Tuesday, November 19, 2013

More About The Aircraft Ladder

By Bonnie Contreras


The maintenance of different planes would be hard to imagine without the simple but useful aircraft ladder. Popular A-frame ladders are used in most households, and in practically all industries. Small and easy to use A-frame type is mostly used for repair and maintenance of smaller planes, and it is usually made of aluminum, but with heavy duty wheels and reinforcing gusseting on steps, as well as rubber feet coatings, to improve the stability.

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.

The maintenance of all fixed wing aircraft and rotor craft requires the use of appropriate equipment. Wheel well ladder was designed especially for some Boeing models, but with insignificant changes can be easily adapted for other models as well.These ladders are perfect for landing gear inspection, maintenance and repair purposes on different models.

Engine access stands especially designed for commercial airplanes are used for most commercial planes maintenance. These platforms are lifted using hand actuated hydraulic pump, and mostly equipped with fixed front and swivel rear casters. This allows easy access and very high stability.

Military planes can use similar equipment, but some models require special design. Aluminum made military plane platform, for example, is equipped with swivel locking casters and two sections that can be disconnected to access particular areas of the plane. Stands are specially designed to provide high stability and safety.

Custom tail docks consist of two or more docking stations, heavily built and very strong. That's why this type of equipment can carry several people working on the plane. Thanks to this, the efficiency is improved. All platform edges are additionally protected with resistant rubber padding, to prevent all possible damages.

Gulf stream fuselage ladder is the special type of ladders needed for fuselage maintenance. It can be difficult to reach all parts of the plane without this type of equipment. Thanks to its design, it provides stability and comfortable conditions for people working on the plane. It is easily adaptable to different plane types.

Large aircraft ladders and platforms are usually made of carbon steel, to improve the capacity and strength. Polyurethane coating, wide steps and grip strut treads on steps and decking provide additional safety and stability. Rubber bumpers are designed to prevent possible damages, and they are placed on all areas that can get in contact with plane.

Hard to reach areas such as wings can be reached using wing access bridges. This type of platform is made in two parts, and operated using hydraulic lifts. They can be placed over the wing to ensure easy access and stability. Every good quality aircraft ladder should provide high safety and stability, and allow easy access to all parts of the aircraft.




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