The tmx550 is an aircraft tow bar tractor, gross weight ranging from 55 to 62 metric tons, with a maximum driveline capability of 370 kn 83,200 lbf. Technical characteristics of push tractor tow bar safe use of equipment. The investigation noted that tug driver training had been in progress and that the. Tld pushback tractors aircraft ground support equipment. A few of the many tow vehicles used by operators to move aircraft are as follows. These specialised vehicles can also be used to tow aircraft forward. Lektros ap8950sdbal250 is an emissions free, towbarless pushback tractor. Use of towbarless tractors at airports best practices. Ifma formation aircraft pushback with towbar initial. The 40 ez is extremely easy for one person to maneuver aircraft quickly and safely in tightly stacked hangars or staging on the ramp. Towbarless airtug operations part 11 aircraft towing amended section 11. Deicingantiicing operations section of the royal air maroc policy manual. Includes jet blast and proprotor wash ground handling occurrences.
The faa had released a report months before the second incident and had notified the airline that it recommended changing its pushback procedures to eliminate the headset position having the driver do it instead because. A towbarless tug pushback can potentially be operated by a single person as the tug driver has a good view under the ac for advising the flight deck of whats going on behind them but with larger aircraft the wingtips cant be easily seen and additional wingwalker personnel are an essential safety feature. Operation is ez allowing the user to grasp or release an aircraft, manage drive traction, speed moderation and directional control without moving away from the handle. Procedures, if applicable, for aircraft pushback or towing to ensure chocks are not removed from the aircraft main gear until the. Training, however, can not completely eliminate the risk of pushback accidents but there are possible accident prevention methods. Assist with filing and maintaining training records and other documents as needed. Features include of the fmc b700 aircraft tow tractor. Ac 150521020a ground vehicle operations to include. Classroom training of new hires with company orientation. Need to push or tow aircraft, then, rent, hire or lease aircraft towing and pushback tractors from the little big tug company ltd. The purpose of this training is to prepare the operators for the towing and push back operations with a bar and barless push back tractors in a safe and efficient manner. Certified to tow virtually every narrowbody airliner from the b757 down through regional turboprops, this tug. Safetug semiautonomous aircraft towing vehicles nasa.
Supersedes and is equivalent to aviw3005b operate aircraft pushout tug. Engines may be operating if the tblt is only used to push the aircraft away from the terminal gates faa ac 0065. With over 150 aircraft tugs pushback tugs and baggage tugs for sale, we are sure to have the right tug to meet your needs. Safe ramp operations require skill and advanced training. During the forward pull, the aircrafts left engine was started. Maneuver tow bar until directly in front of, and in alignment with, nose gear towing lug. Departure oic roles and responsibilities amended section 10. Acquire the operational skills to ensure all actions necessary for the pushback of an aircraft with a tow bar. The ground controller believed there was room for both aircraft to pushback. By implementing the proper guidelines for using aircraft towbars, youll prevent potential injuries, accidents and. The first of these etools is a threepart video on towing corporatebusiness aircraft. Pushback vehicles, sometimes referred to as pushback tugstractors, are an essential part of the airline business and provide the function of repositioning aircraft. There are many different types and sizes of pushbacks. Aircraft push tractors legacy gse used ground support.
Aircraft puishback and tow aircraft ground handling aircraft pushback and tow aircraft ground handling training of airport personnel involved in aircraft pushback towing crew. An aircraft towbar is an extremely helpful piece of equipment for towing airplanes. Now you can provide both new and experienced operators with more costeffective training using the l3 pushbacksim training simulator. Once we were on the taxiway, i would say pushback complete, set brakes. This presentation tal slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The tecknosim airside simulator also known as airport driving training is designed to effectively train, upskill and objectively test airside drivers.
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate an aircraft pushout tug at a commercial airport. The use of shall in this document indicates a mandatory requirement. Training personnel on the proper operation of all company equipment as directed. This includes conducting pre and postoperational checks, positioning the tug and coupling it to the aircraft, and safely operating the tug to assist the manoeuvring of the aircraft. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the tow vehicle was damaged. After completion of the pushback, the aircraft was pulled forward to an endoftow line that was marked on the ground. Tecknosim pushback and tow simulator building a push back simulator from blocky airport ground flight staff pushback tractor horsepower area airplanes parking simulator on pushback simulator made easy with vstasker on vimeopushbacksim ground support driver training course l3pushbacksim training simulator from l3 mercialpushbacksim ground support driver training course l3pushback tugs 2 0. And with mototoks built in ground power unit 2428v in most of our models you can start up the aircraft engines without using a second unit. Location at the customers location practice and at the training centre theory aircraft pushback and tow aircraft ground handling duration. Taught by industry experts, our courses focus on best practices within the complex operational environment in modern airports, preparing you to increase ontime performance in your ground station. Global gse aircraft tugs, pushback tractors, and baggage. Procedures if applicable for aircraft pushback or towing. Includes aircraft external preflight configuration errors examples.
Our ground operations training aims to create efficiency on the ground through management and operational courses. A new generation aircraft pushback simulator has been installed at our training centre to add to the worldclass dnata training experience. Tractor and tow bar are connected to the aircraft nose gear. With our pushback machines you can manage up to 25 pushbacks with one battery charge. Trbs airport cooperative research program acrp research results digest 15. Aircraft pushback tow training simulator the best and. The aircrafts right engine was started as the aircraft was being pushed back from bay f41. We are dedicated to customer satisfaction and providing ease in performing towing operations in the aviation industry.
Pushback means the movement of an aircraft from a nosein parking stand using. Move airplanes up to 23 days depending on workload without recharging. In addition, you do not have to wait for a conventional tug driver with a driving licence. Investing in the right training programmes can reap benefits far greater than one can expect. This gives you more flexibility in personnel resource planning. Conventional tugs use tow bars to connect to the nose wheel of the aircraft. Massport aoa license reference sheet aircraft pushback into aircraft tow and and perimeter road class 3 individuals will receive a certificate of completion that must be handed into the massport badge office to receive their badge.
A ir p o r ta ir lin e g r o u n d s u p p o r t s e r ie s 9 9 0 0 w ir e le s s in t e r c o m s y s t e m. A variety of conventional tow tractor models are capable of servicing military transport aircraft from the c up to the c5a. This explains the significant decrease in delays due to waiting times for the conventional pushback. Global gse has a wide variety of used aircraft tugs pushback tugs for sale. Our aircraft tow tractors provide safe, efficient and reliable aircraft push back and towing operations on the flight line or in the hangar. But using a towbar can also can be extremely dangerous if the proper safety procedures arent put in place and used on a regular basis. Is superseded by and equivalent to aviw0019 operate aircraft pushout tug. The safest and most efficient narrow bodies pushback. The training may be delivered at a clients preferred location and with their equipment. Escortairside operations vehicle leading, directing, and guiding a vehicle. Best practices for safely towing aircraft video part one. Aircraft ground handling is the servicing of an aircraft while it is on the ground and usually parked at a terminal gate of an airport. In aviation, pushback is an airport procedure during which an aircraft is pushed backwards away from an airport gate by external power.
The second video 12 minutes, 20 seconds provides best practices for safely towing aircraft. Little big tug company aircraft towing and pushback. Ac 150521018, systems for interactive training of airport personnel. Improved communications with the cockpit by the pushback tractor operator are required. Lbtc was formed in 2000 and is the first company to specifically design and build a heavy aircraft towing and pushback tractor for the global rental market. A short introduction and a operational training of about 23 hours is sufficient. Use of towbarless tractors at airports best practices use of. If you do not see what you need here, please contact us as we have new stock arriving weekly. Location at the customers location practice and at the. Ground operations safety manual singapore changi airport. We also have smaller baggage tractors that can be used for moving small aircraft.
My wingwalkers would remove the lockout pin and disconnect the strut strap from the nose wheel we used pushback units that used a strap and a winch. Updated to align with the standards for training packages. Pushbacks are carried out by special, lowprofile vehicles called pushback tractors or tugs although many aircraft are capable of moving themselves backwards on the ground using reverse thrust a procedure referred to as a powerback, the. In todays episode i will cover all i can come up with regarding pushback and towing vehicles, i will even cover if a person can pull an aircraft and how that works. Simulates the complex task of pushing and towing aircraft and minimizing aircraft damage, requires less equipment, and can reduce time to proficiency. Ground operations safety manual 4 issue 1 revision 1 part 10 aircraft pushback inserted section 10. The first video 11 minutes, 20 seconds provides best practices for the safe use of aircrafttow vehicles.
At aero specialties we provide an entire range of aircraft pushback tows and tractors, made to effectively tow helicopters, jet planes, war airframes and the full spectrum of regional and narrowbody airline aircraft. Welcome to the little big tug company lbtc for short. Safety management system, its goals and objectives safety requirements and individual safety aids technical inspection pushbacktowing of the. This document shall apply to both a towbar and towbarless type of pushback tractor. We have available 2 off the model fmc b700 aircraft tow tractor. Pushbacks are carried out by special, lowprofile vehicles called pushback tractors or tugs although many aircraft can also move backwards on the ground using reverse thrust a procedure referred to as a powerback. B737800 9vmgm pushback incident final report 20170427. During the pushback, they would go through their preflight checks. It is designed to perform push back and towing operations up to. Better training of the pushback procedures to pushback personnel are required. The tow bar can be connected at the front or the rear of the tractor, depending on whether the aircraft will be pushed or pulled. B752 crj7, san francisco ca usa, 2008 on january 2008, a boeing 757200 and a bombardier cl600 received pushback clearance from two adjacent terminal gates within 41 seconds. Pushback tractor, pushback tug all the aeronautical.
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