Tronair 01-1297-0100, 01A1297-0100, 01B1297-0100 Custom Towbar Operation & Service Manual

Operation & Service Manual

1740 Eber Rd

Holland, OH 43528-9794

USA

Models: 01-1297-0100

01A1297-0100

01B1297-0100

Custom Towbars

Embraer 170/175/190/195 Aircraft

04/2009

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Rev. 01

Includes Illustrated Parts Lists

Tronair, Inc.

www.tronair.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (419) 866-6301

800-426-6301

Fax: (419) 867-0634

REVISION

01

DATE

04/2009

TEXT AFFECTED

Original release

Models: 01-1297-0100, 01A1297-0100, 01B1297-0100

Embraer 170/175/190/195 Custom Towbars

Declaration of Conformity

Maintenance Schedules

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

1.0

DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

1.1

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.0

SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................... 1

2.1

GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................................. 1

3.0

OPERATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

3.1

3.1.1

3.1.2

3.2

3.2.1

3.2.2

3.2.3

3.2.4

4.1

PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Towbar ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Towing Head .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

USAGE PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Aircraft Attachment ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

Tug Attachment .......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Couplers ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Towing Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

4.0

TRAINING...................................................................................................................................................................... 3

4.2

4.3

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 3

TRAINING PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................... 3

OPERATOR TRAINING ............................................................................................................................................. 3

5.0

IN-SERVICE SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................ 3

6.0

GUARANTEES/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ................................................................................................................ 4

Appendix I

Appendix II

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Tronair towbars/heads must only be used with matching Tronair heads/towbars, and Tronair shear pins.

This product can not be modified without the written approval of Tronair, Inc. Any modifications done without written approval voids all warranties and releases Tronair, Inc., it suppliers, distributors, employees, or financial institutions from any liability from consequences that may occur. Only Tronair OEM replacement parts shall be used.

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The Tronair Model 01-1297-0100, 01A1297-0100 and 01B1297-0100 Custom Towbars are designed for towing the Embraer

170/175/190/195 Aircraft manufactured by Embraer.

The custom towbar includes a hydraulic operated landing gear to raise and lower the towing head. The aircraft attachment is by machined hooks on the towing head to the nose landing gear tow pin. There is a handle and an eyebolt at the end of the towbar for towing. The eyebolt incorporates a compression spring to dampen shock loads during towing.

1.1 SPECIFICATIONS

Aircraft Application: Embraer 170/175/190/195 manufactured by Embraer

Eyebolt:

01-1297-0010 2 3/16 in (5.6 cm) Standard

01A1297-0010 2 ⅞ in (7.3 cm)

01B1297-0010 3 in (7.62 cm)

Dimensions:

Length:

Width:

206.31 in (524 cm) From eyebolt centerline to aircraft attachment centerline.

24.2 in (61.5 cm)

Height:

Weight:

Finish:

22.125 in (56.2 cm)

250 lbs (113.4 kg)

Towbar: Blue Powder Coat

Towing Head: Zinc Plating

2.0 SAFETY INFORMATION

2.1 GENERAL

The Tronair Model 01-1297-0100, 01A1297-0100 and 01B1297-0100 Custom Towbars are used for moving the Embraer

170/175/190/195 Aircraft only.

To ensure safe operation, please read the following statements and understand their meaning. This manual contains safety precautions which are explained as follows. Please read carefully.

WARNING! Warning is used to indicate the presence of a hazard that can cause severe personal injury, death, and/or substantial property damage if the Warning Notice is ignored.

CAUTION! Caution is used to indicate the presence of a hazard which will or can cause minor personal injury or property damage is the Caution Notice is ignored.

WARNING!

A damaged or bent towbar should not be used. Towbar should be repaired or replaced.

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3.0

3.1

OPERATION

PRELIMINARY CHECKLIST

3.1.1 Towbar

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Check weld between towbar and pump mount for cracks.

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Check weld between towbar and cylinder mount for cracks.

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Check weld between towbar and handles for cracks.

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Check hydraulic connections for leaks.

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Check air pressure in tires; inflate/deflate as required.

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Check all fastener connections to ensure they are not loose or missing.

3.1.2 Towing Head

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Check welds between head plate, connector tube, and shear plates for cracks.

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Check shear pin to ensure it has not broken; replace if necessary.

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Check fastener connection of towing head to towbar. Ensure the connection is not loose or missing.

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Check shear pin bushings. Ensure they are not cracked or chipped.

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Check hooks on towing head for bending or excessive wear.

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Check pivot bolt. Ensure connection is secure.

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Check slide assembly; ensure ball detents plungers properly lock.

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Check all fastener connections to ensure they are not loose or missing.

3.2 USAGE PROCEDURE

3.2.1 Aircraft Attachment

CAUTION!

It is recommended that your towbar be attached to the aircraft first, and then connected to the tug to avoid possible aircraft damage.

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Ensure the slide block is locked in place using the detent ball plungers.

3.2.2 Tug Attachment

CAUTION!

Damage to the towbar or aircraft can result from an excessive towbar angle during towing operations.

Reference Figure 1.

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Use a pintle height so that the towbar is as level as possible during towing. Also, the pintle hook height should prevent contact of the towbar with the ground during towing.

FIGURE 2

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Correct FIGURE 1

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Incorrect

3.2.3 Couplers

CAUTION!

Damage to the towbar or aircraft can result while towing with the following types of couplers:

•

Lift Head

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Standard Duty Latch

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Vertical Side Swing Latch

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Swivel Hook

The couplers listed above are known to cause binding and failure in the towing eye. Indicators of binding are wear on outside diameter of the eyebolt and indentation on the inside diameter of the eyebolt.

Reference Figure 3.

3.2.3 Couplers continued on following page.

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FIGURE 3

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3.2.3 Couplers (continued)

Tronair recommends a telecoupler pintle hook arrangement. This arrangement is known to eliminate binding. Tronair offers a

Standard Telecoupler, Model Number 01-1950-5000, for use on tugs. Reference Figure 4.

FIGURE 4

01-1950-5000 Standard Telecoupler

FIGURE 5

Damage to the towbar and/or aircraft can result by towing or pushing an aircraft with an incorrect size eyebolt or pintle pin. A correct size eyebolt will make contact with the pintle pin. A gap between the eyebolt outside diameter and the coupler face plate should be easily seen. An eyebolt which is too large will cause the eyebolt to make contact with the face plate of the coupler. When the eyebolt is too large for the coupler, a gap between the inside diameter of the eyebolt and the coupler face plate will be seen. Reference Figure 5.

To ensure proper towing and pushing, check to make sure the pintle pin diameter is not too long for the eyebolt's inside diameter. An approximate onehalf inch (1/2") gap between the pin diameter and the eyebolt should be seen. If any of these conditions are not met, please contact Tronair for information to obtain a new coupler.

3.2.4 Towing Operation

Damage to the towbar or aircraft can result from pushing an aircraft while maintaining too sharp of an angle between the tug and the aircraft. Contact between the towbar weldment and the tug must be avoided. It is recommended that the angle between the tug and towbar not exceed 90º. Reference Figure 6.

4.0 TRAINING

4.1 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The employer of the operator is responsible for providing a training program sufficient for the safe operation of the towbar.

4.2 TRAINING PROGRAM

FIGURE 6

The employer provided operator training program should cover safety procedures concerning use of the towbar in and around the Embraer 170/175/190/195 at the servicing location.

4.3 OPERATOR TRAINING

The operator training should provide the required training for safe operation of the towbar.

NOTE: Maintenance and Trouble Shooting are to be performed by the skilled and trained technician.

5.0 IN-SERVICE SUPPORT

Contact Tronair for technical services and information.

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6.0 GUARANTEES/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Tronair products are warranted to be free of manufacturing or material defects for a period of one year after shipment to the original customer. This is solely limited to the repair or replacement of defective components. This warranty does not cover the following items: a) Parts required for normal maintenance b) Parts covered by a component manufacturers warranty c) Replacement parts have a 90-day warranty from date of shipment

If you have a problem that may require service, contact Tronair immediately. Do not attempt to repair or disassemble a product without first contacting Tronair, any action may affect warranty coverage. When you contact Tronair be prepared to provide the following information: a) Product Model Number b) Product Serial Number c) Description of the problem

If warranty coverage is approved, either replacement parts will be sent or the product will have to be returned to Tronair for repairs. If the product is to be returned, a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number will be issued for reference purposes on any shipping documents. Failure to obtain a RMA in advance of returning an item will result in a service fee. A decision on the extent of warranty coverage on returned products is reserved pending inspection at Tronair. Any shipments to Tronair must be shipped freight prepaid. Freight costs on shipments to customers will be paid by Tronair on any warranty claims only. Any unauthorized modification of the Tronair products or use of the Tronair products in violation of cautions and warnings in any manual (including updates) or safety bulletins published or delivered by Tronair will immediately void any warranty, express or implied.

The obligations of Tronair expressly stated herein are in lieu of all other warranties or conditions expressed or implied. Any

unauthorized modification of the Tronair products or use of the Tronair products in violations of cautions and warnings in any manual (including updates) or safety bulletins published or delivered by Tronair will immediately

void any warranty, express or implied and Tronair disclaims any and all liability for injury (WITHOUT LIMITATION and

including DEATH), loss or damage arising from or relating to such misuse.

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Parts Lists

When ordering replacement parts/kits, please specify model, serial number and color of your unit.

Item Part Number Description Qty

1

Z-4753

Z-4752

Z-6355

2 G-1420-106012

3 G-1251-1060R

4 TR-1857-01

5 G-1100-105520

6 G-1250-1050N

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Assembly, Shock (for 01-1297-0100)

Assembly, Shock (for 01A1297-0100)

Assembly, Shock (for 01B1297-0100)

Bolt, Hex Head Grade 8, 5/16-18 x 1 ¼ long

Lock Washer, 5/16 Regular

Tube, Handle

Bolt, Hex Head Grade 5. ¼ -28 X 2" long

Flatwasher, ¼ narrow

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Item Part Number

7 G-1202-1055

8 Z-5593-01

9 H-2945

10 TF-1043-18*22.0

11 H-2664

12 HC-2119

13 J-3435-01

14 G-1420-111554

15 G-1250-1110N

16 G-1203-1115

17 Z-5837-01

18 G-1155-109226

19 G-1255-10

20 G-1202-1090

21 H-1724-09

22 G-1444-32

23 U-1096

24 G-1250-1110N

25 G-1203-1115

26 G-1250-1100N

27 G-1202-1105

28 G-1100-105006

29 G-1251-1050R

30 G-1000-105006

31 G-1251-1050R

32 Z-5611

33 J-3558

34 H-1725-16

35 J-3544

36 H-2717

37 G-1100-106520

38 G-1250-1060N

39 G-1207-1070

40 H-2722

41 G-1155-106206

42 G-1152-106210

43 J-3542

44 J-3543

45 J-3557-02

46 J-3551

47 J-3552

48 G-1152-106224

49 G-1152-106216

50 H-2667-16

51 G-1202-1065

52 J-3557-01

53 G-1151-109710

54 G-1315-06*1.50

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Parts Lists

When ordering replacement parts/kits, please specify model, serial number and color of your unit.

Description

Elastic Stopnut, ¼ - 28

Machining, Towbar

Pump, Hydraulic

Assembly, Hose

Spring, Extension

Cylinder, Hydraulic

Plate, Landing Gear

Bolt, Hex Head Grade 8, ¾ -16 x 5 ½ " long

Flatwasher, ¾ narrow

Elastic Jamnut, ¾ - 16

Machining, Shear Plate

Screw, Shoulder 5/8 diameter

Washer, 5/8 AN

Elastic Stopnut, ½ - 13

Bushing

Shear Pin

Wheel, Pneumatic

Flatwasher, ¾ narrow

Elastic Jamnut, ¾ - 16

Flatwasher, 5/8 narrow

Elastic Stopnut, 5/8 - 18

Bolt, Hex Head Grade 5. ¼ -20 x ¾ " long

Lockwasher, ¼ regular

Bolt, Hex Head Grade 5. ¼ -20 x ¾ " long

Lockwasher, ¼ regular

Assembly, Skid

Machining, Head

Bushing

Spacer

Clamp, Toggle

Bolt, Hex Head Grade 5. 5/16 -24 x 2" long

Flatwasher, 5/16 narrow

Jamnut, 3/8 - 16

Rod End

Screw, Shoulder, 3/8" diameter

Screw, Cap, 5/16-18 x 1" long

Block, Slide

Plate, Slide

Rail, Slide

Block, Slide

Plate, Slide

Screw, Cap, 5/16-18 x 2 ½ " long

Screw, Cap, 5/16-18 x 1 ¾ " long

Plunger, Ball

Elastic Stopnut, 5/16 - 24

Rail, Side

Screw, Cap, ½ -20 x 1 " long

Pin, Dowel

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APPENDIX - I

Declaration of

Conformity

DECLARATION of CONFORMITY

The design, development and manufacture is in accordance with European Community guidelines

Multi-Head Towbars

01-1297-0100

01A1297-0100

01B1297-0100

Relevant provisions complied with by the machinery:

2006/42/EC

Relevant standards complied with by the machinery:

EN ISO 12100-1

Identification of person empowered to sign on behalf of the manufacturer:

Quality Assurance Representative

1740 Eber Rd

Holland, OH 43528-9794

USA

Tronair, Inc.

www.tronair.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (419) 866-6301

800-426-6301

Fax: (419) 867-0634