Models: 01-1229-0011 and 01A1229-0011
Custom Towbar - Canadair RJ Aircraft
07/2007 | Rev. 06
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3.2.3
Couplers
(continued)
Tronair recommends a telecoupler pintle hook arrangement. This arrangement is known to eliminate binding. Tronair offers a
Standard Telecoupler, Model Number 01-1950-5000, for use on tugs.
Reference Figure 3.
Damage to the towbar and/or aircraft can result by towing or pushing an
aircraft with an incorrect size eyebolt or pintle pin. A correct size eyebolt will
make contact with the pintle pin. A gap between the eyebolt outside diameter
and the coupler face plate should be easily seen. An eyebolt which is too large
will cause the eyebolt to make contact with the face plate of the coupler. When
the eyebolt is too large for the coupler, a gap between the inside diameter of
the eyebolt and the coupler face plate will be seen.
Reference Figure 4.
To ensure proper towing and pushing, check to make sure the pintle pin
diameter is not too long for the eyebolt's inside diameter. An approximate one-
half inch (1/2") gap between the pin diameter and the eyebolt should be seen.
If any of these conditions are not met, please contact Tronair for information to
obtain a new coupler.
3.2.4
Towing Operation:
Damage to the towbar or aircraft can result from pushing an aircraft while
maintaining too sharp of an angle between the tug and the aircraft. Contact
between the towbar weldment and the tug must be avoided. It is
recommended that the angle between the tug and towbar not exceed 90º.
Reference Figure 5.
4.0
TRAINING
4.1
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
The employer of the operator is responsible for providing a training program
sufficient for the safe operation of the towbar.
4.2
TRAINING PROGRAM
The employer provided operator training program should cover safety procedures concerning use of the towbar in and around
the Canadair RJ at the servicing location.
4.3
OPERATOR TRAINING
The operator training should provide the required training for safe operation of the towbar.
NOTE: Maintenance and Trouble Shooting are to be performed by the skilled and trained technician.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 3
01-1950-5000 Standard Telecoupler
FIGURE 4