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 planes are easily maintained using very practical small platforms as well. These handy platforms are equipped with practical shelves and tool trays, reinforced and covered with anti slip rubber coating. Stable and durable, these practical platform is very strong, but one person can safely move it around, thanks to its design. Tool trays are especially nice addition, and thanks to them, you won't have to bend down to find the piece you need.

Different types and models are available, designed to serve the maintenance needs of rotor craft and fixed wing aircraft. Wheel well ladder designed for Boeing maintenance is also suitable for landing gear inspection. Multipurpose cantilever ladders and other aluminum rolling ladders can be used with different types and models 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.

Aluminum made military plane platforms are often fastened with stainless steel. They are equipped with heavy duty swivel locking casters. Two piece modular sections are easy to connect and disconnect, and stands are made to access the trailing edge of the wing.

Custom tail docks allow safe and secure routine maintenance and repair. Thanks to their multilevel docking stations and left and right modular sections, they can easily carry several technicians at the same time, improving the efficiency. Rubber padding is there to prevent any possible damages in contact with plane.

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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