الخميس، 21 نوفمبر 2013

Some Facts About The Aircraft Ladder

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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.

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 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 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 platforms cannot be made of aluminum, because they require stronger materials, for example, carbon steel. They have improved stability and strength, and can support several technicians working on the plane. Strut treads on all steps are there to improve the safety. All parts that can come in contact with plane are specially protected, to save the plane from scratches and other possible damages.

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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