.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FOD inspection has been performed, FOD was removed and properly disposed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All equipment is positioned outside the ERA.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The PBB is fully retracted and positioned at parking area.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Arrival spot and PBB are ready for aircraft arrival.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wands are used for marshaling and all signaling (illuminated in low visibility).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B. ARRIVAL

• The proper hand signals are used by marshaller, if marshaller is used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• PBB is properly aligned to the aircraft and lighted.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stabilizers are properly deployed when the mobile passenger steps or invalid passenger steps are used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel wait until the aircraft has stopped, is chocked, anti-collision light off, engines shut down and “all clear” sign before approaching.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wheel chocks are set at designated positions according to aircraft type and airline procedures. (Check condition also)

  Select Yes No N/A Good Fair Poor

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
  • Good
  • Fair
  • Poor

• Numbers of Wheel Chock used

• Safety cones are properly positioned according to aircraft type and airline procedures. (Check condition also)

  Select Yes No N/A Good Fair Poor

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A
  • Good
  • Fair
  • Poor

• Numbers of Safety Cone used

• All GSE approach, backward movements & attachments<br>performed by guide person assist.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• GSE approached the aircraft at walking speed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All vehicles make a stop for a brake check at the distance from the aircraft before entering into ERA.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mandatory brake tests (complete stop) were performed on GSEs at a distance no less than 5 meters from the aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The areas around cargo/passenger doors are visually checked for existing damage (dents, scratches, etc.) before ground equipment approaches.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stabilizer are properly deployed after attachment for all elevated units.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel check clearances when opening cargo/passenger doors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cargo/passenger doors are opened and secured properly by authorized personnel using required signals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refueling truck is properly connected the earth wire to the aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• GSEs except for refueling, water and toilet servicing trucks must not be driven under the aircraft fuselage of wings.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When positioned at or near the aircraft, parking brakes of GSEs are set, and if equipped, wheel chocks in place to prevent inadvertent movement.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Handrails of GSEs are raised and fully extended as soon as the GSE is in the position at the aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Only qualified and authorized personnel are permitted to operate GSE. To check the permit/license of at least one staff on the ramp.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The belt loader is in the full down position with handrail stowed when approaching the aircraft, when possible.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The belt loader front bumper is positioned below and away from the cargo door sill.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The belt loader handrail is raised when up to a wide-body aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• C. UNLOADING

• Employees refrain from walking, standing or sitting on a moving conveyor belt.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees walk rather than run on the ramp.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loader guardrails are installed for off/on load and stowed when cargo door is closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees use the ladder rather than riding up or down the loader platform.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Baggage and cargo are loaded under load limitation line in cargo hold (Bulk/Fwd/Aft).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parking brakes are set on all positioned vehicles and applied the chocks if equipped.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Open passenger doors are properly set with a safety strap by cabin crew to prevent falling somebody.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When carts/dollies are dropped off, the tractor comes to a complete stop, the parking brake is engaged and the driver set the wheel chock.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The belt loader front bumper is positioned below and away from the cargo door sill.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locks on dollies are properly set prior to approach to container loader.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Local speed limits are observed by all vehicle operators.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are installed on vehicles and Inspection tags are valid.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The operator’s arms and legs are within the profile of vehicle at all times when driving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees use correct body mechanics when unloading or lifting.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Baggage is properly handled when unloading from aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DG, Live animal CGO and Special Loads are check and handle properly according to the types.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All container/cart doors or curtains are closed and fastened after loading.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Baggage tractor hood/fender/seat or top of containers are free of baggage/cargo/mail.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All employees avoid driving equipment under the aircraft wing and fuselage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees push the ULD rather than pull while transferring from high lift loader to the ULD dolly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Set the remaining dollies locks properly after transferring the ULD from the high lift loader.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• D. LOADING

• Employees equipped with proper PPE (Safety vest, Glove, Safety shoe, Ear Plug), Airport pass, and ID.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees refrain from walking, standing or sitting on a moving conveyor belt.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ULDs have labels clearly indicating the correct date, flight and destination. The details info on the ULD labels must also match with the LIR.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ULDs are checked and found to be serviceable. ULDs on dollies must also be secured using locks, stops, rails, or straps at all times except when the load is being transferred onto or off the equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees walk rather than run on the ramp.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees also check for the ULDs build up condition before loading to the aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Local speed limits are observed by all drivers.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguishers are installed on vehicles and Inspection tags are valid.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refueling truck is properly connected the earth wire to the aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The operator’s arms and legs are within the profile of vehicle at all times when driving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The belt loader front bumper is positioned below and away from the cargo door sill.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All vehicles stop once for a brake check before entering into ERA.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All container/cart doors or curtains are closed and fastened during transport.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All ULDs need to check again by operators for safe condition before loading into cargo compartment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Stabilizers are properly deployed when the mobile passenger steps or invalid passenger steps are used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All employees avoid driving ground equipment under the aircraft wings and fuselage.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Baggage tractor hood/fender/seat or top of containers are free of baggage/cargo/mail.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Loader guardrails are installed for off/on load and stowed when cargo door is closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees use the ladder rather than riding up or down the loader platform.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Locks on dollies are properly set prior to approach to container loader.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A guide-person is used when vehicle moving backward and approaching to confine areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When carts/dollies are dropped off, the tractor comes to a complete stop, the parking brake is engaged and the driver set the wheel chock.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees use correct body mechanics when loading or lifting.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Baggage is properly handled when loading to aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DG, Live animal CGO and Special Loads are check and handle properly according to the types.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Open passenger doors are properly set with safety strap by cabin crew to prevent falling somebody.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• After loading finished, all cargo hold stops, pallet locks and lateral guides (including No-Fit positions) are raised properly before cargo doors are closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operators must indicate ‘x’ for all loaded positions on the LIR to acknowledge that the locks have been raised.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All required locks set/cargo nets/barriers are installed and secured before cargo doors are closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personnel check clearances when closing cargo/passenger doors.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bulk hold cargo netting is secured before the cargo door is closed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• E. UNLOADING

• Tow bar is proper and securely connected between aircraft and pushback tractor.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 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.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Parked vehicles, dollies & equipment are cleared of potential FOD (Plastic sheets, Tapes, paper etc.).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground equipment is parked to avoid jet blast/prop wash/engine ingestion.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The ERA is clear of all GSEs and FOD and aerobridges are retracted and parked within their designated areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All safety cones are removed and stowed properly at the outside of the ERA.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All wheel chock removed after receiving clearance from headset operator.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If the headset operator is not in the tractor, they are clear of the nose gear when the aircraft is moving.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When utilized, Wing walkers are in position and using proper hand signals.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wing walkers are aware of engine hazard zones.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees understand the meaning of aircraft rotating beacons (anticollision light).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Wands are used for marshalling and all signaling (illuminated in low visibility).

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Employees avoid walking under the fuselage or stepping across the tow bar.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The wing walker is at the correct position to hold the aircraft brakes.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The tow bar is disconnected properly.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chocks were removed and correctly stowed.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• F. POST DEPARTURE

• The ramp is free of items that could cause FOD.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The ramp area is free of any fluid spillage and unnecessary congestion.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Spot are clear of equipment which may block the arrival or departure of an aircraft.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground equipment is parked within marked areas and all motorized vehicles are backed into parking spaces.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• When not in use, all vehicles are shut off with parking brake 'ON', transmission in 'P' or 'N' and set wheel chocks.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety cones and aircraft chocks are properly stored when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All vehicles are free of any debris which could interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle or cause FOD.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Towbars are disconnected from tugs and placed at storage area when not in use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Dollies are set with chocks or brake at every time and empty ULDs are stored off the ground and secured.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• G. CABIN LOADING & UNLOADING

• Cargo in the cabin is securely and properly loaded without any damage to the cabin equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cargo in the cabin is completely unloaded without any damage to the cabin equipment.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Non-Conformity/ies

  Yes

  No

• Numbers of Non-Conformity/ies

Details (if Yes)

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• Recommendation/s

  Yes

  No

• Numbers of Recommendation/s

Details (if Yes)

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• Comment from Leader

• Inspector Sign

  Drawing

• Leader Sign

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