ATR Virgin Australia Operation

Are Ground Crew walking between the propeller and the fuselage or within the propeller arc unless for the purpose of attaching either a prop strap or the pre conditioning unit

Do ground crew understand the term propeller wash?

Driving GSE IAW SOP

Ground Crew approach aircraft IAW SOP. (Beacons, propellers have stooped, thumbs up)

Driving within the Diamond of Safety is IAW SOP (brake test safety stop)

Arrivals/Departure checklist is in use and utilised LIVE

RnD is conducted by an ATR qualified aircraft dispatcher

Virgin Australia approved marshalling singles are used. Aircraft dispatcher demonstrates understanding of ATR Flight Crew hand signals

Chocks and cones are used IAW SOP. Cones are not placed or collected from the RH engine whilst operating in Hotel Mode

External ground power unit was connected by a qualified operator

Connection of GPU is IAW SOP

If required prop strap used. High winds

Guest door was operated IAW SOP

Tail prop in place prior to disembarkation. Thumbs up given to Cabin Crew

Pushback is not to occur if propellers are rotating. We're propellers rotating during pushback

Cargo doors were operated IAW SOP

Non normal event ground to flight deck communication is understood

All staff aware that RH propeller may rotate even in Hotel mode

Positioning of all GSE ensuring nil contact to air frame. Required gaps are maintained

Webbing secure

Aircraft loaded as per LIR. Bag counts conducted. Barrow cards. Segregation etc

Communication interface RAMP/AMCO/Load control

Ramp Final and Dead Load Confirmation as per SOP

Was a pre departure walk around undertaken. <br>the dispatch of the aircraft, such as the ground power panel).<br>• There are no visible external fluid leaks from the:<br>- Landing gear<br>- Wheel brakes<br>- Fuel tanks<br>- Engines<br>- Nacelles<br>- Lavatory and water servicing panels<br>- Hydraulic servicing compartment.<br>• All landing gear lock pins, restraints, bungs and covers have been removed.<br>• The fuelling cap has been refitted.<br>• The tail prop and prop strap(s) have been removed and stowed correctly.<br>• The air condition hose has been disconnected and stowed in the GPU Unit.<br>All latches and hatches are closed and secure<br>