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I recently purchased an older Airborne XT trike with a 912. I'm studying the Airborne service schedule and found two entries under "Reduction gearbox" that are a mystery - "tow release adjustment withing tolerance" and "release cable." What could "tow release" have to do with the reduction gearbox? (I've learned that Airborne's manuals are a little odd and this entry could be in the wrong place in the schedule.)
  • Re: Tow release

    by » 6 years ago


    I agree!
    Just an editing Error.
    It happens. Oops!

    Bill Hertzel
    Rotax 912is
    North Ridgeville, OH, USA
    Clicking the "Thank You" is Always Appreciated by Everyone.


  • Re: Tow release

    by » 6 years ago


    Not necessarily! That hollow output shaft on the rotax 912 gearbox can be used for an in flight variable pitch prop and I know in Australia they could tow hang gliders with a cable assembly through the prop centre. Usually the hang glider pilot would release the tow from his end similar to a glider but in the event of an emergency a safety release from the towing aircraft makes a lot of sense.

    Regards......Chook.

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