MD-90 Multi-Purpose Cantilevered Stand for Precision Access
The McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Multi-Purpose Cantilevered Stand is an expertly engineered access solution designed specifically for optimizing maintenance and inspection workflows across the MD-90 twin-engine airliner. This sophisticated platform is indispensable for aviation maintenance teams, providing secure, reliable, and versatile access for routine line checks and extensive heavy maintenance tasks.
Crafted with a foundational focus on safety and aircraft protection, this MD-90 Multi-Purpose Cantilevered Stand allows technicians to reach high and difficult-to-access sections of the MD-90 efficiently and without compromise. Its design incorporates a highly adjustable platform featuring an incremental height locking system, allowing for precise positioning tailored to the unique contours and elevations encountered during MD-90 servicing.
Secure Windscreen and Nose Access
Innovative features include the ability to achieve specialized access to the aircraft’s nose section, particularly the windscreen. The MD-90 Multi-Purpose Cantilevered Stand includes specialized sliders designed to fit the windscreen contour perfectly, ensuring a close, stable working environment for tasks like inspections, cleaning, and light repairs, regardless of nose shape variations. This practical design makes maintenance simple and immediately useful.
Engineered for Rear-Mounted IAE V2500 Engines
Beyond the forward section, this MD-90 Multi-Purpose Cantilevered Stand is vital for accessing the aircraft’s powerplants and vertical control surfaces. The MD-90 is characterized by its rear-mounted IAE V2500 engines, which are situated approximately four meters high. The stand’s strong structure and cantilevered design are crucial for providing the necessary elevation and reach to service these rear engines, facilitating foundational tasks such as oil checks and maintenance on the V2500 engine components.
Stabilizer Jackscrew and T-Tail Access
Furthermore, the platform’s versatility extends to the T-tail section. The T-tail arrangement demands elevated and stable access for crucial components like the stabilizer jackscrew. The jackscrew mechanism requires critical lubrication and inspection as part of heavy maintenance schedules. The MD-90 Multi-Purpose Cantilevered Stand enables secure access to the T-tail surfaces and the stabilizer jackscrew area, ensuring technicians can perform these high-altitude maintenance procedures safely and accurately.
For similar capabilities, see our XRS Stands. Its 1200mm height adjustment capability, controlled by an auto-braked handwinch, ensures that the platform can be seamlessly raised or lowered to match the exact requirements of maintenance on the tail or other elevated surfaces. This agility keeps companies productive for longer.
Personnel Safety Features
Personnel safety is integrated into every aspect of the MD-90 Multi-Purpose Cantilevered Stand design. The unit features a comprehensive, adjustable guardrail system that can be modified to suit the specific working context, ensuring continuous fall protection. Access to the work deck is via sturdy stair access equipped with a self-closing gate, maximizing security when ascending or descending. The work deck itself is constructed with durable treadplate decking, providing superior grip even under hangar conditions. Our goal is to ensure people arrive home safe every day.
Aircraft Protection and Mobility
Protecting the MD-90 airframe from accidental damage is paramount. The platform is fitted with EVA Foam Fender material along all leading edges. This soft yet resilient material acts as a protective barrier, preventing scratches or dents to the delicate aircraft skin during positioning or when technicians are working in close proximity to wings, fuselage, or engine cowlings.
Mobility and stability on the hangar floor are ensured by heavy-duty, fully braked 200mm swivel castors. These tough castors allow easy repositioning of the stand around the aircraft, yet lock down firmly once the desired access point—be it the nose, engines, main gear areas, or wings—is reached, guaranteeing a steady and safe working platform for up to three to four personnel simultaneously.
This high capacity and multi-purpose functionality make the MD-90 Multi-Purpose Cantilevered Stand an indispensable asset for completing both detailed line inspections and intensive maintenance tasks across the full spectrum of the McDonnell Douglas MD-90’s critical maintenance zones. The stand is engineered to withstand the demanding environment of modern aviation facilities, delivering a consistent, high-quality access solution for the lifespan of the aircraft.
