Brackett Aircraft Company (BAC) 14,000 Lb Towbar - Ring Hitch - NSN: 1730-01-654-6333 - TR-34R
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The Brackett TR-34R Universal Aircraft Towbar with Ring Hitch is capable of fitting onto most aircraft, from the Cessna 150 to the King Air. This towbar has a maximum towing capacity of 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg).
Specifications
- Maximum Aircraft Gross Weight: 14,000 lbs. (6,350 kg)
- Maximum Opening: 12.5" (31.75 cm)
- Closed Length: 92" (233 cm)
- Extended Length: 104" (264 cm)
- Weight: 35 lbs. (16 kg)
- Finish: Orange Powder Coating
Recommended Adapters
- Piper PA-22 & 28: T-P228A
- Cessna with Wheel Pants: T-N182 (For late-model Cessna 172, 182, and 206 aircraft with wide wheel pants. This helps prevent scratching the wheel pants.)
- Albatros Aero L39A: T-730 (L) & T-910 (R)
- Aerostar 600 & 700P: T-1030
- Aviat Husky: TWA-10
- Augusta 109: T-625
- Beechcraft D18 & Staggerwing: TWA-11
- Beechcraft Duchess: T-DEX
- Beechcraft T-6 Texan II: T-730
- Bell 430: T-515
- Britten-Norman Islander BN-2: TWA-10
- Cessna 140, 170, 180, & 185 (Scott Tailwheel): TWA-10
- Cessna 208 Caravan: T-840
- Cessna 400 Corrallis: T-730
- Champion Aircraft: TWA-10
- Cirrus SR20 & 22: T-349
- Columbia 300: T-730
- Commander 112 & 114: T-750
- De Havilland Beaver DHC-2: TWA-DH
- Diamond DA-20: T-260
- Diamond DA-42: T-700
- Eclipse: T-750
- Epic LT: T-535
- Grumman Cougar: T-515
- Howard DGA: TWA-11
- Lancair: T-730
- Maule (Tail Spring): T-MAULE
- North American T-28: T-730
- OV-10 Bronco: T-750
- Pilatus PC-6: T-PC6
- Pilatus PC-12: T-451
- Piper PA-18: TWA-10
- Piper PA-22 & 28: T-P228
- Piper PA28R & 32R: T-820 (L) & T-840 (R)
- Piper PA-46: T-820 (L) & T-795 (R)
- Socata TBM 700 & 850: T-451
- Socata Trinidad & Tobago: T-375
- Sikorsky S76: T-750
- Yak-18: T-P228 (1)
- Quick-Release Pin: 98404A011
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Part # | TR-34R |
| Manufacturer | BAC |
| NSN | 1730016546333 |
| Shipping Information | |
|---|---|
| Shipping Weight | 42 lbs. |
| Shipping Dimensions | 95 x 13 x 5 in. |
| Freight NMFC | 186980 |
| Schedule B | 8716900000 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
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AIRCRAFT COMPATIBILITY
| Compatible Aircraft* | |
|---|---|
| Agusta | A109A , A109C , A109E , A109S |
| Bell | 430 |
| Britten Norman | Islander/Trislander |
| Cessna | 172 , 177 , 180 , 182 , 185 , 206 , 310 , 320 , 337 Skymaster , 340 , 401 , 402 , 404 , 411 , 414 , 414A , 421 , 421C , Caravan 208 , Caravan 208B , Corvalis - LC42-550FG |
| Cirrus | SR20 , SR22 |
| Daher-Socata | TB-20 , TBM-700 , TBM-850 |
| Diamond Aircraft | DA20-A1 , DA20-C1 , DA40 Diamond Star , DA42 |
| Eclipse | 500 |
| Hawker Beechcraft | Beech Baron , Beech Bonanza , Duchess , Duke 60 , King Air , T-6A Texan II |
| Mooney | All |
| Pilatus | PC-12 , PC-6 |
| Piper | Archer , Arrow , Aztec , Cherokee , Cherokee Cruiser - PA-28-140 , Cherokee Six 300 - PA-32-300 , Cherokee Six Seaplane - PA-32S-300 , Cheyenne II , Cheyenne III , Malibu , Meridian , Navajo , PA-22 Tri-Pacer, Caribbean, and Colt , Saratoga II (Mirage) , Seneca , Super Cub PA-18 , Warrior |
| Sikorsky | S-76 (AUH-76) |
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The TH-53R will work much better for the Beechcraft Baron 58 aircraft.
No, the TR-34R is specifically engineered for aircraft with nose wheel configurations. For tailwheel aircraft, alternative towbars and adapter systems must be used to ensure proper balance and towing alignment without causing structural strain.
The TR-34R towbar is built with a heavy-duty tubular steel frame designed for durability and longevity in demanding ramp environments. The construction supports repeated use and resists bending or deformation under load when used within its specified weight range.
Yes, the towbar is finished in a high-visibility orange powder coat. This finish not only improves visibility on the ramp for safety but also enhances resistance to rust, corrosion, and general wear caused by weather or chemical exposure.
A popular optional accessory is the T-4W Wheel Kit, which can be ordered with the towbar or separately. This kit adds a set of wheels for easier ground handling when moving the towbar manually across the ramp.
The TR-34R uses a dual lever mechanism to lock aircraft-specific adapters into place at each end of the towbar. Once inserted, the adapter is secured with quick-release pins, ensuring a firm and reliable grip on the aircraft’s nose gear.
Basic adjustments to the towbar length and lever mechanisms can typically be made without specialty tools. However, depending on the repair or service needed, installing or replacing certain components – such as the crank assembly or end tubes – may require standard shop tools.
The Brackett T-FBO1 Kit includes 14 of the most commonly used aircraft adapters, making it an excellent solution for fixed-based operators (FBOs) or fleet maintainers. It is fully compatible with the TR-34R towbar and is ideal for servicing a wide variety of aircraft without the need to purchase adapters individually.
