Ramp Safety Practices (2011) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 36-38
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Aircraft accident: An occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft, which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons have disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or serious injury, or in which the aircraft suffers substantial damage. Aircraft damage: Any damage or adverse condition that affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of an aircraft or causes a delay in flight operations owing to repairs.
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: Ground crew members include: • Airframe and power plant technicians • Avionics technicians • Baggage handlers • Rampers (ramp workers) • Gate agents • Ticket agents • Passenger service agents (such as airline lounge employees)
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Unit load devices (ULDs) : Standardized cargo container to enable individual pieces of cargo to be assembled into a standard-size unit to facilitate efficient loading and unloading of aircraft having compatible handling and restraint systems.
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