Aircraft Recovery Dolly
I assume you are planning to use a jack to raise the wheel with the flat?
The creeper concept is ok, but the first problem is the weight. You
need to expect 1000 lb per wheel for a single (Bonanza). Sure, the
passengers will be out, but the plane may be full of fuel and baggage.
The wheels on a creeper or on the dollies sold at Home Depot are another
issue. Even if they could take the weight, they are just too small for
cracked taxiways.
I recently moved a 650 lb grand piano and bought my supplies from Movers
Supply House in the Bronx. They sell a variety of dollies under $150.
There are also piano mover dollies designed for outdoor use, including
some with air tires. I would investigate those, too.
Good luck.
-John
BT wrote:
A sturdy mechanics creeper? not a cheap wood one that would sag.
move slowly
"John" wrote in message
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I need to acquire a dolly capable of recovering a typical general
aviation aircraft with a flat tire.
I would like something that I can just place the flat tire wheel
assembly onto without removing wheel pants or brakes. It also needs
to be capable of being towed up to a mile using only one tug.
Any ideas?
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