AMS Universal Fuselage Lifting Systems
System versatility The combination of components provided in the AMS system allows the following aircraft to be lifted safely in accordance with the Aircraft Recovery Manual (ARM).
Category 1
Airbus — A318, A319, A320 & A321 Boeing — B707, B727, B737 range, B757, MD80, MD90, DC8 & DC9 Span: 1m to 4.5m in 0.5m increments. Max Load: 18 tonnes at 4.0m span (subject to configuration). System Weight: <500kg
Category 2
Airbus — A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A300/600, A310, A330, A340-200/300, A340-500/600 Boeing — B707, B727, B737 range, B757, B767 MD80, MD90, DC8 & DC9 Span: 1m to 6.0m in 0.5m increments. Max Load: 48 tonnes at 5.7m span (subject to configuration). System Weight: <1200kg
Category 3
Airbus — A318, A319, A320, A321, A300, A300/600, A310, A330, A340-200/300, A340-500/600 A350 & A380 Boeing — B707, B727, B737 range, B757, B767, B747, B777, B787, MD11, MD80, MD90, DC8, DC9 & DC10 Span: 1m to 7.2m in 0.5m increments. Max Load: 48 tonnes at 7.2m span (subject to configuration). System Weight: <2600kg
