Abstract: A plural function tow hook is described for engaging airplane nose gears having nose gears of different styles. Consequently, a single tow hook can be used in multiple applications for aircraft towing purposes. The tow hook receives and engages a pin of a nose gear for use in towing the aircraft in one application. The tow hook receives first and second loops of a tow strap passing around a strut of an airplane nose gear in another application.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2018
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2019
Assignee:
JBT Lektro, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeremiah Scott, Kai Ojala, Robert A. Zschoche