Admin Posted October 23 Posted October 23 Hi all and especially those that may have a workshop that can weld up some steel tubing to make a Cessna Towbar, in fact I need 25 of them for a price. Here is an example of one although something similar would suit: For Aircraft :: Aircraft Accessories :: Towbar - Cessna Deluxe WWW.CLEARPROP.COM.AU TOWBAR - CESSNA DELUXEThe deluxe Cessna towbar is very popular and designed for those who demand the ultimate in convenience and... I need them asap and perhaps I could even buy more if these work out ok Thanks if you can help 1
Admin Posted October 23 Author Posted October 23 Thanks @BrendAn the problem now is to find someone who has one so I can get all the measurements. 1
Blueadventures Posted October 23 Posted October 23 HI Ian I have one in my hangar I'll get out there on Sunday and can get some measurements for you. Hopefully you track down one locally. Cheers. 1
Admin Posted October 23 Author Posted October 23 3 minutes ago, Blueadventures said: HI Ian I have one in my hangar I'll get out there on Sunday and can get some measurements for you. Hopefully you track down one locally. Cheers. That will be fantastic mate, thanks so much. I need every possible measurement including the tubing thickness, the maximum the arms can spring out and can go in etc...anything you can think of to allow a fabricator to make them. Aussie made for Aussie Aviators...and cheaper than the US...YAY 1
Admin Posted October 23 Author Posted October 23 Also @Blueadventures remember if possible, photos speak a thousand words unless you are @red750 who may photoshop some of his joke photos...hehe 🤣 1
Blueadventures Posted October 23 Posted October 23 1 hour ago, Admin said: Also @Blueadventures remember if possible, photos speak a thousand words unless you are @red750 who may photoshop some of his joke photos...hehe 🤣 Will do; If you can arrange getting it from Mackay to you, you are welcome to borrow it for a month or two and send back up. Hopefully you will get hold of one closer to you. Any way I'll try and make time to call over and get it tomorrow afternoon and send some details and images. Cheers.
facthunter Posted October 23 Posted October 23 They never changed,. You still have to get all dimensions right. Nev 1
red750 Posted October 23 Posted October 23 1 hour ago, Admin said: who may photoshop some of his joke photos...hehe 🤣 ALL of them Ian. And it's EDIT them. Photoshop is a brand name. (Sorry). 1
Blueadventures Posted October 23 Posted October 23 2 hours ago, Blueadventures said: Will do; If you can arrange getting it from Mackay to you, you are welcome to borrow it for a month or two and send back up. Hopefully you will get hold of one closer to you. Any way I'll try and make time to call over and get it tomorrow afternoon and send some details and images. Cheers. Or I could trace out its outline on paper and post to you with the dimensions on the outline. 1
Freizeitpilot Posted October 23 Posted October 23 I have one of these if that helps, but it is constructed of aluminium, not steel…….and it has a crack on the bend of the handle. It appears this point is where all of the ‘flex’ force becomes focussed when the wheel attachment points are opened out, and ultimately fails. It’s a pity - the lightweight is great, but trying to repair thin aluminium tubing is a tad tricky. 1
Blueadventures Posted October 23 Posted October 23 24 minutes ago, Freizeitpilot said: I have one of these if that helps, but it is constructed of aluminium, not steel…….and it has a crack on the bend of the handle. It appears this point is where all of the ‘flex’ force becomes focussed when the wheel attachment points are opened out, and ultimately fails. It’s a pity - the lightweight is great, but trying to repair thin aluminium tubing is a tad tricky. Maybe wrap area in tape and epoxy? 1
Freizeitpilot Posted October 23 Posted October 23 Yeah, I had a go with glue and tape, but sadly it didn’t last long. I’ve got a really tight hose clamp over the crack now, but that probably just hides it.😏 1
facthunter Posted October 23 Posted October 23 When you are pushing a C-182 around, particularly when turning it, you need steel pipe. Nev 1
ClintonB Posted October 26 Posted October 26 And a longer one, TWM was a pain in the butt to move on your own, tucked under the prop with the short alloy one. i made a steel one long with an acme thread on one ide with hollow tube to wind onto the spigots. Left it in the hanger to use at base and only had the alloy one for trips in the luggage area. 1 1
Admin Posted October 31 Author Posted October 31 On 23/10/2024 at 2:37 PM, Blueadventures said: HI Ian I have one in my hangar I'll get out there on Sunday and can get some measurements for you. Hopefully you track down one locally. Cheers. Hi @Blueadventures were you able to get those measurements for me?
Admin Posted October 31 Author Posted October 31 What I do is: Length 46.5" extended, 26" collapsed. Wt. 3.75 lbs. Able to attach to 5/8" lug nuts on nose strut.
facthunter Posted October 31 Posted October 31 They have to spread to attach and remain firmly IN when in use. Pulling OR pushing. Nev
Blueadventures Posted October 31 Posted October 31 7 hours ago, Admin said: Hi @Blueadventures were you able to get those measurements for me? My apology Ian, was busy at hangar today and yesterday and plain forgot to grab it. I'll get it tomorrow and the info to you.
Blueadventures Posted November 1 Posted November 1 17 hours ago, Blueadventures said: My apology Ian, was busy at hangar today and yesterday and plain forgot to grab it. I'll get it tomorrow and the info to you. Have got it will measure when home
Blueadventures Posted November 1 Posted November 1 (edited) Measurements as discussed. Blue Cessna tow handle.docx Edited November 1 by Blueadventures
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