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Ground Support Equipment

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Ground Support Equipment is an integral part of the aviation industry. GSE are mechanical tools which are specifically designed to perform the maintenance tasks on an aircraft and its equipment. Efficient GSE and related services are needed to achieve smooth and successful aircraft operations in both the military and civil spheres. Experts working in aviation industry need the right GSE resources to operate efficiently. There are different types of ground support equipment which is of great importance for the proper functioning of the aviation industry. The following are some commonly used GSE. Aircraft ground power unit : The GPU is an external power source, it provides the power supply for the aircraft system and aircraft servicing. A Ground Power Unit can either be a mobile or fixed unit which can be attached to the power system of the aircraft to supply the necessary power. The Ground Power Unit typically consists of a diesel generator, though it c

Why Electric Airline Tow Tugs are a Better GSE Investment

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Every year there are hundreds of people that get injured in GSE accidents, and the main reason behind this is the poor quality of the equipment. When a piece of GSE equipment is damaged due to horseplay, abuse or negligence, then it’s running operation is negatively affected, which makes the day’s work stressful and tougher for every ground crew employee. Maintaining this Ground Support Equipment is not everyone’s cup of tea; it requires visual inspections, using the equipment as per the instructions given by manufacturers and timely maintenance of the equipment. Improperly used and poorly maintained equipment can be disastrous for a company as well as employees. If you ignore the maintenance of the GSE, then sooner or later your equipment will stop working or you will experience a degradation in terms of performance. In such instances, it becomes imperative to replace your equipment to avoid disruptions in work. However, replacing the equipment is not that easy b