Specializing in C-130 Hercules Towbars and P-3 Orion Towbars
*Patented New features (U.S. Patent No. 8,939,461) 2013
LOCKHEED Approved C-130 Hercules TOWBAR
Since 1985
C-130 Hercules Towbars with FLIR

FEATURES |
1. |
Shear Bolt |
2. |
Safety Bolt |
3. |
Jack-Knife Resistant Bolts |
4. |
Auto-Lock Pin |
5. |
Handle |
6. |
Heat Treated Alloy Steel |
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Just a turn of the handle will engage the cam under the tow pin. The automatic lock
will assure a positive hook-up for towing. To release, only turn the handle, thus
unlocking the towbar head from the tow pin.
THIS PATENTED DESIGN MAKES THE TOWBAR
HOOK-UP AND RELEASE
QUICK AND EASY.
We
have THREE SAFETY FEATURES only FOUND ON the Manson Towbars.
*Our patented new features (U.S. Patent No. 8,939,461)2013
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1. Shear Bolt: |
When the shear bolt has sheared the SAFETY BOLT
keeps the aircraft connected to the tow tractor |
2. Safety Bolt: |
This bolt will keep towbar and aircraft hooked up, even when the shear
bolt shears. |
3. Anti-Jackknife Bolts: |
When shear bolt is sheared, there are two resistant bolts to keep the
aircraft in towing position. |
4.
Foam-Filled Tires: |
Towbars are shipped with
FOAM-FILLED tires to eliminate flats. |
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Principle of Operation: |
Designed for towing the C-130 aircraft by the nose landing gear. Attaches
to nose gear towing bolt with locking latch. Two wheels are provided for handling towbar
when not connected to aircraft. |
Method of Operation: |
Towing vehicle is connected to bar. |
Type of Material: |
Square steel tubing. |
Options: |
Fly-Away towbar (by special
order). |
To order
contact us at: C130Manson@aol.com
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U.S. National Stock Number |
Part Number |
Military Service |
NSN 1730-01-103-9685 |
MANSON 130-2 AF |
U.S. Air Force |
NSN 1730-01-384-2805 |
MANSON 130-2 W |
WORLDWIDE |
NSN 1730-00-554-5439 |
MANSON 130-2 N |
U.S. Navy |
NSN 1730-01-612-0210 |
MANSON 130-2 |
FLY-AWAY |
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C-130 J Towbar for FLIR |
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U.S. National Stock Number |
Part Number |
Military Service |
NSN 1730-01-103-9685 |
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NSN 1730-00-554-5439 |
P/N MANSON130-J |
(FLIR-BALL) |
NSN 1730-01-HS1-5298 |
P/N 126-700-101 |
(US Coast Guard) |
NSN 1730-01-298-9161 |
P/N 871917-1 |
(US Air Force) |
P-3
Orion Towbar
SPECIAL FEATURES

6 Meter P3 Towbar
1. Shear Bolt: |
When the shear bolt has sheared the SAFETY BOLT
keeps the aircraft connected to the tow tractor |
2. Safety Bolt: |
This bolt will keep towbar and aircraft hooked up, even when the shear
bolt shears. |
3. Anti-Jackknife Bolts: |
When shear bolt is sheared, there are two resistant bolts to keep the
aircraft in towing position. |
4.
Foam-Filled Tires: |
Towbars are shipped with
FOAM-FILLED tires to eliminate flats. |
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Unlock Position |
Lock Position - Ready to Tow |
U.S. National Stock Number |
Part Number |
Military Service |
NSN
1730-01-547-3069 |
MANSON-P3 |
WORLD-WIDE |
NSN 1730-01-586-0499 |
MANSON-P3-236 |
WORLD-WIDE |
NSN 1730-01-576-2655 |
MANSON-P3 |
FLY-AWAY |
Original Towbar: Dimensions: 180" x 24" x 18"
Weight: 230 lbs.
6 Meter Towbar: Dimensions: 236" x 24" x 18"
Weight: 260 lbs. |
P-3 Orion or C-130 Fly Away Towbar

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U.S. National Stock Number |
Part Number |
Military Service |
NSN 1730-01-576-2655 |
MANSON P3 |
FLY-AWAY |
NSN 1730-01-612-0210 |
C130-2F |
FLY-AWAY |




Dimensions |
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Length:
Width:
Height: |
180 inches 24 inches Height 18 inches |
Weight |
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Under-carriage:
Head assembly:
Front half of towbar:
Rear half of towbar:
Total: |
62 lbs.
44 lbs.
84 lbs.
87 lbs.
277 lbs. |
Special Features |
- Four (4) nuts will remove the undercarriage (2
U-Bolts)
- Remove one 1/2" bolt to separate the 15 foot bar.
- When the undercarriage is removed the three pieces will
fit into the doorway of
the P-3 aircraft.
- The C-130 Head assembly or the P-3 Head Assembly
fit
on the same Fly-Away towbar.
- Shipped with FOAM-FILLED tires to eliminate flats.
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Helicopter Towbars
We sell towbars for the following helicopters:
CH-47 CHINOOK Helicopter
UH-60 BLACKHAWK Helicopter
AH-64 APACHE Helicopter
Manson F-16 Towbar
BOEING 235 Helicopter
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S-64 SKYCRANE (Factory New) P/N MANSON S-64
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CH- 53 Towbar (Factory New) P/N HT-53 901718-1

ALBAR TOWBAR WHEELS 6 INCH X 2 1/2 INCH
NSN 1730-00-072-8670 P/N MANSON 1479AS109
We supply parts for most aircraft towbars.
To order contact us at:
C130Manson@aol.com
Telephone |
Mobile |
Telefax |
(520) 297-2200
(336) 282-1313 |
(520) 909-8800 (Julius)
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(520) 297-4009
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Julius Kalmanson, President
MANSON COMPANY, INC.
7120 North Skyway Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85718
USA
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