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Bags to Pushback: What it takes to get an Airbus A319 Ready for Flight

Lady and the Ramp 229,655 11 months ago
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From the loading of luggage, safety checks, and the final pushback of the Airbus 319 there is a lot of activity going on beneath the plane every time you fly. This video takes you through the entire process through eyes of ground crew chief. 1:17 Loading luggage into the “bin” of the Airbus A319 1:52 Inside the “bin” of the Airbus A319 10:00 Closing of “bins” and preparing Airbus A319 for departure 12:34 Disconnecting from ground power and air conditions in preparing for departure 14:08 Juice cart! The temperatures can be extreme on the ramp at Sky Harbor. The juice cart delivers much needed electrolytes to keep the crew hydrated. 15:10 Connection communication lines to A319 15:45 Final pre-flight checks 19:50 Jet bridge pullback, final pre-flight checks 20:55 Pushback of Airbus A319 from gate. 21:26 Communication between tug and pilot during pushback

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