Aircraft Maintenance Practices

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1) Aircraft Engine Intake and Exhaust danger zone with the implications of FOD damage.
2) Electro-static hazards associated with radio transmission
3) The reasons for earthing and bonding the aircraft.
4) The types and use of fire extinguisher equipment.

1.0 AIRCRAFT ENGINE INTAKE AND EXHAUST DANGER ZONE

Make a detail visual inspection on the ground particularly front and rear side of the engine for loose objects and unwanted materials.

See to it that all loose objects, parts, tools and equipment are removed from the engine intake and even in front of the air intake area of the engine to be operated.

Check the drain ports for fuel, oil and hydraulic leaks from the engine that might cause bigger problem like engine fire or damage due to fluid leaks.

Be sure that the aircraft is cleared and that there are no unwanted persons or vehicles in or near the dangerous areas which you can find the red colored on the figure above.

See to it that the authorized persons coming near the aircraft do not have loose clothing or loose objects in their pockets or clothing which might cause injury to themselves.
No maintenance personnel or ground staff are allowed in the area between the two engines when they are in operation on the ground.

Make sure that the authorized persons near the engine must only go near the engine at idle or minimum power and obey the entry corridor areas.

Be sure that all persons who do work near the aircraft use ear and eye protection. The fan discharge air can collect and blow loose dirt, stones, sand or other unwanted material even at a long distance. The loud noise from the engine will also cause damage to the ears in the long run.

The danger areas in RED color from the engine intake and exhaust (see air...

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The static dischargers or wicks are attached to the trailing edges, wing tips, ailerons, elevators, horizontal stabilizer, rudder and vertical fin.

The installation of static wicks on the aircraft helps the airplane to get rid of static energy during any lightning strike. This will discharge instantly the accumulated static charge produced on the airplane and continuously dissipate it into the surrounding atmosphere upon reaching certain value.

When aircraft is on the ground, it is electrically bonded so that it will allow charge flow to the ground or earth.

During aircraft refueling, the fuel nozzle is grounded so that the aircraft frame will have the same potential and this will avoid any point of spark.
Give detailed information about the safety precaution about the following aircraft handling operations:-

Works Cited

Airbus training manual

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