The All Purpose Access Stands Side Access Docking Platform provides secure, ergonomic, and comprehensive access for technicians performing critical aircraft maintenance tasks. This maintenance stand is specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of rotorcraft maintenance, enabling personnel to reach high, intricate, and sensitive airframe areas with exceptional safety and efficiency.
Expansive Workspace for Team Operations
Designed as a dedicated side access platform, it integrates alongside the aircraft hull and provides large, deep platform areas that can accommodate multiple personnel at once. This generous workspace supports complex, team-based maintenance activities such as detailed inspections, component removal, and system installations—particularly around the engine bay and main rotor assembly.
Precise Positioning and Stability
Platform geometry is engineered to maintain safe clearance from critical airframe components, keeping the structure clear of helicopter skids to prevent damage to both the aircraft and the access equipment during positioning and use. Mobility and stabilization are delivered through robust 200mm swivel/braked plate castors for precise placement, paired with reliable machine jacks that anchor the platform firmly to the floor, ensuring absolute stability during intensive maintenance operations.
Dual-Height Functional Access
A key capability is its dual-height functionality, optimized to provide effective access to two major maintenance zones. The upper deck offers direct, stable reach to the main rotor system, including the rotor head, mast, and associated control linkages—supporting pre-flight inspections, rigging work, and deeper lift-system maintenance.
A secondary access height is purpose-designed for comfortable servicing of the engine area, including access to power plants, transmission systems, and cowlings. This reduces reliance on climbing or unstable positioning, improving safety and efficiency during troubleshooting and component maintenance.
Safety and Protective Features
Safety is engineered into every contact and walking surface. Anti-slip nosings and treadplate decking across all access areas help reduce slips, trips, and falls in busy maintenance environments. Full stair access (not ladders) allows technicians to carry tools, parts, and test equipment with greater control—supporting productivity while reducing manual handling risk.
Perimeter protection is provided through a comprehensive safety system that includes self-closing swing gates at entry points and telescopic rails that can be adjusted to suit varying aircraft contours while maintaining a continuous protective barrier. Foam buffering is integrated at key structural points to protect delicate aircraft skin and components from accidental contact during manoeuvring and docking.
A Foundation for Maintenance Excellence
With sturdy construction and purposeful features—from dual-height access for main rotor and engine work to complete safety railing and secure stair access—this All Purpose Access Stands Side Access Docking Platform is a foundational asset for facilities performing intensive rotorcraft checks. It supports safer, compliant, and highly effective aircraft servicing at scale.
For other cantilevered solutions, see our range of Cantilever SMPs. For docking, see our custom docking solutions here.
