SERVICE TEST OF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE WORKSTAND S-3

• Other Authors: ARMY ARCTIC TEST CENTER FORT GREELY ALASKA
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: 1961
• Subjects: *AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT; *MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT; CLIMATE; MAINTENANCE; MILITARY EQUIPMENT; POLAR REGIONS; RELIABILITY; Arctic
• Online Access: http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/AD0256818; http://oai.dtic.mil/oai/oai?&verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&identifier=AD0256818

The test workstand was used in the normal maintenance of seven different Army aircraft for a period of four months. Ambient temperatures during the test period ranged from 19 F to -35 F. The test workstand was satisfactory with respect to physical characteristics, functional suitability, and maintenance. The test workstand was satisfactory with respect to reliability and durability at ambient temperatures below -15 F. The test workstand was readily towed by a 1/4ton truck, easily manhandled, and was stable when stability jacks were extended. No adverse safety features were encountered and erection time required approximately 6 minutes. It is concluded that the Aircraft Maintenance Workstand S-3 should be suitable for Army use under arctic winter conditions when the deficiency listed has been corrected. (Author)