Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #30069
From: Bill&Sue <5zq@cox.net>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Tow Bar
Date: Sun, 22 May 2005 12:09:50 -0400
To: <lml@lancaironline.net>
Hey Dom, here's an idea that I got from Pete Z. Try putting the tow bar on upside down, ie; with the open end up. Looks like it will help prevent bending the pin.
 
Bill Harrelson
N5ZQ  320 1,000 hrs
N6ZQ    IV   1 33/64%
 
 
 
 
 
 

The tow bar is well constructed and good to use.

But that locking pin bending is a darn nuisance.

It has happened to me numerous times, and each time I have had to remove the base plate to get access with pliers to get it off.

The pin then requires technical impaction to straighten it.

Watch out for unfamiliar helpers. Almost invariably with their enthusiasm for going for a ride in a Lancair they want to help pull the aircraft around and bingo!

I think a better designed locking function would be great.

I can think of one but can’t draw for nuts.

Regards

Dom

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