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"Generally, you will want to service
the engine; disconnect the battery; chock
drive wheels; retract all cylinders where
possible; and do any other corrosion prevention that can be done," he says. "If you
have the ability to keep the units out of

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the elements - such as rain, snow, sand,
heat, cold - this will also help. But it is not
available for many."
"At minimum, units must have stabilizer
added to prevent fuel degradation, which
can lead to operational issues and costly
repairs when equipment is slated to return
to operation," Hoey adds. "If possible, units
should also be started and moved to prevent
tires from getting flat spots."
Overall, Mark DiMaria, technical support manager at Textron GSE, notes the
typical preparation process consists of a
number of best practices focused on the
lubrication system, hydraulic system,
fuel system, cooling system, air/vent/
exhaust, battery, transmission and tires,
among others.
If these practices are not followed, GSE
can be damaged and acidic fluids may corrode parts of the unit.
"So, when you go to start them up, it
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JBT's Cecil points out a plan to return
equipment to service will be influenced
by a number of factors. To determine the
number of pieces of GSE needed, an operation should review current conditions;
determine the amount of preventative
maintenance (PM) required; and establish
budgets and timelines.
When it comes to operational and
safety checks, Cecil says it is always best
to follow the manual for a specific piece
of equipment.
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fluids, lubrication, tire inflation and such,"
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Business Buzz
Industry Expert Column – GSE
The Post-Pandemic Plan
Get GSE Ready to Return
How Fuel Contamination Threatens Grounded Aircraft
Certifying Çelebi
The Rise of the ‘Preighter’
Protecting Engineers and Airframes on the Ramp
Let’s Roll
Product Hangar
Editor’s Note
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Ground_Support_September2020 - Industry Expert Column – GSE
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Ground_Support_September2020 - The Post-Pandemic Plan
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Ground_Support_September2020 - Get GSE Ready to Return
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Ground_Support_September2020 - How Fuel Contamination Threatens Grounded Aircraft
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Ground_Support_September2020 - Certifying Çelebi
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Ground_Support_September2020 - The Rise of the ‘Preighter’
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