Description / Abstract:
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) is intended to
recommend a minimum standard, for the design and manufacturer of a
self-propelled, chassis mounted passenger boarding vehicle. The
vehicle will permit safe operation while minimizing aircraft damage
and personnel safety hazards associated with commercial aircraft
boarding operations.
The vehicle described is intended to be used for assisting
wheelchair passengers and passengers with disabilities on and off
aircraft with door sill heights of 60 in (152.4 cm) and above.