Specialized Access with B717 Main Entry Door Stairs
Introducing the specialized access platform engineered for the Boeing B717 Main Entry Door. This sturdy and versatile platform provides secure, reliable, and compliant access, foundational for both aircraft operations and focused maintenance activities.
It is specifically designed to interface seamlessly with the B717’s main passenger entry point, serving a critical dual purpose: facilitating efficient passenger embarkation and disembarkation, and providing a stable, expansive workspace for technical personnel performing detailed checks and minor adjustments around the aircraft doorway.
Prioritizing Safety and Compliance
The platform is constructed with operator safety and regulatory compliance as absolute considerations. A complete safety mesh is incorporated around the platform perimeter, meeting rigorous requirements for public access. Safety mesh integrated into the platform handrails ensures comprehensive fall protection for all users, whether passengers or maintenance crew.
Access control is maintained via a highly visible yellow chain gate fitted with a clear “No Entry Sign,” preventing unauthorized use when the platform is dedicated to maintenance or during non-operational periods. This design ensures that people are safe first, second, and always.
Durable Design for Daily Use
Stability and hard-wearing durability are guaranteed through the use of treadplate decking on the platform surface. This material offers superior anti-slip properties, maintaining secure footing even in adverse weather conditions or when technicians are carrying tools and equipment.
The deck itself is deliberately large, providing ample room for engineers to comfortably execute tasks, stage necessary tools, and safely place parts or items required for work on the main entry door area or the adjacent fuselage section. This generous size supports efficient workflow, reducing the need for technicians to repeatedly ascend or descend the Boeing B717 Height Adjustable Cantilever Platform.
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Operational Features and Aircraft Protection
The structure features handrails that can be securely positioned in a back orientation, optimizing clearance and operational space around the door opening when necessary. Leading edges of the platform are protected with a foam buffer, mitigating any risk of damage to the sensitive aircraft fuselage during positioning or contact. For enhanced visibility and operational safety, especially during low-light conditions or nighttime operations, reflective tape is strategically placed on the unit’s exterior.
An additional bolt-on grab rail offers an extra point of contact and stability for users maneuvering onto or off the aircraft threshold.
Effortless Mobility and Precision Setup
Mobility is key in the dynamic airport environment. The platform is equipped with 200mm heavy-duty casters, enabling smooth and easy maneuvering across the apron. Once the platform is in position against the aircraft, a reliable hand-operated brake system secures it firmly, preventing unwanted movement. The entire unit’s height can be precisely adjusted using height-adjustable jacks.
This feature is vital for ensuring a perfect, level alignment with the B717’s main entry door sill, accommodating variations in tarmac level or aircraft suspension. Transportation across the airfield is simplified by a deployable towbar. When not in use, the towbar conveniently stows beneath the B717 Main Entry Door Stairs, maintaining a compact footprint. When needed for towing, it can be quickly deployed. Our creative problem-solving allows us to find better solutions for our customers.
Critical Maintenance Access
For maintenance operations, the platform grants vital access to the seals, latches, electrical connections, and adjacent structures of the B717 main entry door. This area, often requiring quick inspections or minor servicing between flights, becomes easily accessible.
The platform serves as a stable maintenance deck for tasks ranging from routine door operational checks and lubrication to inspection of the door frame and emergency slide activation components. Its presence ensures that technical staff can safely and effectively service this critical part of the aircraft without relying on high-reach maintenance machinery, contributing to quicker turnarounds and the seamless continuation of flight operations.
This singular, custom-fitted platform is an indispensable asset for ensuring the operational readiness and structural integrity of the Boeing B717. We deliver the world’s best height access solutions.
