215040
Features:
• Attaches to nose landing gear (NLG) while pulled by a tow tractor
• Primarily consists of cylindrical steel body
• Lunette eye at one end of towbar connects to tow tractor
o Equipped with a shock-absorbing mechanism to reduce shock load on NLG
• Mechanical head assembly at the opposite end of towbar connects to aircraft NLG
• Towbar mounted on an articulated undercarriage with hydraulic pump & retractable spring (to raise/lower towbar)
• Warning flag on head extends when the shear pin breaks
o An extra shear pin included
• Painted to meet customer specifications
• Simple “Slide-Lok” mechanism allows quick & easy attachment/detachment
Mobility:
• Maximum aircraft towing speed of 9 MPH (15 km/h)
• Pneumatic tires designed to operate at a gauge pressure of 14 psi
Dimensions & Weight:
• Length (Towbar Body): 127” (323 cm)
• Width (Maximum at Wheels): 41” (86 cm)
• Width (Maximum at Head): 7” (18 cm)
• Height (Towing Pin on Head): 11” – 28” (28 cm – 71 cm)
• Height (Lunette Eye): 11” – 43” (28 cm – 109 cm)
• Weight (approximate): 480 LBS (218 kg)