Draxon

Positioning & Departure

Positioning & Departure
VRVirtual Reality
Duration
TBD Minutes
Training Type
Initial & Recurrent Training
IATA Standard
IATA AHM 1110, Edition 46 & IATA IGOM, Edition 14
Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Greek

Description

This lesson trains the complete procedure for positioning a belt loader with Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor at the aircraft cargo hold and safely departing after operations. Trainees follow a multi-step positioning sequence guided throughout by a colleague's hand signals, then execute the departure sequence of lifting, reversing, and fully lowering the conveyor. The training emphasizes strict signal discipline and correct Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor handling throughout to protect the aircraft and ensure safe equipment positioning.

Lesson Overview

  1. 1Initial approach to the cargo hold following the guide's hand signals
  2. 2Height fine-tuning and final drive-in to position the Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor at the hold entrance
  3. 3Lower the Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor onto the cargo hold floor and engage the auto-level system
  4. 4Execute the departure sequence to safely clear the aircraft

Skills Acquired

  • Execute the complete positioning sequence for a belt loader with Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor at the aircraft cargo hold
  • Interpret and respond to the guide's hand signals to prevent aircraft contact during approach
  • Recognize the technique required to engage the Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor auto-level system
  • Apply the departure sequence to clear the aircraft and return the conveyor to transport position

Lesson Procedure

  • The trainee starts seated in the belt loader cabin, with a guide colleague positioned at the cargo hold entrance.
  • Following the guide's lift signal, the trainee raises the boom to the initial height; then drives carefully to the intermediate position on the guide's forward signal.
  • The trainee then lifts the boom again to a fine-tuned height to allow the Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor clearance during the final drive-in.
  • Following the guide's signals, the trainee drives the belt loader forward carefully until the Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor enters the cargo hold and secures the belt loader.
  • The trainee lowers the front end of the boom until the auto-level system engages and the guide confirms with an OK signal.
  • The trainee lifts the Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor clear of the cargo hold floor, checks the apron for clearance, and reverses a short distance from the aircraft.
  • The trainee lowers the conveyor belt completely to transport position.

Safety Scenarios & Learnings

Learning Outcome

Error; reinforces that boom height must match the signaled stop exactly to maintain safe clearance.

Learning Outcome

Error and rewind; reinforces that the belt loader must only move on the guide's explicit forward signal.

Learning Outcome

Animation and rewind; Demonstration of the Power Stow Rollertrack Conveyor crashing into the aircraft and showing that stopping immediately on the stop signal is critical to prevent aircraft damage.

Learning Outcome

Error and rewind; reinforces that the lowering control must be held until the system confirms engagement.

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