EN 12312-15 Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Part 15: Standard Test for Baggage and Equipment Tractors

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EN 12312-15 Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Part 15: Standard Test for Baggage and Equipment Tractors

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of EN 12312-15 testing. This standard specifies technical requirements to minimize hazards. In addition, authorities take into account certain requirements that are considered essential by aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers, as well as airlines and handling organizations.

EN 12312-15 Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Part 15: Standard Test for Baggage and Equipment Tractors

This standard applies to self-propelled luggage and equipment tractors with driver accommodation. This standard does not apply to pedestrian-controlled equipment.

This standard deals with vibrations that are considered important. Vibration measurements are covered in EN 1915-3. No extra requirements regarding noise are provided other than those given in EN 1915-4.

The minimum basic criteria are considered of primary importance in the provision of safe, convenient, economical and practical luggage and implement tractors. Deviations should only occur after careful consideration, extensive testing, risk assessment and service evaluation have shown that alternative methods or conditions are satisfactory. Such deviations are outside the scope of this standard and a manufacturer should be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of protection.

Provision will be made for storing operating instructions near the driver's accommodation. It must not obstruct the driver's normal field of operation and vision and must not constitute a dangerous obstacle in the event of a frontal impact.

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