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ground airport equipment
Equipment and materials for preparing an aircraft for its next flight; this includes cleaning, performing checks, refueling and boarding.
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wheel chock
Object that is placed against the landing gear’s wheels to keep the aircraft stationary when on the ground.
boom truck
Vehicle that is equipped with a bucket at the end of an articulating pivoting arm; technicians stand in it to work on aircraft.
baggage trailer
Flat trailer or cart that carries containers in which baggage is transported from the terminal to the aircraft.
luggage
tripod tail support
Adjustable tripod that supports part of the aircraft (the tail or a wing) when maintenance or repairs are carried out.
tow tractor
Vehicle that pulls the baggage trailer.