Tow release

by Donn Fishburn in 912 / 914 Technical Questions 7 years ago

I recently purchased an older Airborne XT trike with a 912. I'm studying the Airborne service schedule and found two entries under "Reduction gearbox" that are a mystery - "tow release adjustment withing tolerance" and "release cable." What could "tow release" have to do with the reduction gearbox? (I've learned that Airborne's manuals are a little odd and this entry could be in the wrong place in the schedule.)

Re: Tow release

by Bill Hertzel » 7 years ago

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I agree!
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Re: Tow release

by Wayne Fowler » 7 years ago

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Not necessarily! That hollow output shaft on the rotax 912 gearbox can be used for an in flight variable pitch prop and I know in Australia they could tow hang gliders with a cable assembly through the prop centre. Usually the hang glider pilot would release the tow from his end similar to a glider but in the event of an emergency a safety release from the towing aircraft makes a lot of sense.

Regards......Chook.

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