Aircraft rigging, levelling and jacking system
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The document outlines safety procedures for jacking up an aircraft for maintenance. A coordinator should supervise as technicians jack up the aircraft at designated points, checking that its weight, fuel levels, and center of gravity are within specifications. The aircraft should be positioned inside a hangar on level ground protected from wind, with chocks in front of and behind the wheels and brakes released. Clearance and space for equipment must be ensured around the aircraft.
Aircraft rigging, levelling and jacking system
- 13. 1. Refer specific to type aircraft maintenance manual and follow the “jacking up” procedure. 2.A coordinator should supervise jacking up operation and one technician each on each jacking point should operate the jacks under the instructions. 3.Check the aircraft weight, fuel state and C. G., are within range as per the manual. 4.Position the aircraft inside the hangar on hard and level ground protected from wind, keep the chocks in front and rear of the wheels and release the brakes. 5.Ensure that there is adequate clearance about every part of the aircraft and adequate access and space for cranes and other ground equipment's.