Aircraft Maintenance Apparatus
This Mobile Driven Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) provides a source of clean, pressurized hydraulic fluid for performing required aircraft maintenance. The unit sits on a heavy duty towable frame designed for off-road terrain. Electric start engine, fully instrumented operation panel for both the engine and hydraulic system. A gasoline engine or diesel engine may be used to power the HPU.
1 . An apparatus for servicing an aircraft, comprising a mobile vehicle;
a hydraulic power unit (HPU) detachably mounted to the vehicle;
the HPU further comprising a computer; and
the HPU being capable of providing hydraulic fluid and outputs.
2 . An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the HPU further comprises:
a hydraulic pump for producing a fluid hydraulic pressure output to the aircraft.
3 . An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising outputs for pressurized hydraulic fluid.
4 . An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a gasoline engine for driving the HPU.
5 . An apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a diesel engine for driving the HPU.
6 . An apparatus according to claim 1 capable of providing hydraulic fluid at a hydraulic pressure ranging from 250-1500 psi.
7 . An apparatus according to claim 1 capable of providing hydraulic fluid at a hydraulic pressure ranging from 250 to 4000 psi.