Towbarless towing requires compliance with which manual?

• A. Airplane Maintenance Manual
• B. Aircraft Maintenance Manual
• C. Operations Manual
• D. Flight Manual

Answer: (A)

Towbarless towing is a ground-handling task that directly involves the aircraft’s hardware and systems, so the official reference is the airplane maintenance manual. This manual provides model-specific procedures for towing, including how to connect the tow device to the aircraft, how to lock or disable steering as needed, and the required steps to protect the nose gear and structure during movement. It also sets limits on speeds, clearances, and other precautions to prevent damage or unsafe conditions while the aircraft is being moved.

The flight manual covers in-flight operations and emergencies, not ground handling procedures. The operations manual includes general operating procedures for day-to-day airline operations, but it typically does not contain the detailed, aircraft-specific mechanical instructions for towbarless towing. Hence, the airplane maintenance manual is the best, most accurate reference for this task.