E 85 series

The E 85 tow release is used as nose release for gliders. As tail release for tugs it can be used for aero tow and banner towing. Approved for maximum cable load of 14.1 kN. The E 85 has no automatic release. The maximum manual release force is 140 N. Approved by the German aviation authority (LBA – Luftfahrt-Bundesamt) TCDS 60.230/1, as conforming to airworthiness regulations for tow releases, it also corresponds to JAR 22 requirements. For all-up weight up to 900 kg. Approved for all aircraft.

E 85 with lever
Standard version with 4-position release lever.

E 85 without lever
Allows a release lever to be fitted by the aircraft manufacturer. The release cable can also be attached directly to one of the segment holes.

E 85/1-79
This nose and tail tow release is offered with a shortened segment for mounting in tight installation spaces and has a special angled release lever.

E 85/1-85
This version is equipped with a standard segment, but disposes of an extended segment bolt for fitting a special release lever outside the release body.

E 85 with special release lever
This version of the E 85 is equipped with the lateral special release lever (300320). It is used for the installation at various release supports, eg. Piper. Aso works as optional equipment parallel to the CRG, e.g. for banner towing.