AIRCRAFT TOWING TRACTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
IATA Airport Handling Manual type/model: B-737-800.
The unit will be capable of towing aircrafts. including B-737-800.
Technical data
The unit will be capable of towing or pushing at least the following types of aircrafts: B 737 all series, and A320, compliance will all relevant European standards and AHM 2007.
General characteristics
Weight: minimum 12.000 kg.
Ground clearance will not be smaller than 200 mm
Towing capacity : minimum 9 300 daN
Engine: DIESEL
All wheels drive, steering with power shift, torque converter, at least 4 forward gears and 3 rear gears.
Front axle: steering and traction axle, leaf suspension
The wheels will have enough space for the chains
Rear axle: traction and steering axle
Barking system:
o Service brake: on all four wheels, servo-assisted, with wet discs and double circuit
o Parking brake: with mechanic actuation on front wheels and wet discs
Towing system: the diameter of the towing bolts will be approx. 70 mm, manual coupling of the bolts, there will be min. 3 coupling levels.
Fuel tank capacityl: min. 80 l
Hydraulic fluid tank capacity: min. 80 l
Hydraulic system: hydraulic pump will be connected to the units transmission system., which will supply the power- steering and servo- brake.
Mobility: min. 25 km / h without load
Max. 12 km / h with load
Min. turning radius 7,6 m measured at the exterior corner
Control system for sudden hitch during pushing/pulling operations
Electric system 24 V :
2 batteries of12 V, with min. amperage of 95 Ah
Alternator with charging rate of at least 55 A
Front lighting system
Rear lighting system
Stop lamps
Direction lamps
Orange beacon
Rear drive lights
Warning lights
Acoustic warning system at rear drive
Independent system, it will not interfere aircraft electric system and communication system.
Driving seat
Electric horn
Contact with key to start the engine
Tachometers and indicators for:
o Operation hours of the unit
o Oil temperature in the transmission system
o Fuel level
Light indicators for :
o Oil level in the braking system
o Cooling liquid level
o Battery charge
o Motor oil pressure
o Water temperature inside the engine
o Engine pre-heating system
o Direction lamps operation
o Functioning of the working lights
o Active parking brake
Closed cabion equipped with :
Heating system and windscreen and back window washing/ wiping system
Adjustable, suspended seat
De-icing system for the windscreen and back window
Mandatory optional:
Mirror with visibility over rear coupling system
Electric emergency pump
Emergency engine stop in case of over-temperature or low oil pressure.
