The A350 Height Adjustable MED Access Stand: Precision Door Access
The A350 Height Adjustable MED Access Stand for the Airbus A350 is a purpose-built system. It ensures secure, efficient, and height-appropriate access for cabin and maintenance personnel working on the aircraft’s entry doors, specifically the Main Entry Door (MED), when the aircraft is away from airbridges.
This critical access solution guarantees that routine inspections, cleaning, and maintenance tasks for the entry door area are performed safely. It offers maximum operational flexibility within the hangar or on the apron, without reliance on static infrastructure.
Focused Maintenance for the Main Entry Door
Precision engineering supports A350 Main Entry Door maintenance. Designed with the specific dimensions and requirements of the Airbus A350, this access stand is indispensable for tasks focused on the door mechanisms, seals, interiors, and surrounding fuselage sections of the Main Entry Door.
Unlike general maintenance platforms, this stand’s primary function is precise door-level access. Personnel work comfortably and effectively at the required height.
Advanced Adjustability and Safety Integration
A key feature of the A350 Height Adjustable MED Access Stand is its height adjustability. This vital function allows the platform to align precisely with different door thresholds. It can also be adapted for use with various aircraft types beyond the A350 if dimensions permit, offering flexibility for aviation operations.
Effortless Height Control Options
The adjustment mechanisms are sturdy and reliable. Operators have clear choices: a hand winch provides tactile control for manual height setting, while a hydraulic system offers rapid and effortless positioning. This caters to different operational preferences and maintenance schedules. Precise elevation control is non-negotiable, ensuring a seamless step-off onto the aircraft’s door threshold. It minimizes gap hazards and optimizes worker ergonomics during focused maintenance on the MED area.
Safety is paramount in any aircraft environment. This stand integrates multiple features to protect maintenance staff.
Enhanced On-Platform Safety Features
The platform incorporates enhanced safety features, including durable, slip-resistant flooring to maintain secure footing, even with fluids or debris present. A foam protective buffer is strategically positioned to prevent accidental contact damage to the sensitive skin of the A350 fuselage surrounding the entry door. Furthermore, reflective tape is applied to enhance visibility of the stand in low-light conditions or busy operational areas, reducing the risk of collision by support vehicles or other equipment.
Operational Agility and Facility Optimization
The stand is designed for operational agility and ease of relocation.
Mobility and Ground Stability
It is easily towable, allowing small support vehicles to transport it efficiently between maintenance bays, hangars, and aircraft positions across the airfield. Mobility is facilitated by 200mm fixed heavy-duty castors, ensuring smooth rolling and longevity. For stability when in use, the stand features wind-down machine jacks that solidly anchor the platform to the ground, eliminating movement or rocking during rigorous maintenance tasks. A sturdy towbar, quickly deployed for transport or stowed securely when the stand is in position, further enhances its practical utility.
Space-Saving and Versatile Design
The platform’s configuration demonstrates thoughtful design regarding facility constraints. The unique ‘half-width’ design provides significant advantages by saving valuable space within congested hangars. This allows for greater maneuverability of other indispensable equipment around the aircraft, such as the secure access for nose landing gear maintenance. Flexibility in positioning is managed through its design: the stand incorporates platform sliders that allow configuration for access to either the left-hand (LH) or right-hand (RH) side of the aircraft.
This ensures comprehensive access coverage for the Main Entry Door regardless of the aircraft’s orientation within the facility. This feature guarantees personnel have the correct angle and proximity to the MED for tasks such as seal inspection, lock testing, and internal door panel maintenance.
