The BO105 CB-5 is a light, twin-engine helicopter from MESSERSCHMITT – BOLKOW – BLOHM (MBB). Its heritage traces back to the merger that formed MBB, a German aerospace firm. The BO 105 program, which began production in 1970, was pioneering for its innovative hingeless rotor system. The CB-5 variant is an advanced model known for its maneuverability. Production spanned from 1967 to 2001, with manufacturing centered in Germany and Canada, and subsequent lines established in Spain, Indonesia, and the Philippines due to international demand.
A variety of access solutions are foundational for detailed maintenance on this aircraft. For servicing components like the Radome, Antenna, and Windshield & Cockpit in the Nose Section, as well as the Lighting Systems and Cabin Access in the Forward Fuselage, platforms such as the Reach Deck Platform and Modular Stepover Platforms are used.
Servicing the Landing Gear (NLG and MLG) benefits from stable stands like the Super Service Stand and Platform Ladder Warthog. The Middle Fuselage, including the Wing Box, Fuel Tanks, and Cabin Interior, utilizes access structures like the Easyraise and Bridge Deck for thorough maintenance.
Engine and Wing & Engine Pylon access—critical for the Turbine, Hydraulics, and Fuel Tanks/Pumps—is handled with sturdy Super Maintenance Platform and Cantilever Platform. For the Tail Section’s Vertical Stabiliser and Horizontal Stabiliser, and general AFT Fuselage needs, the Ultraraise and Super Trestle Scaffold provide ideal height and reach. The Branach Fibreglass Platform is also available for specialized needs.
