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My hangar ramp has a slight slope for drainage and I'm thinking I'm getting to the point where I'd like a tug to push it back into the hangar ... couldn't possibly be related to age! LOL! I especially note the effort required when the tanks are full!
I've got a 750 STOL with the aluminum curved fork. The nosegear leg/fork mount has the slot that lets you drop in a lightweight towbar:
I run the standard 800 series tire on the nosegear. The "slot" does not allow for any sort of positive locking of the towbar to the nosegear. In anticipation that I might eventually get a powered tug, I do have, but have not installed, the Skytek adapter:
This adapter for the 701/750 series allows the use of a clamping-type towbar without having to drill the nosegear leg. I believe you can either use it as-is or insert a bolt with washers or bushings to enlarge the length or diameter of the lugs where the towbar would clamp onto.
Just wondering if anyone has used any of the lightweight, electric powered towbars - some use a rechargeable drill for power - and have found it to work well?
Thanks,
John
N750A
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