Wednesday, November 20, 2013

The Aircraft Ladder And Similar Equipment

By Bonnie Contreras


A-frame ladders are used in in types of industries. Aviation industry often uses the aircraft ladder for maintenance purposes. Heavy duty wheels provide easy mobility, while reinforced gusseting on all steps gives additional stability and strength. Although heavy duty cast aluminum feet are standard for this type of ladders, slip resistant rubber feet are much better solution for extreme environmental applications.

Small aircraft maintenance stands are very practical. Large deck area provides good stability and comfortable work conditions. Anti-slip coatings are there to improve your safety, and practical tool trays allow you to keep all the tools within your arms reach. It's much easier to work when you don't have to retrieve your tools every now and then. Interchangeable shelves are also very practical addition. The whole platform is designed to be easily and safely moved by one person.

Rotor craft and fixed wing aircraft maintenance and repairing is significantly eased with the use of specially designed ladders. Boeing wheel well ladders are made especially for this type of a plane, both for maintenance and for landing gear inspection. Both cantilever and rolling aluminum ladders can be used for different types of planes.

Commercial aircraft engine access stands are designed for easier engine maintenance for large majority of commercial airplanes. They provide maximum safety and stability. They are usually equipped with hand actuated hydraulic pump. Fixed front and swivel rear casters are designed to provide easy maintenance of large commercial engines.

Military plane platforms are usually made of aluminum, but reinforced using stainless steel. They often have strong and durable swivel locking casters, and consist of two modular sections. Each section can be moved separately, and they can be connected and disconnected really easy.

Custom tail docks are also available. Safe routine maintenance and easy access to all areas is achieved constructing multilevel docking stations. Platforms are also equipped with left and right modular sections, and all parts that can come into contact with the plane are additionally covered with rubber padding, to prevent any damage. Several people can work on the platform at the same time.

Gulf stream fuselage ladder is made especially for this particular model, but can be used with other models as well, with slight modifications. It can extend over a wide area to provide support and safe and comfortable working conditions for people that have to lean of stretch over while they are maintaining the fuselage area of the plane.

Especially large platforms are made of carbon steel, and additionally protected using polyurethane coating. Safety is provided by very wide and stable steps, numerous grip strut treads on all edge areas, including steps and decking. The platform edges are covered with rubber, to prevent causing damages on contact areas with the plane.

Wing access bridges are portable platforms made to ease the access to the over wing areas and fuselage. They can be modified to serve any type of a plane. This type of a platform is usually equipped with a hydraulic lifting system which lifts the bridge over the wing. Just like any other good quality aircraft ladder, it is designed to provide easy access and good stability.




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