Proper deployment and manual placement of the KTI Air Craft Wheel Chock (SKU: KTI16032001WS47) ensure reliable ground stability and roll prevention across aviation operations. Engineered for ground handling teams, airfield maintenance personnel, and hangar operations, correct positioning against aircraft landing gear tires establishes maximum frictional contact and surface resistance.
Pre-Deployment Ground Surface Preparation
Before positioning the wheel chock, ground crews must inspect and verify the condition of the apron or tarmac surface:
- Surface Verification: Ensure the landing gear contact zone on the tarmac, asphalt, or concrete apron is stable, level, and free from loose gravel, ice, fuel residue, or large debris that could compromise grip.
- Tire Alignment: Confirm the aircraft is completely stationary and that the landing gear tires have come to a complete stop prior to manual approach.
- Chock Inspection: Conduct a rapid physical inspection of the heavy-duty vulcanised technical rubber body and the attached nylon handling strip to ensure structural integrity and freedom from foreign contaminants.
Manual Placement and Positioning Protocol
The KTI Air Craft Wheel Chock features an approximate profile of 4.7 x 8.2 x 4.2 designed to interface directly with aircraft landing gear tire geometries. Follow these deployment steps for standard chocking:
- Flush Alignment: Position the chock squarely against the center of the tire tread, maintaining a flush interface with the tire curvature. Angular or misaligned placement reduces contact area and lowers holding efficiency under load.
- Dual-Chock Configuration: For standard parking and ground servicing protocols, position chocks both in front of (fore) and behind (aft) the landing gear tires to prevent bi-directional roll on sloping or level aprons.
- Direct Contact: Press the chock firmly against the tire face without kicking or mechanically hammering the rubber profile. The vulcanised rubber structure (Shore A 75 ± 5 A hardness) achieves optimal resistance when seated firmly against the rubber tire casing.
Placement Specifications and Physical Parameters
| Deployment Parameter | Specification / Value |
|---|---|
| Product SKU / Ref | KTI16032001WS47 |
| Approximate Dimensions | 4.7 x 8.2 x 4.2 |
| Assembly Weight (with Nylon Strip) | Approximately 7 lb |
| Durometer Hardness | Shore A 75 ± 5 A |
| Pressure Resistance | 4000 kg/cm² |
| Material Composition | Vulcanised Technical Rubber Body with Nylon Strip |
| Elongation at Break | 150% Minimum |
| Surface Compatibility | Concrete aprons, tarmac, asphalt taxiways, hangar floors |
Handling and Safe Retrieval Guidelines
The integrated heavy-duty nylon strip enables ground operators to maneuver and retrieve the chock safely from under the aircraft footprint without placing hands in hazardous pinch-point zones near heavy landing gear:
- Ergonomic Extraction: Pull steadily on the nylon strip away from the tire centerline once the aircraft is cleared for movement or pushback. The balanced 7 lb unit weight permits rapid single-operator retrieval.
- Repositioning and Transport: Use the nylon handle for carrying and repositioning between aviation service bays, maintenance hangars, and line service staging areas.
- Safe Stowing: Following extraction, transfer the chock away from active taxi lanes and ground service equipment (GSE) traffic paths to maintain an organized, hazard-free apron perimeter.
