A maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) platform encompasses a wide range of product descriptions – all geared toward positioning technicians around an aircraft in a workable location.
Metallic Ladder highlights the MRO platform for routine aircraft maintenance work and hangar operations.
Platform Types and Common-Use Applications
An MRO platform can be distinguished between equipment that moves from task to task, and docking systems that provide broad, continued access around an aircraft. Manufacturers like Metallic Ladder offer standard adjustable options and customizable systems that best serve your fleet’s needs.
Helicopter Maintenance Stands
Metallic Ladder helicopter maintenance platforms are designed specifically for the safe and efficient maintenance of a helicopter tail and rotor. It eliminates the re-positioning of your typical stepladder or man lift. Our stands are designed to allow a full range of motion and space to inspect or maintain your helicopter.
With our helicopter maintenance platforms, multiple technicians can perform maintenance work on the aircraft with room for tools and replacement parts.
Standard Rolling Work Platforms
The standard rolling work platform from Metallic Ladder works for multiple applications. These platforms offer a turnkey solution ideal for maintenance, production, and safety in situations where people work at a fixed height and don't need to change elevations. Available in both stationary and rolling models, all are constructed from lightweight yet durable aluminum and designed for easy installation.
Rolling Platform Ladders
Rolling stairs are a flexible option for employees to safely walk and carry objects up and down from an elevation. With an anti-skid ribbed tread and tilt and roll design with 5 in (12.7 cm) rigid wheels, this product enables ease of mobility around the work site.
Complementary MRO Platform Solutions from Metallic Ladder
AeroLadders
The Metallic Ladder AeroLadder is specifically engineered to provide access to hard-to-reach areas of an aircraft, such as the pylon, cowling, wheel well, and landing gear. The design of the AeroLadder ensures zero contact with the aircraft, thereby preventing any potential damage. Its foldable design and wheeled base enhance mobility, making it a convenient solution for aircraft maintenance tasks.
Aircraft Maintenance Ladders
Our top-notch aircraft maintenance ladders are highly regarded in the aviation industry, in addition to commercial and industrial settings. This A-frame style ladder is ideal for a variety of demanding repair tasks. Standard head design measuring 20 x 20 in (50.8 x 50.8 cm), and 10 standard lengths up to 12’ with custom options.
Aircraft maintenance ladders from Metallic Ladder are designed to meet the specific safety and efficiency requirements for aircraft maintenance equipment. Our ladders are also ruggedly built to perform in the most adverse weather conditions.
Aircraft Inspection Ladders
Our aircraft inspection ladder is designed specifically to inspect ice and mechanical components on the wing of the MD-80 aircraft and equivalents. Its lightweight and durable design gives the inspection crew an easy, ergonomic approach to inspection and detection. The ladder top assembly is padded with 2 in (5.08 cm) of rubber, contoured to the wing's leading edge to prevent marring.
What Makes Them Aircraft-Specific
Aircraft platforms need to do more than merely reach a specific height. Platform rails, floors, and approach geometry need to accommodate the entire shape of an aircraft. This includes curved surfaces and sensitive structures. Yet, there needs to be usable working space.
Specifying for aircraft usage, platforms must account for adjustable height to accommodate different aircraft. Contoured or extendable decks that bring technicians closer to the work area matter, especially when the reliance on excessive reach is limited.
When platforms feature padded interfaces and protective bumpers, this is tailored toward aircraft protection.
Hangar and Safety Integration
An MRO platform, like any other platform within a United States general industry workplace, must adhere to OSHA regulations. OSHA requires fall protection at unprotected walking-working surface edges four feet or more above a lower level – subject to the standard’s exceptions. Considerations would include:
The platform’s equipment classification and applicable fall-protection requirements
Protection at aircraft-facing edges, access openings, and extendable deck sections
Rated loads for the intended crew, tools, materials, and configuration
Stabilization and positioning procedures
Clearances during aircraft jacking, component removal, and flight control movement
Hangar circulation, storage, and access for other GSE
Metallic Ladder, a Reliable and High-Quality MRO Platform Manufacturer
Metallic Ladder, located in Randolph, New York, has been a trusted supplier of high-end aluminum ladder products since 1948, shipping throughout the US and Canada. We take great pride in designing and building aerospace-grade aluminum ladder products with a unique design and a reputation for long service life. Our products are Made in the USA in our Western New York factory and design center.
Designing, engineering, and manufacturing an MRO platform requires a dedicated team from a manufacturer, and that’s part of the Metallic Ladder experience.
We’ve created and nurtured multiple partnerships with major aviation OEMs over the years including Boeing and Northrop-Gruman, but our aviation ground support equipment extends to major airlines such as American, Delta, and United.
Ease your MRO operations with custom platforms from Metallic Ladder. Contact our team today and let’s get started on understanding the needs of your project.