General Information and Operating Instructions
PUSHBACK TRACTOR CHALLENGER550
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Jan 28/19
Driving behavior not adapted!
Driving behavior that is not adapted to the respective situation can cause damage to the CHAL-
LENGER550 and the nose landing gear of the aircraft.
When driving with an aircraft attached, adapt the driving speed to the respective conditions.
Drive in such a way that the CHALLENGER550 with attached aircraft can be safely braked at
any time.
Reduce the speed before reaching a curve.
Make sure to keep an adequate safety distance when driving around obstacles.
The driving surface has to be clean and have enough grip.
In case of snow or ice, drive particularly carefully.
Only use towbars that have been approved for the aircraft.
Always keep radio contact with the aircraft's pilot.
(1)
Release the brake pedal.
(2)
Press the gas pedal slowly.
The CHALLENGER550 drives in the selected driving direction with the selected driving gear.
Drive the CHALLENGER550 in the desired direction using the steering wheel.
Braking the CHALLENGER550
Jerky brake movements!
Jerky brake movements can cause damage to the CHALLENGER550 and to the nose landing gear
of the aircraft.
Always drive with caution.
Brake slowly and continuously.
The train, consisting of the CHALLENGER550, towbar and aircraft, has to be in a straight line
during braking.
In the case of lightweight aircraft, avoid heavy braking, to prevent damage to the nose wheel.
(1)
Release the gas pedal.
(2)
Press the brake pedal slowly.
The CHALLENGER550 is slowed down.
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