A Simple Aircraft Ladder Explained

A Simple Aircraft Ladder Explained

by Cornelia Reyes

Its fascinating to watch planes moving about while waiting at an airport for your own flight to be called. Compared to the people working on them they appear to be huge. Those flashing plane lights which you see in the night sky are those which you can see fitted to the tips of the wings and the top of the tail. They can sometimes go wrong, but unlike your car when it comes to fixing things it can be a long way up, and so they will use an aircraft ladder.

Its a simple matter to notice that all of the various planes are different sizes and shapes. This means that those people working on them will have to be at varying levels to carry out their work. To assist them with this the designers has created platforms and steps which are adjustable, not only that there are also different designs for different tasks.

Take a refuelling platform for example. These will come with their own hoses attached as part of the design. The platform will be positioned underneath the belly of the plane, and then adjusted to the correct height. The integral fuel lines can now be connected to the plane's refuelling point. The fuel tanker can be connected to the other end of the fuel lines, normally positioned at the bottom of the steps.

The whole construction is normally made from aluminium. This is to prevent any sparks should anything be dropped on it. It also makes it much easier for people to move on their own.

The more observant would notice a small strap linking the base of the platform to the ground, this is a bonding strap. The purpose of this is to ensure that everything is at the same earth level, and stops static electricity being generated. Many will have been on the receiving end of a static shock when getting out of a car. Therefore it is easy to understand why it is not required during fueling operations.

The platform's chassis is on hard wearing rubber wheels. This helps make it very manoeuvrable in confined spaces. When the platform is correctly positioned the brakes can be engaged. On some designs there are also stabilizing legs, these can be screwed down into position. At the same time this is happening the wheel are also being lifted clear from the ground. This helps to make for a very stable work area.

As it is so versatile, its uses are not confined to just fueling operations. Think back to those lights on the wingtips. Using the raise facility on this platform the operative can get the required height and change the blown bulbs.

This is just one form of <A href="http://www.locknclimb.com">aircraft ladder</A>, and you have learnt how much thought has gone into the design of it. The overriding concern has been for safety, but also adaptability and versatility have been taken into account. So hopefully the next time you find yourself waiting at an airport you will be able to watch the ground operations with a little more understanding.



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