Wing walkers are required when towing in restricted areas where clearance is less than how many feet?

• A. 20 feet
• B. 25 feet
• C. 15 feet
• D. 30 feet

Answer: (B)

Wing walkers are used to protect wing tips when towing in tight spaces. The large wingspan of the aircraft makes it easy to contact nearby obstacles during movement, especially in restricted areas where visibility and maneuvering room are limited. Having a wing walker stationed at each wing tip provides an extra set of eyes to watch for gates, hangar doors, equipment, and other aircraft, and they relay guidance signals to the tow operator to keep the wings clear.

The required threshold is 25 feet of clearance. When the available space is less than 25 feet, wing walkers must be present to safely guide the aircraft during tow. If the space is 25 feet or more, wing walkers aren’t required by that rule, though they may be used if conditions warrant.