What is a GSE inspection?

It's a check of ground support equipment, like tugs, belt loaders, power units and stairs, before use. It looks for damage, leaks and anything that stops the equipment from operating safely around aircraft and people.

How often should GSE be inspected?

Before use, at the start of each shift or when the operator changes. Your airline, ground handler and the equipment maker set the full schedule, so follow those. This sheet covers the operator's daily check.

Can this work for different equipment types?

Yes, as a base. Add lines for the specific unit, like the conveyor on a belt loader or the platform on stairs, and drop lines that don't apply.

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A daily checklist for ground support equipment on the ramp.

Check the tug, the belt loader, the power unit or the stairs before it goes near an aircraft. Print the sheet or save it as a PDF.

Also calledGSE daily inspection, Ramp equipment checklist, Baggage tug inspection, Belt loader pre-use check

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GSE daily inspection checklist

Date

Time

Station or ramp

Operator name

Equipment type

Unit number and hours

Exterior

PassFailN/A

Tires and wheels are in good condition
No fluid leaks under or on the equipment
Body, bumpers, guards and covers are secure and undamaged
Lights, beacons and reflective markings work and are clean
Fire extinguisher is present and charged, if required

Operation

PassFailN/A

Service brake works
Parking brake holds
Steering works smoothly
Horn and back-up alarm work
Emergency stop works
Lift, conveyor or other controls work and stop when released
Safety interlocks and guards are in place and work
Hitch, drawbar or tow bar is secure and not worn

Safety and housekeeping

PassFailN/A

Seat belt or restraint works
Warning labels are present and readable
Chocks and cones are with the equipment
Equipment is clean and free of loose items and debris

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
Check before it goes near an aircraft
Do it at the start of the shift, and again when a different operator takes the unit.
Step 2
Report a defect right away
Write down what failed and tell the lead before the unit is used again.
Step 3
Keep out-of-service units out of the line
Tag a failed unit and park it away from the working equipment so it isn't picked up by mistake.

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

What is a GSE inspection?: It's a check of ground support equipment, like tugs, belt loaders, power units and stairs, before use. It looks for damage, leaks and anything that stops the equipment from operating safely around aircraft and people.
How often should GSE be inspected?: Before use, at the start of each shift or when the operator changes. Your airline, ground handler and the equipment maker set the full schedule, so follow those. This sheet covers the operator's daily check.
Can this work for different equipment types?: Yes, as a base. Add lines for the specific unit, like the conveyor on a belt loader or the platform on stairs, and drop lines that don't apply.

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A daily checklist for ground support equipment on the ramp.

GSE daily inspection checklist

Exterior

Operation

Safety and housekeeping

Three habits that make it worth filling out.

Check before it goes near an aircraft

Report a defect right away

Keep out-of-service units out of the line

Do this on a phone instead of paper.

Get new free tools by email.

Common questions

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