BS EN 12312-15:2020 pdf free.Aircraft ground support equipment-Specific requirements,Baggage and equipment tractors.
BS EN 12312-15 This document specifies the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, the operation and the maintenance of baggage and equipment tractors when used as intended, including misuse reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer, when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. It also takes into account some requirements recognized as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment [GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies. This document applies to self-propelled baggage and equipment tractors with driver accommodation. This document does not apply to pedestrian controlled equipment. This document deals with vibrations which are considered as significant. Vibration measurements are dealt with in EN 1915-3. No extra requirements on noise are provided other than those given in EN 1915-4.  NOTE EN 1915-4 provides the general GSE noise requirements. This part of EN 12312 is not applicable to baggage and equipment tractors manufactured before the date of its publication. This part of EN 12312 when used in conjunction with EN 1915-1, EN 1915-2, EN 1915-3 and EN 1915-4 provides the requirements for baggage and equipment tractors. 5.2.2 The operator’s seat shall be so located that the operator has sufficient room while operating the baggage and equipment tractor so as to remain within the plan view outline of the tractor. The minimum dimensions given in Annex B shall be applied. The dimensions shall be of suitable and ergonomic shape to accommodate at least a 5th percentile to a 95th percentile of the population, as shown in EN ISO 3411:2007, Figures 1 to 3, within the plan view outline of the tractor. The seat shall not extend beyond the plan view outline of the tractor. 5.2.3 Provision shall be made for the storage of operating instructions in the vicinity of the driver’s  accommodation. This shall not obstruct the driver’s usual field of operation and view nor constitute a dangerous obstacle in case of a frontal impact.BS EN 12312-15 pdf download.