landing gear tow rings (fig. 10-14), and it can be configured to accommodate different aircraft. CAUTION Before you attempt to tow an aircraft, be sure that the tow bar tensioning chain is under maximum tension when the axle pins are used. When using the tow hooks, ensure the locking pins are closed. For more information on handling accessories, refer to NAVAIR 00-80T-96, Support Equipment Common, Basic Handling and Safety Manual, or for any given aircraft, refer to the "General Information and Servicing" section of the MIM. Q10-9. What is used to block aircraft main landing gear and support equipment wheels? Q10-10. Detailed procedures for securing a specific aircraft can be found in what publication? Q10-11. When the ship is not at flight quarters, who is responsible for maintaining aircraft security or integrity watches? Q10-12. What is the purpose of an ALBAR? GENERAL FLIGHT DECK SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Identify the safety precaution to be followed while handling aircraft aboard a carrier and the persons responsible for safety. The ship's commanding officer is responsible at all times for the safety of embarked aircraft and personnel. The commanding officer or officer in charge of the aircraft squadron/detachment and the pilots of individual aircraft are directly responsible for the safety of assigned aircraft and personnel. Ultimately, safety is the responsibility of all hands. Nearly all aircraft-handling accidents/incidents or personal injury/death are the result of poor training and supervision, lack of awareness, and/or disregard of handling instructions. Some of the safety precautions that could prevent dangerous and costly accidents during flight operations aboard carriers are as follows: 1. Never operate or allow personnel under your supervision to operate any machinery or equipment when not thoroughly checked out and qualified on all safety and operating instructions. 2. The deck is considered foul any time unauthorized personnel are in or around aircraft parked in the safe-parking area aft of the island. 3. While flight operations are being conducted, no personnel except those authorized and required may be in the catwalks, guntubs, on the flight deck, in the catapult or arresting gear engine rooms, or PLAT/lens room without the express permission of the air officer. 4. Personnel should never stand or otherwise block entrances to the island structure or exits leading off the catwalks. 5. Personnel should not turn their backs on aircraft landing or taxiing out of the arresting gear. 10-32 ANf1014 Figure 10-14.—Tow bar attachment.