Ground Support Equipment
Ground support equipment (GSE) is the hangar and ramp equipment that services an aircraft on the ground. This category covers aircraft weighing systems, which measure the load on each landing gear to establish empty weight and centre of gravity [1], and hydraulic power units that supply ground hydraulic pressure for system tests [2]; jacks are in Aircraft Jacks & Lifting Equipment. Novatelia sources selected GSE by RFQ for operators and MROs in Oman and qualified GCC projects.
Applications
- Periodic and post-modification weight and balance of commercial and military aircraft [3].
- Weighing light aircraft and helicopters with three-pad wireless systems that calculate centre of gravity [4].
- Flight test and delivery weighing; Intercomp cites programmes including the Airbus A380 and Boeing C-17 [3].
Equipment types
- Low-profile platform scales that aircraft are towed onto without long ramps, e.g. AC15-LP, AC40-LP, AC60-LP [1].
- High-capacity platform scales, e.g. AC30-60, up to 80,000 lb per scale [1].
- Wireless pad systems for light aircraft, e.g. ACII with handheld RFX indicator [4].
Hydraulic ground power
- Electric HPUs supply adjustable pressure and flow for flight-control and landing-gear ground tests, e.g. Tronair 5953: 150–5,000 psi, HyJet V [2].
- Fine filtration (2-micron pressure, 5-micron return) protects aircraft hydraulic systems [2].
Technologies
- Fully electronic shear-beam load cells certified by NTEP and OIML [3].
- Temperature compensation, auto-levelling and latitude/altitude correction [1].
- Intrinsically safe (ATEX) certification for use in hangars where fuel and fumes are present [3].
How to select equipment
- Size each platform to the heaviest gear load of your largest aircraft and to the tyre footprint.
- Check accuracy (Intercomp states ±0.1% of reading) and calibration traceability (NIST-traceable to ASTM before delivery) [1][3].
- Confirm intrinsic-safety certification if weighing fuelled aircraft in a hangar [3].
Customer types
- Airline engineering and weight-and-balance departments
- MRO paint and modification shops
- Military and government operators
- Helicopter and general-aviation operators
Calibration
- Intercomp states its platform scales are calibrated with NIST-traceable equipment to ASTM standards before delivery [3]; recalibration intervals follow your quality procedures.
Brands
Intercomp
Intercomp manufactures portable electronic aircraft weighing systems, from wireless pad scales for light aircraft to high-capacity platform scales for wide-body and military aircraft, with NTEP/OIML-certified load cells…
Ground Support Equipment
Tronair
Tronair manufactures aircraft ground support equipment, including tripod jacks for lifting and shoring (ATA 7) and hydraulic power units (ATA 29), and lists the aircraft applications for each model…
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TLD
TLD designs, manufactures and supports aviation ground support equipment (GSE), with products assembled in nine factories in America, Asia and Europe…
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Columbus Jack
Columbus Jack makes hydraulic aircraft jacks and ground support equipment. It was founded in the early 1940s and became part of the Tronair group in 2017…
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ITW GSE
ITW GSE makes aircraft ground power: 400 Hz GPUs, 28 VDC GPUs and combinations, in solid-state, diesel or battery versions, plus cable handling and PCA units…
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Guinault
Guinault is a French maker of mobile and fixed airport power and air equipment: GPUs, air-conditioning units, ACU/GPU combos, air start units and static 400 Hz converters…
Ground Support Equipment
Oshkosh AeroTech (formerly JBT AeroTech)
Oshkosh AeroTech, known until 2023 as JBT AeroTech, makes airport gate equipment: Jetway passenger boarding bridges, JetAire pre-conditioned air and Jetpower 400 Hz converters. Oshkosh Corporation bought it from JBT in…
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HYDRO Systems
HYDRO is a German maker of aircraft maintenance equipment and tooling, including engine change systems, engine transport stands, pedestals, access stands and airframe and engine tools …
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AERO Specialties
AERO Specialties is a US maker of aircraft ground support equipment, including towbars and nitrogen service carts …
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Field International
Field International is an independent engineering group founded in 1995. It designs and manufactures FIL aircraft tooling and ground support equipment and supplies Boeing tooling for airlines and MROs …
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Products
IntercompGround Support EquipmentRFQ
Intercomp AC60-LP Low-Profile Aircraft Platform Scale
Model: AC60-LP
- Intrinsically Safe (ATEX) certified for hangars with fuel and fumes
- Integrated wheels to tip and roll away for storage
- Fully electronic shear-beam load cells, NTEP/OIML certified
Status: Request a quote · calibration certificate on request
TronairGround Support EquipmentRFQ
Tronair 59 Series Hydraulic Power Unit (60 Hz) 5953
Model: 5953
- Pressure-compensated, variable-volume piston pump
- 2-micron absolute pressure filter and 5-micron return filter
- 150 gal stainless reservoir with desiccant air filtration
- High fluid temperature shut-off
Status: Request a quote · calibration certificate on request
Oman & GCC support
For ground support equipment, Novatelia handles sourcing, quotation and delivery coordination from Muscat for Oman customers and on a project basis for other GCC countries; see Aviation supply in Oman. Novatelia does not claim local OEM service centres or civil aviation authority approvals.
Related aviation categories
- Aircraft Jacks & Lifting Equipment
- Hydraulic & Pneumatic Test Equipment
- Oxygen & Nitrogen Servicing
- Aviation Workshop Equipment
- Aircraft Specialty Tooling
Related guides
Frequently asked technical questions
Why must aircraft be weighed?
To establish empty weight and centre of gravity, typically after manufacture, repair or modification, as required by the operator's weight-and-balance programme.
Are the scales safe to use near fuel?
Intercomp platform scales are available Intrinsically Safe (ATEX) certified for hangars with fuel and fumes present [3].
Request a quote
Send part numbers, quantities, delivery location and any calibration or documentation requirements for ground support equipment. Quotes depend on manufacturer channel rules, export conditions and availability.
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