When parking on the airside, what are the requirements for chocks and parking brakes?

• A. Park in designated areas, engage parking brake, place chocks on both sides of the wheel, and remove keys only when safe.
• B. Remove chocks before parking.
• C. Do not apply parking brake.
• D. Park anywhere.

Answer: (A)

Securing a vehicle on the airside relies on preventing movement once you’ve stopped. Park only in designated areas where you won’t interfere with operations, then set the parking brake to lock the wheels. Place wheel chocks on both sides of the wheel to block any forward or backward motion, ensuring a solid barrier between the tire and the ground. Remove the keys only when it’s safe to do so, so the vehicle can’t be moved unintentionally. This combination of designated parking, parking brake engagement, proper use of chocks on both sides, and key removal when safe is what keeps the vehicle from rolling due to gravity, wind, or other forces.