Aero tow ropes
We distinguish between the special cable for the tow cable retraction winch and ropes for aero tow.
Cable for CRG
Synthetic cable in multi-layer construction, smooth surface for knot-free cable retraction. The cable is delivered on a cardboard reel, for direct winding onto the cable drum in the aircraft‘s fuselage.
| P/N | Desription | Length m |
Max. load daN | Colour | Ø mm |
Weight g |
| 300550 | Cable for CRG, standard length | 50 | 1160 | white | 6.1 | 1920 |
| 300556 | Cable for CRG | 60 | 1160 | white | 6.1 | 2250 |
| 300560 | Cable for CRG, cut to length | 250 | 1160 | white | 6.1 | 8700 |
Aero tow ropes RED STAR, ELASTIK, EXKLUSIV
All aero tow ropes from Tost are delivered completely fitted “ready to tow”:
- At the tug side equipped with connecting ring pair to LN 65091
- At the glider side equipped with complete weak link unit in reserve system including protective sleeve and connecting ring pair fitted.
Please note on your order if you need another weak link breaking load. In this case, we will fit the required weak link ex works.
As standard the white weak link No. 5 with a breaking load of 500 daN is fitted.
Please note on your order if you need another weak link breaking load. In this case, we will fit the required weak link ex works.
Excerpt from the SBO
Regarding aero tow ropes, please refer to section 2.2 for single tow and 2.3 for double tow.
The following rope lengths are stipulated:
- Single tow 40-60 m length
- Double tow short rope 30-40 m length
- Lee-position long rope 50-60 m must be released first
- The difference between the short and the long rope has to be at least 20 m.
2-part aluminium sleeve screwed over the knot in the cable
