Which operation involves moving an aircraft from the gate to prepare for departure?

Which operation involves moving an aircraft from the gate to prepare for departure?

• A. PUSHBACK
• B. PRE FLIGHT
• C. RADAR
• D. RON

Answer: (A)

Moving an aircraft from the gate to prepare for departure is called pushback. This ground maneuver uses a tow tractor to push the nose gear away from the gate so the aircraft can taxi out to the runway. It’s specifically about repositioning the airplane on the ground, not about the checks or systems on board. Preflight refers to the checks and setup done before flight while the aircraft is at the gate, not the actual movement. Radar is the air traffic control system used to track aircraft, and RON means remain overnight, a crew lodging term—neither describe the action of moving the aircraft from the gate.

Moving an aircraft from the gate to prepare for departure is called pushback. This ground maneuver uses a tow tractor to push the nose gear away from the gate so the aircraft can taxi out to the runway. It’s specifically about repositioning the airplane on the ground, not about the checks or systems on board.

Preflight refers to the checks and setup done before flight while the aircraft is at the gate, not the actual movement. Radar is the air traffic control system used to track aircraft, and RON means remain overnight, a crew lodging term—neither describe the action of moving the aircraft from the gate.