How often should a belt loader be inspected?

Before use, at the start of a shift or when the operator changes. Your airline, ground handler and the maker's manual set the full schedule. This sheet covers the operator's pre-use check.

What should I do if the emergency stop doesn't work?

Don't use the loader. Tag it out of service and tell your lead. An emergency stop that doesn't work is a safety failure, not a repair to do later.

Does this cover every belt loader?

It's a base. Models differ in controls, guards and how the boom moves. Add lines from the maker's manual and drop what doesn't apply.

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A belt loader inspection checklist for the ramp.

Check the loader before it goes to an aircraft. Test the stop and the controls, not just look at them. Print the sheet or save it as a PDF.

Also calledBelt loader pre-use check, Baggage belt loader checklist, Conveyor loader inspection, Belt loader daily check

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Belt loader inspection checklist

Date

Time

Station or ramp

Operator name

Unit number

Hours

Walkaround

PassFailN/A

Tires and wheels are in good condition
Hydraulic hoses, fittings and cylinders have no leaks
No fluid under the unit
Guards and covers are in place and secure
Positioning bumpers are intact and not hardened or torn
Safety labels are on and readable

Conveyor

PassFailN/A

Belt is not frayed, torn or tracking to one side
Rollers turn freely, with no jammed or missing parts
Belt moves in both directions and stops when released
Nothing is caught in the belt or the rollers

Controls and brakes

PassFailN/A

Emergency stop works
Boom raises and lowers smoothly
Service brake and parking brake work
Steering works smoothly
Horn, back-up alarm and lights work
Beacon is on and visible
Seat belt or restraint works, if fitted

Defects found and action taken

Taken out of service? Yes NoReported to

Inspector signature

Date

Supervisor review

Date

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How to use it

Three habits that make it worth filling out.

Step 1
Test it, don't just look
Run the belt, hit the stop, set the brake. A control that looks fine can still fail when you need it.
Step 2
Check the bumpers
Bumpers are what touch the aircraft. If they're worn through or loose, don't approach with that unit.
Step 3
Tag a failed unit
Tag it, tell the lead and park it away from working equipment. It comes back after it's repaired and checked.

Do this on a phone instead of paper.

Run this check on a phone, with a photo on any failed step, no signal needed. A failed step opens a repair and the record is kept for you.

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Common questions

How often should a belt loader be inspected?: Before use, at the start of a shift or when the operator changes. Your airline, ground handler and the maker's manual set the full schedule. This sheet covers the operator's pre-use check.
What should I do if the emergency stop doesn't work?: Don't use the loader. Tag it out of service and tell your lead. An emergency stop that doesn't work is a safety failure, not a repair to do later.
Does this cover every belt loader?: It's a base. Models differ in controls, guards and how the boom moves. Add lines from the maker's manual and drop what doesn't apply.

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Three habits that make it worth filling out.

Test it, don't just look

Check the bumpers

Tag a failed unit

Do this on a phone instead of paper.

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