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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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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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We use the tow bar from Fantasy Air. Works fine!
Bob Griffin Berne NY
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Thanks a lot for your input.
I look forward seeing the pics.
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