Ground support equipment (GSE) is found at an
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usually on the
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between flights. As its name implies, GSE is there to support the
operations of
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equipment plays generally involve ground power operations, aircraft
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[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Ground Support Equipment
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Ground support equipment (GSE) is found at an
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usually on the
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between flights
Overview[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Catering vehicle
Many
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airline. Ground handling addresses the many service requirements of a
passenger aircraft between the time it arrives at a terminal
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efficiency, and accuracy are important in ground handling services in
order to minimize the turnaround time (the time during which the
aircraft remains parked at the gate).
Small airlines sometimes subcontract maintenance to a much larger and
reputable carrier, as it is a short-term cheaper alternative to setting
up an independent maintenance base. Some airlines may enter into a
Maintenance
and Ground Support Agreement (MAGSA) with each other, which is used
by airlines to assess costs for maintenance and support to aircraft.
Most ground services are not directly related to the actual flying of
the aircraft, and instead involve other service tasks. Cabin services
ensure passenger comfort and safety. They include such tasks as cleaning
the passenger cabin and replenishment of on-board consumables or
washable items such as soap, pillows, tissues, blankets, and magazines.
Security checks are also made to make sure no threats have been left on
the aircraft.
Chocks[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Chocks
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] are used to prevent an aircraft
from moving while parked at the gate or in a hangar. Chocks are placed
in the front ('fore') and back ('aft') of the
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almost always specify that chocks must be used in a pair on the same
wheel and they must be placed in physical contact with the wheel.
Therefore, "Chocks" refers to a pair of chocks connected by a segment of
rope or cable.
Chock is also a verb, as in, "You need to chock that belt loader if
you're going to leave it parked there," or, "As I was chocking the nose
gear, the aircraft's engines were still spinning down."
Non-powered equipment[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Trolley for containers
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Bag cartsBaggage carts are used for the transportation of
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cargo and other materials between the aircraft and the terminal or
sorting facility. Carts are fitted with a
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which blocks the wheels from moving when the connecting rod is not
attached to a tug. Most carts are completely enclosed except for the
sides which use plastic curtains to protect items from weather.
Trollies for containers and palletsThe trolley or dollie are for containers and palettes are used for
the transport of loads placed in containers and on pallets. Both kinds
of trolley have inbuilt rollers or balls in the space for the acceptance
of containers or pallets for their easier moving. The containers or
pallets on trolleys must obligatory be secured with built-in Stops. The
mechanical brake, depending on construction blocks the wheels when the
towbar of the trolley is raised to 90°. The trolleys for containers have
revolving deck to make containers turn to the direction of loading on
aircraft. On all trolleys the parts as brake for wheels blocking, the
wheels, the towbar, the hook for connecting, stops on the revolving
platform, and stops for locking the containers or pallets must be in
order or with them is prohibited any transport.
Powered equipmentRefuelers[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Hydrant truck aircraft refueler.
Aircraft refuelers can be either a self contained fuel truck, or a
hydrant truck or cart. Fuel trucks are self contained, typically
containing up to 10,000 US gallons of fuel and have their own pumps,
filters, hoses, and other equipment. A hydrant cart or truck hooks into a
central pipeline network and provides fuel to the aircraft. There is a
significant advantage with hydrant systems when compared to fuel trucks,
as fuel trucks must be periodically replenished.
Tugs and tractorsThe tugs tractors at an airport have several purposes and represent
the essential part of ground support services. They are used to move any
equipment that can not move itself. This includes bag carts, mobile air
conditioning units, air starters, lavatory carts, and other equipment.
Ground power units[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Ground power unit
A ground power unit is a vehicle capable of supplying power to
aircraft parked on the ground. Ground power units may also be built into
the
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electrical power to aircraft. Many aircraft require 28
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is carried from a
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aircraft via 3 phase 4-wire insulated cable capable of handling 200
amps. These connectors are standard for all aircraft.
Buses[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Airport Bus
Main article:
Airport
bus[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] at
airports are used to move people from the
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airports use buses that are raised to the level of a passenger terminal
and can only be accessed from a door on the 2nd level of the terminal.
These odd looking buses are usually referred to as "people movers" or "
mobile
lounges". Airport buses are usually normal city buses or
specialised terminal busses. The biggest producers of airport busses are
in China (Shenyang, Beijing, Jinhua), Portugal and Slovenia.
[[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]]Container loaderThe loader for widebodied aircraft (cargo platform) is used for
loading and unloading of cargo placed in containers or on pallete. The
loader has two platforms which independently raise or come down. The
containers or palettes on the loader are moved with the help of built-in
rollers or wheels, and are carried in aircraft across the platforms.
The ground handling is different in the different areas. In Northern and
South America the pallet is dominating and in Europe and Asia the
container is stronger in use. So there are different container and
pallet loaders. - 3.5 to - 7 to, standard version, wide-body, universal
(up to main body height) - 14 to - 30 to For military transport planes
special container and pallet loaders are in use. Also for military use
airborne (transportable within the transport plane) are in use.
Container and pallet loaders are produced mainly in France, Germany,
Estonia, Spain, Canada, in the U.S.A., Brazil, Japan and China.
Transporters[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Container transporter
The transporters are cargo platforms constructed so that beside
loading and unloading can transport cargo. Depending on the type and
load capacity the containers could be transported, and the same is valid
for greater transporters and palettes.
Air starter[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]A jet air starter
An
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gas
turbine engine which, during the start of aircraft engine, gives the
necessary quantity of air to start the engine. While a
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for its own work, the air is provided by an air starter. An air starter
blows air in by a hose attached to aircraft.
Potable water trucksPotable
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] trucks are special vehicles that fill up drinking
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in aircraft. The water is filtered and protected from the elements while
being stored on the vehicle. A pump in the vehicle assists in moving
the water from the truck to the aircraft.
Lavatory service vehiclesLavatory service vehicles empty and refill lavatories onboard
aircraft. Waste is stored in tanks on the aircraft until these vehicles
can empty them and get rid of the waste. After the tank is emptied, it
is refilled with a mixture of water and a disinfecting concentrate,
commonly called 'blue juice'. Instead of a self-powered vehicle, some
airports have lavatory carts, which are smaller and must be pulled by
tug.
Catering vehicleCatering includes the unloading of unused food and drink from the
aircraft, and the loading of fresh food and drinks for passengers and
crew. The meals are typically delivered in standardized carts. Meals are
prepared mostly on the ground in order to minimize the amount of
preparation (apart from chilling or reheating) required in the air.
The catering vehicle consists of a rear body, lifting system,
platform and an electro-hydraulic control mechanism. The vehicle can be
lifted up, down and the platform can be moved to place in front of the
aircraft.
Belt loaders[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Belt loader
Belt loaders are vehicles with movable belts for unloading and
loading of baggage and cargo of aircraft. A belt loader is positioned to
the door sill of an aircraft hold (baggage compartment) for the
operation. Belt loaders are used for narrow body aircraft (e.g. 737) and
bulk hold of wide body aircraft (e.g. 767 and 747). Baggage stored
without containers is known as bulk loading.
Passenger boarding stairs[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Passenger boarding stairs
Passenger boarding stairs, sometimes referred to as 'air-stairs' or
'boarding ramps', provide a mobile means to traverse between aircraft
doors and the ground. Because larger aircraft have door sills 5 to 20
feet high, stairs facilitate safe boarding and deboarding. While smaller
units are generally moved by being towed or pushed, larger units are
self-powered. Most models have adjustable height to accommodate various
aircraft. Optional features may include canopy, heat, supplementary
lighting and red carpet.
Pushback tugs and tractorsMain article:
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]Pushback tugs are mostly used to push an aircraft away from the gate
when it is ready to leave. These tugs are very powerful and because of
the large engines, are sometimes referred to as an engine with wheels.
Pushback tugs can also be used to pull aircraft in various situations,
such as to a hangar. Different size tugs are required for different size
aircraft. Some tugs use a tow-bar as a connection between the tug and
the aircraft, while other tugs lift the nose gear off the ground to make
it easier to tow or push.
De/anti-icing vehicles[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]A de/anti-icing vehicle
The procedure of
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aircraft, is done from special vehicles. These vehicles have booms,
like a
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entire aircraft. A hose sprays a special mixture that melts current ice
on the aircraft and also prevents some ice from building up while
waiting on the ground.
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Thanks banget om. Jarang banget buat kita2 bisa photo2 GSE kaya om Engineer. Thanks again atas jawabannya om. Kalo masih ada photo2 lagi....pls share with us yah. Terutama catering trucknya ACS om...... 
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