Cessna 182, Operating Instructions Manual

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GLIDER TOWING EQUIPMENT
General
101. The C182 is uniquely modified for glider towing operations in accordance with the
Supplemental Type Certificate documented at reference X. This modification was developed for
RCA Ops (Pac) by Victoria Air Maintenance and incorporates a glider tow hook, glider release
mechanism, towing mirrors, and gravel deflectors.
Glider Tow Hook
102. A Tost glider tow hook is installed on a
structure mounted on the bottom of the rear
fuselage.
103. The Tost mechanism is designed to
ensure that the release force required remains
constant regardless of tow rope tension or
angle.
104. The release mechanism is actuated
from the cockpit via a conduit style cable. The
release handle is a red “D-Ring” mounted
centrally on the instrument panel immediately
below the avionics stack.
Figure 1-65 Tost Release Handle
Tow Mirrors
105. A ground-adjustable mirror is mounted at the mid-point of each strut. These mirrors allow
the pilot to observe the glider during normal towing operations.
Gravel Deflectors
106. When aircraft will be operated for an extended period from grass surfaces, gravel
deflectors will normally be installed on the main wheel assemblies. These gravel deflectors will
prevent gravel, rocks, and other debris thrown by the main wheels from hitting the bottom
surface and leading edges of the horizontal stabilizer and elevator.