Cavotec Dabico - Airport Ground Support Equipment

In-Ground Fuel Systems

Cavotec Dabico In-Ground Fuel Systems are in use at commercial and military airports all over the world. Thanks to the strong focus on quality and innovation Cavotec Dabico's systems have become an obvious choice for industry operators around the world.

Besides designing and manufacturing In-Ground Fuel Systems, Cavotec Dabico also provides installation supervision and long-term support of fixed ground support systems.

Cavotec Dabico Pit assemblies are an important part of the overall integral safety of airport fuelling systems. The Low Point Drain Pit Assembly is designed to remove any non-fuel fluids and other contaminants from the fuel pipeline.

The High Point Vent Pit Assembly is designed to relieve air pockets from the fuel pipeline, thereby preventing surges and pressure related problems.

Aircraft Cables

Cavotec provides a broad range of special cables specifically designed and tested for airport use.

The use of the correct cable is very important to assure the proper functioning of equipment, particularly in harsh working environments, such as airports, where the cables are subjected to daily use in all kinds of weather conditions.

Each Cavotec cable is thoroughly tested and conforms to all applicable regulations and standards, ensuring maximum and safety. All cables are highly flexible and resistant to mineral oils, kerosene and defrosting liquids and abrasion.

400Hz

400Hz/28VDC services are provided through Cavotec Fladung’s flexible cables and aircraft connectors. The connectors and cables are presented above ground, making it easy pulling out the cable to the aircraft.

Other utilities can be provided on the same Pop Up such as shop air, 50/60Hz electric power, ground, data and communications cables, ensuring efficient maintenance at all times.

All systems can be designed to meet international EX norms and are equipped with a maintenance free counterbalance system for easy operation.

Aircraft Connectors

Using the right type of connector and cable is crucial to ensure equipment runs at optimal levels. To meet this requirement, Cavotec has developed a range of special Aircraft connectors that provide fast and secure connection to aircraft.

With optional equipment such as the Temperature Control unit, (which measures aircraft receptacle temperature), Cavotec provides a complete package for any type of connection application.

To ensure maximum lifetime and security of operation, Cavotec has designed its own line of aircraft connectors. To facilitate on-site repairs, all connectors feature replaceable parts including the connector nose, housing and the silver-plated copper-tellurium alloy contacts. Push/pull forces of the connectors comply with DIN EN 61984 (≤ 450N).

All connectors are made from shock resistant, abrasion proof and non-flammable cross-linked thermo-plast (operating temperature range -65°C to +125°C / -85°F to +257°F). A sealing resin completely protects against water while forming a strong and durable connection to the cable.

As an option, all connectors can be fitted with a micro- switch and LED to signal once the connector is at least 80% engaged.

In-Ground Utility Systems

Cavotec produces a wide range of pit solutions, including both Pop-Up Pit Systems and Hatch Pit Systems.

Both Pop-Up Pits and Hatch Pits can be used in combination with our Tunnel System, on apron parking areas with 400 Hz power supply, PCA, Waste Water, Blue Water, Potable Water, or in individual concrete pits. Concrete pits can either be pre-cast, or cast on site. These systems are also ideally suited for use in hangars.

PCA System:

The PCA hose is directly mounted on the pit systems and is just up to 1/10th of its original length when stored. Buttons located on the pop-up allow the air conditioning equipment to be switched on and off manually. A specially designed circuit ensures activation or deactivation of the air-conditioning unit only when the PCA pit is fully extended and a proximity switch has been released.