Bridge docking structure for aircraft

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1991-11-01

1995-01-17

Brittain, James R.

Bridges

Gangway, ramp, or dock leveler

182130, F01D 100, E04G 100

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active

053815750

ABSTRACT:
A system for servicing and maintaining an aircraft includes a fuselage dock assembly having a first ground-supported column, a second ground-supported column and a walkway section supported by the first and second columns. The system also includes a tail dock assembly having a recess defined therein for receiving a tail section of an aircraft, and an engine stand for servicing an engine of the aircraft that is not readily accessible from the fuselage dock assembly or the tail dock assembly. Structure is also provided for adjusting the height and inclination of the walkway section relative to a horizontal plane, so that the walkway section will conform to the natural inclination of a particular aircraft. The system includes several other novel and advantageous features for increasing the safety and efficiency of aircraft maintenance.

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