When using the cargo ramp manual control knob, ensure it is always rotated in a _____ direction.

• A. Clockwise
• B. Counterclockwise
• C. Upward
• D. Downward

Answer: (A)

Rotating the cargo ramp manual control knob clockwise is the correct practice because the knob operates a threaded drive. With a right-hand thread, clockwise motion drives the screw and moves the ramp in the intended, safe direction while tightening the mechanism so it stays engaged. This helps prevent back-driving and unwanted ramp movement when you release the control. Counterclockwise would back-drive or loosen the system, increasing the risk of drift during loading or securing loads. Upward and downward describe the ramp’s travel, not the direction you turn the knob.