APRONS

In aviation, pushback is an airport procedure during which an aircraft is pushed backwards away
from an airport gate by external power. Pushbacks are carried out by special, low-profile vehicles
called towtugs. Although many aircraft are capable of moving themselves backwards on the
ground using reverse thrust (a procedure referred to as a powerback), the resulting jet blast or
prop wash may cause damage to the terminal building or equipment. Engines close to the ground
may also blow sand and debris forward and then suck it in to the engine, causing damage to the
engine. A pushback using a tractor is therefore the preferred method to move the aircraft away
from the gate.
 d) galley service; kitchen and catering services Some aircrafts have ovens, most have
rolling carts (for the beverage/food service), but a select few only have drawers to hold supplies.
Everything that is used for the beverage/meal service is kept in this area, as well as some safety
equipment such as fire extinguishers, PBE hoods (protective breathing equipment) that can be
used in case of fire/smoke, etc...and in some cases the video equipment for the TV monitors.

 
 
  

D = S + C 

S:  wing span 

C:  wing tip clearance 

D:  minimum stand spacing