Aircraft Docking Maintenance Systems

Turner Access was approached to supply a design and methodology for gaining access to a B737 Aircraft Tail for general maintenance and inspection of the rudder and beacon. On approval of the design, Turner Access Aviation Contracts Division installed the docking and provided on-site training for Client personnel.

Due to the restricted space available within the hangar, there was no option of having a mobile structure. Therefore; the Tail Dock was designed to be fixed to the wall of the hangar. The design allowed the aircraft to be reversed into position, maximising the space available.

The structure Design also incorporated cantilever bracket components that could be removed and re-installed to allow for movement of the rudder during maintenance and inspection activity.

On completion of the  Docking installation, Turner’s Aircraft Docking Technicians provided on-site training to allow the Client’s personnel to move the cantilever brackets that allow the aircraft rudder to move. This ensured that workers could gain safe access to the tail for adequate inspection and maintenance. On successful completion of the training, certificates were issued.