Models: 01-1229-0011 and 01A1229-0011
Custom Towbar - Canadair RJ Aircraft
07/2007 | Rev. 06
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Tronair towbars/heads must only be used with matching Tronair heads/towbars, and Tronair shear pins.
This product can not be modified without the written approval of Tronair, Inc. Any modifications done without written approval
voids all warranties and releases Tronair, Inc., it suppliers, distributors, employees, or financial institutions from any liability
from consequences that may occur. Only Tronair OEM replacement parts shall be used.
1.0
DESCRIPTION
The Tronair Model 01-1229-0011 and 01A1229-0011 Custom Towbars are a designed for towing the Canadair RJ Aircraft.
The custom towbars include an aircraft attachment by machined pins on the towing head which attach to the nose landing
gear. There is a handle and an eyebolt at the end of the towbar for towing. The eyebolt incorporates a compression spring to
dampen shock loads during towing.
1.1
SPECIFICATIONS
Aircraft Application
: Canadair RJ
Maximum Aircraft Gross Weight
: 53,000 lbs (23.7 kg)
Dimensions:
Length: 146
13
/
16
in (372.9 cm) From eyebolt centerline to aircraft attachment centerline
147
7
/
8
in (375.6 cm) From eyebolt centerline to aircraft attachment centerline
Width: 29
5
/
16
in (74.4 cm)
Height: 20
11
/
16
in (52.4 cm)
Weight: 120 lbs (54.4 kg) 01-1229-0011
122 lbs (55.3 kg) 01A1229-0011
Finish:
Blue Powder Coat
Shear Rating:
Axial:
10,850 lbs (4,921.5 kg)
Radial: 40,000 in-lb (4,519.4 N-m)
2.0
SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1
GENERAL
The Tronair Model 01-1229-0011 and 01A1229-0011 Custom Towbars are used for moving the Canadair RJ Aircraft only.
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.