Airport Ground Support Equipment

Adjustable horse ramp for loading race horses into aircraft ranging from RJ100 (BAE 146) 1.8m up to A310 4.8m. Manufactured from steel and marine plywood with an internal lining of protective rubber. Turntable steering with brake actuation when the towbar is raised. The complete unit is raised by a hydraulic hand pump to a cylinder coupled with a mechanical fail-safe lock when at the required height. This model is part of a range of ramps to suit individual customer specifications.

A low level access lift, ideal for wheel chairs, suitable for all regional aircraft up to 737’s and corporate jets. Available in two configurations; DPL 99A 2.00m for all regional aircraft and DPL 99E 2.9m for MD80, DC9 and 737’s.

DPL 99A 3.05m L x 2.24m W x 3.00m H (cabin lowered) Unladen mass: 395kg
DPL 99E 3.05m L x 2.24m W x 4.21m H (cabin lowered) Unladen mass: 430kg
Rated Capacity
300kg distributed load
Raising & lowering times
DPL 99A: 20 seconds (raise); 15 seconds (lower)
DPL 99E: 27 seconds (raise); 21 seconds (lower)

The unit is designed for use on a hard, level airport apron and can be operated by one person.
• Maximum sustained wind speed – 50 knots (57mph)
• Maximum tow speed, unladen – 15 km/h

A three-dimensional structural computer design and analysis has been undertaken to ensure compliance with structural codes prior to full scale load testing. All structural design calculations have been subjected to independent design verification.
Full scale test loading has been carried out incorporating structural testing using the worst combinations of horizontal wind loading, horizontal manual forces and 300% of rated load. Stability testing has also been carried out, giving a wind loading stability factor of 1.25. Each unit is subject to production testing to 130% of rated capacity prior to delivery.