The Malabar 8923 is a 12-ton capacity, two stage hydraulic jack designed primarily for
use in aircraft maintenance. It consists of a tripod structure, hydraulic cylinder/reservoir assembly, adjustable hand
pump, adjustable swivel foot, and swivel casters.
The jack leg pads are raised off the ground by spring loaded casters. The jack leg pads have adjustable
leveling feet for slightly uneven or sloping floors. Jackleg pads must be lowered to contact the ground and leveled
prior to aircraft jacking.
Standard Features
- Rugged tubular steel frame
- Manual hand pump with high, medium and low pressure operating positions
- Heavy duty spring loaded swivel casters for smooth jack maneuverability
- Secondary cylinder seal to protect against contaminants and prolong life of primary sea
- Rain hat (covers jack upper head)
- Adjustable swivel feet with handwheels and level indicator
- Hard chrome plated cylinder bore
- All unpainted parts are plated to resist corrosion
- Skydrol resistant paint (safety yellow)
- Factory proof load @ 150% of rated capacity
Specifications
- Rated Capacity: 12 tons (10.9 m. tons)
- Side Load: 15% of vertical load
- Low Height: 60 inches (1524 mm)
- Hydraulic Lift: 70 inches (1778 mm)
- Extension Screw: 12 inches (305 mm)
- Total Extended Height: 142 inches (3607 mm)
- Oil Pressure at Rated Capacity: 914 psig (64.3 kg/sq cm)
- Safety Pop-off Valve set at: 13.2 tons (12.0 m. tons)
- Proof Load: 18 tons (16.3 m. tons)
- Reservoir Capacity: 6.8 gallons (25.7 liters)
- Hydraulic Fluid: MIL-PRF-5606 or equivalent
- Maximum Towing Speed: Not available for towing
- Approximate Jack Net Weight.: 710 lbs (322 kg
Typical Aircraft Applications
- Forward Fuselage - A318, A319, A320, A321, B737
- Tail - E1, E2
Optional Add-ons
- AM: Air Manifold Remote Inlet
- AP: Air Operated Hydraulic Pump
- GA: Load Gauge
- LA: Ladder/Platform
- SPC: Special Paint Color (yellow is standard)