FB70020-200 & - 2 Ash
FB70020-200 & - 2 Ash
FB70020-200 & - 2 Ash
(LUTON) LTD.
87-105 WINGATE ROAD, LUTON,
BEDS, LU4 8QA. ENGLAND
Tel: +44 (0) 1582 597246 Fax: +44 (0) 1582 505959
www.frankbrown.co.uk enquiries@frankbrown.co.uk.
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 Transporter Stand – 4
2.2 Wheel & axle Assemblies – 5
3. ASSEMBLY ON DELIVERY 6
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
6. SAFETY 18
7. RECOMMENDED SPARES 19
1.1 The universal low profile transportation/shipping stand, depicted on drawings ECT-
5-6 and ECT-5-7 is designed for supporting and conveying aircraft engines of
different types both within maintenance areas and transportation by road, sea and air,
generally to specification CFMI – PITF55, IAE6R18897, SAE ARP1840 and ISO
11241 General Standards for Aircraft Engine Transportation Devices. FB70077-
2ASH also complies with the relevant Health & Safety requirements of the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
1.3 The engine cradle is mountable/dismountable from the transporter stand and
normally secured during transport at four positions on the transporter stand by means
of locking pins.
1.4 The engine on the cradle can be protected from damage by means of an optional
bumper bar assembly at each end of the stand.
1.7 Drawings and Parts referencing throughout this manual use the existing numbers
from the manufacturing drawing series: - 70010-000, 70010-2V250, 70077-200 &
70077-2 ASH.
1.8 The transportation/shipping stand can accommodate Frank Brown & Son design
support cradles for the following engines: -
CFM56-3
CFM56-5A
CFM56-5B
CFM56-7
IAE V2500
2.1.1 The transporter stand accepts and secures the engine and support cradle to enable
mobility and satisfactory transportation by land or air.
2.1.2 The engine support cradle is supported by the transverse cross box members, which
rest on eight, (four per side) shock absorber pads, (Part 104). Each cross box
member has the location attachments as described in 2.1.9. This method of securing
ensures that any vibration or shock impact load imparted to the transporter stand is
dampened prior to reaching the cradle and engine.
The cradle is secured to the transporter stand with four bolts and locking pins, (Part
82), via holes in each.
2.1.3 The transporter stand is equipped with standard spring loaded castor wheels at each
corner, or can be supplied with the alternative ‘Ackerman’ type steering systems
each end. The wheels can be raised to allow the transporter stand to sit directly on
the ground.
2.1.4 The transporter stand can be fitted with two optional & extra ‘bumper’ bars, (parts
71 & 72) pinned to it, one at each end, which protect the engine and cradle from
being struck externally.
2.1.5 At the ‘forward’ end of the standard castor equipped transporter, a tow bar (Part 61),
is attached via locking pins, (Part 87), to enable mechanised ‘tug’ transport to be
attached. The tow bar can be dismantled and folded up for easy storage, at the front
end, for despatch and shipping.
2.1.6 The transporter stand can be raised from the floor by means of a fork lift truck,
locating in the fixed locations at 1587.5 mm centres. This arrangement facilitates
the raising and lowering of each castor or wheel unit. Access can be obtained from
either side of the unit. These positions are marked FORK LIFT and are the only
positions where it is safe to lift the stand with a fork lift truck. This is a condition of
safe use of the stand and must be performed carefully to avoid any possibility of
damage or accidents.
Note: It is important to have at least two operators in attendance during this
operation.
2.1.7 Ten tie down rings, (five on each side), are available on the longitudinal sides of the
transporter stand for lashing down during shipping, (when the wheels are in the
raised condition).
2.1.10 The weight of the transporter stand is approx. 1270 kg, 2800 lbs.
2.1.12 Towing speed of the stand during workshop & maintenance ground handling, is
limited to a maximum of 3 m.p.h. (5 km/h), over a hard, flat and level surface. This
is a safety requirement and must always be adhered to. Failure to do so could result
in an accident and or damage to the equipment and engine.
2.2.1 The transporter stand is provided with four special castor units, one at each corner of
the unit. Each castor unit comprises a double wheel assembly, and is fitted with a
foot-operated brake; and each unit is suitably spring loaded, once again to reduce
shock transmissions to the engine. All three springs per wheel assembly are pre-
compressed at fabrication and locked.
2.2.2 Each castor unit can be rotated through 360 degrees to increase the mobility of the
transporter assembly, by using the special handles, (Part 59), and locked in position
by use of the indexing spigot, (Part 36). The handles are stored within the main
frame when not in use.
2.2.3 The castor wheels can be raised or lowered by removing the bolt and locking pin,
(Part 89), and re-adjusting their position. When these are in the raised position, the
transporter will sit on the deck of the transport, or on the workshop floor. (As
illustrated on page 14)
2.2.4 Ackerman type steering, complete with fully steerable cellular rubber tyred wheels,
can be provided at both ends of the transporter stand, incorporating a hand operated
hydraulic pump/cylinder assembly for raising and lowering each set of wheels. The
hydraulic pumps fitted to this system are set to ‘break’ at between 390-400 bar
pressure, to give a working pressure of 350 bar. All hoses and fittings are rated for
normal use at 330 bar with a 4:1 factor of safety. Flow restrictor valves are fitted at
each cylinder to permanently control the rate of stand lowering to approx. 100mm/6
secs. including the event of sudden fluid loss caused by a hose, pump or joint failure.
2.2.5 This option enables greater ground clearance to be obtained (than with the standard
arrangement). This is useful when travelling up an incline or over a ramp.
3.2 At the time of transfer, it is convenient to lower each set of castors by removing their
respective locking pins, (Parts 89), and changing them to the alternative ‘transport’
position, using the turning bars, (Part 59), to increase leverage.
3.3 A check should be made that both turning handles, (Part 59), are in the stowed
position on the transporter stand.
3.4 It is essential to ensure that all securing bolts between engine cradle and transporter
stand will fit in position, and that the ‘D’ pins will easily be attached before
attempting to load an engine within the cradle.
3.5 A visual check should be made that both sets of side struts are well secured and
tightened before loading takes place.
3.7 Each wheel should be set to the required ground clearance, (either 100mm or
250mm), by selecting the correct locking pin position and operating the hand pump
accordingly. It is recommended that this operation be carried out by a minimum of
two people for ease of operation and safety reasons.
3.8 In order to drop the transporter stand completely, (i.e. during transportation), the
wheels can be further raised by removing the locking pins, (Part 44), altogether, and
retracting the cylinders, (Part 86), completely.
4. To lower the stand open pump valve gradually, until stand starts to slowly lower.
Lower stand fwd and rear end simultaneously, or rear at first!
5. Store main lock pin into corresponding hole (4 pos.)
3.12 There are qty 2 manually operated wheel parking locks (dets 67, 70, 71, 82, 83, 95,
111) qty 1 on each axle. These must be put into the lock position when the stand is
parked or stored unattended to prevent any inadvertent movement. Important –
before any controlled movement or towing operations these locks must be retracted
into the unlock position or serious damage to the running gear/steering mechanism
may occur. There is a yellow warning label adjacent to each lock (WARNING
RETRACT WHEEL LOCKS ON BOTH AXLES BEFORE TOWING)
4.1 Care should be taken to ensure that all locking bolts are fitted with serviceable
securing pins and that the former are all attached via their respective chains to the
cradle and transporter stands.
4.2 Care should be taken when raising and lowering each castor set, that the transporter
stand is adequately supported and that there are no obstructions to the lift or
lowering operation. It is advisable that two operators are present when a castor
change takes place.
4.3 All castors on the transporter stand should be checked for freedom of movement in
terms of both rotation and turning facility.
4.4 The wheel castors can be rotated by using a special handle, (Part 59), and locked in
one of four positions by means of an indexing spigot, (Part 36). This allows the
whole wheel assembly to turn. (The side plates have two short box sections welded
to them to facilitate sufficient leverage). See Drawing -8.
4.5 The special handles are also used for raising and lowering the castors to the
secondary locking position, to allow the transporter stand to sit directly on the
ground.
4.6 During towing, the forward castors must be in the directional unlocked position, by
raising the indexing spigot, (Part 36), and the trailing castors must be in the
directional locked position. When the stand is being manually manoeuvred in the
hanger or for engine changes, all four castors can be in the directional unlocked
position.
4.7 The workshop, or maintenance area should possess a flat, clean, hardwearing
surface. Ground clearance is 100 mm, which should be adequate for normal use.
4.8 Operation of the hand-pumps, (Part 88), to raise or lower the wheels will give
ground clearance of 100mm or 250mm depending on which locking pin position is
selected. The 100mm clearance is for general use, whilst the higher clearance is
used on inclines or ramps only. By retraction of the cylinder, (Part 86), and no
locking pin inserted, the transporter stand will sit directly on the ground for shipping
and storage purposes.
5.1 The greasing of the castors will need regular attention to ensure free rotation and
movement. Each castor has a single grease nipple, (Pat 43, Drawing -9), which
should be inspected and greased every six months.
5.2 All locking pins should be regularly inspected for wear or jamming and replaced if
necessary.
5.3 Shock absorber pads should receive a visual examination every twelve months, or
more frequently if the rail stand has been regularly subjected to heavy traffic
movement. The shock mounts have a life of 5 – 10 years. They must be replaced
when older than 10 years, the rubber mount is deteriorated, rubber is disbonded from
the steel mounting plate or the mount does not return to its original shape when the
load is removed.
5.4 Any examination of the cradle and transporter should ensure that the turning handles
are in the stowed position, and that a full complement of locking pins exists for
securing. Any shortfall should be replaced.
5.5 Attention should be paid to all steering swivel points, and these should be inspected
and greased every six months.
5.6 Check all wheel retention nuts and spring washers, Det. 104 & 105 (qty 5 each per
wheel) and torque tighten to 150 Newton Metres (110 ft/lbs)
5.7 Check all cylinders for oil leaks and both hydraulic pumps as necessary.
5.8 IMPORTANT – Whenever refilling the oil in the hydraulic raising and lowering
system it is important to observe the following procedure.
a) To avoid overfilling the hydraulic system and causing pressure build-up in the
pump reservoirs the stand must always be set at its lowest position with the base
of the stand directly on the ground.
b) Never refill the system when the stand is in the mid or high position.
TRUCK
TRANSPORTATION
POSITION
6.1 General
Most accidents are the result of disregarding standard safety rules in operation or
improper servicing and maintenance of equipment.
This equipment is designed to safely transport aircraft engines when used correctly.
It is not foolproof, and it is the operator’s responsibility to operate the equipment
correctly and in a safe manner.
6.2 Prevention
Correct use and a good preventative maintenance program, including periodic
lubricating, adjustment, and immediate correction of defects revealed through
regular inspections, will not only contribute to safe operation, but will also extend
the useful service life of this equipment.
6.3 IMPORTANT
Failure to observe regular inspections, routine maintenance or improper operation of
the equipment will automatically void any warranty.
Which is intended to supply only safe equipment throughout the community, when properly
installed and maintained and used for the purpose which it was intended.