Some Facts 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.

For smaller planes maintenance, small, practical platforms can be very useful. They are equipped with interchangeable shelves and very practical tool trays. Thanks to very clever construction, this small platform is easily movable and very practical. All steps and docks are covered with anti slip coatings, to provide better stability and to improve safety. Tool trays are especially practical, because there is no need for too much exercise.

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 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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