SPC-001\BRB GENERAL SPECIFICATION BUKAKA APRON DRIVE PBB
GENERAL SPECIFICATION BUKAKA APRON DRIVE PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES 1.
GENERAL. Bukaka apron drive passenger boarding bridges are designed to the highest industry standards, and built with the finest quality and workmanship possible. They are designed to extend from an elevated departure lounge to the aircraft boarding door, enabling passengers to walk to and from the aircraft completely protected from rain, wind, dust and aircraft engine blast. Bukaka boarding bridges consist of the following major components: a. Rotunda and Corridor which has an interface to the terminal building. b. Tunnel Sections (2 or 3 tunnels, which depend on the operational requirement) c. Vertical Drive Column and Wheel Assembly for the horizontal and vertical movement. d. Service Stairs and Landing for the access of internal employees / staffs. e. Cab and Aircraft Closure, which interface to the aircraft fuselage. f. Fully Computerized Control System
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MODELS AND TYPES BUKAKA apron drive bridges are available in a number of models, which can be grouped into two categories: a. Two Tunnel model b. Three Tunnel model All apron drive models can serve the wide range of commercial jet aircraft in operation today or planned for the future. Apron drive bridge model designations are determined by the measured length of the bridge, from the center of the rotunda to the end of the cab bumper, at full retraction and full extension. EXAMPLE: The R3 15/29 model is a three tunnel apron drive measuring approximately 15 meters at full retraction and 29 meters at full extension. The operational or working range for each bridge, differs from these measurements. For a better understanding of the actual operational characteristics of each model, refer to the listing of minimum / maximum operational ranges on the following pages. For additional details refer to the BUKAKA Passenger Boarding Bridge General Arrangement Drawings for two and three tunnel bridges.
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DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS Minimum dimensions for all Two Tunnel and Three Tunnel bridges are as follows:
Rotunda Interface Width
WIDTH 1300 mm
HEIGHT 2310 mm
Tunnels (only tunnel A)
1450 mm
2140 mm
Inter-tunnel Ramp
1400 mm
Interior Cab Closure
3100 mm
Cab Weather Door Width
1300 mm
2390 mm
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