TOST Aero Tow Rope RED STAR
TOST Aero Tow Rope RED STAR
General Description
TOST Aero Tow Rope RED STAR - The allrounder of aero tow ropes with an excellent price/performance ratio:
- Step-index fiber from polyester, 32-fold casing
- Code color red
- Rope diameter 9 mm
- Minimum breaking load 11 kN
- On both sides spliced-in rope eye, with directly fitted connecting parts, one side connecting ring pair to LN 65091,
other side large oval ring - On glider side equipped with complete weak link unit in reserve system with protection sleeve and connecting ring pair to LN 65091
TOST RED STAR price varies depending on selection. Use above radio buttons for selections and final price.
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P/N SKU |
Desc | Length m |
Min Breaking Load daN |
Color | ∅ mm | Weight g |
|
185400 5104 |
Rope RED STAR | 40 | 1100 | Red | 8 | 2550 |
|
185500 5105 |
Rope RED STAR | 50 | 1100 | Red | 8 | 3110 |
|
185600 5106 |
Rope RED STAR | 60 | 1100 | Red | 8 | 3690 |
Aero tow ropes RED STAR, ELASTIK, EXKLUSIV
All aero tow ropes from Tost are delivered completely fitted “ready to tow”.
- At the tug side equipped with connecting ring pair to LN 65091
- At the glider side equipped with complete weak link unit in reserve system including protective sleeve and connecting ring pair
As standard, the white weak link No. 5 with a breaking load of 500 daN is fitted. Please note on your order if you need a different weak link breaking load. In this case, we will fit the required weak link ex works.
Excerpt from the SBO
Regarding aero tow ropes please refer to section 2.2 for single tow and 2.3 for double tow.
The following rope lengths are stipulated:
Single tow 40 - 60 m length
Double tow short rope 30 - 40 m length
Lee-position long rope 50 - 60 m must be released fi rst
The difference between the short and the long rope has to be at least 20 m.
TOST RED STAR is a special order item. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for delivery.
Always use TOST Tires and Tubes when available.
See "Tech Data" tab for Description, Application and Technical Data.
See "Docs" tab for "TOST Tire, Tube & Wheel Selection Guide".
Advantages
- High-grade and long-lasting rope thanks to step-in-fiber construction
- Easy to find on the airfield due to its code color red
- Connecting parts are directly spliced in. Rope ends are protected with a scoring coating
- There are no sharp edges that could damage the aircraft fuselage. Metal parts are reduced to a minimum.
