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General Information and Operating Instructions
PUSHBACK TRACTOR CHALLENGER550
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General safety instructions
All important safety instructions for operating the CHALLENGER550 are summarized in the following.
All personnel who operate or work on the CHALLENGER550 are to read and implement the inst-
ructions outlined in this chapter. When the CHALLENGER550 is in operation, these instructions
must be implemented and followed at all times.
In addition, all other safety and accident prevention instructions contained in this manual must be obser-
ved at all times, including all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), environmental and
all other federal, state, and local laws and regulations in effect at the operation site.
Do not operate the CHALLENGER550 while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, including prescription
drugs. Some prescribed medication may impair your ability to safely operate the CHALLENGER550.
Please consult your physician and inform your supervisor if you are taking medication.
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Intended use
The CHALLENGER550 is intended exclusively for use as a tow bar tractor for moving aircraft
on the airport apron. The CHALLENGER550 is designed and intended for the following tasks:
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Push-back: Moving a fully loaded aircraft back from the terminal position to the tarmac.
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Repositioning: Moving the empty aircraft from its parked position to the terminal position.
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Maintenance towing: Moving an empty aircraft from the terminal position to the maintenance
hall or the from the maintenance hall to the terminal position.
The CHALLENGER550 may be operated only by two persons, the operator as driver and an accom-
panying person as wing walker.
The CHALLENGER550 is designed and constructed for the following loads and speeds:
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