Keyfeatures
High-Strength Steel Construction – Main tube uses high strength steel for durability and precise load transfer.
Integrated Shear-Pin Safety – Tow head incorporates push/pull and torque shear pins plus a retaining pin for secure coupling.
Maintenance-Free Hand Pump – Integrated spring and dead-man circuit enable controlled, repeatable undercarriage adjustment.
Floating Axle Undercarriage – Hydraulically height-adjustable gear with floating axle and pneumatic tires eases NLG alignment.
Skydrol-Resistant Finish & Spares – Skydrol-resistant paint and tube-mounted spare shear pin holder support rapid turnarounds.
Highlights
Family covers Airbus narrow bodies like A220 through wide-bodies like the A380 and Boeing 737 through 747/757 with standard and fly-away variants.
Aircraft by OEM include Airbus, Boeing and several Business Jets
Application Cases
Airbus A300 • A310 • A318 • A319/A319neo • A320/A320neo • A321/A321neo incl. LR/XLR • A330 • A340-200/-300 • A340-500/-600 • A350-900/-1000 • A380.
Regional & Boeing Fleets – Airbus A220-100/-300 and Boeing B737-300/-400/-500 • B737-600/-700/-800/-900 • B737 MAX 7/-8/-8200/-9/-10 • B747 • B757 • Embraer 170/175/190/195 • Lineage 1000.
Configuration Options
Safety & Operation
Tow head integrates push/pull and torque shear pins with a retaining pin for maximum safety.
Maintenance-free hand pump with integrated spring and dead-man circuit provides precise height control.
Hydraulically height-adjustable undercarriage with floating axle system aligns easily to the NLG.
Rigid or revolving 3" (76.2 mm) tow eye interfaces with standard tow tractors.
Labeling identifies aircraft applications to ensure correct pairing at the ramp.
Mobility & Transport
Pneumatic or solid rubber tires and the floating axle simplify maneuvering in hangars and on aprons.
Tube-mounted spare shear pin holder keeps replacements accessible at the aircraft.
Fly-away variants offer compact length with optional wooden box for protected transport.
Durability & Corrosion Protection
Skydrol-resistant paint protects structures against hydraulic fluid and weather exposure.
High-strength steel and proven designs support long life-cycles in daily service.
At least 10 years spare-part availability sustains fleet readiness over time.
Why RH Aero?
OEM Conformity — Proven Reliability
Designed to aircraft-manufacturer requirements and applicable standards, our tow bars deliver consistent safety and interface integrity. Maintenance-free systems, floating undercarriages, and documented configurations reduce handling effort and downtime. Made in Germany quality with on-site service and at least 10 years spare-part availability supports predictable lifecycle costs.