Engine loader and transporter apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one
embodiment, an engine handling assembly includes a motorized drive
assembly engageable with a floor surface, and an engagement unit
positioned proximate the drive assembly and partially surrounding a
working space. The engagement unit includes a pair of coupling assemblies
positioned on opposing lateral sides of the working space that are
adapted to be selectively coupleable to the aircraft engine assembly when
the aircraft engine assembly is positioned at least partially within the
working space. A lifting assembly is operatively coupled to the drive
assembly and to the engagement unit and is operable to selectively raise
and lower the engagement unit and the aircraft engine assembly with
respect to the floor surface.