Pre-Deployment Inspection and Ground Surface Verification
\nPrior to deploying the KTI Air Craft Wheel Chock (SKU: KTI16032001WS49), ground handling personnel must verify tarmac and surface readiness. The chock is engineered for direct-contact, unanchored placement across airport aprons, runways, hangar floors, and industrial traffic areas. The deployment area should be a level ground surface free of severe fluid accumulation or loose obstructions that could compromise the physical contact between the chock and the tarmac surface.
\nInspect the solid natural rubber body prior to placement. Ensure the 7-inch height, 7-inch thickness, and 10-inch width profile is clean and structurally sound. The 9.8 kg unit weight and moulded rubber construction provide direct ground grip to hold stationary tyres in place without requiring mechanical anchoring or floor mounting fixtures.
\n\nStep-by-Step Manual Positioning Protocol
\nThe KTI aircraft wheel chock requires zero mounting hardware, brackets, or tools for deployment. Personnel manually position the chock using the following operational sequence:
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- Verify Vehicle Immobilisation: Ensure the aircraft or aviation ground support equipment (GSE) has reached a complete stop and all standard braking mechanisms are engaged before personnel approach the landing gear or wheel assembly. \n
- Align Chock Geometry: Orient the chock so that the 10-inch width spans across the tyre tread. The 7-inch height profile must face the curvature of the tyre to act as the primary rolling barrier. \n
- Press Flush Against Tyre: Manually slide and press the chock firmly flush against the stationary aircraft or vehicle tyre. Ensure there are no gaps between the tyre tread and the moulded natural rubber face. \n
- Dual-Chock Placement: In accordance with aviation ramp protocols, position matching 7x7x10 inch chocks both in front of and behind the aircraft wheels to achieve bi-directional immobilisation on the tarmac. \n
Aviation GSE and Industrial Application Guidelines
\nThe 7H x 7T x 10W inch footprint is sized for aircraft landing gear and heavy-duty aviation ground support equipment (GSE) requiring a 7-inch chock height profile. When chocking multi-wheel landing gear or industrial fleet equipment, deploy chocks squarely against the centre line of the tyre tread to maximise the 10-inch contact width.
\nBecause the unit relies on solid black natural rubber construction and its 9.8 kg deadweight, it remains stable on level concrete and asphalt without sliding under typical tarmac conditions. In industrial traffic safety zones, deploy the unit against stationary vehicle wheels on level loading bays using the identical flush-positioning method.
\n\nSafe Removal, Handling, and Storage
\nWhen ground operations are complete and the aircraft or ground support vehicle is cleared for movement, follow standard removal procedures:
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- Ensure flight crew or ground operators have cleared the perimeter before touching ground wheel restraints. \n
- Grasp the natural rubber chock firmly and pull it straight back from the tyre tread. \n
- Manually lift the 9.8 kg chock and transfer it to designated GSE storage racks, ramp holding bays, or hangar storage areas away from active taxiway paths. \n
Installation and Deployment Specifications
\n| Parameter | \nSpecification | \nDeployment Function | \n
|---|---|---|
| Mounting Requirement | \nNone (Manual Free-Standing Placement) | \nRapid manual deployment without tarmac drilling or fasteners | \n
| Chock Height Profile | \n7 Inches (7" H) | \nProvides vertical barrier against tyre roll | \n
| Chock Base Dimensions | \n7" Thickness x 10" Width | \nEstablishes wide base contact on runways and hangars | \n
| Unit Mass | \n9.8 kg | \nBallast mass for immediate tarmac grip | \n
| Material / Colour | \nSolid Natural Rubber / Black | \nDurable moulded compound for level ground grip | \n
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