Embraer ERJ-190 Series (GE CF34)
ATA 05
– ATA12
B1.1. and B2
AIRPLANE GENERAL
ISSUE 1, 24 Sep 2014
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
Page:
98
TOWBARLESS TOWING
It is possible to use a tug vehicle without a towbar to tow the aircraft.
One person is required in the cockpit to operate the steering system and the
brakes; one person to operate the towbarless vehicle;
Note:
For a safer procedure, Embraer recommends the aid of 4 more
persons, as follows: one under each wingtip and one at the tail.
One person at the left wing tip and one person at the right wing tip to
monitor sufficient clearance during turns;
One person behind the tail to monitor sufficient clearance during
turns.
The towing supervisor is in control of the towing operation and must have
visual and radio communication with all the towing and flight crewmembers at
all times.
Note:
The maximum fuel asymmetry between wings is 363 kg (800 lb).
GSE 200
When you use the Lektro (GSE 200) tug vehicle, obey these
recommendations:
For a safer towing operation, only approved personnel must operate the
towbarless towing vehicle GSE 200.
Note:
Because the tug vehicle uses the rear wheels to steer, the operator
must know the effect of this on the operation of the unit and be
prepared to obey special precautions to prevent accidents.
To do this task, you must know all data supplied in GSE 200 Manufacturer's
Operating Manual.
The maximum speed permitted for towing with GSE 200 is 10 km/h (6.3
mph), if the limitations that follow are obeyed:
The ground must be dry or wet concrete or asphalt;
For a ground with ice or snow, the maximum speed permitted is 7
km/h (4.4 mph), if the towing vehicle does not have antiskid system.
GSE 422
When you use the towbarless towing vehicle (GSE 422), obey these
recommendations:
For a safer towing operation, only approved personnel must operate the
towbarless towing vehicle (GSE 422).
To do this task, you must know all data supplied in the towbarless towing
vehicle (GSE 422) Manufacturer's Operating Manual.
Make sure that the towbarless towing vehicle has all settings correctly
adjusted for the aircraft. Refer to the Manufacturer's Operating Manual for
more data.
The maximum speed permitted for towing with GSE 422 is 30 km/h (18.8
mph), if the limitations that follow are obeyed:
The ground must be dry or wet concrete or asphalt;
For a ground with ice or snow, the maximum speed permitted is 7
km/h (4.4 mph), if the towing vehicle does not have antiskid system.
