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Model: 01-0597-0000
Towbar Head Attachment - Challenger 300 Aircraft
01/2007 | Rev. 03 Page | 2
2.0
SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 GENERAL
The Tronair Model 01-0597-0000 Multi-Head is a towbar head attachment for the Challenger 300 Aircraft manufactured by
Bombardier Aerospace.
To ensure safe operation, please read the following statements and understand their meaning. This manual contains safety
precautions which are explained as follows. Please read carefully.
WARNING! Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death,
and/or substantial property damage if the Warning Notice is ignored.
CAUTION! Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or
property damage is the Caution Notice is ignored.
WARNING!
A damaged or bent towbar should not be used. Towbar should be repaired or replaced.
WARNING!
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.
3.0 OPERATION
3.1 PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST
3.1.1 Shear Plate Weldment
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Check weld between connector tube and head plate for cracks.
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Check weld between head plate and shear plates for cracks.
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Check shear pin. Ensure shear pin is not broken or missing.
WARNING!
Damage to the aircraft can occur when it is towed without shear protection.
3.1.2
Head Attachment Weldment
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Check weld between inner shear plate and head rail for cracks.
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Check weld between side rails and head rail for cracks.
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Check weld between side rail and stationary pin for cracks.
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Check weld between side rail and sliding pin sleeve for cracks.
3.1.3 Sliding Pin
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Check sliding pin for bending or excessive wear. Ensure sliding pin slides freely
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Check sliding pin ball lok-T pin. Ensure ball lok-T pin is securely attached to the head attachment via its lanyard.
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Ensure ball lok-T pin is not loose or missing.
3.2
USAGE PROCEDURE
3.2.1 Multi-Head Attachment
Secure the towbar head attachment using the ball lok-T pin (supplied with the multi-head towbar) onto one of the following
Tronair Multi-Head Towbar Models:
•
01-1201-0010
•
01-1202-0000
•
01-1215-0000
•
01-1216-0000
•
01-1290-0100
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Ensure the sliding pin is locked in place using the ball lok-T pin.
CAUTION!
It is recommended that your towbar be attached to the aircraft first, and then connected to the tug to avoid
possible aircraft damage.