Is it standard practice to leave large quantities of uncoiled rope in the engine intake?
If so, it may just lead to some problems...
Not rope. Snakes.
That’s the power cord. My guess is that the plane needs ground power to start, and their units don’t have a long enough or much cable.
Probably air hoses. The plane is in for maintenance, and WILL go through several detailed inspections before next flight.
Some shops are very anal about absolutely clean floors.
“Is it standard practice to leave large quantities of uncoiled rope in the engine intake?”
Lifeline in case someone gets sucked in.