How can ramp personnel ensure aircraft stability during servicing?

Securing the parking brake and using chocks is the best approach for ensuring aircraft stability during servicing. The parking brake, when engaged, helps prevent movement of the aircraft by applying pressure to the brakes. This is crucial as it mitigates the risks associated with any unintended aircraft roll caused by gravity or slight disturbances.

Additionally, chocks are devices placed against the wheels to provide an extra layer of security. They physically block the wheels from rolling, effectively stabilizing the aircraft and safeguarding ramp personnel during servicing activities. The combination of both the engaged parking brake and chocks works in tandem to create a secure and stable environment for servicing, greatly reducing the potential for accidents.

While lightweight chocks alone may offer some level of stability, they do not provide the comprehensive security that the combination of chocks and an engaged parking brake accomplishes together. Relying solely on built-in stabilization systems may not be practical as these systems can be subject to malfunctions, and they also do not substitute the need for physical measures like chocks. Servicing in windy conditions can present additional risks, but even in calm conditions, having a solid procedure like using both the brake and chocks is essential for safety. Thus, using both the secured parking brake and chocks is