Photo of the Week #340

Why They Install Padeyes

Photo of the Week #340

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Tiedowns: The right wayTiedowns: The wrong way

Our contributor noticed this tableau recently aboard a carrier, during aircraft start-up. If you have spent any time on a pitching deck, you will readily understand the thought process behind the two-chains-apiece rule for securing tow tractors.

The thought process behind hooking the chains to a pusher bar, which isn’t tied down, is a little less clear.

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