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BRACKETT AIRCRAFT COMPANY, INC.
TOWBAR AND FLAT WHEEL DOLLY
1. Same procedure as General Towing NLG.
A) Attach to tug.
Main Gear Towing (Max WT. on pan 6,000 lbs)
2. Drive the tow pan close to the flat tire.
A) Remove Towbar from tug and roll up to flat tire.
B) Remove the rear safety stop and front stop before winching into pan.
C) Place the longer strut strap around the gear missing fragile fittings and gear
doors.
D) While winching into pan, a second person will need to hold the Towbar straight.
As the load increases, the Towbar will want to swing left or right. Just try to hold
it straight forward, parallel with the nose of the aircraft. Stop winching 2-3"
forward of the dolly wheels. The further forward in the pan more weight will be
on the Towbar ring hitch.
E) Now place the front and rear tie-down straps over the main gear tire. Also place
rear stop in closest slots behind wheel.
F) Attach tug to nose wheel, tow and move very slowly. Another person needs to
walk and guide the flat tire dolly with steering handle (4) to your destination.
REMEMBER GO SLOW, MAX 2 MPH. PLAN AHEAD. DO NOT OVER TURN.
KEEP A FIRM GRIP ON WINCH HANDLE WHEN LETTING OFF PAN.
DO NOT LET IT FREE WHEEL.
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MODEL TY-TB-FTD
Flat Nose NLG Wheel Towing
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