REPORT TO IGHC 17

VANCOUVER, CANADA

MAY 2004

Chairman : Gerhard Chairman : Gerhard BaumgartenBaumgarten

Secretariat : Thierry Secretariat : Thierry NossentNossent

MISSION AND KEY OJECTIVES

Develop functional specifications, standards, safe operating procedures and training for ground support equipment

Forum and focal point for information on future developments and new Ground Support Equipment products and services

CORE ACTIVITY

AIRPORTHANDLINGMANUAL

CHAPTER 9

RAMPSG MEMBERSHIPIGHC MEMBERS

REGISTERED SUPPLIERS

AIRLINES

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Rampsg finalised 7 work programme items as presented in Agenda items 8.3.1 to 8.3.7

REVISED ITEMAHM 915 Standard Controls

REVISED ITEMAHM 933 Functional Specification for a Powered Extension Platform to Lower Deck Container/Pallet Loader

REVISED ITEMAHM 963 Functional Specification for a Baggage/Cargo Cart

REVISED ITEMAHM 966 Functional Specification for a 125 inch Pallet Dolly

REVISED ITEMAHM 972 Functional Specification for a Ground Power Unit for Aircraft Electrical

REVISED ITEMAHM 975 Functional Specification for Self-Propelled Aircraft De-Icing/Anti-Icing Unit

REVISED ITEMAHM 975 Functional Specification for Self-Propelled Aircraft De-Icing/Anti-Icing Unit

UPPER DECK SERVICING ISSUES

A380 Launch is getting closer

UPPER DECK SERVICING ISSUESReference Cabin Layout : 555 passenger

A380 3c Up 03/04/2001

A380 upper deck : 199 passenger

equal : B757-200 with 200 passenger (two class config.)

A380 3c Main 03/04/2001

A380 main deck : 356 passengerequal : B767 with 350 passenger (single class)

or A340-600 with 345 passenger (two class config.)

UPPER DECK SERVICING ISSUEScritical path of minimum TAT ( ~ 90 min. )

10 20 30 40 9050 60 70 80

3

26

28

30

3

50

(min.)

bridges

deboarding

catering U/D

boarding

bridges

refueling

Assumption : Upper Deck : F/C+B/C+Y/C ; Main Deck : Y/C ( 544 Passenger)Bridges at M1L + U1L

The remaining time for cabin services (catering + cleaning) is the bottle neck, if the A380 is served only with 2 bridges

UPPER DECK SERVICING ISSUES

To keep

short turn around time

servicing of each level

with separate

crew and GSE

is a MUST !!!

Cross-section of A380 in comparision with B747

UPPER DECK SERVICING ISSUES

A380 - Service

each deck

Separately !!!

M/D Cleaning

M/D Catering

U/D Catering

U/D Cleaning

M/D stair

M/D Catering

NEW ITEMAHM 926 Functional Specification for Upper Deck Catering Vehicle

UPPER DECK CATERING

First version of the Functional Specifications for Upper Deck Catering vehicle was finalised

Working group considered inputs from various stakeholders

Standardisation bodies such as SAE and ISO to set their standards

Development, testing and production

Further revisions of AHM926 are possible

UPPER DECK CATERINGCritical Issues

PositioningProximity of wing and EngineTargeting

160 cm 110 cm110 cm

UPPER DECK CATERINGCritical Issues

Aircraft and Operator SafetyWorking at 8,2 m heightTransferring of loads between van body and aircraft above the wing

UPPER DECK CATERING

UPPER DECK CARGO LOADING

Various Options Still foreseen

The Super Loader

Traditional In-line version

Other versions developed

by some manufacturers

UPPER DECK CARGO LOADING

Various Options Still foreseen

Modification of

existing Main Deck Loaders

Transportable Adaptor

for ad-hoc operations.

UPPER DECK CARGO LOADING

Critical IssuesPositioning

Clearance (including use on other aircraft types)Target

Aircraft and Operator SafetyOperator accessWorking at 8,2 m height

PricingMarket size

Transportation for delivery

UPPER DECK CARGO LOADING

Critical Issues

20 cmGap between loader front platform and fuselage

Best solution:

Foldable loading platform integrated in the aircraftto bridge the gap

8,10 m

Cross-section of A380F in comparision with B747F

A380 TOWING ISSUESThe towbar :

Design like all Airbus aircraftFitting according :SAE 1614 Issue C Standard Cat V

Towing fitting & pinTowing fitting & pinA/C Typ Cat pin diameter pin lengthA340-500/600 IV 2.50 inch 8.00 inch

A380 V 3.38 inch 8.00 inch

Prevention of use of a A380 towbar at A340-600 possible

final design no ideal solution A340A340--500/600500/600 A380A380

A380 TOWING ISSUESTowbarless Tractor

towing of empty dead aircraft should be possibledead aircraft in the meaning of:

no active body gear steeringno hydraulic powerno electric power

But : for towing of heavy A380 the Body Wheel Steering has to be powered

APU (90 KVA) running (with mechanic on board)or GPU running on Towbarless Tractor

A380 TOWING ISSUESTowbarless Tractor

Approval from Airbus for Towbarless Towing Vehicle

Airbus asks for same Qualification Processas for other Airbus Aircraft typesVery cost and time consumingFor new tractor, all AI Aircraft types have to be testedAirbus refuses simplified procedure (like Boeing)

NEXT STEP

Ramp Services & Equipment working group to draft functional specifications for an Upper Deck Loader

Next meeting: SEP 14-16, 2004 in Montreal

Inputs from Airlines, GSE Manufacturers and Service Providers are required

PROPOSED ACTIONS

IGHC/17 to endorse the finalised work items for subsequent approval by the IATA Airport Services Committee

Extend the Rampsg mandate in order to continue the work programme shown at Agenda item 8.3

THANK YOU THANK YOU

The Ramp & Equipment GroupThe Ramp & Equipment Group

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