SIST EN 12312-8:2005/kprA1:2008
(Amendment)Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 8: Maintenance stairs and platforms
Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 8: Maintenance stairs and platforms
Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 8: Wartungstreppen und -bühnen
Matériels au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Partie 8: Escabeaux et plate-formes de maintenance
Podporna oprema na tleh za letalski promet - Posebne zahteve - 8. del: Stopnice in odri za vzdrževalna dela
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Nov-2008
- Technical Committee
- I13 - Imaginarni 13
- Current Stage
- 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 14-Oct-2019
- Due Date
- 19-Oct-2019
- Completion Date
- 14-Oct-2019
- Directive
- 98/37/EC - Machinery
Relations
- Consolidated By
SIST EN 12312-8:2005+A1:2009 - Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 8: Maintenance stairs and platforms - Effective Date
- 01-Jul-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2008
Overview
SIST EN 12312-8:2005/kprA1:2008 is a European standard developed by CEN/TC 274 that specifies specific requirements for aircraft ground support equipment, focusing on maintenance stairs and platforms. This standard ensures the design, safety, and operational performance of maintenance stairs and platforms used in servicing aircraft, aligning with essential EU directives such as Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
The amendment prA1 updates key clauses, incorporates additional referenced standards, and defines relationships with EU regulatory requirements. It provides a harmonized framework for manufacturers and service providers to ensure equipment safety, reliability, and compliance in the aviation ground support sector.
Key Topics
Scope and Application
This standard applies specifically to maintenance stairs and platforms utilized in aircraft ground services. It is intended to be used in conjunction with related standards EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3, and EN 1915-4, covering comprehensive requirements regarding general safety, vibration, and noise control for ground support equipment.Safety Requirements
The standard emphasizes conformity with safety principles such as emergency stop design according to EN ISO 13850:2008, ensuring that maintenance personnel are protected while accessing aircraft at elevated positions.Design and Verification
Modifications in clause 7 highlight the importance of testing and verification methods from EN 1915-3 and EN 1915-4 to ensure vibration and noise levels are within acceptable limits, enhancing operator comfort and safety.EU Regulatory Compliance
Annex ZB integrates the standard with the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC, conferring a presumption of conformity when the standard is implemented as a national norm. This facilitates legal and regulatory acceptance across Europe.
Applications
Aircraft Maintenance Operations
Maintenance stairs and platforms designed according to EN 12312-8 provide safe access for inspection, repair, and servicing activities on aircraft, critical for operational efficiency at airports and maintenance facilities.Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing
Equipment manufacturers use this standard to design products that meet safety and ergonomic criteria, reducing workplace accidents and improving accessibility for maintenance crews.Airport Ground Handling Services
Operators and service providers rely on compliant maintenance platforms and stairs to support daily aircraft servicing, ensuring workflow continuity and adherence to safety regulations.Regulatory and Certification Bodies
Aviation authorities and certification agencies reference EN 12312-8 as part of the evaluation and approval process for ground support equipment utilized at aviation facilities.
Related Standards
EN 1915 Series
- EN 1915-1: General requirements for aircraft ground support equipment
- EN 1915-2: Specific safety requirements for ground access equipment
- EN 1915-3: Vibration measurement methods and reduction
- EN 1915-4: Noise measurement methods and reduction
EN ISO 13850:2008
- Safety of machinery – Emergency stop principles for design, ensuring maintenance stairs and platforms can be swiftly and safely stopped in emergency situations.
EU Directive 2006/42/EC
- Machinery directive aimed at ensuring safety and health protection related to machinery used within the European Union.
Benefits of Compliance
- Enhanced operator safety through rigorous design and emergency stop requirements.
- Improved work environment with controlled vibration and noise levels.
- Simplified regulatory approval and acceptance across European member states.
- Support for consistent manufacturing practices ensuring interoperability and reliability.
By following SIST EN 12312-8:2005/kprA1:2008, stakeholders in the aviation ground support sector can ensure that maintenance stairs and platforms meet the highest safety and quality standards, contributing to safer and more efficient aircraft maintenance operations worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12312-8:2005/kprA1:2008 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 8: Maintenance stairs and platforms". This standard covers: Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 8: Maintenance stairs and platforms
Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 8: Maintenance stairs and platforms
SIST EN 12312-8:2005/kprA1:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.100 - Ground service and maintenance equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12312-8:2005/kprA1:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12312-8:2005+A1:2009, SIST EN 12312-8:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 12312-8:2005/kprA1:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2008
Podporna oprema na tleh za letalski promet - Posebne zahteve - 8. del: Stopnice in
odri za vzdrževalna dela
Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 8: Maintenance stairs
and platforms
Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 8: Wartungstreppen und -
bühnen
Matériels au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Partie 8: Escabeaux et plate-
formes de maintenance
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12312-8:2005/prA1
ICS:
49.100 Oprema za servis in Ground service and
vzdrževanje na tleh maintenance equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 12312-8:2005
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
August 2008
ICS 49.100
English Version
Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part
8: Maintenance stairs and platforms
Matériels au sol pour aéronefs - Exigences particulières - Luftfahrt-Bodengeräte - Besondere Anforderungen - Teil 8:
Partie 8: Escabeaux et plate-formes de maintenance Wartungstreppen und -bühnen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 274.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12312-8:2005. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to Clause 1 .4
3 Modification to Clause 2 .4
4 Modification to 5.1.1 .4
5 Modification to 5.6.2 .4
6 Modifications to Clause 7 .5
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