AIR1353B Cushion Tow Hitches Test
Reaffirmed
02/09/2006
- Features
- Issuing Committee
- Content
- The main purpose of this test was to determine the application advantages of cushion tow hitches in comparison to the commonly used rigid tow hitch type fitted on heavy aircraft towing tractors.As diverse opinions emerged about its suitability since the introduction on the market of this new tow hitch type, it was intended to physically measure and evaluate the damping capability of this cushioned tow link when applied in practice.
- Pages
- 9
- Citation
- SAE International Information Report, Cushion Tow Hitches Test, SAE Standard AIR1353B, Reaffirmed February 2006, Revised April 1998, Issued May 1974, https://doi.org/10.4271/AIR1353B.