TOST Vehicle Tow Device
Manufacturer Part Number: 011520
TOST Vehicle Tow Device
General Description
TOST Vehicle Tow Device - An alternative way of getting up in the air is being used again, known from former times: the vehicle tow. The pilot just needs an airfield and a helper with a car to get up into the air.
The vehicle tow device is fixed to the trailer hitch of the car, the necessary tools are included in the scope of delivery. No modifications to the vehicle are needed. The vehicle tow device is based on a tow release E 85; the release is made through the driver with a Bowden Cable.
For the vehicle tow, we recommend the synthetic winch cable Dynalaunch which we can supply in every length. On one side, a Jumbo thimble can be spliced into the cable. We can also supply the complete cable preamble according to the German SBO (Gliding regulation).
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P/N SKU |
Desc | Weight g |
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011520 5155 |
Vehicle tow device E 85 with brackets, Bowden cable, release unit and tooling |
3700 |
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200700 5154 |
Device for winding up the cable |
Important operating advise to the connecting ring pair
Connecting ring pairs are vital for the safe connection and reliable separation of tow cable and tow release.
The type certifi cation stipulates that every Tost tow release must be operated only with a ring pair meeting the Aeronautical Standard LN 65091.
Such a ring pair must be stamped with the manufacturer's name and the standard number. Welded ring pairs are generally prohibited and imply a potential danger for the pilot. Their use voids our warranty for the release. Welded rings damage the release. Moreover, undersized or deformed rings can cause the ring pair to jam the release and inhibit correct operation under load.
Ring pairs must be visually checked and measured at regular intervals to ensure correct operation. Ring pairs that deviate from the standard dimensions must be replaced.
TOST Vehicle Tow Device 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".
TOST also offers an additional "helper“. A device for winding up the cable which is stored in the trunk of your car. This device helps to wind up the cable which is laying on the airfield after the tow. It is powered by the 12-V onboard electric of the car.
Besides the development of the equipment described above, we also have achieved a broad knowledge in the file of vehicle tow. You can contact us with your questions regarding the legal situation or the qualification of the pilot.
