Maintenance Airframe; Maintenance Powerplant
Communication Breakdown
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural FAR; Ground Event / Encounter Other / Unknown
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors; Company Policy; Airport; Procedure
Observed Aircraft being towed on active taxiway with no nav lights or anti-collision lights illuminated. No person in cockpit. [Recommend] Towing procedures should be accomplished by City DOA rules. [Have] aircraft mechanics in cockpit and tow tractor with aircraft powered to provide proper lighting and available hydraulics available for braking. Transponder activated.
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Three Line Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMT) report observing Regional Jets being towed on active taxiways without navigation or anti-collision lights illuminated and no personnel in cockpit of aircraft. Technicians note that movement of aircraft at airport per City DOA Rules; require proper lighting and activation of aircraft systems while under tow.