Towbarless towing is prohibited unless the operation is performed in compliance with the towbarless towing requirements in which manual?

Towbarless towing is prohibited unless the operation is performed in compliance with the towbarless towing requirements in which manual?

• A. Aircraft Maintenance Manual
• B. Airplane Maintenance Manual
• C. Ground Operations Manual
• D. Technical Procedures Manual

Answer: (B)

Towbarless towing is governed by the aircraft’s own approved procedures, so the correct source is the airplane’s maintenance documentation. The Airplane Maintenance Manual contains the manufacturer‑approved towbarless towing requirements, including how the nose gear is supported by the lift device, what equipment is required, the exact steps to perform the maneuver, pre‑tow checks, and any limitations on speed, maneuvering, or gear loads. Because towbarless towing directly involves the aircraft’s structure and landing gear geometry, you must follow the aircraft‑specific guidance in this manual to ensure safe, approved procedures for that particular airplane. Other manuals cover broader maintenance or ground handling topics but don’t provide the aircraft‑specific towing rules you must follow; they aren’t the authoritative source for these procedures. By adhering to the Airplane Maintenance Manual, you align with the manufacturer’s approved method and reduce the risk of gear damage or unsafe movement during towing.

Towbarless towing is governed by the aircraft’s own approved procedures, so the correct source is the airplane’s maintenance documentation. The Airplane Maintenance Manual contains the manufacturer‑approved towbarless towing requirements, including how the nose gear is supported by the lift device, what equipment is required, the exact steps to perform the maneuver, pre‑tow checks, and any limitations on speed, maneuvering, or gear loads. Because towbarless towing directly involves the aircraft’s structure and landing gear geometry, you must follow the aircraft‑specific guidance in this manual to ensure safe, approved procedures for that particular airplane.

Other manuals cover broader maintenance or ground handling topics but don’t provide the aircraft‑specific towing rules you must follow; they aren’t the authoritative source for these procedures. By adhering to the Airplane Maintenance Manual, you align with the manufacturer’s approved method and reduce the risk of gear damage or unsafe movement during towing.