Enhanced Maintenance AW139 Side Access Slimline Platform
The Leonardo AW139 Side Access Platform, in its Slimline Version, is engineered to transform heavy maintenance access for the AW139 medium twin-engine helicopter. This platform is a detailed access solution, ensuring safety and efficiency during critical maintenance operations across the aircraft. This particular AW139 Side Access Slimline Platform is designed for maximum productivity, reflecting our value of efficiency.
Cantilever Design for Seamless Workflow
Its design incorporates small step-up sections that cleverly cantilever over the side doors of the AW139. This specific feature allows the maintenance doors to be opened fully while the stand remains perfectly positioned against the fuselage, eliminating the need to constantly reposition the equipment. This seamless access is crucial for inspections and repairs requiring frequent opening of the side access points, drastically improving workflow.
Robust and Safe Construction
The stand is built sturdy, featuring Treadplate Decking for superior grip and a secure working environment. Foundational components like the Step-up Section, Foam Fender to protect the aircraft’s delicate skin, 45° Stairway for comfortable ascent and descent, and Adjustable Jacks for leveling on uneven hangar floors ensure maximum safety and adaptability. The AW139 Side Access Slimline Platform is particularly popular for heavy maintenance checks, proving large enough to facilitate all required maintenance tasks while remaining easily manoeuvrable within smaller hangar spaces. Its dimensions and configuration strike an ideal balance between comprehensive access coverage and ease of relocation.
Specialized Access for Key Maintenance Zones
Beyond the main fuselage access, specialized configurations are available to address other high-priority maintenance zones. For instance, the platforms are specially designed to offer close “u-shape” access around the AW139’s tail section. This U-shaped design is critical for performing rotor checks and complex maintenance on the high tail rotor (which stands approximately 10 feet high) and its associated gearbox. Maintaining the tail rotor is a key safety and performance requirement for the AW139, and this tailored access ensures mechanics can work securely at height. This reflects our commitment to People Safety First.
Mitigating Fall Hazards
The maintenance context of the AW139 involves several high-level areas that pose fall hazards to mechanics climbing directly on the aircraft, especially the curved and slippery roof (about 3 meters high). Purpose-built platforms, including this side access version and related tail and side engine stands, mitigate these risks. When addressing engine and gearbox maintenance, which are located on top of the aircraft, the AW139 Side Access Slimline Platform provides stable, broad access.
This is foundational for checks on the engines (including borescope inspections), the main rotor hub/gearbox (requiring grease and bearing maintenance), and accessing oil and fuel systems. Furthermore, maintenance of the three separate hydraulic systems often involves accessing components situated high on the airframe, where stable platform support is mandatory.
Comprehensive Coverage and Adjustability
Retractable landing gear maintenance, involving lubrication checks, also benefits from the stable perimeter access offered by this system. The design ensures that technicians can reach all necessary points—from the main rotor blades (5-blade) and cowlings covering the twin engines, to the fuel and fluid check points—securely and ergonomically. The platform’s capability to cantilever over the fuselage allows unparalleled access without damaging the aircraft.
The adjustable nature of the platforms means they can be configured precisely to suit any required working height, length, or size related to the AW139’s complex geometry. These access systems are indispensable tools for AW139 operators and maintenance facilities worldwide, ensuring detailed, efficient, and above all, safe heavy maintenance for this versatile helicopter model. For complete coverage, consider the Full Surround Platform System.
