65 Units in Service with U.S. and Canadian Military, Commercial Airlines, MROs and Major Aircraft Manufacturers.
The Omni Arm is a hydraulic and mechanical device that can be operated by one person. One operator can position a gear to within thousandths of an inch, in mulitiple directions simultaneously which reduces manpower and turn time. Below is a table that shows typical remove and replacement times.
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Work Scope |
R & R Time without Omni-Arm |
R & R with Omni-Arm |
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C130 Nose Gear |
5 Technicians, 1 hour |
2 Technicians, 10 minutes |
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C130 Main Gear |
2 Technicians, 2 hours |
2 Technicians, 15 minutes |
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B737 Classic Main Gear |
4 Technicians, 13 minutes |
2 Technicians, 15-20 minutes |
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B737NG Main Gear |
4 Technicians, 2-4 hours |
2 Technicians, under 60 minutes |
Additional Benefits
- Adaptable to limited or cluttered work areas (Legs can be made to swivel as needed and casters are available to meet surface conditions)
- Easily maneuverable
- Eliminates cables, davits, dollies, hoists, jacks, forklifts, etc.
- Minimum set up time
- Rugged design
- Reliable
- Low maintenance
- Long service life
- Powder coat paint and electroless nickel finish
- Easy breakdown into three components for AOG situations
- Safety has been engineered into the Omni Arm to reduce hazard for personnel and damage to equipment
- The Omni Arm has a 20 year track record of success
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