Self-Propelled Passenger Step EDA-18425

The EDA-18425 is EINSA's self-propelled passenger step sized for the narrow-body and regional turbofan segment — a ground-handling workhorse that spans the door-sill height envelope from 1.8 m to 4.25 m, covering aircraft ranging from the BAe 146/Avro RJ family through the Airbus A320 and up to the Boeing 757. That range makes it a single-unit solution for operators managing a mixed fleet at a regional or secondary hub, eliminating the need to maintain separate stairs for commuter and mainline jets. Propulsion and drive are through a diesel engine with hydrostatic transmission, giving the operator stepless speed control and precise inching to the aircraft door — important for docking accuracy on aprons with tight clearances. Hydraulic steering adds to the unit's ramp agility. The 3-metre-wide access platform is sized for simultaneous two-way passenger flow with hand luggage, reducing boarding and deboarding cycle times. EINSA's patented side-sliding panels conform to the fuselage curvature, closing the gap between step and aircraft skin to prevent foot injuries and satisfy auditors; white rubber bumpers on the platform front and panels eliminate the paint-transfer risk that causes post-service aircraft damage reports. The EDA-18425 complies with EN-12312-1. Optional configurations include open or enclosed operator cabin, canopy for sun and rain protection (critical in GCC summer heat), and an auto-follow height system that tracks door-sill movement during fuelling-related aircraft settling without operator input.