The PA-42 Cheyenne is a twin-engine turboprop aircraft built by Piper Aircraft, introduced in 1979 as a larger derivative of the earlier PA-31T Cheyenne models. Piper Aircraft has a long and foundational history in general aviation, known for designing and producing various high-performance aircraft. The PA-42 was manufactured from 1979 to 1993, with variants including the Cheyenne III, and the PA-42-1000, later known as the Cheyenne 400LS. The 400LS model, noted for its speed, was the largest aircraft ever built by Piper at the time of its production end in 1991. A total of 192 PA-42 aircraft were built.
Access and support for maintenance on this aircraft can be achieved across various sections using specialized platforms and solutions. Reach Deck Platforms, Modular Stepover Platforms, and Bridge Decks offer access to the Forward Fuselage for addressing the Main Entry Door (MED) and Cargo/Baggage areas. Solutions like the Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, and Super Maintenance Platform provide access to the Wing & Engine Pylon section for engine and pylon maintenance, including the fan, compressor, and turbine.
For work on the Tail Section (Empennage), particularly the Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers, the Super Trestle Scaffold and Cantilever Platform are suitable. A Frame Aviation Platforms and Platform Ladders support maintenance around the Nose Section (Radome, Antenna, Nose Avionics) and Landing Gear (NLG and MLG) areas. Aviation Chock and Cone Trolleys are indispensable for aircraft staging and safety. All these foundational products ensure thorough access across the aircraft, including the AFT Fuselage and General Access areas.
