The Irkut MC-21 is a next-generation Russian narrow-body jet airliner, developed to compete in the highly contested medium-haul market. Manufacturer Irkut, part of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), is a leading aerospace entity known for its military and civil aircraft production. The MC-21 program began as a joint effort, with the MC-21-300 variant performing its maiden flight on May 28, 2017. Due to external constraints, the focus shifted to the MC-21-310 variant, powered by the domestic Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine, which first flew in December 2020. The aircraft is anticipated to enter commercial service in 2026.
Access platforms and solutions are utilized for methodical maintenance across this aircraft. These solutions include the Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley, Super Maintenance Platform, Branach Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog.
These platforms address access needs across critical sections. This includes the Nose Section (Radome, Antenna, Nose Avionics, Windshield & Cockpit, Bulkhead); Forward Fuselage (MED, Cargo/Baggage, Lighting Systems, Cabin Access, Environmental Control System, Forward Wheel Well Access); Landing Gear (Nose and Main Landing Gear); Middle Fuselage/Wing Box Area (Wing Box, Fuel Tanks, Oil Maintenance, Cabin Interior, Wi-Fi, Emergency Exit); Wing & Engine Pylon (Pylon, Anti-Ice, Engine components, Hydraulics, Fuel Tanks/Pumps, Undercowl, Armpit); AFT Fuselage (AFT Bulkhead, AFT Cargo, AFT Cabin Doors, Auxiliary Fuel, Environmental Ducting, Rear Avionics, APU Compartments, Rear Inboard/Outboard); and the Tail Section/Empennage (APU Intake, APU Generator, APU Compressor, APU Exhaust Port, Vertical Stabiliser, Horizontal Stabiliser, Rudder).
