PASSENGER AIR STAIRS MODEL APS

ACCESSAIR System's Model APS self-propelled passenger airstairs accommodate both narrow and widebody aircraft with door sills between 96" and 228", including the A340. Airstair units can be mounted on gas or diesel Ford F series pick-up trucks or equivalents, and can be purchased with or without a series of options, including a full clearview passenger cover and, top or bottom mounted, air-driven canopies to fully cover the door or either the aircraft or an airport bus. Standard sizes and features are outlined hereafter. For greater detail please contact us. STANDARD DIMENSIONS: APS MODEL AIRSTAIRS Overall size (length x width x height) (Transport mode) 343"L (871 cm) x 102"W (259 cm) x 143"H (363 cm) Platform height at forward edge Max:(Stair fully extended) Min: (Stair fully retracted) 230" (584 cm) 93 1/8" (237 cm) Upper platform size (width x depth) 102"W (259 cm) x 92 3/4"D (235 cm) APS60 Mid platform size (width x depth) 60"W (152 cm) x 24"D (61 cm) Minimum stair width 60" (152 cm) APS42 Mid platform size (width x depth ) 42"W (107 cm) x 24"D (61 cm) Minimum stair width 42" (107 cm) SPECIAL FEATURES, ADVANTAGES AND OPTIONS APS Airstairs - Designed for easy one-person operation, and full protection of passengers and aircraft STANDARD DESIGN FEATURES: Width and depth of top platform give the operator the option of opening the door of the aircraft without sliding the gate back. Sliding gates on each side of platform are practical in case of miss-parks, and allow for the assisting of physically-challenged passengers from either side. Back fenders of trucks are fabricated of composite material (no rust and faster repair). Side panels are now galvanized to prevent rusting. Six (6) hydraulically-powered stabilizers assure maximum stability of truck. Warning light indicates "stabilizer down". No hydraulics in the cab, the control panel is completely electric. Slow movement of platform while approaching aircraft door. Locking feature on hydraulic to prevent accidental lowering of upper stairs. All cylinders have a pilot-operated double check valve as a safety feature. Manual pump for emergency lowering. Locking device to assure uniform height of telescopic stairs. Warning buzzer sounds when the vehicle is in reverse.   OPTIONAL FEATURES: Clearview passenger covers are constructed with aluminum support frames fitted to airstairs. The covers which are made of a polycarbonate material extend and retract as required as do the stainless steel handrails. Air-driven, flexible all-weather canopy system is designed to cover the top platform and the doorway of the aircraft. This system, assures a proper seal with less than 2 PSI touching the aircraft, thereby avoiding the possibility of scratching the aircraft. Bottom-driven canopy to provide all-weather enclosure by covering doorway of an airport bus. Whip sensor at front of platform to warn operator when he is 6" from aircraft. Telescopic platform extension which allows operator to do horizontal adjustments of platform. Auxiliary Controls which allow the operation of the unit from top platform for fine tuning. A small shock absorber, or spring, located on the optional swivel front end assures that complete front of platform is touching, even with a miss-park. This feature provides for up to 10" deviation and can reduce loss of time which would occur if the operator had to readjust the truck. Digital display of type of aircraft at different levels.