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Product Profile
Key Features
of Lavatory Carts
While all lav carts serve the same purpose,
ground personnel can consider numerous features
to best suit their operation.
BY REBECCA KANABLE
L
avatory service carts, commonly
known as lav carts,
serve a critical function
in aviation ground operations.
These carts are utilized by
ground crews to evacuate waste
from and replenish water in the
lavatories aboard aircraft.
Typically, aircraft toilets operate
similarly to standard residential toilets,
utilizing water to flush waste.
Lav carts not only empty the waste
tanks but also refill them with water
for flushing purposes. Additionally,
the servicing process involves using a
blue disinfecting concentrate to maintain
hygiene.
Despite their uniform functionality,
lav carts can vary significantly.
According to Guillermo Gonzalez,
sales and rental manager at Aeroservicios
USA, key differences include
the size of the tanks and the type of
power used for the pumps. He notes
that larger aircraft, particularly widebody
models, require lavatory trucks
rather than carts due to their size.
When considering the purchase or
rental of a lav cart, Gonzalez emphasizes
the importance of the tank size,
tank material, hoses, pumps, and the
type of disinfectant used. Lav carts
generally have two main tanks - one
for waste and another for clean water
- each one is equipped with its own
hose and coupler.
Tank materials and sizes can
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vary, and Aeroservicios USA offers
a diverse range of lav carts. These
carts share several qualities, such as
being lightweight and easily towable.
They feature a hot-dip galvanized
chassis that eliminates the need
for repainting, high-quality tanks,
hoses and pumps.
Additionally, their lav carts are
equipped with a Fill-Rite meter for
measuring water in gallons.
Depending on the model, optional
features may include additional rear
steps, access stairs, various hose
lengths, break-away couplings, Wye
couplings, slide drains, wheel chocks,
and a lav hose basket, which can also
accommodate tools.
Aeroservicios USA manufactures,
sells, rents and leases ground support
equipment. The company's line of
lavatory service carts have a number
of similar qualities in addition to features
unique to each unit.
Gonzalez shares some examples.
STD-LCE-110/110
The Standard GSE STD-LCE-110/110
cart has two 110-gallon tanks: one
for waste and one for water. Both
tanks feature rotationally molded
polyethylene tanks. The 12-volt
electric water pump comes with a
built-in charger.
Gonzalez points out that the LC100
series carts have three pump options.
In addition to electric, manual and
gas-powered are also available.
STD-LC155/155
The STD-LC155/155 has two 155gallon
polyethylene tanks: one for
The Standard GSE STD-LC155/155 has two
155-gallon polyethylene tanks: one for water
and one for waste. This cart is known for
being easily towable and lightweight.
ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF AEROSERVICIOS USA
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