Designed
specifically to satisfy the requirements of the Department of
Transportation, Nondiscrimination on the
Basis of Disability in Air Travel (DOT, 14CRF PART 382
AND 49CFR PART 27
The
All-Aboarder meets or exceeds all ADA and ASME requirements.
The
All-Aboarder is a mobile unit designed to assist in the
boarding of both ambulatory and non-ambulatory passengers from the
ramp level onto all types of regional aircraft.
The solid construction
provides a level of confidence to easy the concerns of passengers
being boarded. Provides dignified
access to boarding for passengers with mobility impairments. Meets
or exceeds all ADA requirements. Low maintenance.
Electric over hydraulic system is simple and uncomplicated to use
and maintain. Reliable and safe Lighted staircase
and a headlight for night time maneuvering.
Convenience and Safety for Non-ambulatory Passengers
All-Aboarder offers a safe and respectful
way to assist non-ambulatory passenger from the tarmac level
to the aircraft. The All-Aboarder has
a lift with enclosed sides; capable of raising up to 700 lbs.
to a landing positioned at the aircraft door. The lift car
is large enough to accommodate the passenger in a straightback
airplane wheelchair and an airline escort. The lift is operated
by the escort directly from the lift car. Once up to
the landing level, the escort smoothly wheels the passenger
out of the lift to the landing and onto the aircraft.The lift
car is raised by a hydraulic cylinder with 8 times reserve
lift for reliable and smooth operation.
Seamless
boarding for passengers from the Tarmac
Once any non-ambulatory passengers have been assisted to board
the aircraft, the remaining passengers can board the aircraft
using the All-Aboarder in place as it is. There is no
need to make any further adjustments or to move the All-Aboarder to
make way for other boarding devices. The lift is easily closed
off providing safe access by passenger via the staircase. The stairs
are wide, skid resistant and lighted. The boarding staircase
steps never exceed a rise of over 7". The staircase landing
adjusts in height from 40" to 74" to meet the sill
height requirements of all commuter aircraft.
Approaching
the aircraft The
All-Aboarder is powered by rechargeable gel cell batteries, which
drive
motors to power various hydraulic motors and cylinders. The
unit is driven into position for passenger boarding utilizing
joystick-operated hydraulic steering. The maximum speed
of the All-Aboarder is 1.5 MPH and it has infinite speed control to
zero MPH. The All-Aboarder is equipped with a tow bar for towing long
distances or at higher rates of speed. Button and
lever controls are located on the stair landing where total
visibility is available for the operator. The AGECB can be towed
to within feet of the aircraft if desired, then driven under
its own power to join the aircraft. Once in place, the operator
"locks out" the control panel preventing any passenger
interference with the controls.top
Important
Safety Features
of the All-Aboarder No fossil
fuels (gas or diesel engines) are used. The unit uses rechargeable
gel-cell batteries to power the system. The All-Aboarder
has a much smaller footprint than moveable boarding ramps.
ADA rules specify the incline or grade may not exceed one
inch per foot. An RJ type aircraft with a 72" sill height
would need a 72 long ramp to be considered acceptable.
The AGECB is only 20 long by 8 wide, about the size
of a full sized pickup truck. Stair risers
never exceed 7", the standard height for stair risers. Switches
at the stair platform and right wheel immediately stop forward
movement of the AGECB if any contact is made with an object
e.g. the aircraft. (shown at left) Movement
of the All-Aboarder is locked out until all the parts of the unit including
the lift car, boarding ramp, landing and stabilizer bar are
in optimum position for safe operation. In the case
of unusual electrical failure, lift car hydraulic cylinder
allows for slow, safe return to ground.top
The
All-Aboarder
provides seamless passenger boarding onto all types of commuter
aircraft. The unit has been designed specifically to satisfy the
requirements of the Department of Transportation, Nondiscrimination
on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel(DOT, 14CRF PART
382 AND 49CFR PART 27). The All-Aboarder meets or exceeds
all ADA requirements and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
requirements. US Patent is pending on the All-Aboarder.
S
P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Propulsion:
Joystick-operated
hydraulic steering of drive wheel, double wheel caster.
Hydraulic pumps run by 48V DC motor.
Speed:
1.5
mph self propelled, 5mph under tow.
Tires:
4"
x 8" solid rubber with 2-piece steel rims.
Lift Capacity:
700 lbs.
Aircraft Sill Heights:
40"
to 74"
DC
Power:
4
gel-cell no maintenance batteries, built-in battery
charger, optional solar charger.