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October 2019
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CHAPTER 4: COMPONENTS & CONTROLS
The permanently-mounted Rear Gate (1) includes a Winch Limit Switch (2), which stops the
Winch Motor when the aircraft nose wheel contacts the switch. A linkage connects this switch to
the Winch Limit Switch on the back wall of the Cradle.
LEKTRO offers optional fixed
Extended Rear Gates for a variety of
aircraft models that fit into the
Receiving Brackets (3) on the Cradle.
A Fixed Extended Rear Gate includes
a Winch Limit Plate that connects to
the Winch Limit Switch on the
permanently-mounted Rear Gate via a
linkage.
For example, the Dash 8/Falcon 20 fixed Extended Rear Gate may be used for both these
aircraft types and any other aircraft type nose landing gear with protruding torque links, trailing
arm knuckles, or other between-tire fittings that are less than 11" (28cm) wide. This gate keeps
the protrusion clear of the back wall of the Cradle while providing automatic Winch cutoff.
Note
The Dash 8/Falcon 20 fixed Extended Rear Gate with Fill Plate installed must be used
on single-wheel or narrow dual-wheel aircraft.
4.4.5
FRONT GATE (STANDARD CRADLE)
The removable Front Gate can be
installed on the Side Gates to:
• Help prevent the aircraft wheel from
rolling off the Cradle in the event of
Winch Strap or associated
component failure.
• Prevent the Tow Bar from
contacting the Side Gates when
turning while towing with a Pintle Hook.
The Front Gate is normally stored in a Side Pocket when not installed. See the
Aircraft Towing
Procedures Manual
for information on using Gates.
AUTHORED BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ - (415)786-2081 - [email protected]
