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ICS 43.180; 49.100

0 BIS 1997

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI 110002

April 1997 Price Group 1

Aircraft Handling Sectional Committee, HMD 13

FOREWORD

This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Aircraft Handling Sectional Committee had been approved by the Heavy Mechanical Engineering Division Council.

In preparation of this standard, assistance has been derived from the following publications:

AHM 910 Basic requirements for aircraft ground support equipment, issued by International Air Transport Association (IATA), Canada

AHM 913 Basicsafety requirements for aircraft ground support equipment, issued by International Air Transport Association (IATA), Canada

AHM 915 Standard controls, issued by International Air Transport Association (IATA), Canada

In reporting the results of a test or analysis made in accordance with this standard, if the final value, observed or calculated, is to be rounded off, it shall be done in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 ‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)‘. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be same as that of the specified value in this standard.

IS 14432 : 1997

Indian Standard

AIRCRAFT - AMBULIFT - FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1 SCOPE

This standard outlines the functional requirements of a vehicle capable of emplaning/ deplaning invalid incapcitated (including injured) passengers and their attendants on aircraft.

2 COMPONENTS

2.1 The unit shall consist of the following:

a) A standard robust chassis. b) A van body in which the incapacitated pas-

sengers and their attendants are to be transported and elevated or lowered.

c) A platform at the front end of the van to allow for alignment with the ~aircraft door sill.

d) A tail gate lift to bridge the height difference between the ground and the body floor.

3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The loading capacity of unit shall be 3 tonnes.

3.2 The incapacitated passenger loading vehicle shall be compatible with aircrafts where passenger entrance door sill heights range from 2.1 m to 5.4 m.

3.3 All structural elements constituting lifting operations shall be designed with a factor of safety of not less than five.

3.4 Retraction of stabilizers shall not be possible under normal conditions until the front platform and the van have been lowered to 2.5 m.

3.5 Stabilizers shall be so located as not to expose the operator to a personal injury.

3.6 Means for emergency retraction of stabilizer shall be provided.

4 DESIGN

4.1 Body

4.1.1 The body shall be adequate to carry a mini- mum of one stretcher and two wheelchairs.

4.1.2 The interior of the body shall be lined with washable laminated material and the floor shall be provided with hard, non-slip material.

4.1.3 Windows shall be provided along each side of the body.

4.1.4 Wheel chair restraining devices shall be provided.

4.1.5 Stretcher trollies shall be fitted with restrain- ing straps or clips.

4.1.6 The illumination inside the body shall be such as to avoid glare and distress to stretcher patients.

4.1.7 Emergency lighting shallalso be provided to illuminate the body interior. This shall be inde- pendent of the unit’s main electrical system.

4.1.8 Adequate ventilation system shall be provided.

4.1.9 Storage cupboard shall be provided for pil- lows, blankets, first-aid equipment, etc.

4.1.10 Seating shall be provided for attendants accompanying the incapacitated passengers.

4.1.11 Foldable guardrails shall be provided at both open ends of the body.

4.1.12 Provision for proper draining shall be provided in the body floor to drain off water after washing.

4.2 Platform

4.2.1 The front platform shall be designed to accept a distributed load of 907 kg or a 454 kg concentrated load at either forward quarter area with deflection not exceeding 6 mm.

4.2.2 The front platform shall extend 305 mm beyond the extreme face of the operator’s console when it is in its fully longitudinally retracted posi- tion.

4.2.3 The platform shall be capable of adjustment in the lateral, transverse and vertical directions to enable final adjustment for proper alignment with the aircraft door sill. This movement shall be effected by means of electrically operated powerpack and hydraulic cylinders.

4.2.4 The control of operations of the platform shall be from the platform itself. Operator’s cabin need not have these controls.

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4.2.5 The transverse and lateral (on either side) movement of the platform shall be 305 mm.

4.2.6 m vertical movement of the forward edge of the platform shall be 152 mm each on either side of normal horizontal position.

4.2.7 The platform surface shall be covered with non-skid material.

4.2.8 The platform shall be provided with protec- tive padding at forward edge and handrails along both sides which shall be approx 1070 mm high and shaped to interface with the aircraft and shall permit opening/closing of the aircraft door.

4.2.9 Protective padding shall be provided at the forward face of the handrails.

4.2.10 Portable bridge ‘for smooth transfer of a wheel chair or stretcher trolley between the plat- form and aircraft shall be provided.

4.2.11 The front platform and surroundings shall be amply illuminated for night operations.

4.2.12 A canopy shall be provided over the plat- form for protection from rain.

4.3 Tail Gate Lift

4.3.1 A powered tailgate lift platform extending the full width of the body shall be provided. The rear edge of the platform shall be ramped to aid wheelchair/stretcher loading.

4.3.2 The tailgate structure shall be capable of taking a maximum load of 227 kg without tilt or deflection in excess of 10 mm.

4.3.3 The lift shall be designed to operate smoothiy at a non-jerking speed not exceeding .075 m/set over its full range of travel. It shall automatically stop at body floor level when elevating from ground level.

4.3.4 The lift platform shall be equipped to carry one wheelchair and attendant or one stretcher and attendant. Features shall be provided for ensuring that wheelchair or stretcher are safe and secure during lifting and lowering operations.

4.3.5 The lift mechanism shall have an emergency lowering system in the event of a power failure.

4;3.6 Folding safety rails 107 cm high shall be provided on both sides of the platform.

4.3.7 The lift platform shall be folded at the back of the vehicle when not in use with safety devices embodied to prevent accidental unfolding.

5 MOBILITY

5.1 The unit shall be capable of being driven over roads in the full down position at speeds~in accord- ance with government regulations. The height of thz unit shall not exceed 4 m.

5.2 It shall have a swept radius of less than 12.2 m.

5.3 It shall not be possible to raise the body and the front platform beyond 2.5 m when stabilizers are not extended.

6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

6.1 Fail-safe devices shall be provided to prevent the unit from free falling.

6.2 Safety locks or struts shall permanently be fitted to allow maintenance to be carried out under- neath platforms.

6.3 Warning devices shall be provided on the vehicle to indicate:

a) stabilizers,are not fully down in the loading position;

b) stabilizers are not in the fully stowed posi- tion; and

c) pressure bleed-off is occurring.

6.4 The operator’s position shall not project beyond the leading edge of the front platform when it is in the fully horizontally retracted position.

7 CONTROLS

7.1 Controls for raising and lowering the main body to be duplicated and mounted in the main body and the operator’s cabin.

7.2 Only one set of controls shall be operational at a time, other shall be capable of being isolated by a switch.

7.3 The platform controls shall be mounted on the platform itself.

7.4 Controls for operating the tailgate lift shall be so mounted that the operation can be controlled from the ground as well as from the body.

8 OPTIONS

Following facilities may also be provided if required by the purchaser:

a) b) C>

d) e)

f)

Storage for drinking water, Seat belts, Communication arrangements between van body and operator’s platform, A ladder, Control of platform operations from operator’s cabin, and Airconditioning of van body.

9 MARKING

9.1 Each incapacitated passenger loading vehicle shall be marked with the following details on a dataplate fHed on the vehicle at visible place:

a)

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Manufacturer’s name, initials or recognized trade-mark if any; Capacity of vehicle; and Date of manufacturing.

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