AEROBRIDGES STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS

The Nose Loader

The steel constructed MK2S and MK3s has been develop for low operation and maintenance costs.

The nose loader has the capability of elevating and extending to service most modern aircraft. The design construction of the bridge will give a service life of 20 years.

Standard Configuration

Weather proof hinge point connection to the building or a fixed link bridge. Two sectional telescopic tunnel set: inside completely finished with ceiling, decorative side panels, floor covering and a floor -ramp at the connection of the telescopic sections.

Guidance frame: In order to extend the maximum reach of the nose loader bridge, the vertical movement of the bridge is controlled by a guidance frame at the end of the outer tunnel section, preventing large forces of the hinge-point connection caused by the wind.

Bridge-head: The bridge head which makes the connection to the aircraft is larger than competing bridges and results in more passenger comfort.

A PLC control system monitors the height of the bridge relative to the height of the aircraft. The superior design of the auto levelLer ensures low maintenance and reliability.

The control desk can be configured to the clients requirements. All functions are controlled from the control desk as well as displays of optical warning and control signals. The super structural design results in a large tunnel. The superior design of the canopy combines a special wrap around bumper feature to give the required seal at the aircraft. This is one of many features that has led to Aviobridge acquiring an edge over their competitors.

Hydraulic System: Three hydraulic cylinders realise the main movements two cylinders for the vertical movement and one cylinder for the horizontal movement. The hydraulic power unit is placed underneath the telescopic tunnel sections at the apron in a solid steel casing, easy to reach for quick service.

Service Stair: the entrance for the operator and other staff personnel. The service stair is provided with a landing on top and bottom side, self levelling steps, and swing wheels enhancing continuous accessibility of the bridge head.

Apron Drive

The Steel constructed MK-15MS and MK-16MS Apron Drive Air Bridge provide maximum flexibility connecting most modern commercial aircraft in various parking situations.

These are offered in a hydraulic/electrical configurations.

The combination of the elevating and wheel drive systems will direct the bridge head in all directions. The directional movement is obtained via a PLC which reads messages and activates the controls whilst docking with the aircraft and while the aerobridge is loading passengers.

Standard Configurations

Weather Proof hinge point connection to the building or a fixed link bridge.

Two or three sectional telescopic tunnel set: inside completely finished with ceiling, decorative side panels, floor covering and a floor -ramp(s) at the connection of the telescopic sections.

Bridge-head: The bridge head is large and spacious giving maximum passenger comfort when moving to and from the aircraft. The control desk has a joy stick for driving the bridge to the docking point. Other functions such as necessary push buttons audible and illuminated warning and control signals are also displayed.

The bridge head can rotate on its own axis at the aircraft end of the bridge head and has a concertina type weather tight canopy which when combined with the special bumper design gives a neat connection with the aircraft. Once connected with the aircraft the superior design auto leveller system synchronises the vertical movement of the aircraft with the aerobridge.

Rotunda: the weatherproof entrance of the Apron Drive bridges from the terminal side, allow the bridge to swing 180° around its centre point. The rotunda is supported at its own base, which an be the support of a fixed link bridge (optional) too.

Mover: the hydraulic wheel drive and lifting column of the bridge realising all main movements of the bridge over the apron. The mover consists of a 180° steerable two wheel bogie which carries the hydraulic installation, the lifting column and within it the tunnel frame. This frame, embracing the telescopic tunnel behind the bridge head, goes up and down two hydraulic cylinders.

Service Stair: the entrance for the operator and other staff personnel. The service stair is provided with a landing on top and bottom side, self levelling steps, and swing wheels enhancing continuous accessibility of the bridge head.