Accessing the space around an engine can be very tricky and a lot can go wrong if you're not careful. Because of the difficulty of accessing the area around your engine, it's important to use the right type of engine access stand. For CFM56-5 engines, you will need the CFM56-5 engine access stand. 

The Purpose of an Engine Stand

The engine stand is used to support the weight of the engine after it has been removed from the aircraft. However, there are newer access stands that allow a technician to access the engine without needing to remove it from the aircraft. When the engine stand is designed properly, it provides certified protection for both the engine being supported and the engineers working on the engine. 

Safety Features Found on Engine Stands

The casters typically come with swivel locks and braking mechanisms. This allows for the engine stand to remain in place even when weight is placed on them. It should come with fall and slip resistant features such as a handrail and ladder rungs. The tool trays used by the workers need to be secured to the engine stand. 

Ease of Use

The stands should have full padding on portions of the stand that come in contact with the aircraft. This minimizes the risk that the engine stand will damage the side of the aircraft. Engineers will have a much easier time servicing the engine when the height of the engine is adjustable because they will be able to cover a larger servicing area. The CFM56 engine stands are designed to accept tow bars and the bars can be ordered with the stand.

Durability

Engine stands should be light-weight so they can be easily moved into place but they must also be highly durable. They need to be treated so they are corrosion-resistant so that they do not wear out and become a safety risk. Each CFM56 engine stand is load-tested based on your specifications. NIST certified gauges are very precise and make sure that your stand meets quality standards before it is shipped. 

Customization

A CMF56 jet stand can be painted using an epoxy-based paint as per your requirements. The hardware is precision CNC machined and can either be stainless steel or aluminum. The stand itself is flux welded with either A36 or A500 carbon structural steel components. Therefore, your stand will be suitable for any aircraft maintenance needs.