Multi Narrow-body Aircraft suspended tail dock
Tubesca combined THS and VS dock for A320 & B737 families
DESCRIPTION
The dock consists for each side of the tail in:
- Suspended vertical stabilizer dock,
- Floor mounted horizontal stabilizer dock.
This design offers the maximum range of possibilities regarding multi-aircraft capabilities and quick change between light and heavy maintenance.
- Suspended vertical stabilizer dock,
- Floor mounted horizontal stabilizer dock.
This design offers the maximum range of possibilities regarding multi-aircraft capabilities and quick change between light and heavy maintenance.
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.
- 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 and A320 family 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.
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.
