I am guessing that you are at a Regional Airport...
GPU: For a one of probably not required... the only time you will need this is if the APU is faulty in which case you should know before arrival.
Stairs: If you aren't requiring a hot turn front stairs alone will suffice... As noted previously a large platform at the top of the stairs is required due to the doors swinging outwards. You may get away with opening the doors before pushing the stairs flush but a lot of Cabin Crews will not be happy to do this due to Workplace Health and Safety. Some 737 will have internal front stairs but it is rare to see them fitted or if fitted working.
Be sure to let the crew open the doors from inside the aircraft to the cracked position and complete the opening with the stairs in being careful NOT TO DISLODGE THE GIRT BAR ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR for the emergency exits... best not to touch the door handles at all because they must remain in a flush position or may cause damage if left out in flight.
Baggage: The 737 has a front and rear baggage compartment. The rear compartment really does require a conveyor due to height but loading the front form a barrow is acceptable and fairly safe. The baggage doors open inwards... a simple pull and twist handle and the reverse for closing.
Chocks: On a quick turn you are not going to be chocking the main wheels... nose wheel only. Don't kick the chocks in solid or they will be a bugger to remove but don't leave a gap either because it is usually standard for the flight deck to go brakes of once the chocks are in.
The headset panel is located on the left of the nose if approaching from the front... the correct socket for the jack should be marked. You have plenty of clearance from the engines if approaching from the front and there should be markers on the fuselage sides indicating a line you should not cross while the beacons are on.
Tell you crew not to walk anywhere under the aircraft that requires stooping and you should be safe... the area where you will pull the baggage conveyors in is safe to crouch if necessary.
For your pre-start walkaround... check all hatches and handles are flush and all obstructions are clear of the engines... It is a good idea to pop the chocks out AS SOON AS THE STAIRS ARE REMOVED... that way if the aircraft moves at all during start up they won't be stuck hard, and if they are it gives you more time to get your steel caps kicking to get them out.
After start exit to the front right/left and give the all clear to the Flight Deck.
Last edited by Donalduck; 26th Mar 2011 at 13:42.
Reason: Clarify infortant info