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October 2019
4-23
CHAPTER 4: COMPONENTS & CONTROLS
•
Aircraft Protection System controls (3;
optional
):
If equipped, allow you to specify an
aircraft weight range by pressing the proper numbered button. See
Note
The Cradle Switch(es), Winch Strap Motor Control Switch(es), and any Aircraft
Protection System switches located on the left Instrument Panel(s) override the fender-
mounted Winch and Cradle controls to allow adjustments while towing.
4.4.10
OPTIONAL TOWING ADAPTERS
Your LEKTRO 88/89 Series tractor may be fitted with one of the following optional towing
adapters:
•
Long Reach:
.
•
High Lift:
See
4.4.10.1
LONG-REACH ADAPTER
The aluminum Long-Reach Adapter
mounts to the Cradle. It is intended for
use in the following towing scenarios:
• Aircraft with long reaches and low
clearances to the nose or tail wheel.
See the
Aircraft Towing Procedures
Manual
.
• Aircraft that require a high lift to
lower the tail height to clear hangar
doors and/or roof beams. See the
Aircraft Towing Procedures Manual
.
This adapter is available for aircraft with
both single and dual nose wheels.
TRACTOR MODEL
MAX. NOSE WHEEL LIFT
a
a. Typical for average nose wheel size.
CAPACITY
b
b. NLG weight.
NOTE
8800/50SDA/EZ
17 3/8” (17.375”) / 44.1cm
3200 lbs / 1451 kg
Hold-Down
Spring height
and radius
depends on
tire size.
8900/50 SDB
19 3/8” (19.375”) / 49.2cm
3200 lbs / 1451 kg
AUTHORED BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ - (415)786-2081 - [email protected]
