Description of BS EN 12312-7:2020 2020
This document specifies the technical requirements to minimize
the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the
commissioning, operation and maintenance of aircraft movement
equipment when used as intended, including misuse reasonably
foreseeable by the manufacturer, when carried out in accordance
with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized
representative. It also takes into account some performance
requirements recognized as essential by authorities, aircraft and
ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines
and handling agencies.
This document applies to:
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aircraft tractors with driver accommodation,
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remote controlled aircraft movement equipment, and
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attachment devices
used for all operations utilizing aircraft movement equipment,
e.g.:
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push back, and
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maintenance towing.
This document does not apply to:
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ground power installations on aircraft tractors,
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fixed ramp integrated systems,
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special towing equipment (e.g. for recovery),
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dispatch towing tractors, or
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tractors with a standing driver.
This document deals with vibrations and noise which are
considered as significant hazards. Vibration measurements are dealt
with in ENÂ 1915?3:2004+A1:2009. Noise
measurements and reduction are dealt with in ENÂ 1915?4:2004+A1:2009.
This document does not deal with hazards in respect to a
standard automotive chassis or from hazards arising from potential
interaction with other vehicles on the apron.
This part of ENÂ 12312 is not applicable to
aircraft movement equipment manufactured before the date of its
publication.
This part of ENÂ 12312 is intended to be used
in conjunction with ENÂ 1915?1:2013, ENÂ 1915?2:2001+A1:2009, ENÂ 1915?3:2004+A1:2009 (for
vehicles) and ENÂ 1915?4:2004+A1:2009.
This part of ENÂ 12312 when used in
conjunction with ENÂ 1915?1:2013, ENÂ 1915?2:2001+A1:2009, ENÂ 1915?3:2004+A1:2009 and ENÂ 1915?4:2004+A1:2009 provides
the requirements for aircraft movement equipment.
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