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Mobile Access Solutions for Military and Defense Applications

In aerospace operations, secure and adaptable access is essential. SafeRack’s rolling work platforms, stairs, and tooling access solutions provide stable, mobile access to aircraft components from multiple angles. Designed for safety and efficiency, these platforms enhance productivity while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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AeroStep’s MP-Series - Ground Support Rolling Maintenance Platform

Mobile Tooling Platforms with the Stability of Fixed Stairs

Stable Access with Mobile Flexibility

AeroStep’s rolling stairs and maintenance platforms provide the stability of fixed stairs while remaining highly mobile. These platforms offer effortless positioning, tight gap tolerances, adjustable heights, and cantilevered access, making them ideal for assembly and maintenance applications.

OSHA-Compliant for Any Environment

All AeroStep platforms are OSHA-compliant, ensuring the highest safety standards for your team. They can also be customized to fit challenging environments, allowing safe and precise access to hard-to-reach areas.

Safe & Adjustable Access

Our adjustable-height mobile platforms provide a stable and safe workspace, eliminating the need for ladders while improving accessibility. These solutions are ideal for engine inspections, cargo access, capsule assembly, and overall aircraft maintenance.

FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Options

All AeroStep Tooling Platforms and Stairs can be configured to defend against Foreign Object Debris.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are AeroStep mobile work platforms OSHA-compliant?

Yes, all AeroStep platforms meet or exceed OSHA safety standards, ensuring compliance for aircraft maintenance and ground support operations. Features such as enclosed handrails, slip-resistant surfaces, and adjustable height options enhance worker safety.

Can AeroStep platforms be customized for specific aircraft maintenance tasks?

Yes, AeroStep platforms can be configured for various aircraft models and maintenance applications. Options include adjustable heights, removable handrails with soft bumpers, tool tray mounts, contour handrails that follow aircraft fuselage curves, and diamond plate walk surfaces for added durability and safety.

Do AeroStep platforms include Foreign Object Debris (FOD) protection?

Yes, AeroStep platforms and stairs can be designed with FOD prevention features, reducing the risk of loose tools or debris in sensitive maintenance environments. This helps maintain a clean, controlled workspace.

How mobile are AeroStep platforms?

AeroStep platforms are built with lightweight aluminum construction and 360° swiveling casters for easy maneuverability. Lockdown wheels ensure stability when in use, making them ideal for precise positioning in maintenance areas.

What types of aerospace maintenance applications are AeroStep platforms used for?

AeroStep platforms are used for engine inspections, cargo access, capsule assembly, fuselage and barrel maintenance, helicopter servicing, and general aircraft ground support tasks. Their modular, ergonomic design provides safe and efficient access in tight or high-reach areas.

What Customers Are Saying

★★★★

Very responsive to our needs. Ease of install, fit, finish and universal application. Jason Stewart was very responsive to our needs. Anyone can see how easy compliance could be with this product.

By Ryan S. from Silver Eagle Refinery Inc.

★★★★★

The SafeRack personnel are very knowledgeable in their many product lines. John Bast followed up and answered all of my questions. The SafeRack personnel are very knowledgeable in their many product lines. I would and will recommend SafeRack, everyone was very professional.

By Lean S. from Shell Oil

★★★★★

My rep, Brandon Harrison, was highly capable. My rep, Brandon Harrison, was highly capable. It was an unplanned replacement of an existing platform. Not matching the existing carriage system would prevent an easy replacement. Cost of the rack could have also prevented the purchase, but a good design gives a good final product that was easy to install and easy to use. The use of the unloading platform was not intuitive to some operators. I found it best to push the top step to start lowering the rack. Some operators just used the side handles with much more difficulty. A placard that says push here may be useful. Overall, I would recommend this product, it feels sturdy, has a good safety color pattern, and is easy to maneuver.

By Doug S. from Calumet Specialties