TOWING EQUIPMENT
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
95-10 TOWING EQUIPMENT
1. DESCRIPTION
Aircraft without towing equipment is prepared for future installation of tow release
mechanism in the aft section of fuselage under the rudder. Until the towing equipment
is not installed, the tow release mechanism holder has blended holes for bolts and tow
release mechanism.
Aircraft with towing equipment has installed tow release mechanism (1, Fig. 95-1).
It is operated by a tow release handle (2) installed on the left side of central tunnel.
Tow release handle is connected with the tow release mechanism by steel ropes
(3, 4) that are connected by means of turnbuckle (5). Rear-view mirror (6) is installed
on the left side of canopy frame.
1
– Tow release mechanism and rear-view camera 5 – Turnbuckle
2
– Tow release handle
4
– Steel rope
3
– Steel rope
6
– Rear-view mirror
Fig. 95-1 Towing Equipment Installation