Imagine the following scenario: You have an aircraft on the ground at a remote location which is in need of an engine change, it's minus ten degrees, snowing, and there is no hangar space available.

Whether you are responsible for a fleet of five, or five hundred aircraft, this sort of occurrence can ruin the most experienced maintenance managers day! It is in these crisis situations that J B Roche's patented Inflatable Shelters can mean the difference between getting your aircraft airborne or loosing several days flying time.

J.B. Roche (MFG) Ltd is an ISO 9001-2000 registered firm.

J B Roche's TROJAN and IGLOO Inflatable Shelters are now becoming recognised as an essential piece of maintenance equipment for large and small airlines and for the maintenance crews of military aircraft throughout the world.
 

Alongside is the B747 Trojan shelter - because the #1 and #4 engines are higher than the #2 and #3 the base tubes of the unit need to be pushed closer together to increase its height when working on the outboard positions


 

J B Roche's Igloo shelters are designed to extend above the wing - leaving sufficient height to fit the forward bootstrap equipment - the Igloo also incorporates an inlet duct so that an air-conditioning ground cart duct may be attached during extremes of temperature. Air tight zippers are fitted to facilitate rapid deflation once the job is done

 

J.B. Roche also design and manufacture a full range of Inflatable Shelters for Military applications
 

The front and back doors may be completely removed to allow access for an engine stand. Bootstrap gear will fit within the unit.

If J B Roche's APU type fan is used, generators and ground power may be dispensed with!

What to Use them for:

• Ramp Checks

• Fan Blade Lubrication

• Gearbox Work

• Acoustic Lining Replacements

• Borescope Inspections

• Blade Inspections

• Engine Changes

• Privacy

Available Models:

The current model line-up is as follows:

• B737 (300-800) Igloo

• B747 Trojan

• B767 Trojan

• B777 Igloo

• A319/320/321 Trojan

• A300/330/340 Trojan

• KC-135

• Hercules C-130J

• EMB-135/145

• EMB 170-190

J B Roche's patented design can be adapted to suit virtually any kind of aircraft/engine configuration, so let them know your requirements.

Technical Specifications

Installation Time:

Five minutes from storage bag to fully installed with two operatives.

Dimensions:

Folded - 150cm Long X 50cm Diameter (60"X20")
Installed - 15Mts Long X 8Mts Wide (46' X 26')

Weight:

130Kgs including Fan/Blower (290Lbs)

Fan options:

110V 50Hz / 110V 60Hz / 220V 50Hz / 220V 60Hz / APU FAN

Fabrics:

Custom developed - Skydrol, Oil and Fuel resistant, Fire Retardant. All structural tubes are tear resistant and double reinforced to withstand abrasion on the apron.

Ballast:

Provision is made for ballast to withstand high wind. Any convenient material can be used, including sand bags and water containers.

Wind Resistance:

Stable without ballast up to 15 Knots. Stable with ballast up to 35 Knots. (Can withstand wind speeds up to 60 Knots with some flexing).

Options:

Outdoor lighting packages are available on request