The TBM-3E is a version of the Avenger, a legendary torpedo bomber used by the U.S. Navy throughout World War II. Originally designed by Grumman (TBF), the majority of the nearly 10,000 aircraft produced, including the TBM variants, were built by the Eastern Aircraft division of General Motors to meet wartime demands. Known as a sturdy aircraft, the TBM-3E served in the Pacific and Atlantic, often used for anti-submarine warfare and attacking surface vessels.
Northrop Grumman is a major American aerospace and defense technology corporation, specializing in defense electronics and systems. The company was founded in 1994 through the merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Aerospace. The firm has a long, foundational history in aerospace, with Grumman known for designing the original Avenger.
A variety of platforms and access solutions are utilized for maintenance and inspection of this aircraft. Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, and Cantilever Platform provide access for detailed and methodical work across the airframe.
Access needs for the Nose Section (Windshield & Cockpit, Radome, Antenna, Nose Avionics, Bulkhead) and Landing Gear (Nose Landing Gear and Main Landing Gear) can be addressed. These platforms are also suitable for the Forward Fuselage (Cabin Access, Forward Wheel Well Access), Middle Fuselage (Wing Box, Fuel Tanks, Oil Maintenance), Wing & Engine Pylon (Engine Inlet/Exhaust, Engine Body), AFT Fuselage, and Tail Section (Vertical Stabiliser, Horizontal Stabiliser, Rudder) to ensure thorough maintenance.
