METHOD OF TRANSPORTATION OF AIRCRAFT Russian patent published in 2007 - IPC B64F1/22 

FIELD: mechanical engineering; ground servicing of aircraft.

SUBSTANCE: proposed method is based on use of truck tractor provided with cargo platform and hoisting mechanism in form of actuating cylinders. Cargo platform is provided with telescopic guide which is rotatable in horizontal plane and is mounted in zone of bearing perimeter of truck tractor which makes it possible to perform smooth and adjustable re-charging of drive wheels of truck tractor for forming maximum thrust in ground holding capacity of truck tractor. Platform is provided with saddle-shaped cushion for centering the truck tractor relative to aircraft longitudinal axis. Actuating cylinders mounted inside telescopic guide make it possible to transport the aircraft with damaged nose and rear undercarriage legs depending on position of truck tractor under aircraft fuselage. This method may be used for transportation of aircraft of different types without re-adjustment of equipment.

EFFECT: smooth and adjustable distribution of vertical load on truck tractor axles.

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