An Adapter for Towing Aircraft.

Abstract

Disclosed is an adapter for existing tow bars or spotting dollies to two aircraft having non-conventional landing gear. The adapter has a vertical member which is dimensioned to fit into a socket mounted in the bottom of the aircraft in the vicinity of the nose or tail. A structural cross member, integral with the bottom of the vertical member, has holes in the ends which receive the axle pins located at the ends of the tow bar arms or the lifting arms of the spotting dolly.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 11, 1983
Accession Number
ADD010908

Entities

People

  • H. H. Perry

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Integrals
  • Landing Gear
  • Tow Bars
  • Towing Aircraft
  • Vehicles

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