Floor supported cantilever tail dock consisting for each side of the tail in one-piece dock:
- Covering both horizontal and vertical stabilizers,
- Providing four comfortable and safe working level.
This design is especially suited for hangar with reduced space.
Tubesca dock provides access for efficient work at all areas:
- Horizontal stabilizer leading edges and elevators,
- Vertical fin from the base to the top,
- APU and tail cone,
- Trim bay.
Tubesca Dock integrated capabilities while dock in place:
- Elevator tests,
- Rudder tests and the remove the rudder,
- Dropping the APU to the ground floor,
- Continuous floor to access all around the vertical stabilizer at each level,
- Large space available underneath for storage and pathway.
As an option, tail dock can provide access to rear passenger doors.
This tail docking includes B737 & A320 families multi-capability.
The tail dock is designed to fit aircraft on wheels as well as on jacks thanks to a hydraulic elevation system combined to the use of sliding panels.
Access from the ground floor into the docks is provided by adjustable-in-height stairways located on each side. Docks are equipped with fixed stairway to go up and down to other working platforms.