Frank Brown & Son Ltd: 87 - 105 Wingate Road. Luton LU4 8QA Telephone: (01582) 597246Fax: (01582) 505959 Email: enquiries@frankbrown.co.uk

Multi purpose cradles for aircraft engines

Engine cradle: Our cradles are exceptionally strong, ensuring maximum protection for the engine during transportation and shipping and boast a range of design features that set them apart from the competition.

Fig. 1: The longitudinal transportation/shipping braces are removable for normal engine change and base powerplant bay operations for superior access.

Fig. 2: The transportation arms are removable for superior access to all areas of the engine during bootstrap operations and general work in the hanger or powerplant workshops.

Fig. 3: For additional safety the top surfaces of both the cradle and the transportation base are covered with non-slip decking tape.

Fig. 4: The cradle is also fitted with jacks so that with the base removed, the cradle can be raised to a height that allows engineers to work on lower parts of the engine without having to be contortionists.

Auxiliary shock mounted castors can be fitted to the cradle, enabling bootstrap operations and hanger storage to be achieved without the cradle being fitted to the transportation base. Also height extensions can be fitted to the cradle to give additional accessibility for some engine dressing operations.