The UC-35D is a military designation for the Cessna Citation Encore business jet, serving as a light utility transport for the U.S. Army. This pressurized, twin-engine jet is valued for its speed and capability to transport personnel and priority cargo efficiently. It represents the reliable performance characteristic of the Citation series, designed for diverse mission profiles.
Cessna, the manufacturer, has a foundational history in aviation, tracing its roots to Clyde V. Cessna’s first aircraft designs in the early 1900s. The Cessna Aircraft Company was officially established in 1927 in Wichita, Kansas, and quickly became a leading name in general aviation. Known for producing popular models like the Skyhawk and the Citation family, Cessna cemented its reputation for producing dependable and successful aircraft for both civilian and military use.
A range of access solutions supports detailed maintenance across the UC-35D. These platforms and stands—including 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, Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog—are indispensable for servicing critical aircraft sections. This equipment facilitates access to the Nose Section (radome, antenna, nose avionics, windshield & cockpit, bulkhead) and the Forward Fuselage (Main Entry Door, cargo, lighting systems, cabin access, Environmental Control System, forward wheel well access). Access solutions also enable thorough work on the Landing Gear (Nose and Main), the Middle Fuselage/Wing Box Area (wing box, fuel tanks, oil maintenance, cabin interior, Wi-Fi, emergency exit), the Wing & Engine Pylon (engine components, hydraulics, fuel systems), the AFT Fuselage (bulkhead, cargo, doors, avionics, APU compartments), and the Tail Section (stabilizers, rudder).
