Do not park or drive within how many feet in front of the aircraft?

• A. 15
• B. 50
• C. 75
• D. 25

Answer: (D)

Maintaining a safe clearance around an aircraft during ground operations is essential because engine intakes and moving parts can pose serious hazards. In front of an aircraft, there is a defined safety zone where vehicles and personnel must not be—this buffer helps prevent being drawn into an engine or struck by debris if the engine is started or revved. The required minimum distance is twenty-five feet. Keeping this gap ensures you won’t interfere with engine operation and gives the crew room to work safely. Distances shorter than this would increase the risk of intake hazards, while much larger distances would be unnecessarily restrictive for routine operations.