Narrow Body Tail Dock.
A height-adjustable tail dock providing safe, flexible access to Airbus, Boeing and Embraer E-Jet narrowbody aircraft in both on wheels and jacked configurations
The NIJL Narrow Body Tail Dock is designed for narrowbody aircraft fleets, providing access to the complete tail area from a single configurable docking system.
The dock combines two horizontal stabiliser platforms with a central vertical stabiliser platform, each with independent height adjustment. This allows the system to accommodate Airbus and Boeing narrowbody aircraft in both wheels-on and jacked maintenance configurations.
Its cantilevered design allows the aircraft to be positioned tail-first into the dock while the dock remains in place. Extendable floor sections and adjustable handrails can be opened for aircraft positioning, then closed around the aircraft to create a close, fully enclosed working fit.
The system provides access to the APU, trimmable horizontal stabiliser compartment, horizontal stabilisers and vertical tail, supporting inspection, maintenance and flight control testing from one integrated dock.
The dock can also be repositioned within the hangar when required, combining operational flexibility with the option to maintain a dedicated docking position for repeatable maintenance inputs.
Classification.
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Narrow Body Tail Dock
Configurable three-platform tail docking system providing safe, height-adjustable access to the complete tail area of narrowbody aircraft.
| Aircraft compatibility | Airbus and Boeing narrowbody aircraft · Embraer E-Jets |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Two horizontal stabiliser platforms with one central vertical stabiliser platform |
| Maintenance configuration | Suitable for aircraft on wheels or jacked |
| Height adjustment | Independent height adjustment for each platform |
| Access areas | APU, THS compartment, horizontal stabilisers and vertical tail |
| APU access | Dedicated working floor with independent height adjustment |
| Tail positioning | Cantilever design allows the aircraft to be positioned tail-first into the dock while the dock remains in place |
| Floor interface | Extendable floor sections configured to close the working gap to the aircraft |
| Railing system | Adjustable handrails create a close, fully enclosed working fit |
| Mobility | Mobile within the hangar or suitable for operation from a dedicated docking position |
| Construction | Steel and aluminium structure with high slip-resistance working surfaces |
| Utilities | Optional integrated lighting, power and service connections |
| Operating environment | Indoor hangar use |
Configuration options
- Platform heights configured to suit aircraft and maintenance requirements
- LH/RH horizontal tailplane modules
- Multi-level vertical tail access
- Dedicated APU and THS compartment access
- Adjustable floor and handrail arrangements
- Integrated lighting and utility packages
Safety and protection
- Fully enclosed working areas around the aircraft
- Independent platform height control
- Aircraft-facing rubber protection at interface areas
- High slip-resistance platform and access surfaces
- Spacious working platforms for engineers, tools and components
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