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October 2019
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CHAPTER 5: BASIC OPERATIONS
5.5
USING THE OPTIONAL AIRCRAFT
PROTECTION SYSTEM
This system describes how to use the optional Aircraft Protection System. See the following:
•
.
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"APS FAULTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING” on page
•
"RESETTING THE AIRCRAFT PROTECTION SYSTEM” on page
.
Please also see the
Aircraft Towing Procedures Manual
for information on using the Aircraft
Protection System while towing an aircraft.
5.5.1
NORMAL APS STARTUP
When starting the tractor:
• If the tractor is equipped with a single-level Aircraft Protection System, then the yellow
Torque Caution Light and red Torque Warning Light should flash and an alarm should sound
momentarily.
• If the tractor is equipped with a multi-level Aircraft Protection System, then the green Zero
Load Light, yellow Torque Caution Light and red Torque Warning Light should flash and an
alarm should sound momentarily.
.
5.5.2
APS FAULTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
The Aircraft Protection System lights will flash and an alarm may sound if a fault is detected, as
follows:
•
Startup failure:
If the lights and/or alarm fail to activate when starting the tractor, then the
system has experienced a failure. You may continue using the tractor, however all limits on
acceleration, braking, Winch force, and Cradle heights are disabled.
CAUTION
CAUTION
AVOID PLACING EXCESSIVE TORQUE LOADS ON THE AIRCRAFT NOSE
LANDING GEAR WHEN LIMITS ARE DISABLED BY LIMITING ACCELERATION,
BRAKING, AND TURNING.
AUTHORED BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ - (415)786-2081 - [email protected]
