Honda Aircraft Company
HA-420
SERVICE, HANDLING,
POM
AND MAINTENANCE
HJ1-29000-005-001
October 30, 2016
4-4
2.
Install the ball-lock pin (2) in the upper torque link (1) for
storage. The pin should be installed through the storage holes in
the steering collar.
NOTE
Adapter cups are available that allow a universal tow bar
to fit the HA-420 nose wheel axle.
3.
Install the tow bar on the nose landing gear as follows:
a.
Turn the handle (4) to open the tow bar sufficiently to
provide clearance for each side of the nosewheel axle
b.
Move tow-bar into position above the nosewheel axle.
c.
Turn the handle (4) until the tow-bar axle adapters (7)
have fully engaged each side of the nosewheel axle.
4.
If necessary, extend the tow-bar extension (6) so that it is longer
than the nose of the airplane.
5.
Connect the tow-bar to the towing vehicle.
6.
Prepare the airplane for tow operations:
a.
Disconnect the airplane grounding wire.
b.
Disconnect ground power.
c.
Release the parking brake.
d.
Close the main entry door.
e.
Put a person at the end of each wing to make sure that
the airplane does not touch other objects.
f.
Remove the airplane chocks.
NOTE
Only qualified personnel should perform tow operation.
7.
When the towing is complete, install chocks forward and aft of
the main landing gear tires.
8.
Disconnect the tow-bar from the towing vehicle.
9.
Use the tow-bar to straighten the wheel and align the upper
torque link with the lower torque link.
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY
