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5.5 Set nose wheel Adapter
For a safe working process it is very important to adjust the nose wheel adapters and
spacers to the corresponding nose wheel. Various options are available.
The diameter of the mount is adjusted using the nose wheel adapters. To adjust the current
setting, unlock the locking mechanism of the nose wheel adapter. Now the adapters can
be adjusted in length. It is important to ensure that the lock is only securely locked in the
intended manner.
For nose landing gears with single tires, the spacers must be inserted beside the tire. This
prevents the nose wheel from turning within the settings.
5.6 Capturing the Aircraft
When picking up the aircraft with the aircraft tug, the main landing gear of the aircraft must
be secured by chocks or by the parking brake.
Set remote control to slow speed (turtle).
ATTENTION! When adjusting the nose wheel adapter there is a risk of crushing
Adjust the Nosewheel Adapter Scan or Click for Video
Rotate the lever behind the nosewheel adapter 90 degrees
ATTENTION! Failure to comply will prevent proper towing operations and may
result in damage to the aircraft and the aircraft tug.
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