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Airline Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Inspections

Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA) is one of North America’s leading providers of third-party lift equipment inspections. An IIA inspection will help ensure that your ground support equipment (GSE) meets or exceeds applicable standards and regulations and is safe to use.

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For decades, we have provided on-site inspections and certifications to all the major players in the aerospace arena to ensure the safety of GSE, overhead cranes, and other aerial and lift devices. Our NDT expertise allows us to accurately detect surface and subsurface defects without damaging the equipment being tested.


No single method of testing is comprehensive enough to facilitate a decision about the overall structural integrity of the equipment. That’s why we offer a wide variety of complementary NDT, including magnetic particle testing (MT), ultrasonic testing (UT), visual and operational inspections — and more.

Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Inspection Services:

  • Annual inspection in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and/or local standards
  • Magnetic particle and/or dye penetrant test of critical welds and castings
  • Ultrasonic testing of critical pins and bolts
  • Inspection of critical structural and mechanical components
  • Timely, digital reporting
  • Professional engineering support (if required)

Ground Support Equipment We Inspect:

  • Deicer Trucks
  • Man Lifts
  • Scissor Lifts
  • Fork Trucks
  • Food Truck Lifts
  • Groom Truck Lifts
  • Stair Lifts
  • Upper & Lower Deck Loaders
  • Maintenance Lifts
  • Lavatory Truck Lifts

Engineering Solutions for GSE

As a full-service company, we can also provide engineering solutions related to custom design lift devices, engineered critical lifts, outrigger mat shoring, engineered weld repairs, and load rate/derate cranes.

Compliance Tracking


Many airline companies partner with us to perform and track required inspections and keep them in compliance. Our team is well versed in all regulatory requirements affecting lift equipment in the aerospace industry. From start to finish, we keep meticulous records of our inspection process and test results. You can trust IIA to track your testing needs and inform you well before your equipment is due for inspections.

Why Choose IIA?

IIA is an industry leader in conventional and advanced NDE, with decades of experience in the aerospace industry. Our one-stop-shop services mean fast turnaround times and cost-effective solutions for aerospace and airline companies. When you partner with IIA, you gain access to a vast network of skilled technicians, licensed engineers, specialized inspection tools, and lab facilities — and an unwavering focus on safety.