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INS-1582
Towbar Usage Instructions
11/2003 – Rev. 03
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Your Tronair towbar is engineered and built to the highest standards of quality and workmanship. Under normal usage and
with minimal maintenance this towbar will provide exceptional service.
WARNING! A damaged or bent towbar should not be used, but should be repaired or replaced.
Using a damaged or bent towbar can result in aircraft or equipment damage and possible
personal injury.
WARNING! Towbars With Hydraulic Lifting Mechanism:
The hydraulic lift mechanism (on those towbars so equipped) should only be used to raise the
towbar to facilitate connection to the aircraft or tug.
Release any hydraulic pressure when towing aircraft or moving towbar.
WARNING! Towbars Should be Used with Category 1 Tugs:
Tronair recommends the use of a towbar with a category 1 or category 2 tug and aircraft not
exceeding 75,000 lbs gross weight. Using the towbar with aircraft weighing in excess of this
specific limitation may result in excessive loads and stresses being applied to the towbar and/or
the aircraft. These excessive loads may cause failure of the towbar which could cause damage
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION to the aircraft) and/or personal injury OR DEATH. TRONAIR
MAKES NO REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE AS TO SUCH MISUSE AND
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY FOR INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM OR
RELATING TO SUCH MISUSE.