GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENTSPRESENTED BY……

00613 L/O/C Ananada HGSR

AIM

• To enhance the knowledge of Aviation Ground Support Equipments.

CONTENT

• INTRODUCTION

• TYPES OF GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENTS

Non- powered equipments

Powered equipments

• CONCLUSION

INTRODUCION

• What is Ground Support Equipment ?

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is the

support equipment found at an airport.

Ground support equipment is there to

support the operations of aircraft whilst on

the ground.

The functions this equipment plays

generally involve ground power

operations, aircraft mobility, and loading

operations (for both cargo and

passengers).

TYPES OF GROUND SUPPORT

EQUIPMENTS

Non powered equipments

Powered equipments

Non-powered Equipments

• Chocks

• Chocks are used to prevent an aircraft from moving while parked at the gate or in a hangar.

Non-powered Equipments cntd…

• Baggage carts

• Baggage carts are used

for the transportation

of luggage's, mail,

cargo and other

materials.

Non-powered Equipments cntd…

• Trestles

• Trestles use to support an aircraft without landing gear

Non-powered Equipments cntd…

• Intake Exhaust Cover

• Protect the engine from natural hazards which could cause serious inflight problems.

Non-powered Equipments cntd…

• Oil Cart Air Cart

Non-powered Equipments cntd…

• Dollies

• Dollies or trolleys are specialized equipment to carry containers (unit load device) and pallets.

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• Sling cables Ladders

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• Aircraft Jacks

• There are two types of jacks commonly used on aircraft. They are the tripod jack and the axle jack.

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Powered Equipments

• Refuelers

• Aircraft refuelerscan be either a self-contained fuel truck, or a hydrant truck or cart.

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Ground power unit

• A ground power unit

(GPU) is a vehicle

capable of supplying

power to aircraft

parked on the

ground.

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Tugs and tractors

• Tugs and tractors are used to move all equipment that can not move itself

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Portable water truck

Powered Equipment's cntd…

• Generators

• Generators provide electrical power to operate aircraft electrical components and systems for ground checks and other aircraft maintenance functions.

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Baggage conveyer/

Belt loader

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Passenger buses

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Catering truck

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Mobile passenger stairs/ passenger boarding stairs.

Powered Equipment's cntd…

• AIR Compressor

• Air compressors provide low volume, low pressure air to operate installed aircraft equipment, service components, accumulators, struts, or emergency air bottles.

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Powered Equipment's cntd…

• Portable Floodlights

• Portable floodlights (light carts) are mobile lighting units used for night maintenance, cargo loading and unloading, and emergencies.

Powered Equipment's cntd…

• Air Conditioners

• Air-conditioners are necessary when aircraft are operated on the ground for any length of time.

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Container loader

Powered Equipments cntd…

• Lavatory service vehicles

Powered Equipments cntd…

• De-anti icing vehicles

CONCLUSION