"F. Baum" wrote in
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On Dec 28, 1:28*pm, "JGalban via AviationKB.com" u32749@uwe wrote:
No chocks, only tiedowns could have kept that aircraft from moving.

* Chocks aren't perfect. *

They may not be perfect but close. The chocks typicaly used on
airlines could have prevented this. There are no provisions for tying
down a jet. The 737 manual does recommend leaving the parking brake
set in windy conditions.


hmm, I think you may be mistaken about the tie down provisions. I've never
seen anthing except the tug/towbar thng you mentioned, but I think some may
have a spot where a ring can be screwed in , maybe where the hardpoints for
the jacks go. I'll ask the guys next chance I get.

Bertie