• Kunz Aircraft Recovery Trailer 170t

    KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer 170t

  • Kunz Aircraft Recovery Trailer 90t

    KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer 90t

  • Kunz Aircraft Recovery Trailer 40t

    KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer 40t

KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer

Key Tasks

  • Moving aircraft with collapsed NLG or MLG in recovery operations
  • Supporting aircraft in 'all gears collapsed' scenarios (Recovery Trailer System)
  • Transporting disabled aircraft from runway or off-runway areas to maintenance facilities
  • Specialised fuselage and wing transition elements minimise secondary structural damage

Overview

The KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer is available in two primary sizes – 40 tonnes and 90 tonnes capacity – for safely moving narrow-body and wide-body aircraft in NLG or MLG collapsed scenarios. A 170-tonne variant with Airbus A380 fuselage transition is also available for the world's largest commercial aircraft.

The specially designed transition equipment for the aircraft fuselage and wing replaces the collapsed landing gear, provides controlled support to the aircraft structure and minimises the risk of secondary damage during movement. Contour elements and skin pressure measuring compatibility provide maximum control of applied force during transport. Available sling and chain connections enable safe towing of the aircraft with the trailer installed.

For the most complex incidents, KUNZ also offers the Recovery Trailer System for 'all gears collapsed' scenarios. The wing transition is adjustable in angle to accommodate V-shaped wing configurations, and several heights can be achieved using included spacers.

Main Benefits

  • Available in 40 t, 90 t and 170 t (A380) variants – covers all aircraft categories
  • Specialised fuselage and wing transition elements protect aircraft during movement
  • Wing transition adjustable in angle for V-shaped wing configurations
  • Multiple height options using included spacers
  • Compatible with KUNZ SPC Skin Pressure Control and Contour Elements
  • Recovery Trailer System available for 'all gears collapsed' scenarios
  • Sling and chain connections for safe aircraft towing with trailer installed
  • Reduces recovery time compared to conventional methods

Moving Disabled Aircraft Safely in the Most Demanding Scenarios

A collapsed landing gear scenario is one of the most structurally sensitive recovery situations. The aircraft must be supported, moved and transported without causing further damage to the fuselage, wing structure or remaining serviceable landing gear components.

The KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer is purpose-engineered for exactly this. Its specialised transition equipment interfaces directly with the aircraft fuselage or wing, distributing support loads across a defined area and allowing the recovery team to move the aircraft at a controlled speed to a safe location for further recovery work.

KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer
KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer

Adaptable to Every Fuselage Size and Wing Configuration

No two collapsed gear scenarios are identical, and the KUNZ Recovery Trailer is designed with this in mind. The adjustable wing transition angle accommodates V-shaped wing designs, the included spacers allow fine-tuning of the support height, and multiple fuselage transition sizes are available to match the specific aircraft type.

Combined with the KUNZ SPC Skin Pressure Control for real-time load monitoring and KUNZ Contour Elements for fuselage protection, the KUNZ Recovery Trailer provides a fully controlled, documented and aircraft-safe movement solution for any collapsed gear recovery.

Recovery Trailer System:

For incidents where all landing gears have collapsed, KUNZ offers the Recovery Trailer System – a complete multi-trailer solution designed to support and move the aircraft when no landing gear remains serviceable.

Product Information

Features

  • Replaces landing gears in collapse scenarios
  • Contour elements and skin pressure measuring bags provide maximum control of applied force and contribute to gentle handling of the aircraft
  • Available sling and chain connection enable proper towing of the aircraft with trailer installed
  • Several versions to adapt to several fuselage sizes are available
  • Wing transition is adjustable in angle to cope with V shapes wings
  • Several heights can be achieved with included spacers

Part Numbers

KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer 16t: 440.2500
KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer 40t: 440.1300
KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer 90t: 480.6100
KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer 140t: 480.5000
KUNZ Aircraft Recovery Trailer 170t: 480.5200

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