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- Author(s): Reed, Arthur
- Source:
Air Transport World. Nov95, Vol. 32 Issue 11, p102. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
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- Abstract:
Reports that the towbar, a traditional piece of aviation equipment, is disappearing in favor of pushback vehicles that can do without them. Discussion of the development of towbarless tractors; Severe problems experienced with a towbar in pulling aircraft; Need for an elimination of the towbar; Advantages; Single operator; Less chance of jackknifing.
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