KUNZ RLB - Recovery Lifting Bags

Overview

The KUNZ RLB Recovery Lifting Bag System is the most widely used tool for aircraft lifting in disabled aircraft recovery operations worldwide. The pneumatic lifting bags are capable of raising aircraft of any size to heights of up to 7 metres.

Each bag consists of multiple compartments vulcanised one upon the other, manufactured from drop-thread fabric and coated with a proven, durable rubber compound that guarantees vertical and horizontal stability throughout the operation. The individual compartments of low height prevent harsh aircraft movement should one compartment rupture during the lift.

The bags are very low in height initially, allowing them to be placed beneath the aircraft fuselage in any scenario. They can be towed to the recovery site by operators and are compatible with wooden cribbing or KUNZ Base Bags to achieve any required lifting height. Skin pressure during the lift is measurable with the KUNZ SPC Skin Pressure Control station.

Different sets, capacities and sizes are available for all civil and military aircraft types.

Main Benefits

• Lifting capacity for all aircraft sizes – from regional jets to the Airbus A380
• Very low profile for placement under the aircraft in any scenario
• Multi-compartment design prevents harsh aircraft movement if one compartment ruptures
• Compatible with wooden cribbing and KUNZ Base Bags for any required lifting height
• Skin pressure monitorable with KUNZ SPC Skin Pressure Control
• Proven for ARC movement up to 15° – verified in training and real operations
• Meets international standards and recommendations from Boeing, Airbus, Embraer and ICAO
• Available in various sets, capacities and sizes for all civil and military aircraft