The Vector Aerospace’s maintenance facility in Gosport, required staging that would not impact in any way on the servicing schedule of the aircraft.
The Vector Aerospace’s maintenance facility in Gosport, required staging that would not impact in any way on the servicing schedule of the aircraft.
1 PagesTHE CHALLENGE The Chinook PT at Abbey Wood, Bristol, required modifications to the existing Mk2 Youngman Chinook Hi-Way staging to accommodate Mk2, Mk3 & Mk4 Chinook Aircrafts. The Vector Aerospace’s maintenance facility in Gosport, required staging that would not impact in any way on the servicing schedule of the aircraft. THE BRIEF A number of constraints and design criteria were briefed to during various on-site consultations. The solution for Mk2s modifications had to conform to current British Standards and Work at Height Regulations. Ensuring a solution provided the required access to the aircraft entry/exit points and all serviceable points of the aircraft. Utilising space to the smallest possible footprint was crucial, due to hangar space coming at a premium
