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TK Elevator — Airport Solutions
TK Elevator APS Apron Drive Passenger Boarding Bridge
Apron drive PBB rated from regional jets to the A380.
The APS apron drive passenger boarding bridge extends and retracts over the apron to meet aircraft doors on a wide range of types. Available in two- and three-tunnel configurations with UHC (upper-deck) options for A380 service. The cab rotates and the bridge slope self-levels for step-free boarding.
TK Elevator APS Apron Drive Passenger Boarding Bridge
jet · bridges
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
- Category
- jet bridges
- Launched
- 2010
- Price tier
- enterprise
- GCC sites
- 4
- Status
- ● Current model
Technical specifications
Key specs
| Length range (extended) | 20 – 40 m |
| Cabin height range | 2.6 – 5.8 m |
| Slope limit | ± 8 % (auto levelling) |
| Number of tunnels | 2 or 3 telescoping |
| A380 capable (UHC) | Yes (upper-deck option) |
| Rotunda rotation | ± 170 ° |
| Drive | Apron drive column with twin wheels |
| Doors served | L1, L2 forward, UHC upper deck |
Compatibility
Works with
- Serves ATR 72 through A380 (with UHC variant)
- Integrates with 400 Hz GPU, PCA preconditioned air, and potable water carts
- VDGS interface to ADB Safegate Safedock or equivalent
- Supports building-side fixed tunnel and rotunda configurations
Certifications
Approvals
EN 12312-4
FAA AC 150/5220-21
CE
ISO 9001
Best for
Typical use cases
Use case 1
A380 double-deck boarding at a Gulf hub.
Use case 2
Mixed fleet contact stands.
Use case 3
Remote stands upgraded to contact.
Installed in GCC