Supplier
TK Elevator — Airport Solutions
Apron Drive Passenger Boarding Bridge
Self-propelled boarding bridge with maximum docking flexibility in minimal apron space.
Pricing
Request a quote for current pricing, lead time and delivery to your airport.The Apron Drive (AD) is a self-propelled passenger boarding bridge that moves freely on three axes (telescopic, elevation and rotation), giving maximum docking flexibility while taking up minimal apron space. It is offered in two- and three-tunnel configurations with steel, glazed-glass or combined steel-and-glass walls, and is tailored for the full aircraft category range including A380 stands. TK Elevator states more than 350 A380-capable Apron Drive stands have been installed globally.
Specs at a glance
Technical specifications.
| Telescopic reach range | 14 to 50 metres |
| Handles aircraft category C to F, including A380 docking | |
| Two- and three-tunnel configurations available | |
| Three axes of movement | telescopic, elevation, rotation (hydraulic elevation system) |
| Wall options | galvanised/stainless steel, glazed glass with diagonal steel tube frame, or steel-and-glass combination; glass to single-template, NFPA 415 or bulletproof spec |
| BSB bridgehead rotation safety brake meeting EN 12312-4 | |
| Patented Tunnel Safety Brake (TSB) for three-tunnel bridges | |
| Over 350 A380 stands installed globally | |
Best for
Use cases.
- ›Wide-body and A380 stands at major international hub airports
- ›Airports with restricted or congested apron space
- ›Commuter, low-rider and VIP aircraft applications
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