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Mon 07/23/07


Total Messages Posted: 3



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     1. 03:04 AM - Re: Tow bar (Thom Riddle)
     2. 03:29 AM - Re: Tow bar (Bob Griffin)
     3. 09:43 AM - Re: Tow bar (Bernhard10)
 
 
 


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    Time: 03:04:57 AM PST US
    From: Thom Riddle <riddletr@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: Tow bar
    I made a tow bar from a piece of 1" square aluminum tube and a piece of all-thread that just fits through the nose wheel axle hole for a total cost of less than $10. It works fine, is light weight, and easily stows in the baggage compartment if needed for overnight flights. I don't remember for sure what the diameter of the all-thread is but believe it is 3/4". I drilled two holes in the 1" square tube, one for the nose gear all-thread (about 12" long to go all the way through the axle hole), and the other for the handle all-thread (about 8" long) at ninety degrees from the first hole so the handle sticks up when the tow-bar is in use to make it easier to steer the nose wheel. I wrapped a piece of foam rubber around the handle and duck taped it in place to make the handle more comfortable. A piece of pipe insulation would work as well or better. I used hex nuts and lock washers on both sides of the 1" square tube to clamp the all-threads in place. I made the 1" square tube short enough so that with one hand on the handle the other is comfortably located on the prop blade near the hub for pushing or pulling. Next time I go to the hangar I'll take a couple photos and post them here. Thom in Buffalo


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    Time: 03:29:09 AM PST US
    From: "Bob Griffin" <airgriff@surferz.net>
    Subject: Re: Tow bar
    We use the tow bar from Fantasy Air. Works fine! Bob Griffin Berne NY


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    Time: 09:43:42 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Tow bar
    From: "Bernhard10" <tiloxy@gmail.com>
    Thanks a lot for your input. I look forward seeing the pics. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=125343#125343




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