Short Operating Instructions AST-2 F observe Operating Manual
Short Operating Instructions AST Controls / observe Operating Manual Page 1 Short Operating Instructions These Short Operating Instructions contain the principal points for a safe commissioning of the vehicle. All measures mentioned in these Short Operating Instructions are essential to the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. These Short Operating Instructions are not a substitute for the Operating and Maintenance Manual. These Short Operating Instructions takes also into account major special designs and optional equipment so that it may differ in some descriptions and illustrations from the design of your vehicle. These Short Operating Instructions must always be available in the vehicle during operation. The commissioning of the vehicle must only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel. The precautionary information included in the manual, particularly the Safety Instructions mentioned hereunder and the Important Information, as well as the legal traffic regulations and accident preventing regulations must be followed and observed.
Short Operating Instructions AST Controls / observe Operating Manual Page 2 General survey of the controls in the driver s cabin Control Unit - Engine start / stop SM01 SM02 SB05 S22 SZ09 A08 SF04 Engine start Engine stop Switch Parking brake Strobe Lights not assigned Text Diagnostic Module (TDM) Button Release of drive Text Diagnostic Module (TDM) S1 - S4 Keys preselection AC1 - AC4 Keys aircraft selection S2/Esc S4/M Selection key Esc Selection key menu
Short Operating Instructions AST Controls / observe Operating Manual Page 3 Control Unit Heating / Ignition Switch S04 Air conditioning S42 Lubrication (green) H44 Pilot lamp of central lubrication.. not assigned S02 Ignition switch S06 Heat-blower switch R15 Heating temperature R16 Reversing switch auxiliary heating R05 Air conditioning temperature HS02.1-HS04.1 Control elements Overtorque Control Unit Roof Console S50 Cabin up / down.. not assigned S05 Window heating on/off S28 Electric adjustment, outside mirror, left S40 Mirror heating on/off S29 Electric adjustment, outside mirror, right S48.2 Work lights lateral / towbar coupling on/off S16 Roof flasher on/off S48.1 Work light roof / pick-up device on/off S07 Heater-blower front on/off.. not assigned S08 Heater-blower rear on/off S14 Hazard warning flashers on/off.. not assigned S26 not assigned S12 Windscreen washers S09 Windscreen wipers S18 Lighting
Short Operating Instructions AST Controls / observe Operating Manual Page 4 Control Unit Seat Console 4.1 Control lever pick-up device SA04 Docking switch 4.2 Travel direction lever 4.3 Intercom connection (optional) Control Unit Seat Console S60 S61 S62 S63 SL10 Rocker switch to turn seat Rocker switch to turn seat Foot contact switches to turn seat Foot contact switches to turn seat Rocker switch for rear axle steering (Option) For safety reasons, both foot contact switches S62 and S63 and the rocker switches S60 and S61 must be actuated simultaneously to operate the turning system of the seat. When turning the seat, assure that the range of rotation of the seat is free. Any kind of danger must be excluded.
Short Operating Instructions AST Controls / observe Operating Manual Page 5 Multi-function indication system MFA10 D Display P09 P03 P07 P10 P01 P02 P05 P04 Operating hour meter Coolant temperature Hydraulic oil temperature Kilometrage Time (clock) Engine RPM Engine oil pressure Fuel reserve indicator Monitoring elements MFA10 HS01 Signal lamp (yellow) H29 Coolant temperature (warning lamp, red) H27 Air filter plugging (warning lamp, yellow) H16 Supply pressure of brake (warning lamp, red) H12 High beam headlamps (pilot lamp, blue) H05 Travel direction indicator (pilot lamp, green) H18 Parking brake (pilot lamp, red) H14 Preheating control (pilot lamp, yellow) H01 Charging check (warning lamp, red) H15 Sum trouble indicator light
Short Operating Instructions AST Controls / observe Operating Manual Page 6 Overtorque Indication Functional description of the pilot lamps and description for trouble shooting on Overtorque Indication System, see also documentation GOTIS.
Short Operating Instructions AST Putting into operation / observe Operating Manual Page 7 Driving with aircraft The approval of the aircraft types which may be towed by AST is obtained in cooperation with the user of the tractors, the aircraft manufacturer and Goldhofer. Anyway, the user must observe and follow the directives of the aircraft manufacturer as given for instance in the Aircraft Facility Handbook with regard to the maximum steering angle as well as other specifications for aircraft towing. Only aircraft types with existing approval of AST may be moved by AST. (See also IMPORTANT INFORMATION ) Aircraft selection chart In case of correct aircraft selection, the PLC releases the drive. In case of incorrect aircraft selection (drive is not released), the driver must select the required aircraft and confirm. On the chart on the left side you can see the required aircraft selection of AST to tow an aircraft. Pick-up of aircraft Travel without load comes to an end after the operator has driven the AST under/in front of the aircraft nose. Before approaching the nose gear you must turn the seat to face the back and lower the loading platform to the ground. To pick-up the aircraft, the AST must be in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft (no cornering). The AST must be centered to the aircraft nose-gear, i.e. no lateral offset! To move the aircraft, the steering hydraulics of the aircraft must be de-activated. During the pick-up procedure, watch the working area carefully. Pick-up of the aircraft is only possible when the seat is turned to face the back.
Short Operating Instructions AST Putting into operation / observe Operating Manual Page 8 Pick-up of aircraft Worksteps 1. Turn the driver s seat to face the back 2. Lower the pick-up device - lift the white ring 4.1.1 - put the control lever 4.1 forward - pull arms are extended, swivel arms are open - pick- up device is on the ground, TDM displays platform is down - set the control lever 4.1 to NEUTRAL position 3. Select the required drive stage / aircraft and confirm - TDM displays select drive stage / aircraft - select the required drive stage with the arrow button 1, 2, 3 or 4 / aircraft S1 - AC4 - confirm the selected drive stage / aircraft with the confirmation button related to it. 4. De-activate the steering on the nose-gear of the aircraft and confirm the bypass-status on the AST. 5. Approach the nose-gear of the aircraft carefully until the aircraft tractor touches the nose-wheel. 6. Move the travel direction lever to NEUTRAL position 7. Bring the steering straight-ahead - Watch the steering position indicator The AST pulls itself with its pick-up device under the nose wheel of the aircraft. The pull arms are assisted by the drive during the pick-up of the aircraft. That is why the service and parking brake must not be actuated during the pick-up procedure. 8. Pick-up of aircraft - lift the white ring 4.1.1 - set the control lever 4.1 rearward - swivel arms close, pull arms are retracted - pick-up device is lifted to driving position - TDM signals that AST is ready for driving. The pick-up procedure is completed, when the message AST ready for driving is displayed on the TDM panel.
Short Operating Instructions AST Putting into operation / observe Operating Manual Page 9 Release of aircraft Worksteps: To release the aircraft, the AST must be in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft (no cornering). Before release of the aircraft, it must be secured against rolling. After release of the aircraft, the steering hydraulics of the aircraft must be activated. During release, the working area must be carefully watched. The AST pushes itself from under the aircraft: That is why the service and parking brake must not be actuated during the release procedure. 1. Turn the driver s seat to face the back 2. Set steering straight-ahead and release the brakes 3. Release of aircraft - Lift the white ring 4.1.1 - Put the control lever 4.1 forward - Pick- up device goes down, pull arms are extending - TDM displays platform is down - Set the control lever 4.1 to NEUTRAL position 4. Drive the aircraft tractor carefully forward Before lifting the pick-up device to no load driving position, drive away from the aircraft. 5. Lift the pick-up device to no load driving position - Lift the white ring 4.1.1 - Press the button in the lever (keep depressed during procedure) - Put the control lever 4.1 rearward - Swivel arms close, pull arms retract - the pick-up deviceis lifting to driving position - TDM displays AST ready to drive
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 10 Location, identification of controls / Emergency operation D = Normal driving position (Driving Position) E = Emergency position of controls (Emergency Release) In condition of emergency operation, the vehicle must be controlled and moved very carefully. Only after elimination of the fault, the vehicle may be operated again. Only after release of the aircraft, the AST may be towed off and operated with the emergency system for brake, emergency driving and steering. During operation of the AST with the emergency system for brake, emergency driving and steering, the AST should only be moved at walking speed. If the AST is not in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft, and an emergency release must be started, the AST may be moved in these exceptional cases by means of the emergency systems brake and steering to position the AST in alignment with the aircraft. After emergency operation all controls must be re-set to normal driving position. If the drive system or the electronic control fails, but the engine is still operatable, the AST can be braked and steered. General Survey of Controls / Emergency Operation 1 Emergency Release of Aircraft (pick-up device) 2 Emergency Release of Brake 3 Emergency Steering (option) 4 Controls for Electric Power Supply 5 Emergency operation Master Switch
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 11 Emergency Release of Aircraft Prior to the emergency release of the aircraft from the AST, the aircraft and the AST must be secured against rolling (wheel chocks under main gear of aircraft, parking brake of AST). For emergency release of the aircraft, the AST must be in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the aircraft (no cornering). During the emergency release procedure, everybody must keep out of the working area of the pick-up device. Risk of accident!!! Lowering of pick-up device: The AST must be able to roll during the emergency release. (See emergency release of brake, if necessary). 1. Secure the aircraft against rolling, put wheel chocks under main gear. 2. Open the panel and set the on/off valve (ZA17) to E 3. Set the 4-off on/off valve (ZA16) to E 4. The pick-up device is automatically lowered to the ground. The hydraulic cylinders of the pick-up device (locking cylinders, swivel cylinders and holddown) are de-activated. continued on the next side
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 12 Opening of swivel arms: Prior to the definite opening of the pull arms, secure the AST so that it cannot start rolling. Set the parking brake or place the wheel chocks. Only open the swivel arms after complete lowering of the pick-up device. One (1) manual spindle each is provided for each swivel arm (right and left, See fig.3 B). 5. Release the locking cylinders of the swivel arms (see fig. 3 items 1+2) See Fig. 3A - To insert the manual spindles stand outside of the vehicle. Risk of accident!!! Inserting the manual spindles (1) in the thread holes (2) releases the locking cylinders. Release one swivel arm after the other, you can choose the order. For unlocking, keep the manual spindles inserted. 6. Open the swivel arms - the pick-up device is open 7. Remove AST from aircraft Apply the service brake, then release the parking brake - Drive away, tow off Before the towing-off, lift the pick-up device by about 10 to 15 cm. See also the following pages.. After emergency operation and before operating the vehicle again, all controls and emergency release systems (manual spindles, etc.) must be set to driving position, or cleared away, respectively.
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 13 Lifting of pick-up device in emergency situations 1st situation: Engine is running, hydraulic supply is ensured. 1. Actuate YA02 + YA11 manually, press in and lock (bayonet lock) 2. Lift pick-up device min. 10-15 cm over the ground 3. Unlock YA02 + YA11 manually (bayonet lock) 2nd situation: Defective engine, lift pick-up device by means of electric pump 1. Ensure electric power supply (external supply, if necessary) 2. ZL09 = position E 3. Actuate YA02 + YA11 manually, press in and lock (bayonet lock) 4. Actuate SV08 until pick-up device is lifted 10-15 cm over the ground. 5. Unlock YA02 + YA11 manually (bayonet lock) 6. ZL09 = position D 3rd situation: Defective engine, lift pick-up device by means of handpump 1. ZL09 = position E 2. Actuate YA02 + YA11 manually, press in and lock (bayonet lock) 3. Actuate handpump until pick-up device is 10-15 cm over the ground 4. Unlock YA02 + YA11 manually (Bayonet lock) 5. ZL09 = position D After emergency operation and before operating the AST again, all controls and emergency release systems (manual pump extension, etc.) must be set to driving position or cleared away, respectively.
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 14 Emergency Release of Brake Prior to the emergency release of the brake, secure the AST against rolling. Only after release of the aircraft, the AST may be towed off and operated by the emergency systems for brake and/or steering. You must always use a towbar for emergency towing of the AST. When the emergency systems for brake and/or steering are operated, the AST may only be moved at walking speed. Emergency release of brake using the manual pump 1. Open the panels on the right-hand and left-hand side 2. Set the on/off valve (ZB12) to position E - Set the cocks LBRHA und LBRVA to E 3. Actuate the manual pump until pressure is built up. - Insert the manual pump extension and pump Emergency release of brake using the electric emergency pump 1. Open the panels on the right-hand and left-hand side 2. Set the on/off valve (ZB12) to position E - Set the cocks LBRHA und LBRVA to E 3. Set the on/off valve (ZL09) to position E 4. Actuate SV08 In case of a pressure drop, build up the hydraulic pressure by re-activation of the manual / elctrical pump during emergency towing. (Reduced hydraulic pressure: vehicle is braked, pilot lamp lights if onbord voltage is existent.) If emergency steering is necessary during emergency towing of the AST, the emergency steering must be activated (see emergency steering). After emergency operation and before operating the AST again, all controls and emergency release systems (manual pump extension, etc.) must be set to driving position or cleared away, respectively.
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 15 Emergency Steering Only after releasing the aircraft, the AST may be towed off and operated by using the emergency systems for brake and steering. The AST may only be towed off by using a towbar. When the emergency systems for steering and/or brake are operated, the AST may only be moved at walking speed. If the drive system or the electronic control fails, but the driving engine remains operative, the AST can be steered via the steering-wheel. Should steering of the AST be necessary at a standstill, emergency steering is possible by means of remote control or handpump. Emergency steering by means of remote control is possibly only when the electric power supply of the AST is ensured. If necessary, establish external power supply. Emergency Steering by means of electric pump 1. Open the panels 2. Set dual on/off valves (ZL09 + ZL11) to E 3. Unlock switch SS10 of remote control (pull) 4. Steer the AST in the requested direction by remote control (S64/65) Emergency Steering by means of handpump 1. Open the panels 2. On/off valve (ZL09) = Position E 3. Actuate YA11 manually, press in and lock (bayonet lock) 4. Actuate the manual pump until pressure is built up. - Insert the manual pump extension and pump After emergency operation and before operating the AST again, all controls and emergency release systems (remote control, etc.) must be set to driving mode, or cleared away. In normal driving mode, switch SS10 must be locked without fail (press)
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 16 Controls for Electric Power Supply S01 Battery isolating switch 0 = Position OFF complete electric system is cut off from the power supply 1 = Position ON complete electric system is connected to the power supply X21 Socket for external power supply Connection for external power supply in case of a power failure of the AST Emergency Operation Drive Switch (SS01) In case of a failure in the system, the drive is blocked. The AST cannot drive anymore. Setting the emergency drive switch ON can activate the drive system for limited duties. The emergency ignition switch (SS01) may only be used to remove the a/c tractor from the danger area and to drive the tractor to the workshop. Driving with activated emergency ignition switch is only allowed without aircraft. (see also Emergency drive)
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 17 Emergency driving / emergency drive system Only after release of the aircraft, you are allowed to emergency tow off the AST and to operate it by the emergency systems for emergency driving, brake system and/or steering. During the operation of the AST with the emergency systems for emergency driving, brake system and/or steering, the AST should only be moved at walking speed. During the emergency driving, the AST must be controlled and moved very carefully. In condition of emergency operation you must carefully watch the working area. While driving with the emergency drive system, you must be very careful. Do not neglect to observe the following: 1. If the seat is turned to face the front, the AST will move in the direction as set by the travel direction lever, i.e: - Travel direction lever set to FORWARD = the AST will drive forward - Travel direction lever is set to REVERSE = the AST will reverse 2. CAUTION! If the seat is turned to face the back, the AST will drive in direction opposite to the direction as set by the travel direction lever, i.e.: - Travel direction lever is set to FORWARD = the AST will reverse - Travel direction lever is set to REVERSE = the AST will drive forward. 3. Reversing the travel direction lever will start up the AST. 4. To brake/stop the AST, the travel direction lever must be set to NEUTRAL and the brake pedal actuated. To brake/stop the AST, the travel direction lever must be set to NEUTRAL and the brake pedal actuated Worksteps see next page.
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 18 Worksteps: on condition that the engine is running (See also fig.). 1. Assure that the parking brake is set and the travel direction lever (4.3) is set to NEUTRAL (0) 2. Set emergency drive switch SS01 in X35 to E (ON) 3. Open the panel on the right hand side, seen in direction of travel 4. Activate the proportional valve YF31 by reversing the manual emergency release. - Take off the safety pin and reverse the emergency release 5. Release the parking brake and set the travel direction lever (4.3) to requested direction of travel (forward or reverse) - Upon reversal of the travel direction lever, the AST will start up Actuating the accelerator pedal cannot affect the rpm of the engine.
Short Operating Instructions AST Emergency Operation / observe Operating Manual Page 19 Emergency towing Working steps: The AST should only be towed off without aircraft and by using a towbar. To tow off the AST, the pick-up device must be lifted. (See emergency operation, lifting of pick-up device) The towbar must be attached to the tow points (1) intended. Maximum towing speed is 5 km/h. During emergency towing of the AST, the hydraulic pressure must be built up in case of a pressure drop by re-activation of the manual pump (emergency pump) in order to release the parking brake. (See Emergency release of Brake - BA (= Operation Manual) Part 1, Chapter 7 - Index 7.2) 1. Attach the towbar and secure the AST against rolling. 2. Functional check of service brake if necessary, see Emergency Release of Brake BA Part1, Chapter 7 - Index 7.2 3. Functional check of service brake if necessary, see Emergency Steering BA Part1, Chapter 7 - Index 7.3 4. Release of parking brake if necessary, see Emergency Release of Brake BA Part1, Chapter 7 - Index 7.2 5. Towing off
TECHNICAL INFORMATION No.: TI-011-015E Actual Aircraft Range and Approvals for Goldhofer Aircraft System Tractors AST Aircraft Range and GOTIS for the Goldhofer AST Aircraft System Tractors ERJ135 / ERJ145 ERJ170 / ERJ190 CRJ-700 / CRJ-900 AVRO RJ70-85-100 (BAe146) F70 / F100 B737 200 B737 300 / 400 / 500 B737 600 / 700 / 800 / 900 DC9-20 up to -50 / MD8x / MD9x B717 200 A318 / 319 / 320 / 321 AST-1 X(6x6&4x4) AST-1 F/L AST-2 F/L AST-2 R AST-3 R* B727 B757 200 B757 300 A300 / A 310 u AST-3 F/L AST-3 F/L AST-3 F/L NTO existing, tractor approved by aircraft manufacturer u DC9 / MD8x / MD9x only with higher mounted swivel-arm support rollers (no F70/100 and B737-200 possible!) only available in the AST-3F NTO existing, but possible only with special design: F70/100 and B737-200 only with lower mounted swivel-arm support rollers (no DC9 / MD8x / MD9x possible!) NTO existing, but possible only with special outfit (extended cabin mounting) NTO pending, but possible only with special outfit (extended cabin mounting) NTO pending / planned for the future * tractor not more available NTO existing, but possible only with special design: only with lower specific adapter mounted between swivel-arm and the support rollers (no DC9 / MD8x / MD9x / B717 / A300 / B767 possible) B767 200 / 300 B767 400 L1011 DC-10 / MD-11 A330 200 / 300 B787 2 / 8 / 9 Dreamliner B777 200 / 200 ER / 300 A340 200 / 300 B777 200 LR / 300 ER A340 500 / 600 B747 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 B747 8 A380 800 / 800F G:\AST\AST Vertriebsunterlagen\Goldhofer Technical Information\WORD-Dokumente\TI-011-015E Approval 2011-07-07.doc Rev.: 2011-07-11 Page 1 of 1 Dittrich / KF