DIN Standards Committee Aerospace
Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 4: Passenger boarding bridges; German version FprEN 12312-4:2024
Abstract
This document specifies the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of passenger boarding bridges (PBBs) when used as intended, including misuse reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer, when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. It also takes into account some requirements recognized as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies.This document applies to:a) apron-drive bridges;b) fixed-head bridges (also referred to as nose-loaders) or pedestal bridges;c) suspended bridges,for embarking/disembarking of passengers. It is applicable from the interface with the terminal building, which can be movable, e.g. on two levels to separate arrival and departure level to the connection with the aircraft including fixed tunnels.This document does not apply to:d) elevating lounges;e) passenger stairs;f) other form of aircraft access equipment;g) autonomous PBB positioning.No extra requirements on noise and vibration are provided other than those in EN 1915 3:2004+A1:2009 and EN 1915-4:2004+A1:2009.NOTE EN 1915-3:2004+A1:2009 and EN 1915-4:2004+A1:2009 provide the general GSE vibration and noise requirements.This part of EN 12312 is not applicable to PBBs which were manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.This part of EN 12312 when used in conjunction with EN 1915 1:2013 and EN 1915 2:2001+A1:2009 provides the requirements for PBBs.
Begin
2020-09-14
WI
00274099
Planned document number
DIN EN 12312-4
Project number
13116469
Responsible national committee
NA 131-08-01 AA - Air freight and Ground equipment
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 274/WG 1 - Working Group Revision
draft standard
Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 4: Passenger boarding bridges; German and English version prEN 12312-4:2020
2021-02
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