SAE AIR 4286:1990 PDF Download

SAE AIR 4286:1990 standard provides suggested policies, procedures, and practices for the maintenance of mobile and fixed ground support equipment at airport passenger and cargo terminals. The standard emphasizes the importance of maintaining equipment in a safe, serviceable, and visually appealing condition while minimizing costs and downtime.

The standard recognizes that maintenance programs for ground support equipment must also comply with regulations governing airport operations. It organizes the document into three sections, representing the three stages of equipment life: acquisition, maintenance, and disposal. This ensures that equipment is effectively maintained throughout its lifespan, from the initial procurement to its eventual retirement or disposal.