Attachement 1. Salient Characteristics.pdf
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This is a Salient Characteristics document for a 727 AMS Widebody Towable Passenger Stairway required for delivery to RAF Mildenhall, Air Freight Terminal, Building 599, IP28 8NT, with a specification date of July 29, 2026.
The equipment must be a towable passenger stairway designed to safely embark and disembark passengers from commercial wide-body and narrow-body aircraft. The stairway must feature an adjustable service height range from approximately 134 inches to 223 inches, with a minimum top platform weight capacity of 1,000 lbs and overall stairway capacity of 3,500 lbs. Height adjustment shall be accomplished through a manual or powered mechanism such as a hydraulic hand pump. The top platform must have a minimum area of approximately 3,800 square inches (comparable to 76" x 50" layout), and steps must maintain a minimum width of 48 inches. Materials shall be highly durable and corrosion-resistant, such as galvanized steel or heavy-duty aluminum. The platform must include an adjustable or swiveling bumper mechanism (adjustable by ±5 degrees) for flush fit against angled aircraft fuselages. Safety features must include an integrated battery-powered LED lighting system with rechargeable battery, onboard battery charger, and battery level indicator; non-marring soft rubber bumpers on all aircraft contact points; sliding, retractable, or adjustable handrails at the top platform; and heavy-duty stabilizer jacks for firm securing during passenger use. The unit must be equipped with a heavy-duty towbar with folding style and standard towing eye. Expected overall weight is approximately 4,500 lbs with a manageable footprint suitable for standard tarmac storage and shipping profiles.
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Salient Characteristics 727 AMS Widebody Towable Passenger Stairway
Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, Air Freight Terminal, Bldg. 599
July 29 2026
1. General Requirements
• Equipment Type: Towable passenger stairway designed to safely embark and disembark passengers from various commercial wide-body and narrow-body aircraft.
• Mobility: Must be a towable unit equipped with a heavy-duty towbar (e.g., folding style with a standard towing eye) for safe and efficient maneuverability on the tarmac.
2. Operational Range & Capacity
• Service Height Range: Must be adjustable to service aircraft door sill heights ranging from approximately 134 inches up to 223 inches.
• Platform Capacity: Must support a minimum top platform weight capacity of 1,000 lbs.
• Stairway Capacity: Must support a minimum overall stairway weight capacity of 3,500 lbs.
• Height Adjustment: Must feature a reliable manual or powered mechanism (e.g., a hydraulic hand pump or equivalent system) for safely adjusting platform height.
3. Structural & Design Features
• Platform Size: Must feature a spacious top platform to allow for safe passenger transition (minimum area of approximately 3,800 square inches, comparable to a 76” x 50” layout).
• Step Width: Steps must have a minimum width of 48 inches to accommodate comfortable and safe passenger flow.
• Materials: Steps and platform must be constructed of highly durable, corrosion-resistant materials (e.g., galvanized steel, heavy-duty aluminum, or equivalent) to ensure a long service life in outdoor environments.
• Bumper System: The platform must include an adjustable or swiveling bumper mechanism (e.g., adjustable by +/- 5 degrees) to allow for a close, flush fit against angled aircraft fuselages.
4. Safety & Accessories
• Lighting: Must include an integrated, battery-powered lighting system (e.g., LED or equivalent) to illuminate steps and platform during nighttime or low-light operations.
• Power & Charging: The lighting system must be powered by a rechargeable, heavy-duty battery, and must include an integrated onboard battery charger as well as a battery level indicator.
• Aircraft Protection: Must feature non-marring, soft rubber bumpers (or equivalent protective material) on all aircraft contact points to prevent damage to the fuselage.
• Handrails: Must include sliding, retractable, or adjustable handrails at the top platform to safely clear outward-swinging aircraft doors while maintaining fall protection for passengers.
• Stability: Must be equipped with heavy-duty stabilizer jacks to firmly secure the stairway during passenger use.
5. Aircraft Compatibility
• Must be capable of safely servicing a wide variety of commercial aircraft falling within the 134”–223” sill height range.
6. Physical Footprint & Shipping Constraints
• Size and Weight: While exact dimensions may vary by manufacturer, the unit should have a manageable footprint for typical tarmac storage, towing, and standard shipping profiles. Expected overall weight should be roughly 4,500 lbs, with an overall footprint not exceedingly restrictive for standard ground support equipment staging.
• Delivery: Delivery to 727 AMS, Building 599, Air Freight Terminal, RAF Mildenhall, IP28 8NT
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