Aero tow ropes

We distinguish between the special cable for the tow cable retraction winch and ropes for aero tow.

Cable for CRG

Synthetic cable in multi-layer construction, smooth surface for knot-free cable retraction. The cable is delivered on a cardboard reel, for direct winding onto the cable drum in the aircraft‘s fuselage.

 P/N
Desription
 Length
m
 Max. load daN
Colour
Ø
mm
Weight
g
300550
Cable for CRG, standard length
50
1160
white
6.1
1920
300556
Cable for CRG
60
1160
white
6.1
2250
300560
Cable for CRG, cut to length
250
1160
white
6.1
8700

 

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  fitted.

Please note on your order if you need another weak link breaking load. In this case, we will fit the required weak link ex works.

 

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 another 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 first
  • The difference between the short and the long rope has to be at least 20 m.

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2-part aluminium sleeve screwed over the knot in the cable