AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.028 Aircraft towing
ED Decision 2021/003/R
AIRCRAFT TOWING PROCEDURES
(a) The aerodrome operator should identify and designate the routes that may be used for towing operations, taking into account the aircraft characteristics and its compatibility with the design characteristics of the aerodrome and its operation.
(b) The procedures should, as a minimum, cover the following:
(1) request for and authorisation of the towing operation;
(2) manoeuvring procedures, including turning direction(s), when exiting a stand, and limitations to aircraft types as applicable;
(3) measures to control other traffic on the apron area during the manoeuvring of the towed aircraft;
(4) coordination with the air traffic services unit and the apron management services unit, if different, taking into account their areas of responsibility;
(5) communication procedures to be applied during towing procedures;
(6) ensuring the display of lights of the aircraft to be towed, as per the requirements of SERA.3215;
(7) cases where guidance (e.g. marshaller and/or wing-walker) is needed in order to ensure aircraft clearance from obstacles;
(8) runway crossing, if applicable;
(9) cases where the use of a ‘follow-me’ service is required; and
(10) the safety measures to be taken to execute towing operation in adverse weather phenomena (slush, ice, etc.) or visibility conditions, and cases and conditions where such an operation is limited or not permitted.