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Explore commercially available weighing systems for aircraft and ground equipment, including axle scales and platform weighing systems, to streamline the weighing process and improve operational efficiency. Consider investing in the AX900-09 Axle Scale and AC30 Aircraft Platform Weighing System for comprehensive solutions.
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Purpose • To provide information on commercially available weighing systems for aircraft and ground systems.
Background • MCAS Beaufort does not have an in-ground or mobile axle scale. • The nearest scales are located at a truck weigh station in Georgia, approximately 1 hour from the air station. • This squadron currently utilizes individual wheel scales to weigh all equipment, which is a timely process, causing significant delays in the throughput process.
Background • During axles scale testing, a scale site was established, the squadron was able to weigh 25 items of rolling stock and containers significantly faster than the current method. • It took 3 hours from set up to tear down. Using the current method, this would have taken 6-8 hours.
Axle Scale Information • AX900-09 Axle scale • Unit Price: $19,948.50 • 120,000 lbs capacity • Single/Tandem/Triple axles • PT 20 Axle Weigher CPU with cabling/version AX • Unit Price: $3,571.75 • Trailer • Unit Price: $10,989.00 • Manual back-up winch and modified trailer hitch per USMC requirements are included. • Total Package $34,509.25
Aircraft Platform Weighing System • AC30 capacity platform scales • Quantity: 3 • 30,000 lbs capacity • AC-2R two stage ramps • Quantity: 3 • AC-TS tire stops • Quantity: 3 • AC-IC50 power cable (cart to scale) 50 ft each • Quantity: 3 • AC-TC4 transport/storage cart • Quantity: 1
Recommendation • Purchase both the ground axle scale unit and the aircraft platform weighing system. • Total cost: $56,634.25 • Benefit – significantly reduced time invested in process of weighing (accurately) aircraft and ground equipment. POC Capt Griffin DSN 335-8340