Replacing the Wheels on an Airplane with a Hydraulic Jack
Customer
Private Airline
Location
USA
Challenge
Private airlines maintain a clientele which travel to some of the largest and smallest airports in the world. The equipment required to jack an aircraft is not always readily available at some of the smaller and more remote airports. A private airline was seeking a small ‘Fly Away Kit’ to perform maintenance quickly and safely anywhere in the world.
Solution
Enerpac provided a 75 ton aluminum jack with a custom saddle to lift the wheel carriage. The saddles are fitted with a special convex indentation in the saddle which fits a sphere molded into the wheel carriage. A hydraulic solution provided superior speed and smaller frame compared to mechanical jacks. The aluminum jacks are also much lighter and easier to maneuver compared to steel jacks.
Products
JHA756 Aluminum Hydraulic Jack