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07-40-02 TOWING FROM THE MAIN LANDING GEAR

**ON A/C A318-100 A319-100 A319neo A320-200 A320neo A321-100 A321-200 A321neo

TASK 07-40-02-584-801-A01
Towing with the Main Gear from the Front
1. General
This procedure gives details to tow the aircraft forward with the MLG.
2. Inspections
- Make sure that the safety devices are installed on the landing gears, see TASK 02-30-01-481-801-
A01.
- Make sure that the aircraft is stable, see TASK 04-20-00-588-801-A01or AMM 05-57-00-200-001.
- Make sure that the engine cowls are closed.
- Only tow the aircraft if the ground conditions let you. If necessary, install the applicable surface
equipment: slopes, movable taxiway plates, etc. (see 07-20-00).
- Make sure that the H-dimension is not more than 300 mm (11.81 in). See 07-40-04.
- Only try to turn if the ground conditions let you.
- Do a detail visual inspection of the towing cables, the fuse pins and the towing attachments
before you do this procedure.
3. Job Setup References
Depending on the landing gear configuration (some aircraft do not have forward towing
attachments), there are two methods for the towing of the aircraft from the front with the MLG:
- Using a towing strap around the MLG, see SUBTASK 07-40-02-500-002-A01
- Using two 98D09104000001 ATTACHMENT - TOWING or a 98D09104002000 ATTACHMENT
- TOWING (OPTIONAL 4 WHEEL BOGIE MLG) , see SUBTASK 07-40-02-500-003-A01.
For towing limits, see 07-40-04.
4. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
D23156000 PIN-SAFETY
98F09103500000 CABLE-TOWING, MLG
98D09104000001 ATTACHMENT - TOWING
98D09104002000 ATTACHMENT - TOWING (OPTIONAL 4 WHEEL BOGIE MLG)
Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
TABLE 1

B.Referenced Information
REFERENCE DESIGNATION
TASK 02-30-01-481-801-A01 Installation of the Safety Devices on Landing Gears

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REFERENCE DESIGNATION
TASK 04-20-00-588-801-A01 Stabilizing the Aircraft
07-40-04 TOWING LOAD LIMITS
07-20-00 PREPARING A ROADWAY
AMM 05-57-00-200-001
AMM 31-60-00-860-001
AMM 29-24-00-863-001
FIGURE 07-40-02-991-001-A FIGURE 07-40-02-991-001-A-Towing with the MLG from the Front
FIGURE 07-40-02-991-002-A FIGURE 07-40-02-991-002-A-Towing with the MLG from the Front
FIGURE 07-40-02-991-003-A FIGURE 07-40-02-991-003-A-Towing with the MLG from the Front
Referenced Information
TABLE 2

5. Procedure

WARNING : DO NOT USE A MANUAL NOSE WHEEL STEERING BAR DURING TOWING
FROM THE FRONT BECAUSE THE TOWING CABLES WILL BE NEAR THE
PERSON AT THE STEERING BAR. DEATH OR INJURY CAN OCCUR IF A
TOWING CABLE BREAKS.

Subtask 07-40-02-500-001-A01
A. Preparation
(1) If possible, do an EIS start procedure, see AMM 31-60-00-860-001.
(2) On the N/W steering deactivation electrical-box 5GC:
(a) Set the ground-towing control lever to the towing position.
(b) Install the D23156000 PIN-SAFETY.

Subtask 07-40-02-500-002-A01
B. Installation of the Towing Strap

WARNING : MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY-LOCKS ARE CORRECTLY

INSTALLED ON THE LANDING GEAR. THIS PREVENTS UNWANTED
MOVEMENT OF THE LANDING GEAR.

WARNING : MAKE SURE THAT NO PERSONS ARE NEAR THE TOWING CABLES WHEN
THE TRACTOR APPLIES TENSION TO THE CABLES. DEATH OR INJURY
CAN OCCUR IF A CABLE BREAKS.
(1) Use a towing strap with the properties that follow:
- Length 2 160 mm (85 in)
- Width 100 mm (4 in)

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- Safe Working Load 13 000 daN (29 225 lbf).

(2) Wind the towing strap around the bottom of the MLG shock absorber and the axles.
Make sure that the towing strap does not touch the links of the MLG. See FIGURE
07-40-02-991-001-A.
(3) Connect the 98F09103500000 CABLE-TOWING, MLG to the towing strap.
(4) Connect the 98F09103500000 CABLE-TOWING, MLG to the tractor.

NOTE : Airbus recommends that you install bridge cables or ropes between the towing
cables to prevent unwanted cable movement if a cable breaks.
(5) Do SUBTASK 07-40-02-584-001-A01.

Subtask 07-40-02-500-003-A01
C. Installation of the Towing Attachment

WARNING : MAKE SURE THAT THE GROUND SAFETY-LOCKS ARE CORRECTLY

INSTALLED ON THE LANDING GEAR. THIS PREVENTS UNWANTED
MOVEMENT OF THE LANDING GEAR.

WARNING : MAKE SURE THAT NO PERSONS ARE NEAR THE TOWING CABLES WHEN
THE TRACTOR APPLIES TENSION TO THE CABLES. DEATH OR INJURY
CAN OCCUR IF A CABLE BREAKS.
(1) Install the 98D09104000001 ATTACHMENT - TOWING (see FIGURE 07-40-02-991-002-
A) or the 98D09104002000 ATTACHMENT - TOWING (OPTIONAL 4 WHEEL BOGIE
MLG) (see FIGURE 07-40-02-991-003-A) on each MLG.
(2) Install the 98F09103500000 CABLE-TOWING, MLG on the towing attachments.
(3) Connect the 98F09103500000 CABLE-TOWING, MLG to the tractor.

NOTE : Airbus recommends that you install bridge cables or ropes between the towing
cables to prevent unwanted cable movement if a cable breaks.
(4) Do SUBTASK 07-40-02-584-001-A01.

Subtask 07-40-02-584-001-A01
D. Towing

WARNING : DURING TOWING / TAXIING OPERATION (LOW-SPEED OPERATION

INCLUDED), EACH PERSON IN THE AIRCRAFT MUST BE IN A SEAT AND
THE SEAT BELT MUST BE FASTENED. IF THE SEAT BELT IS NOT
FASTENED, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY IF THE AIRCRAFT STOPS
SUDDENLY.

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WARNING : MAKE SURE THAT NO PERSONS ARE NEAR THE TOWING CABLES WHEN
THE TRACTOR APPLIES TENSION TO THE CABLES. DEATH OR INJURY
CAN OCCUR IF A CABLE BREAKS.

CAUTION : PUT THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION
BEFORE YOU TOW OR PUSH BACK THE AIRCRAFT. THIS IS TO PREVENT
HIGH LOADS WHICH CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE NOSE LANDING GEAR.
(1) Tow the aircraft slowly and smoothly.
During the towing, put:
- One person in the cockpit to operate the brakes if necessary
- Two persons to monitor the wing tips.

WARNING : DO NOT USE A MANUAL NOSE WHEEL STEERING BAR DURING TOWING
FROM THE FRONT BECAUSE THE TOWING CABLES WILL BE NEAR THE
PERSON AT THE STEERING BAR. DEATH OR INJURY CAN OCCUR IF A
TOWING CABLE BREAKS.
(2) If possible, keep the tractor aligned with the aircraft centerline. The maximum lateral
position that is permitted is the width of the aircraft.

NOTE : Airbus recommends that you install load cells on the towing cables to record and
monitor the loads that you apply on the MLG during the towing procedure.

Subtask 07-40-02-869-001-A01
E. Close-up
(1) Visual Inspection
(a) After you complete the towing procedure, make sure that the nose wheels are aligned
with the aircraft centerline.
(2) Aircraft Configuration
(a) Put the wheel chocks in position in front of and behind the wheels.
(b) On panel 110VU, set the PARKING BRK control switch to ON.
(c) On panel 400VU, make sure that:
- The pressure indication on the yellow brake-pressure triple-indicator is correct: 3
000 psi (206.84 bar).
- The pointer is in the green area.
- If necessary, pressurize the yellow hydraulic system, see AMM 29-24-00-863-001.
(3) Removal of the Tools
(a) Remove the towing cable.
(b) Remove the towing attachment or the towing strap from each MLG.
(c) Remove the tow-lever safety pin.

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(d) Set the ground-towing lever to its initial position.

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TOWING CABLE

TOWING STRAP

A
N_AR_074002_1_0010101_01_00

Towing with the MLG from the Front

Strap Installation
FIGURE-07-40-02-991-001-A01

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TOWING CABLE

TOWING ATTACHMENT

A
N_AR_074002_1_0020101_01_00

Towing with the MLG from the Front

Towing Attachment Tool - Two Wheel MLG
FIGURE-07-40-02-991-002-A01

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TOWING ATTACHMENT

TOWING CABLE

N_AR_074002_1_0030101_01_00

Towing with the MLG from the Front

Towing Attachment Tool - Four Wheel Bogie MLG (Optional A320 Only)
FIGURE-07-40-02-991-003-A01

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