AMS Aircraft Recovery Ltd

Aircraft recovery systems designer, manufacturer, and training provider.

Company Profile

• Aircraft Lifting Equipment

  Aircraft Lifting Airbags

  AMS use 30 or 40 tonne capacity airbags for most recovery scenarios. 12, 15, 20 & 26 tonne capacity airbags available for aircraft with smaller lifting areas. Customised options also available. Lifting capacities calculated at working pressure of 0.5 bar (7.2 p.s.i.).

  Specially woven neoprene coated reinforced fabric maintains durability, provides long life expectancy, and high stability during operation.

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  Airbag Inflation (Single Control Console- SCC)

  The industry standard for inflating airbags. AMS developed the original design for demands of military and civil operators. Individual operators control inflation and pressurisation, with each airbag’s pressure monitored via pressure gauges on outlets of the console.

  An efficient, cost-effective way to control inflation and lifting process.

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  Fuselage Lifting Systems (FLS)

  Designed as the first lightweight, fully modular system, to handle nose gear recovery scenarios for narrow and wide-bodied aircraft.

  Covers three categories (CAT1, CAT2 & CAT3). CAT3 is largest system, able to lift nose of commercial aircraft up to and including the A380. Modular design enables AMS to adapt design for new generation aircraft (including B787, A350).

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  Immediate Response Kits

  Our range of Immediate Response Kits enable airports/military airbases to purchase competitively priced recovery systems and upgrade them as their needs/budget change.

  A flexible solution to allow airports/airbases of all sizes to operate their own aircraft recovery system.

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  Aircraft Tethering Equipment

  Used to stabilise aircraft during recoveries and resist aircraft movement imposed by wind. During tethering, all loads are measured with load monitoring devices (the hand winch supplied by AMS is the industry leader for this type of equipment).

  Cables and shackles supplied in the system are galvanised to prolong life expectancy (Synthetic Roundslings have a safety factor of 7:1).

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• Aircraft Movement Equipment

  Sledge Movement Systems

  A simple, safe and efficient method of moving disabled aircraft from areas of uneven or soft ground. Its unique hinge allows the sledge to tackle the widest range of terrain and articulate over rough surfaces without generating excessive hauling loads (reducing risk of irreparable damage to the sledge or secondary damage to the aircraft).

  Can be assembled at incident site without need for specialised tools. The simple design requires minimal operator training for assembly and maintenance. Sand can be used as interface between sledge and abrasive surfaces to reduce friction/prevent damage to runway and equipment.

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  Transport Movement Systems

  Used for landing gear failures, our multi-wheel systems can operate on runways, hard standings, or be combined with our Sledge Movement Systems for uneven ground recoveries.

  Supports load of 40 or 50 tonnes. Airbags can be used as interface with aircraft fuselage or wings.

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  Turntable Systems

  We provide two turntable options: 15 tonnes and 50 tonnes capacity. Used for nose landing gear failure scenarios, the turntable is placed under the fuselage so disabled aircraft can be moved as if the undercarriage was still in place.

  Our 50 tonne unit was specifically produced for wide-bodied aircraft up to and including the A380. Two key innovations are the curved profile design and optional rubber buffer cushion interface.

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  De-bogging/Towing Systems

  An industry recognised solution for dealing with aircraft that have run off the edge of taxiways/runways.

  AMS manufacture several De-Bogging/Aircraft Towing kits with capacities of 25, 55 and 65 tonnes to recover aircraft quickly and safely, so airport/airbase operations can resume as soon as possible.

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  Reinforced Grounds Panels

  Used for runway excursion recovery scenarios, our panels have been tested on very soft surfaces up to 250psi (17.5kgf/cm²)- the A380 has a footprint load of 230psi.

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  Load Indicating Devices

  Critical data has to be documented and is a requirement in aircraft manufacturer’s recovery procedures (detailed in the relevant recovery manual).

  AMS offer a range of suitable Load Indicating Devices for aircraft recovery operations, with the following features:

  • 2.5 tonne to 200 tonne capacities
  • Choice of dual units available
  • Peak & Trough hold function
  • Direct Read or Wireless options available
  • Sealed to IP65 Standards

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• Aircraft Recovery Training

  We are the only aircraft recovery equipment specialists to offer internationally recognised training at two dedicated Training Facilities (as well as options for training at customers’ airports or military air force bases).

  Our most popular courses cover disabled aircraft recovery techniques and the use of aircraft recovery equipment. We also offer courses on managing aircraft recovery incidents to assist airports, airport authorities and military air forces with risk management and preparedness.

  Participants learn how aircraft should be recovered in accordance with IATA recommendations and the appropriate Aircraft Recovery Manual. Theory and practical “hands-on” training are provided using the same types of full-size aircraft currently being used by major airlines. This enables trainees to practice recoveries on aircraft they are likely to encounter in real-life recovery scenarios at their own airports.

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