Unparalleled Access for Q400 MLG Maintenance
Advanced Access Solution for Bombardier Q400 Main Landing Gear Maintenance. The Q400 MLG Split Platform set is engineered exclusively for comprehensive maintenance and inspection operations around the critical Main Landing Gear (MLG) system of the Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft. Recognizing the unique demands of servicing this vital area, this solution provides technicians with unparalleled stability, safety, and access efficiency, directly supporting stringent aircraft airworthiness standards.
Dual-Unit Q400 MLG Split Platform Configuration
The Q400 MLG Split Platform system is delivered as a two-piece configuration, thoroughly designed to interface seamlessly with the Q400’s fuselage contours and MLG components. This dual-unit design ensures complete, obstruction-free access across all necessary maintenance zones, specifically targeting both the lower components and the upper structural elements of the landing gear.
Robust Construction and Enhanced Mobility
Constructed from sturdy, high-tensile, marine-grade aluminum, the platform set is intrinsically resistant to corrosion, ensuring exceptional longevity and performance in diverse operational environments, from heated hangars to exposed flight lines. Despite its heavy-duty construction, the entire unit is towable, facilitating swift and effortless repositioning by maintenance crews across the apron or within hangar facilities, minimizing turnaround time during scheduled checks or unscheduled repairs. Mobility is further enhanced by 200mm fully braked swivel castors, providing smooth movement and secure locking once the optimal working position is achieved using the integrated foot locks.
Maximizing Safety and Efficiency with the Q400 MLG Split Platform
The decking surfaces are a major feature of this access system. Utilizing perforated and swaged decking, the treads offer superior grip and drainage capabilities, mitigating slip hazards even when fluids or weather conditions are present. Innovative features include the wide type treads being structurally reinforced to double as primary working platforms. This design choice maximizes the usable workspace, allowing technicians to stage tools, components, and diagnostic equipment directly on the steps while transitioning between the lower and upper platform levels. Crucially, the two-level access provided by this Q400 MLG Split Platform addresses specific maintenance procedures required for the Q400 MLG.
Lower Platform Access for Wheel Strut Service
The lower section of the platform is optimally positioned to afford technicians complete, close-up access to the wheel strut assembly, tires, brakes, and associated hydraulic lines. This area is foundational for performing routine tasks such as brake wear checks, tire pressure verification, fluid leak detection, and detailed examination of the shock absorber system and related linkages. The stability is paramount when high-torque procedures are required for wheel changes or component replacement.
Elevated Access for Landing Gear Inspection
The elevated platform provides the necessary height for thorough visual and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections of the main landing gear housing, retraction/extension mechanisms, up-locks, and proximity sensors. Complete access to the gear bay doors and surrounding structure is ensured, allowing maintenance engineers to inspect critical attachment points and structural integrity elements that are inaccessible from the ground level. This elevated position is vital for completing A-Checks and C-Checks where detailed scrutiny of the gear structure and rigging is mandatory.
To service other areas of the aircraft, consider our dedicated Bombardier Q300/Q400 Nose Access Stand.
The overall design philosophy prioritizes technician safety and ergonomic efficiency. By minimizing reliance on ladders or makeshift solutions, this dedicated platform mitigates fall risk and reduces physical strain, thereby improving the quality and speed of maintenance task execution. This Q400 MLG Split Platform set is an indispensable asset for any operation committed to maintaining the highest levels of safety and operational readiness for their Bombardier Q400 fleet.
