A/S32A-31A AIRCRAFT TOWING TRACTOR

The tractor frame is a welded steel one-piece unit that is cross-braced to prevent misalignment. It also has front and rear towing couplers (pintles), tie-down and lifting attachments, and exterior lighting. The welded steel cab encloses the driver and one passenger seat, supports two flush-mounted doors with sliding glass windows, mirrors, front and rear windshield wipers, and dome light. A/S32A-31A AIRCRAFT TOWING TRAC- TOR.—The A/S32A-31A aircraft towing tractor (fig. 9-3) is designed for towing aircraft aboard ship. The drive system consists of a three-cylinder diesel engine, automatic transmission, and rear wheel drive with dual wheels. Front wheel steering is power assisted and has seating for the driver only. Service brakes are hydraulic, power operated, wet disc type with a mechanical hand brake for the rear wheels. A 24-volt 9-2 ANF0902 Figure 9-2.—A/S32A-30A aircraft ground support equipment towing tractor. ANF0903 Figure 9-3.—A/S32A-31A aircraft towing tractor. ANF0904 Figure 9-4.—A/S32A-32 aircraft towing tractor. ANF0905 Figure 9-5.—A/S32A-37 aircraft towing tractor.