GSE and Tools
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Lily Bearing's GSE and Tools catalog stocks ground support equipment and aircraft maintenance tools for Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and McDonnell Douglas fleets — 13,000+ products across seven categories, searchable by part number.
What Is Aircraft Ground Support Equipment?
Ground support equipment — GSE — covers everything used to service an aircraft on the ground: tugs, ground power units, hydraulic power units, jacks, towbars, and maintenance-specific tooling. Some is powered; most specialized MRO tooling is not.
For airlines and MRO facilities, GSE selection is not discretionary. Airbus publishes the Tools and Equipment Manual (TEM) listing approved GSE suppliers, and Boeing operates its ST (Special Tool) licensing program. Using non-approved equipment risks airworthiness compliance and can void OEM maintenance approval.
Powered and Non-Powered GSE at a Glance
| Powered GSE | Non-Powered GSE |
| Ground power units — 400 Hz AC / 28V DC | Aircraft jacks — tripod, axle, tail |
| Aircraft tugs and pushback tractors | Aircraft towbars |
| Air start units (ASU) | Maintenance access stands |
| Hydraulic power units (HPU) | Wheel and brake change tools |
| Deicing and anti-icing equipment | Force measurement instruments |
Browse GSE and Tools by Aircraft Manufacturer
The catalog is organized by OEM so maintenance teams can go straight to the tooling for their fleet.
Airbus GSE and Tooling
Covers the A318 through the A380 — including the high-volume A320 family and the A330, A350, and A380 wide-bodies. Products include aircraft jacks, hydraulic service units, ground power units, wheel and brake change equipment, and towbars, all sourced in line with Airbus TEM requirements.
Boeing GSE and Tooling
The Boeing catalog runs to 7,000+ items — the largest section in this range. Every major Boeing commercial model from the 737 Classic to the 787 Dreamliner is covered, including wheel and brake change equipment, engine change tooling, Boeing ST special tools, and Boeing-licensed Fil Tooling towbars.
Embraer GSE and Tooling
GSE for the ERJ family (ERJ-135, ERJ-140, ERJ-145) and the current E-Jet series (E175, E190, E195, and E2 variants). Products include jacking systems, towbars, ground power units, and hydraulic service equipment.
McDonnell Douglas GSE and Tooling
960+ items for the DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-80, MD-87, and MD-90 — aircraft still flying in cargo and commercial roles. The range covers jacking systems, wheel and brake tools, engine change equipment, and hydraulic servicing.
Dillon Force Measurement Tools
Dillon dynamometers and force gauges for control cable tension checks, rigging verification, and structural load testing — wherever an AMM calls for a calibrated force measurement instrument.
Fil Tooling — Boeing-Licensed Towbars
Fil Tooling is a Boeing-licensed towbar range manufactured by Field International Group to Boeing AMM specifications, covering the full Boeing commercial fleet from the 737 to the 787 with OEM-specified shear pin assemblies.
Engine Ground Support Equipment
This category covers engine stands, change slings, hoisting beams, air start units (ASU), hydraulic test rigs, and engine servicing tools for powerplant removal, installation, and on-wing maintenance across Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, and McDonnell Douglas aircraft.
GSE Compliance: Key Standards for Maintenance Organizations
OEM approval programs and regulatory frameworks determine which GSE a maintenance organization can use. The table below covers the standards most relevant to GSE procurement.
| Standard / Program | What It Covers |
| Airbus TEM | Airbus-approved supplier and tool list. Tools outside the TEM require engineering review before use. |
| Boeing ST Program | Boeing-licensed tooling for wheel/brake, engine, and structural maintenance across the Boeing commercial range. |
| FAA Advisory Circulars | U.S. regulatory guidance for ground handling equipment, applicable to Part-145 repair stations. |
| EASA Part-145 / Part-M | European airworthiness requirements for maintenance organization approval and continued airworthiness. |
| IATA IGOM | Industry ground operations manual — best-practice standards for ramp safety and turnaround procedures. |
| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality management certification applicable to GSE manufacturers and distributors. |
All products are supplied with documentation to support traceability and audit requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does GSE stand for in aviation?
A: GSE stands for Ground Support Equipment — aircraft tugs, ground power units, jacks, towbars, hydraulic service units, and maintenance-specific tooling used to service aircraft on the ground between flights.
Q: What Boeing GSE do you stock?
A: Our Boeing range covers 7,000+ items: wheel and brake change equipment, engine change tooling, aircraft jacks, Boeing-licensed Fil Tooling towbars, ground power units, and Boeing ST special tools for the 737 through 787 Dreamliner.
Q: Which Airbus aircraft does your GSE catalog cover?
A: We stock tooling for the A318, A319, A320, A321, A330-200, A330-300, A340 series, A350-900, A350-1000, and A380 — sourced in line with Airbus TEM specifications.
Q: What are Dillon force gauges used for in aircraft maintenance?
A: Dillon instruments are used for control cable tension checks, rigging verification, and structural load testing — tasks called out in aircraft maintenance manuals (AMM) that require a calibrated force measurement tool.
Q: Do you carry GSE for older McDonnell Douglas aircraft?
A: Yes. We hold 960+ items for the DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-80, MD-87, and MD-90 — jacking equipment, wheel and brake tools, engine change equipment, and hydraulic servicing tools.
