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October 2019
LEKTRO 88/89 SERIES - OPERATION MANUAL
4.4.6
HYDRAULIC FRONT GATE (OPTIONAL)
The optional Hydraulic Front Gate is
mounted across the front edge of the
Cradle 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 Hydraulic Front Gate can be controlled using the controls mounted at either or both of the
following locations:
•
"FENDER-MOUNTED CONTROLS” on page
.
•
"INSTRUMENT PANEL (LEFT)” on page
4.4.7
CRADLE ADAPTER POST (STANDARD CRADLE)
The back wall of the Cradle may include a retractable Cradle Adapter Post that can secure a
variety of adapters. See the
Aircraft Towing Procedures Manual
for information on using the
Cradle Adapter Post.
AUTHORED BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ - (415)786-2081 - [email protected]
