CvI designed tail stand to support Depot Level Maintenance for American Airlines. Design approach reduced overall stand weight by 40% to allow maneuverability and efficient stand setup. Stand was designed and constructed to provide access to the vertical stabilizer with no additional fall-protection or tie-off procedures necessary. Stands provide full utility coverage (air, lights, electrical outlets) and have a jacking capacity of up to 48”.

OSHA COMPLIANT: CvI Maintenance Stands are constructed from light weight, high-strength structural grade 6061 aluminum or painted steel frames. All surface decks are self-draining, anti-slip and anti-bound 5052 aluminum safety treads which are OSHA compliant, omni directional and self-correcting. All welded designs are in accordance with AWS D1.1 & D1.2. Each design features load ratings. Drawings and designs are approved by in-house Certified Professional Engineers (PE).