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ChangDriver

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Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject: CJ Tow Bar

What are you guys using for a tow bar for the CJ to move the aircraft in and out of a hangar?



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dvonruden(at)generalequip
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Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:03 am Post subject: CJ Tow Bar

I purchased my CJ directly from the Chinese government a number of years ago. As part of the agreement, I also purchased an original towbar, a jack set and a complete set of engine/airframe service tools. I found the Chinese towbar to be somewhat difficult and time consuming to use. Instead, I normally use a two section towbar designed to fit the AA1 and AA5 Series Grumman aircraft. Fits over the nose gear axle perfectly. The T-handle is a bit short, but works on a ramp. To get the CJ in and out of the hangar, I adapted a handle extension that will also allow it to be coupled to a small garden tractor if so desired.  

   

The good thing is the towbar design will fail (i.e.: bend) before damage to the nose gear occurs. Still need to be careful.  

   

Dennis Von Ruden  

General Equipment Company  

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507.451.5511 (F)  

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jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.co
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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:50 am Post subject: CJ Tow Bar

Dave, Dave    ;^)     Tongue in cheek...Pipe thread, is pipe thread!  

  

 I did forget to mention that I used caps at the ends of the handle...that way I could fill the towbar with Marvel Mystery Oil to prevent rust, detonation, and lead deposits from building up inside (after taking a couple of swigs for good health...  ;^)

  

Jeff Linebaugh

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 Time: 06:04:30 PM PST US

From: KingCJ6(at)aol.com (KingCJ6(at)aol.com)

Subject: Re: CJ Towbar

 Jeff - knowing your attention to detail & authenticity, were you able  to

find suitable metric threaded pipe for this unique item, or did you simply

settle for standard U.S. threads?

 Dave

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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:36 am Post subject: CJ Tow Bar

Good to know!  I assume you wear a flight suit while hand-tugging with  this "marvelous" unit & that there are acceptable levels of ambiant CO  present.  Have you experienced uneven oil-feed from one side of the  handle?

  

 Dave

  

  In a message dated 3/8/2009 7:51:24 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.com writes:

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		     Dave, Dave    ;^)     Tongue in    cheek...Pipe thread, is pipe thread!  

    

   I did forget to mention that I used caps at the ends of the handle...that    way I could fill the towbar with Marvel Mystery Oil to prevent rust,    detonation, and lead deposits from building up inside (after taking a couple    of swigs for good health...  ;^)

   

Jeff Linebaugh

jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.com (jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.com)



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From: KingCJ6(at)aol.com (KingCJ6(at)aol.com)

Subject: Re: Yak-List: CJ    Towbar

   Jeff - knowing your attention to detail & authenticity, were you    able  to

find suitable metric threaded pipe for this unique item, or    did you simply

settle for standard U.S. threads?

   Dave

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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:02 pm Post subject: CJ Tow Bar

My only concern with filling the handle with MMO, Dave & Jeff, is  the potential for sparking when the handle is inserted into the nose wheel hub.  Therefore, wisdom dictates wearing Nomex gloves and a helmet with the visor down  in addition to your Nomex flight suit.  ...Blitz

  

  In a message dated 3/8/2009 11:36:59 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  KingCJ6(at)aol.com writes:

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		     Good to know!  I assume you wear a flight suit while hand-tugging    with this "marvelous" unit & that there are acceptable levels of ambiant    CO present.  Have you experienced uneven oil-feed from one side of the    handle?

    

   Dave

    

      In a message dated 3/8/2009 7:51:24 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,    jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.com writes:

    	  Quote: 	
		       Dave, Dave    ;^)     Tongue in      cheek...Pipe thread, is pipe thread!  

      

     I did forget to mention that I used caps at the ends of the      handle...that way I could fill the towbar with Marvel Mystery Oil      to prevent rust, detonation, and lead deposits from building up inside      (after taking a couple of swigs for good health...  ;^)

     

Jeff Linebaugh

jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.com (jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.com)



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From: KingCJ6(at)aol.com (KingCJ6(at)aol.com)

Subject: Re: Yak-List:      CJ Towbar

     Jeff - knowing your attention to detail & authenticity, were you      able  to

find suitable metric threaded pipe for this unique item, or      did you simply

settle for standard U.S. threads?

     Dave

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Posted: Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:09 pm Post subject: CJ Tow Bar

Air show pilots use smoke oil in place of MMO. 

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 	  Quote: 	
		    My only concern with filling the handle with MMO, Dave & Jeff, is  the potential for sparking when the handle is inserted into the nose wheel hub.  Therefore, wisdom dictates wearing Nomex gloves and a helmet with the visor down  in addition to your Nomex flight suit.  ...Blitz

  

  In a message dated 3/8/2009 11:36:59 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  KingCJ6(at)aol.com (KingCJ6(at)aol.com) writes:

  	  Quote: 	
		     Good to know!  I assume you wear a flight suit while hand-tugging    with this "marvelous" unit & that there are acceptable levels of ambiant    CO present.  Have you experienced uneven oil-feed from one side of the    handle?

    

   Dave

    

      In a message dated 3/8/2009 7:51:24 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,    jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.com (jefflinebaugh(at)gmail.com) writes:

    	  Quote: 	
		       Dave, Dave    ;^)     Tongue in      cheek...Pipe thread, is pipe thread!  

      

     I did forget to mention that I used caps at the ends of the      handle...that way I could fill the towbar with Marvel Mystery Oil      to prevent rust, detonation, and lead deposits from building up inside      (after taking a couple of swigs for good health...  ;^)

     

Jeff Linebaugh

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Subject: Re:      CJ Towbar

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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:01 am Post subject: CJ Tow Bar

I use a standard, hand-held Mooney towbar.  Why, because I used to have a Mooney and it fits.

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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:12 am Post subject: CJ Tow Bar

But how much MMO does the Mooney tow bar hold?    That's what is important.  

 Dennis

  

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Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:17 am Post subject: cj tow bar

Frank,



 $100,000 airplane, $10 tow bar, now that's priceless!



 Fortunately I have a metal fabrication shop (partners in a company that builds race cars), so I used scrap chrome-moly tubing.

 I found a piece that fit into the front axel, then used 1 5/8 tubing (bent in a tubing bender) to bring the pulling point centered on the front wheel.

 There is a 1" cross bar to hold onto when pulling or pushing. The tow bar weighs about 10 Lbs.

 I have been meaning to make a second tow bar that fits on a trailer hitch, but have not found the time.

 I am not sure how different the CJ is then the Yak. Picture by req.



 John Fischer

 Yak-52, N213YA



 



 At 09:52 AM 3/9/2009, you wrote:

 [quote]Now if there is a tow bar to laugh at, I  think I win the prize. I used two 8' long 2x6's  on edge. I nailed blocks between them to space it to fit over the nose wheel. I drilled a horizontal hole through the 2x6's for a piece of emt conduit, that pases through the nose wheel axel. On the other end, I brought the 2x6's together. nailed an oak 2x4 flat on the bottom, to make like a tongue. I drilled a 2 1/4" hole in the tongue, so I can use a 2" trailer ball on the end of a fork on my fork lift. It looks funky, but works real well. I used all scrap lumber, and it took less than an hour to fabricate. Picture by request.

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