Specializing in C-130 Hercules Towbars and P-3 Orion Towbars

Now Available for Immediate Shipment

LOCKHEED Approved C-130 Hercules TOWBAR
Since 1985 (23 years)

These HEAVY DUTY TOWBARS have four safety features that are NOT FOUND on other towbars because we have a U.S. PATENT on these unique features:
  • Shear bolt, Safety bolt, Anti-Jackknife bolts and Automatic locking device in tow position.
  • There is only one moving part to secure the aircraft to the towbar.

If you want the most advanced and improved towbar for the
C-130 Hercules and the P-3 Orion, click here to order NOW.

FEATURES
1. Shear Bolt
2. Safety Bolt
3. Jack-Knife Resistant Bolts
4. Auto-Lock Pin
5. Handle
6. Heat Treated Alloy Steel
C-130 Towbar Head

Towbar and Head Assembly protected by
United States Patent Number: 5,078,418

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.


C-130 Hercules Towbars

U.S. National Stock Number

Part Number

Military Service
NSN 1730-01-103-9685 MANSON 130-2 U.S. Air Force & NATO
NSN 1730-01-384-2805 MANSON 130-2 WORLD-WIDE
NSN 1730-00-554-5439 MANSON 130-2 U.S. Navy
NSN 1730-01-250-7478 MANSON 130-2 U.S. Navy
NSN 1730-01-058-1589 MANSON 130-2 U.S. Coast Guard

CAGE Code: 1DD63

C-130 Fly-Away Towbars are available. See P-3 Fly-Away Towbar for details.

C-130 Towbar Assembly

Dimensions: 180" x 24" x 18"
Weight: 220 lbs.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Check the towbar you are using for these important features:

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.

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).


P-3 Orion Towbar

U.S. National Stock Number

Part Number

Military Service
NSN 1730-01-547-3069 MANSON- P3 WORLD-WIDE

CAGE Code: 1DD63

P-3 ORION TOWBAR P-3 ORION TOWBAR
Unlock Position Lock Position - Ready to Tow

Dimensions:

180" x 24 "x 18"
Weight: 230 lbs.

SPECIAL FEATURES
Check the towbar you are using for these important features:

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.


Fly-Away P-3 Orion Towbar

Dimensions  

Length:
Width:
Height:

180 inches
24 inches
Height 18 inches
Weight  

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.

Towbars also available for the following aircraft:

C-17 B-777 B-767 DC-10 MD-11
L-1011 A-300 A-310 A-330 A-340

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)
(336) 707-0605 (Bill)
(520) 297-4009
 

William Kalmanson, President
MANSON COMPANY, INC.
7120 North Skyway Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85718
USA

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