Get Full Access for BK117 Helicopter Maintenance
Elevate maintenance for the MBB/Kawasaki BK117 helicopter with the BK117 Triple-Level Side Access Platform. This custom-engineered solution is designed for safety, efficiency, and comprehensive reach. The specialized platform provides unparalleled access to critical maintenance zones on the light twin-engine BK117, the sturdy predecessor to the modern H145. Engineered to meet the demanding requirements of helicopter servicing, this unit ensures technicians can perform tasks around the engine bay, the aircraft body, and the lower rear fuselage with confidence and ergonomic precision.
Stable Multi-Level Access for the BK117
Safe, multi-level access on the BK117 is necessary due to its unique design and required procedures. Standard practices, like standing on skids, are unsafe and prohibited. Accessing the top of the transmission often needs a ladder, which is unstable and restricts movement. This Triple-Level Side Access Platform eliminates these risks. It offers stable, multi-tiered working heights that integrate perfectly with the aircraft’s contours, keeping people safe.
Advanced Safety Features
Safety is paramount in this design. The platform includes a handrail system that extends to secure the working area at height, ensuring full compliance with stringent safety codes and regulations. An EVA Foam Fender is incorporated along the leading edge of the platform to protect the aircraft’s delicate surfaces from accidental damage during positioning. The fender conforms gently against the BK117’s fuselage, securing the access point without compromising the aircraft’s skin.
Mobility and Structural Stability
Constructed for mobility and durability, the platform features tough 200mm fully braked swivel castors. This allows for easy maneuverability by a single person into a precise working position within the hangar or maintenance area. Once positioned, the fully braked system ensures absolute stability. Integrated counterweight plates, totaling 284.4kg, provide a necessary level of counterbalance, particularly when technicians are working at the uppermost levels or reaching over the aircraft structure.
Efficiency with the Triple-Level Side Access Platform
Comprehensive Servicing and Airworthiness
Its core function is to facilitate maintenance on high-priority areas. This includes routine checks and servicing of the 4-blade main rotor system, lubrication of the rotor head, and intensive inspections of the LTS101 series engines. The platform provides secure footing for accessing the side cowls for fuel and engine oil checks, which usually require a step stool without specialized equipment. Critically, it grants technicians safe access to transmission components, including chip detectors and hydraulic systems, all foundational for ensuring airworthiness.
Optimized Three-Tiered Height Design
The three-tiered design specifically addresses the varying heights required across the maintenance envelope:
- Lowest Level: Handles work around the skid area or lower fuselage sections where sliding doors are accessed.
- Mid-Level: Provides excellent reach for the main body and the engine access panels.
- Highest Tier: Ideal for comprehensive work around the engine decks and upper fuselage curvature, providing a solid workspace instead of precarious ladders.
Integrated Maintenance Efficiency
This platform is an integrated system designed to maximize technician efficiency. It replaces the need for unstable and cumbersome small maintenance steps and ladders. The stand features a crucial skid cut-out, allowing the structure to nestle closely against the aircraft’s body while accommodating the BK117’s landing gear configuration. This close proximity is vital for precise work, whether performing detailed checks on the engines or inspecting the conventional tail rotor system. By streamlining the process of reaching high and complex maintenance points, this BK117 Triple-Level Side Access Platform drastically reduces setup time. It ultimately enhances the safety and speed of all routine and intensive maintenance activities on the MBB/Kawasaki BK117 fleet, helping companies stay productive for longer.
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For alternative or complementary solutions for your BK117 fleet maintenance, consider our MBB/Kawasaki BK117 Configurable Side Access Platform.
