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Foreword • Contents
Dear Fellow Aviators and Customers,
Contents
In 2010, we celebrated the company’s 65th anniversary.
This is an important jubilee for a company! But it is not
the number of years that makes us proud. It is the
knowledge that we have been your trusted supplier for
safety equipment in sports flying for decades.
Aero tow cable
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Aero tow equipment
8 - 12
Aircraft tires and tubes
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Aircraft wheels and accessories
3-7
Brake wheels
3-5
Cable clamps / clamping tools
20
Cable parachutes / cable preamble
18 - 19
Connecting ring pair
19
Connectors
19
Control cable
21
Helicopter equipment
22
Landing wheels
3-4
Load releases
13
Nicopress sleeves / Nicopress tools
20
Quick-release links
19
Release supports
11
Rope-down securing units
22
Safety releases
15
Shackles
16, 21
Support / tail wheels
3-4
Swivel
19
Thimbles
21
Tools and accessories for cables
20
Tow cable retractor winch with guillotine
8 - 11
Tow releases
13, 15
Weak links
16 - 17
Wheel selection table
6-7
Winch launching cable Dynalaunch (synthetic)
18
Winch launching cables from steel wire
19
Winch launching equipment
14 - 18
In this family run business we stick to the motto:
Conserving the proven system - developing
forward. And so you will find beside the well-known
Tost products innovative ideas and interesting
novelites.
On our redesigned and improved website www.tost.de
you can find plenty of content and information. Feel free
to contact us for any further questions you may have.
The highly engaged and qualified Tost team will be
pleased to answer them.
„Made in Germany“ is worldwide an important quality
feature. We manufacture solely at our site in Munich.
We set highest value on the quality of our products. For
our customers this means: easy handling and long life
time. Tost wheels are still rolling after 30 years and can
be repaired on request. Tost releases still work utterly
reliably after 50 years with regular maintenance.
Barbara Dörflein
Michael Dörflein
Susanne Dupont
April 2011
Tost GmbH Flugzeuggerätebau
EASA production organisation DE.21G.0065
EASA maintenance organisation DE.145.0411
Design organsiation EASA.AP230
P.O. Box 15 19 24
80051 Munich
Germany
Thalkirchner Str. 62
80337 Munich
Germany
Phone: ++49-89-544599-0
Fax: ++49-89-544599-70
info@tost.de
www.tost.de
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Aircraft wheels
We manufacture custom wheels for your aircraft
For 60 years we have been manufacturing wheels for
aircraft: for gliders, Ultralights and light aircraft and
helicopters. Over the years we didn’t reinvent the wheel;
instead we have concentrated to improve and develop
further our product range to meet growing expectations
and requirements. Sample are the new wheel series
Tria and Penta. New production methods result in a
weight saving of up to 40 % and even more serviceability
thanks to easy handling.
A broad range of braked and brakeless 3" to 10" hubs
facilitates the choice for a particular application. In case
you do not find what you’re looking for, we will
manufacture an aircraft wheel with mounting width and
ball bearing diameter to your specifications, eg. for
vintage gliders. Axles and brake disks can be made as
singles pieces according to a drawing or sample.
The most important quality features of Tost wheels:
• Small dimensions combined with high load
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capacity and durability
The Tost-specific crumple zone system for the
„Standard“ wheel series reduces the danger of
injury or damage during hard landings
Emergency rolling characteristics maintained
Maintenance-free groove ball bearings guarantee
a long service life
Wheel mounting without axial distortion
Spare parts availability and repair service assured
for models several decaeds old
All Tost wheels are supplied with EASA Form 1.
Disk brake wheels
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Disk brakes have become standard on modern gliders
and power gliders with their high all-up weights.
The somewhat greater space requirements and the
additional engineering for a complete hydraulics system
is compensated by the benefits: the superior heat
dissipation of disk brake wheel results in higher thermal rating than on a shoe brake wheel, brake fade is
negligible and braking power is greater and better
contollable.
New: wheel product line 4“Tria, 5“ Penta, 6“ Ultralite
The new wheels stand out with a especially light and
tight construction. All wheel hubs are anodised on
request in blue, silver, red or black. Also availalbe as
landing wheels without brake.
The 5“ disk brake wheels Penta are mounted in series
in the glider types EB 29, ASH 31, DG 1001, S10;
optional in Arcus and further types. For other gliders
we can provide TMs.
The components of a hydraulic system are: hub with
brake disk and brake calliper, master brake cylinder,
hydraulic hoses and connectors.
We have also developed retrofit kits for many gliders
and motor gliders that are not factory-equipped with
disk brakes. For the shoe brake wheels Kobold and
Standard we offer alternatively a hydraulic actuation.
Our manufacturing programm includes disk brake
wheels for 3 1/2, 4, 5 and 6 inch tires.
5“ Disk brake wheel Penta
as 3-D-model
6“ Disk brake wheel
for Ultralight
for tire 4.00-6, with 6-piston-brake assembly,
anodised in blue. Serial installation in
Comco Ikarus C42
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Aircraft wheels
Shoe brake wheels
For a large number of gliders the Simplex shoe brake
continues to be the right choice. Advantages: simple
construction, reduced space requirements, low weight,
lower force on the brake lever because of the servo
action, mechanical actuation with cable and lower price.
We offer a new solution with the friction loss free
hydraulic actuation, please see description on page 5.
4" Liliput
4" Kobold
6“ Super
5“ Bimbo
Our manufacturing programm:
4" Liliput
the smallest wheel
mounting width 88 mm, for axle 17 mm, mass 1300g
4" Kobold
the more powerful brake
mounting width 103 / 113 mm, for axle 20 / 25 mm,
mass 1760 / 1800 g
5" Standard
the largest selection
mounting widths from 95 to 135 mm, for axle 17 mm to
35 mm, mass 2100 g to 2400 g
5" Bimbo
the more powerful brake
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mounting width 155 mm, for axle 30 mm, mass 2870 g
6" Super
for all 6" tires
5" S andard
4" Gnom
mounting width 154 mm, for axle 30 mm, mass 3200 g
4" Gnom
for 8.00-4 balloon tire
mounting width 213 mm, (also 187 mm availalbe), for
axle 30 mm, mass 3680 g
Please see our Wheel Catalog for the complete delivery
programm of aircraft wheels. You will find there all
technical data, dimensions, masses, installation
examples, spare parts and operation instructions.
10“ landing wheel
Landing wheels, tail wheels, support wheels
The Tost brakeless wheel hubs are available in various
forms and dimensions:
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For tire sizes 3 to 10 inch (150x30 to 8.50-10)
one-part tail wheels from aluminium die cast
Max / Moritz (pict. 1)
MINI: the smallest tail wheels for pneumatic tires,
split hubs from aluminium, for tire sizes 150x30
and 180x35
Split hub tail wheels for easy tire mounting made
from aluminium, anodised in different colours (2)
Split hub landing wheels from aluminium die cast
with crumple-zone for high loads
Wheel hubs made from brass, to be used as
trimming weight in the aircraft’s tail (3)
Pict 1
Pict 2
Pict 3
Tail wheel Moritz for tire 210x65 in various forms:
one-part wheel hub, split wheel hub, extra heavy
wheel hub made from brass
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Aircraft wheels • Aircraft tires and tubes
NEW
Hydraulic actuation of shoe brake wheel
1
Conversion kit for retrofit in shoe brake wheels: the
breaking force is optimized with the hydraulic actuation
of the brake. No loss in brake force due to mechanical
brake cables, see pict. 1. Availalbe forms:
Conversion kit for all 5 inch Standard wheels 045945
Conversion kit for all 4 inch Kobold wheels
045940
Conversion kit for Cirrus (pict. 2)
045921
with new 4 inch Kobold wheel and axle, EASA approved
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Tost brake disks
Brake assemblies and torque plate sets
Master Cylinder for brake fluid and hydraulic fluid
Brake linings and rivets
Gasket sets
Hydraulic hoses / linings
Hydraulic fittings and couplings
Filling gun for hydraulic systems
Stahlbus bleeder valves
Anchor plates for shoe brake wheels
Set of brake shoes and springs
Brake lever and brake cam
Axles, axle sets complete
Aircraft tires and tubes
We are the specialist for aircraft tires for sizes from
3" to 10". All tires with suitable tubes are available ex
stock.
Please find all technical data, dimensions and
descriptions of the tires and tubes in the Wheel Catalog.
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TOST AERO
For 30 years we manufacture aircraft tires exclusively
under the brand TOST AERO in the dimensions:
4.00-4, 260 x 85 and 200 x 50. Characteristics are:
long lifetime, very robust, for high loads and speeds.
Further tire brands
Michelin Air and Aviator, Condor, Mitas, Aero Classic,
Specialty Tires, Goodyear.
All Tost wheels are mounted with tube type tires. This
enables you to change the tire on the airfield with
standard tools.
Advise: always change the tube when changing the tire.
The tube enlarges during operation; an enlarged tube
in a new tire will get foldes which can rubb through
untimely.
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Aircraft wheels
Wheel selection table
Manufacturer / aircraft type
Aero Warsz aw a
AT-3
Main w heel
D imensions
Tire
N o se w h eel
D imen.
Tire
2 x 5" LW
115-25
5.00-5
LW 4"
100-20
5.00-4
Tail w heel
D imen.
Tire
B inder
E B 28
SB 5" Penta
110-30
380x150
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
E B 29
S B 5"
145-30
380x150
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
IS 28 B / B2, 28 M S / G / GR
Standard 5"
130-35
5.00-5
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
IS 29 D
Standard 5"
95-20
3.50-5
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
S B 5"
115-20
5.00-5
Max
50-20
200x50
B rasov/R umänien
C elair
C elstar GA 1
C entrair
Mari anne
S B 5"
115-20
5.00-5
LW 4"
85-17
4.00-4
S F 34
S B 5"
115-20
5.00-5
LW 4"
85-20
260x85
2 x 6" SB UL
105-20
4.00-6 Aero
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
Standard 5"
or S B 5"
S B 5"
SB 5" Penta
Standard 5"
125-20
5.00-5
125-20
122-20
134-30
130-30
113-20
5.00-5
C omco Ikarus
C 42
D G-Flugz eugbau
D G 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 / 600
D G 800
D G 500 / 505, D G 1000 S / T
D G 1001 M
LS 8 / LS 10
D iamond Aircraft
D i mona / Super D i mona
C leveland
Katana / Super D i mona
C leveland
380x150
380x150
5.00-5
5.00-5
380x150
380x150
#
LW 4"
LW 4"
260x85
260x85
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#
#
LW 4"
LW 4"
100-20
200x50
200x50
210x65
60-20
2.80/
2.50-4
4.00-4
5.00-4
Eiri / Issoire
PIK 20 E / D / PIK 16 C
Standard 5"
113-20
5.00-5
C leveland 40-78B
or conversi on to Tost BS
Standard 5"or
SB 5" conversi on
185-56-6,5
113-20
122-20
5.00-5
5.00-5
Li li put 4"
88-17
4.00-4
Li li put 4"
88-17
4.00-4
Standard 5"
125-20
5.00-5
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
113-20
122-20
113-20
122-20
5.00-5
Standard 5"
or Kobold 4"
95-20
103-20
3.50-5
4.00-4
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
Kobold 4"
115-30
BS 164-45
113-25
5.00-5
FFT (Gyroflug)
Speed C anard
Ki wi
Frank & Waldenberger
Salto
Glasflügel (Streifeneder)
Li belle 301 / Standard Li belle
C lub Li belle
604 / Kestrel
Hornet
Mosqui to / 304 B
5.00-5
#
210x65
Gomolz ig (C aproni)
C ali f A 21 S
Grob
Asti r C S / 77 / Jeans Asti r
Standard Asti r II / C lub Asti r II
Speed Asti r II
Asti r III
Twi n Asti r / Twi n Trai ner
Twi n II / Twi n III / Twi n AC RO
G 109 / B
4.00-4
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
260x85
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
SB 5" TOG
135-30
5.00-5
Bi mbo 5"
SB 5" Bimbo conversi on
C leveland
155-30
140-30
40-97A
5.50-5
(380x150)
6.00-6
LW 4"
LW 4"
85-20
260x85
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
2 x S B 5"
154-30
380x150
LW 4"
85-20
260x85
LW 4“
or Mori tz
60-20
50-20
280-4NHS
210x65
85-20
H B Flugtechnik
HB 2 / HB 21 (79)
Gnom 4"
187-30
355x150
LW 4"
85-20
260x85
HB 23 / HB 21 (83)
Bi mbo 5"
155-30
5.00-5
LW 4"
85-20
260x85
HB 207
Kobold 4"
113-20
4.00-4
LW 4"
85-20
4.00-4
Standard 5"
or SB conversi on
122-25
115-25
5.00-5
350x135
350x135
LE T
L13 Blani k
L 23 / L 33
#
200x50
Lindner
Phoebus
Li li put 4"
88-17
4.00-4
Standard 5"
125-20
5.00-5
Standard 5"
113-20
5.50-5
(380x150)
N eu ko m
Elfe S 5
Pilatus
Pi latus B4
Dimensions: 1st no: installation width at bearing in mm
2nd no: bearing inner diameter in mm
Abbreviations: LW = Landing wheel
SB = Disk brake wheel
Max
Speci al
type
200x50
# Alternative Inst.: Max / Max II for 12 or 20 mm axle
Moritz / Moritz II for 12 or 20 mm axle
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Aircraft wheels
Wheel selection table
Manufacturer / aircraft type
PZL B ielsko Allstar
SZD 36 A / C obra 15 / Foka
SZD 50 Puchacz
SZD 54 Perkoz, SZD 59 Acro
PZL Sw idnik
PW 5
PW 6
Main w heel
D imension
Tire
Standard 5"
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
S B 5"
95-20
122-25
115-25
122-25
3.50-5
5.00-5
88-17
125-20
122-20
4.00-4
5.00-5
88-17
88-17
103-20
103-20
110-20
4.00-4
4.00-4
Li li put 4"
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
R olladen-Schneider (Type certi fi cate holder: D G-Flugzeugbau)
LS 1a bi s 1f
Li li put 4“
LS 3
Li li put
or Kobold
LS 4 / LS 6 / LS 7
Kobold 4“
SB 4" conversi on
R uschmeyer
R 90 (230)
S B 6"
Scheibe (Scheibe Aircraft)
SF 25 A Motorfalke
Super 6"
SF 25 B Ei nbei n
Super 6"
or Gnom
SF 25 C Zwei bei n
2x Standard 5"
S F 36
SF 25 C D rei bei n
2x Standard 5"
SF 25 E Superfalke
Super 6"
SF 28 A Tandem-Falke
Gnom 4"
S F 27
Li li put 4"
S F 34
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
Bergfalke II/ III/ IV / Mü13
LW 4" or Kobold
Spatz
Schempp-H irth
C i rrus / C i rrus VTC
Li li put
or conversi on hydr. actuati on
Standard-C i rrus/B/G/
Li li put o. Kobold
Std. C i rrus C S 11-75L
or hydraul. actuati on
Mi ni -Ni mbus B / C
Kobold 4"
Ventus a / 2a, D i scus a / 2a
Kobold 4"
Janus B / C / C e / C M / C T
Bi mbo 5"
or S B 5"
Ni mbus-2 / 2B / 2C / 2M/ 3 / 3T
D i scus-b / bT
Ventus-b / bT / c / cT / cM
Ventus-2c / 2cT / 2cM
D i scus-2b / 2bT
Ni mbus 4 / 4T / 4M
Ni mbus 4D / 4D T / 4D M
D uo D i scus T
Ni mbus 3D / 3D T / 3D M
Arcus
Schleicher
Ka 6 / K 8
Ka 7
A S K 13
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A S W 15
K 12 / A S K 14 / A S K 18
A S K 16 / A S W 17
A S W 19 / A S W 20
A S W 20 B / C / C L
A S K 21
A S W 22
A S K 23
A S H 25
A S H 26 / A S W 24 / 27 / 28
A S H 31
Sportavia
RF 5
N o se w h eel
D imension
Tire
LW 4"
LW 4"
85-17
85-17
260x85
Tail w heel
D imension
Tire
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
Max
Max
50-20
50-20
200x50
200x50
Mori tz
Max
50-20
50-20
210x65
200x50
Mori tz
Mori tz
50-20
50-20
210x65
210x65
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
5.00-5
4.00-4
163-40
15x600-6
154-30
154-30
213-30
130-35
6.00-6
6.00-6
8.00-4
5.00-5
130-35
154-30
213-30
88-17
113-20
118-20
88-17/
103-20
5.00-5
6.00-6
8.00-4
4.00-4
5.00-5
LW 5"
LW 4"
LW 4"
125-30
85-20
85-20
5.00-5
330x130
260x85
4.00-4
88-17
4.00-4
88-17
113-20
113-20
103-20
155-30
145-30
4.00-4
4.00-4
4.00-4
380x150
LW 4"
85-20
3.00-4
Max
or Mori tz
200x50
210x65
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#
200x50
200x50
Standard 5"
or S B 5"
Kobold 4"
alternati vely 4" SB Tri a
Standard 5"
or S B 5"
alternati vely SB 5" Penta
S B 5"
95-20
105-20
103-20
5.00-5
10 pr
4.00-4
113-20
109-20
100-20
145-30v
5.00-5
S B 5"
alternati vely SB 5" Penta
alternati vely SB 5" Penta
145-30v
135-30
135-30
#
380x150
LW 4"
85-20
3.00-4
#
or: Mi ni 150
wi th valve cover
#
5.00-5 10pr
LW 4"
85-20
3.00-4
#
200x50
30-12
200x50
150x30
200x50
200x50
5.00-5 10pr
Max II Speci al
50-12
200x50
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
4" Rad
di v.
4.00-4
Standard 5"
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
Li li put
or Standard
Standard 5"
Standard 5"
125-30
125-20
109-20
88-17
125-20
125-20
130-35
380x150
5.00-5
Standard 5"
or SB 5" conversi on
C leveland
C leveland
C leveland
Standard 5"
S B 5"
C leveland
SB 5" Penta
125-20
122-20
40-78B
40-78B
40-78/77
125-20
145-30
40-78B
125-1 1/4"
Super 6"
or S B 6"
154-30
151-30
6.00-6
Standard 5"
or S B 5"
113-20
115-20
5.00-5
380x150
2x 5" SB-Standard
2x 5" SB Penta
124-30
120-30
S B 5"
or 5" SB conversi on
S B 5"
115-25
LW 4"
100-17
4.00-4
4.00-4
5.00-5
5.00-5
5.00-5
5.00-5
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
5.00-5
5.00-5
5.00-5
5.00-5
380x150
5.00-5
5.00-5
Mori tz
Mori tz
Mori tz
Mori tz
Mori tz
Mori tz
50-20
50-20
50-20
50-20
50-20
50-20
210x65
210x65
210x65
210x65
210x65
210x65
5.00-5
380x150
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
350x135
5.00-5
5.00-5
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
Mori tz
50-20
210x65
LW 4"
100-17
4.00-4
LW 4"
85-20
260x85
Sportine Aviacija
LA K 17 a / 19 / 20
Stemme
S 10 / S 10-V / S 10-VT
Zaklad B ielsko
SWIFT
FOX
134-30
While we have taken great care in compiling this table, we cannot guarantee that it is free of errors. If you have any doubt, check your
selection against the installation dimensions and also let us have the size of tire you are using.
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Aero tow equipment
Schematics
Tow release
E 85 or E 22
CRG
Version of winch unit
to suit aircraft type
Connecting ring pair
102000
Connecting shackle
113400
Aero tow rope
Length 40 to 60 m
CRG cable
50 or 60 m
Cable stop plate
with guillotine
Complete weak link
with connecting ring pair
110010
End piece
with connecting ring
pair and weak link
300061
Tow release
E 85 or E 22
Schematics to SBO
in the current version
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Tow cable retractor winch with guillotine
CRG
The tow cable retractor winch with guillotine (CRG)
allows the tow cable to be retracted during descent,
and, in the event of danger, to be chopped. This has
substantial safety and cost benefits compared with conventional aero tow:
• No cable drop with potential risk to people or aircraft
• Considerably diminished noise levels since aircraft
• More economical operation through elimination of
the cable drop and reduced flight time
• No delays in aircraft starts because of tracing and
retrieving tow cables
•‘ In the event of danger, the tow cable can be chopped anytime to sever the link between glider and
tug, also under high loads and large cale angles
can land right away
Tow cable
Winch mounted in
baggage compartment
Cable duct
aluminium or plastic
The retractor winch is installed in the fuselage (baggage compartment); the load is taken up by the tow
support in the aircraft tail. Once the glider pilot has released the tow cable, the tug pilot retracts the cable
and is ready for the next towing job.
Since 1981, circa 700 of these CRGs (previously known
as System Feuerstein) have been successfully deployed all over the world. Refer to the tables for a list of
EASA-approved installations.
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CRGs are installed as standard by aircraft manufacturers, but retrofitting older aircraft is also possible
and is done very often by gliding clubs. We consult
you profondly.
The requirements of the regional authorities for airfield
approvals can be fulfilled with the installation of a CRG
in the towing aircraft.
Load take-up by cable
stop plate with guillotine
Basically, our CRG can be installed in every tug which
is certified for towing. We make out an offer and consult you about the installation and the approval.
Aircraft - EASA certified installations
TC D S
Air c r a f t t y p e
number
1001
D R 3 0 0 /1 8 0 R, D R 4 0 0 /RP
D R 4 0 0 /1 8 0 , D R 4 0 0 /1 8 0 R
741
D R 253, D R 253 B
661
J o b 1 5 -1 5 0 , J o b 1 5 -1 8 0 /2
640
MS 8 8 0 B ,
Ra lle y 1 5 0
Ra lle y 1 8 0
Ra lle y 1 5 0
657
MS 8 9 2 -A 1 5 0 , MS 8 9 3 A , MS 8 9 4 A ,
MS 8 9 2 E -1 5 0 , MS 8 9 3 E ,
MS 8 9 3 E -D , MS 8 9 4 E , MS 2 3 5 E -D
548
P i p e r PA 1 2
722
P i p e r PA 1 8 , PA 1 9
MS 8 8 3 , MS 8 8 7
S T- D , R a l l e y 1 5 0 T- D ,
T- D , R a l l e y 1 8 0 TS ,
SVS
CRG for motor gliders
525
C ha m p i o n C i t a b r i a 7 G B C , 7 G C B C
We modified the CRG related to the certification of
motor gliders for aero tow. Winch and tow support are
optimized in terms of size and weight.
525a
C ha m p i o n C i t a b r i a 8 G C B C a nd a l l t yp e s
a p p r o ve d f o r t o wi ng
674
S t i ns o n L 5
536
St i ns o n 1 0 8 - 3 a nd a l l t yp e s a p p o ve d f o r
t o w i ng
739
C e s s na F R 1 7 2
The CRGs are installed as standard in the following
motor gliders and approved.
Retrofit in coordination with the manufacturer.
Manufacturer
Type
Schei be Ai rcraft
S F 25C
D i amond Ai rcraft
Super D i mona HK 36
1088
C hr i s t e n A - 1 H us k y, A - 1 A , A - 1 B
669
M a ul e M - 6 - 2 3 5 , M - 7 - 2 3 5 ,
MX -7 -1 8 0 , MX -7 -2 3 5
586
PA 2 5
1098
Zl i n Z 1 4 3
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Tow cable retractor winch with guillotine
CRG modules
Retractor winch
Electric switch unit
Depending on the model, the retractor winch is
mounted either on a base plate or a motor support and
installed in the fuselage of the tug, either behind the
seat or in the baggage compartment. If necessary, the
winch unit can be dismantled quickly. The main
components are a 12 V (standard) or 24 V (optional)
motor with a worm gear, motor bracket, cable drum
and cable cover.
The tow cable passes through
or under the fuselage, in an
aluminium or plastic cable duct,
to the cable stop plate.
Rewinding the cable is started by means of a toggle
switch fitted with a control light. The switch unit (switch,
fuse and cable set for standard 12 V on-board voltage)
is prewired and assembled on an aluminium plate for
mounting on the instrument panel in the pilot's line of
sight.
Once the glider has been released, the electrical switch
unit starts the retractor winch. Operation can be checked
in the rear-view mirror. After the cable has been fully
rewound – red marking on the end of cable is visible –
an overload switch switches the motor off automatically.
Tow cable
Winch unit for DR
400 with stronger
Tendo engine
Cable stop plate with guillotine
For tugs of type Robin and Morane, or for motor gliders
or ultralights, the new cable stop plate is bolted to the
existing tow support. For tail wheel aircraft, eg, Piper,
Maule or Husky, the system is supplied with a new tow
support on which the cable stop plate with guillotine is
mounted.
The guillotine is activated by the existing release cable.
The cable is simply transferred to the guillotine lever. A
tow release can be used optionally, eg, for banner tows
or double tows by transferring the cable from the
guillotine back to the tow release. Please note: only
one of the two towing devices may be used at one time.
The cable load is taken up by the stop plate via a sleeve
screwed over a knot in the tow cable. The cable load is
not taken by the winch unit. The permitted cable load is
equivalent to the permitted towing capacity of the tug.
A rubber funnel takes up the conical end-piece while
rewinding the tow cable. The fuselage is protected
against damages.
The tow cable with 6.1 mm diameter has a standard
length of 50 m. The cable is terminated by an aluminium
end piece, complete with weak link and connecting ring
pair. Breaking load of the weak link to your requirements.
Unless otherwise specified with the order, we supply a
standard 500 daN white weak link.
A cable with higher breaking load is in testing procedure.
The kit is ready-to-tow, ie, you receive all necessary
parts for the installation. You can commence operation
immediately after the acceptance. The aluminium cable
is not supplied as part of the standard kit due to the
high transport cost. We can include this item on request
in the scope of delivery correctly flared.
Options
Cable retraction sensor with cut-off
300200
It is not always possible to observe the cable retraction
in the rear-view mirror. Our solution: an approximation
switch permits contactless detection of the end piece
and a control light indicates that the cable is completely
retracted. The drive switches off immediately and cannot
be switched on again. Benefits: increased safety
because of monitored cable retraction, longer motor
service life. Easy to upgrade on all systems.
Drum for 60 m cable
300020
Cable drum with smaller root diameter,
perfectly matched to the motor torque.
Appropriate 60 m cable
300556
Higher-performance Tendo motor
309911
Higher torque and higher rpm for faster cable retraction.
The increased performance ensures a longer service
life especially under tough long-term operation.
Available for 12 V and 24 V.
Spare parts
Cable stop plate with guillotine with rubber
funnel and end piece
AOG situations caused by a lack of spare parts are
annoying and a waste of time and money. CRG spare
parts are all available ex stock, just a phone call away.
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Tow cable retractor winch • Release supports
CRG for Ultralight
Release supports
CRG UL standard version
309000
All components of our minimal version for Ultralight are
weight- and volume-optimized. For installation in the
baggage compartment; easy to disassemble if needed.
Mass:
Winch 4.4 kg, stop plate and guillotine 1.2 kg.
For banner towing or aero tow without CRG you need
to have a release support at the rear of your aircraft to
mount the tow release. We manufacture this release
support for various aircraft types, see table.
The Tost tow release E 85 is mounted on this support.
This release has an airworthiness approval and can be
mounted on any aircraft type. The release support has
no certification itself. It is certified as a component of
the EASA-certified Tow Cable Retractor Winch.
The scope of delivery of a release support includes a
bowden cable of 10 m length for actuation.
UL- winch
Certification with manufacturer; installalation as standard
in the following types:
Manufacturer
Type
D ynAero
MC R R100
Aerospool
D ynami c
Aircraft type
P/N
PA 12 / 18 / 19
303030
PA 25
018525
Husky A-1, A-1A
303030
Maule
018540
Husky A-1B
018510
C i tabri a wi th spri ng pad 1,5"
wi th spri ng pad 1,75"
303034
303035
Those installations are just beeing prepared or made:
Zodiak 601/602, Zenair, Breezer, Flight Design CTLS,
Stemme S6, DR 400 Ecoflyer, Remos GX, FK 9, Comco
Ikarus C42.
Release support for PA 18 / Husky
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KT12 adapter for Aerazur
Winch unit installed in Dynamic
Stop plate unit installed in Dynamic
300182
The Aearzur release from a long defunct manufacturer
is not approved for towing outside Germany. Extensive
load tests have shown that at loads above 300 daN the
safe operation of this release is no longer guaranteed.
To protect the pilot and the aircraft from this serious
safety defect, a Tost E 85 tow release can be mounted
on the KT12 adapter to replace the Aerazur release.
LBA-/EASA-approved for Morane and DR 400.
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Tost aero tow rope
Aero tow rope
To the SBO (German liding Regulations) section 2.2
aero tow ropes from 40 m to 60 m length must be used.
On the glider side the weak link (as stipulated in the
glider’s manual) has to be fitted.
Tost aero tow ropes are supplied ready for operation,
ie, both rope ends are fitted with connecting ring pairs,
to aeronautical standard LN 65091, and, at the glider
end, a complete reserve weak link system (specify
breaking load when ordering). Standard is a white weak
link with 500 daN breaking load.
Red star, the light but long lasting rope
Rope in multi layer construction with tight braided cover,
8 mm diameter, code colour red. High grade, long living
rope, connecting parts sewed into the rope eye.
Max. load of the rope = 1100 daN.
• 40 m, mass 2350 g
185400
• 50 m, mass 2860 g
185500
• 60 m, mass 3400 g
185600
Exklusiv, the “robust“ rope
An extremely rugged, high-strength rope for high load
capability and a long service life.
Maximum load of finished rope > 10 kN
• 40 m, mass 3700 g
181400
• 50 m, mass 4400 g
181500
• 60 m, mass 5100 g
181600
Fitments: the rope is fastened by crown knots in the
aluminium end fittings, rubber sheaths on the ends
protect against buckling and impact.
Connection to end fittings via 14 mm shackle.
Dual tow
Note section 2.3 of the SBO:
Exklusiv
Elastik, “best“ for motor glider tow
Our lightest and most convenient aero tow rope. It
stretches by about 30 % under normal load for a
particularly elastic tow without dangerous recoil.
Maximum load of finished rope > 8.7 kN
• 40 m (32 m unstretched), mass 1600 g 183300
• 50 m (40 m unstretched), mass 1800 g 183400
• 60 m (48 m unstretched), mass 2100 g 183500
Fitments: the connecting ring and ring pair are spliced
directly into the rope to save weight.
Elastik
Single tow: rope of 40 - 60 m length
Dual tow: short rope 30 - 40 m lee side
long rope 50 - 60 m must be released first
The difference in rope length between short and long
rope must be at least 20 m.
The towing aircraft must be approved for the load of
the dual tow.
Rope for CRG
Synthetic rope in multi layer construction, colour
white, 6.1 mm diameter, maximum rope load 1160 daN,
maximum rope load at knot 540 daN.
• Standard length 50 m
300550
• Length 60 m
300556
• Length 250 m, cut to length
300560
Rope with higher breaking load is in testing procedure.
Operating note
New ropes must be unwound against their twist.
Exposure to light, heat and ozone impairs the strength
of aero tow ropes. Ropes should be stored hanging
freely in a dry place, not near heaters or radiators, and
protected from direct light sources.
Aluminium
sleeve, fixed
with a knot
on the CRG
rope, then
screwed
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Tost releases for aero tow and banner towing
Nose and tail releases
E 85 series
The E 85 tow release is used as nose release for gliders.
As tail release for tugs it can be used for aero tow and
banner towing. Approved for maximum cable load of
14.1 kN. The E 85 has no automatic release. The
maximum manual release force is 140 N. Approved by
the German aviation authority (LBA - Luftfahrt-Bundesamt) TCDS 60.230/1, as conforming to airworthiness
regulations for tow releases LFK (now ETSO standard),
it corresponds also to JAR 22 requirements. For all-up
weight up to 900 kg. Approved for all aircraft.
E 85 with release lever
E 85 with release lever
014000
Standard version with 4-position release lever.
Mass: 560 g.
E 85 without release lever
014100
Allows a release lever to be fitted by the aircraft
manufacturer, or the release cable can be attached
directly to one of the segment holes. Mass: 520 g.
E 85/1-79
014200
This nose and tail tow release is offered with a shortened
segment for mounting in tight spaces and has a special
angled release lever. Mass: 530 g.
E 85/1-85
E 85 with side-mounted release lever
eg, for towing support and CRG
014210
This version has a standard segment, but has an
extended segment bolt for fitting a special release lever
outside the release body. Mass: 550 g.
E 22 series
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Small, light tow release
015000
E 22
LBA type approval as per type certificate 11.402/9NTS
for maximum all-up weights of 700 kg. Compared with
the E 85, the mounting space is reduced by almost half
to 75 x 65 mm, the mass to just 310 g. Installation is
compatible with E 85.
Connecting ring pair
102000
All Tost tow releases must be linked to the tow cable by
a connecting ring pair meeting the aeronautical standard
LN 65091, more details see page 19.
Heavy-duty releases
E 85 L max. load 20 kN
E 85 L electrical activation, max.load 20kN
E 85 L elctrical activation, max. load 30 kN
011320
011390
011490
We design releases to your specifications: for drop tests,
rope-down securing units, harbour tugs.Options: remote
electrical or hydraulic activation, as autonoumously
unclosing version, with side-plates etc.
Heavy duty release E85 L with
electrical activation and side plates.
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Winch launching equipment
Schematics
Synthetic winch cable
Steel winch cable
Dynalaunch cable
205050
Winch launching cable
200004 - 200622
Stipulated connector
096000 (or other)
Stipulated connector
096000 (or other)
Cable parachute Kuwi
133600
Cable parachute
133000 or 133500
Connector
095000 (or other)
Connector
095000 (or other)
Connecting cable
121012 / 121017
Connecting cable
121002 / 121007
Connector
096000
Connector
096000
Weak link with
fan assembly
110000
Weak link with
fan assembly
110000
Safety cable
121005
Safety cable
121003
Connecting ring pair
102000
Connecting ring pair
102000
Centre-of-gravity release
028000 (or other)
Centre-of-gravity release
028000 (or other)
Schematics to SBO January 2001
Revision date 01.02.2003
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Tost releases for winch launching
Centre-of-gravity releases
G 88 series
The Europa G 88 safety release is installed at the centre
of gravity of gliders and motor gliders. The release is
approved by the German aviation authority (LBA) under
TCDS 60.230/2 to the airworthiness regulations for tow
releases: for cable loads up to 14.1 kN, for maximum
all-up weight of 900 kg; automatic release at a cable
angle of 83°±7°, maximum manual release force is
140N. The release also conforms to JAR 22 regulations.
G 88 with release lever
028000
Standard version, adjustable lever, mass: 720 g.
G 88 without release lever
028200
G 88 with release lever
Allows a release lever to be fitted by the aircraft manufacturer, or the release cable can be attached directly
to one of the segment holes. Mass: 670 g.
G 88/1-83
028400 / 028450 / 028500
For the cramped conditions in some gliders: the
segment is shortened by three holes and the segment
bolt is extended for fitting a special release lever at the
side of the release body. Lever left 028400/028450,
lever right 028500. Mass: 670 g.
S 72 / SH 72 / Piccolo release series
The S 72 and SH 72 tow releases are for light-weight
gliders and motor gliders without movable ring
mechanism. Aircraft-sided cable deflectors are
stipulated to ensure release even for extreme lateral
cable angles. Approved by LBA TCDS 60.230/2 for a
maximum all-up-weight of 500 kg.
S 72
SH 72
022100
Without release lever, for attaching the release cable
directly to one of the segment holes. Mass: 620 g.
SH 72
022200 / 022210
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For space reasons, the segment is shortened by three
holes, the segment bolt is extended for an external
release lever. Lever left 022200, right 022100. M:585g.
Piccolo
022300
Specially designed for winch launching of light gliders
up to 200 kg. Same design as for S 72. Mass: 260 g.
Piccolo
Hang glider retaining release
Retaining unit for hang gliders for start with rubber cable.
Max. load 150 daN, mass 115 g.
Maintenance of Tost releases
Releases are approved aeronautical parts. Their safety
and operating life can be assured only by observing
the maintenance intervals prescibed by EASA. Releases
must be returned to the manufacturer for complete
reconditioning after 10,000 operations (2.000 starts).
We recommend a general overhaul after 4 years. Due
to environmental influence releases can corrode or
become stiff and thus fail during operation.
Hang glider retaining release
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Tost weak links
Weak links and accessories
Tost weak links in optimized format combine the
following improvements:
• Longer service life
• Correct marking with load group and manufacturer’s
Load table
Winch launch and aero tow
In s e r t C o lo u r
n u mb e r
B r e a k in g
lo a d
daN
S in g le in s e r t
r o u n d h o le
P /N
R e s e rv e in s e r t
o v a l h o le
P /N
name
• Made of high-quality certified aircraft steel
• Clear differentiation from inferior copies
• Manufacturing tolerance 5%
Like our type-approved equipment, also our weak links
are manufactured according to the EASA-approved
production methods. Each batch is tested on
computerized test equipment and the results are
documented. This guarantees consistent high quality
and traceability.
Notes
• Weak links protect your aircraft against
overloading.
• Use only the weak links stipulated in your aircraft
TCDS or aircraft manual.
• Checking the cable preamble is mandatory
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
according to SBO (German Gliding Operation
Regulations); this includes the inspection of
weak links.
Replace the weak link immediately in the case of
visible damage.
We recommend that the weak link insert are
replaced after 200 starts:
an insert exchanged in time is always safer
and cheaper than an aborted launch.
Always use the protective steel sleeve.
Use only the correct shackles: they prevent the
weak link and the steel sleeve from twisting,
leading to an increase of the breaking load.
Never use two equal inserts, eg, both with round
holes, in a reserve system weak link, since this
would double the breaking load.
Warning: using combinations of weak link inserts
from different manufacturers can double the
breaking load because of the elongation of inferior
inserts.
Refer to our Weak Link Application List for
choosing the right weak link.
Protective sleeve
111000 / 111200
The steel sleeve protects the weak link against deformation, premature wear and tear and uncontrolled
change of the breaking load.
Tost protective sleeves are made from stainless steel.
They have inspection holes on both sides which let you
check the condition of the weak link and whether you
are using the correct weak link insert (colour).
Single-insert weak link (1 weak link)
111000
Reserve-insert weak link (2 weak links)
111200
1
B la c k
1000±100
11 0 1 0 1
11 0 1 2 1
2
B r o wn
850±85
11 0 1 0 2
11 0 1 2 2
3
Re d
750±75
11 0 1 0 3
11 0 1 2 3
4
B l ue
600±60
11 0 1 0 4
11 0 1 2 4
5
W hi t e
500±50
11 0 1 0 5
11 0 1 2 5
6
Ye llo w
400±40
11 0 1 0 6
11 0 1 2 6
7
Gre e n
300±30
11 0 1 0 7
11 0 1 2 7
Load table
Kites, hang gliders, ultralights
In s e r t
n u mb e r
C o lo u r
8
M a uve
200±20
11 0 1 0 8
11 0 1 2 8
9
Gre y
150±15
11 0 1 0 9
11 0 1 2 9
Tur q uo i s e 1 2 0 ± 1 0
11 0 11 4
11 0 1 3 4
11 0 111
11 0 1 3 1
14
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O r a ng e
B r e a k in g
S in g le lo a d
in s e r t
daN
r o u n d h o le
P /N
80±10
R e s e rv e in s e r t
o v a l h o le
P /N
Weak link shackles
Tost weak link shackles, also made of stainless steel,
are supplied with a high-strength bolt (length matched
to open width) and self-locking nut.
Op e n
w id th
P /N
3 mm
112300
U s e fo r
S i ngle-i nsert weak li nk wi thout
protecti ve sleeve
S i ngle-i nsert weak li nk wi th
protecti ve sleeve
6 mm
112600
or
Reserve-i nsert weak li nk wi thout
protecti ve sleeve
8 mm
112800
Reserve-i nsert weak li nk wi th
protecti ve sleeve
Heavy-duty weak link
To your requirements we manufacture custom made
weak links with defined breaking load in the load range
of 10 daN to 50 kN. Testing on computerised test
equipment. Material: plastic, stainless steel, steel.
Application examples: bracing of antennas, retaining
of flagpoles, Off-Shore-operation, testing of parachutes,
test racks, food industry.
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Tost weak links
Tost weak links
Insert round hole
for
Insert oval hole
for
single-insert system
reserve-insert system
Weak link combinations
without protective sleeve
with protective sleeve
Tow cable and fan assembly
Notch-type connector
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Glider >>>
Heavy-duty weak link
Five part weak link element with protective sleeve and
heavy-duty shackle for special applications in the load
range of 11 kN to 50 kN.
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Cable parachutes • Cable preamble • Synthetic winch cable
Cable parachutes, cable preamble
The SBO also rules the equipment of the winch cable
with reference to LTA 73-16.
Connecting sequence (see also page 14)
• Safety cable with connecting ring pair, length 3 m
• Weak link
• Connecting cable, length 2 m or 10 m, depending
Cable parachute: the maximum allowable canopy
diameter of a cable parachute is 2 meters.
BT cable
parachute
Safety cable
on the canopy diameter of the cable parachute
Safety cable
To prevent from the danger of a cable hungup when
overrunning the cable during take off, a „stiffened“ safety
cable of 3 m length is stipulated.
Intermediate cable
For parachutes with canopy diameters from 1.5 to 2 m
the minimum required distance between the release of
the glider and the parachute vent is 15 m. With the 3 m
safety cable a 10 m intermediate cable must be used.
For parachutes with canopy diameter less than 1.5 m,
the distance can be less. An intermediate cable of 2 m
length can be used.
Cross-panel
cable parachute
Equipment for synthetic winch cable Equipment for steel winch cable
Safety cable from synthetic 3 m
121005
White, dia. 11 mm, stiffened, sewed in one end large
oval ring, other end connecting ring pair to LN 65091,
mass 460 g
Intermediate cable from Dyneema 2 m
10 m
121017
121012
spliced in on both ends: solid thimble Jumbo.
Mass 2 m = 80 g / 10 m = 150 g
Advantage: less weight of cable preamble matching to
the mass of the synthetic winch cable.
Please choose the length acc. to the canopy diameter.
Cross-panel cable parachute Kuwi
133600
Light-weight parachute combines high strength with a
very good price/performance ratio. Colour white.
Connect to leather thimbles. Smaller version Kuwi:
Canopy Ø 1200 mm, length 3400 mm, mass 1.3 kg.
Dynalaunch winch cable
205050
Diameter 5 mm, from 100% Dyneema, breaking load
22 kN, colour blue, mass 1,18 kg per 100 m, UV resistent, with special impregnation as protection against
abrasion. For your first order of more than 1000 m you
get a splicing kit for free.
Safety cable from steel wire
121003
Reduces the danger of cable hangup when overrunning
the cable. Regulations stipulate a stiffened cable 3 m
long. Steel cable with rubber sheath, a red colour is
recommended for faster cable location. The connecting
ring pair is fitted on the glider side, the weak links must
be connected on the winch cable side. Tost round
thimble and shackle 8 mm at each end, mass 1050 g.
Intermediate cables from steel wire 121002 / 121007
2 m Intermediate cable, mass 550 g
10 m Intermediate cable, mass 2600 g
Description: Steel cable with rubber sheath, colour red,
with thimble and 8 mm shackle at each end.
Note: a stiffening rubber sheath is not stipulated for
the connecting cable, but is recommended.
BT cable parachute
133000
The large and stable parachute. Cable can be rewound
also at low speed. Tapes from the parachute canopy
gathered in a semicircular ring. Grappling lines gathered
in delta-type connector 095010, direct attachment.
Canopy Ø 1800 mm, length 3500 mm, mass 2.85 kg.
Available in two colours (yellow and red) for better
distinction between the leeward and windward cable.
Any length can be supplied from stock!
Splicing needle for Dynalaunch
213000
Special tool for splicing of synthetic winch cables
Cross-panel cable parachute
133500
Description see left side, colour white.
Canopy Ø 1450 mm, length 3400 mm, mass 1.6 kg.
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Steel winch cables • Swivel • Quick-release links • Connectors
Quick-release links
Winch cables from steel
4.2 mm diameter
200012 / 200224
6x7x0.45 mm construction with one 7 x 0.50 steel core,
right-hand cross-lay, ungalvanized, non-rotating, stressfree, breaking load 14.8 kN, mass 7 kg per 100 m.
Supplied forms:
• on disposable wooden reel
200012
• coiled for loading on two-part reel
200224
4.6 mm diameter
200612 / 200622
6x7x0.52 mm construction with one 7 x 0.60 steel core,
right-hand cross-lay, ungalvanized, non-rotating, stressfree, breaking load 17.7 kN, mass 8 kg per 100 m.
Supplied forms:
• on disposable wooden reel
200612
• coiled for loading on two-part reel
200622
We offer practical solutions for all quick-release
connections in the cable preamble, eg, weak link fan
assembly or cable parachutes.
Tost notch-type connector
096000
Combiation of a drop-forged hook and an oval ring
with a flat section for insertion in the hook.
Low weight, no sharp edges, no deformation even
under most heavy load, very long service life.
Mass 116 g, load capacity 15 kN.
Connect using a 8 mm shackle
112800
Standard length 1200 m winch cables are available ex
stock. Other lengths can be supplied at short notice.
Swivel for steel cables
215000
Maintenance-free, rugged,
with high grade ball bearings.
Length 85 m, mass 175 g.
Connect with 14 mm shackle.
Screw-type connector
Universal connector for winch launches and aero tows.
Opening width 12 mm, breaking load 55kN, mass 135g.
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Connecting ring pair
Connecting ring pairs are vital for the safe connection
and reliable separation of tow cable and tow release.
The type certification stipulates that every Tost tow
release must be operated only with a ring pair meeting
the aeronautical standard LN 65091.
Such a ring pair must be stamped with the manufacturer's name and the standard number. Welded ring
pairs are generally prohibited. Their use voids our
warranty for the release. Welded rings damage the
release. More-over, undersized or deformed rings can
cause the ring pair to jam the release and inhibit correct
operation under load.
Ring pairs must be visually checked and measured at
regular intervals to ensure correct operation. Ring pairs
that deviate from the standard dimensions must be
replaced. You can obtain the standard dimensions from
us.
Delivery with EASA Form 1
097000
One-piece, very light connector. Simply clip onto
parachute shackle, connect to tow cable using a
special 12 mm shackle
112312
Load capacity 15 kN (when closed), mass 89 g.
Caution: use only when pulling out
the cable, never during launching!
Connecting ring pair to LN 65091
Tost clasp-type connector
Delta-type connector
Universal connector especially for wide belts (eg the
grappling line of the BT cable parachute). Opening width
12 mm, breaking load 45 kN, mass 152 g.
102000
Connecting rings
096010 / 101100
S h ap e
D imensions
mm
P/N
Large, oval
50 x 41 x Ø8
096010
Small, round
Ø35 x Ø7
101100
Connect with 8 mm shackle
112800
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Tools and accessories for cables
Aluminium cable clamps and tool
Nicopress sleeves and tools
Cable clamp from aluminium
Nicopress sleeve from copper
Tost Top and bottom tool
Crimping tools / Nicopress sleeves
For making of simple and economical cable connections using
cable clamps made of aluminium,
type A, cylindrical.
Tool sizes 2-5, forged steel, specially
hardened, extra strong version,
replaceable guide pins. Tool length
185 mm, mass 1580 g.
Top and bottom tool / cable clamps
C able Ø
in mm
Tool
P/N
C lamp
P/N
C lamp/
tool no.
1.2-1.6
220200
221200
2
1.7-2.1
220250
221250
2,5
2.2-2.6
220300
221300
3
2.7-3.1
220350
221350
3,5
3.2-3.6
220400
221400
4
3.7-4.2
220450
221450
4,5
4.3-4.6
220500
221500
5
Cable cutter
216070
For proper cutting of cables with steel or hemp core,
also stainless steel cables up to 5 mm diameter. Easy
one-handed operation, length 170 mm, mass 290 g.
• Proper cut, no deformation or crushing
• Single strands do not uncoil
• Cutting without excessive effort
• Suitable for use inside aircraft fuselage
C able
in mm
C rimping
g au g e
Sleeve
P/N
Tool
P/N
1.2
stai nless steel
-VB4-
217280
217221
1.5-2.0
stai nless steel
-C -
217291
217000, 217221,
217240
1.5-2.0
-C -
217281
2 17 0 0 0 , 2 17 2 2 1,
217240
2.4-2.6
-G-
217282
217000, 217200,
217221, 217240
3.0-3.2
-M-
217283
217000, 217100,
217200
4.0-4.2
-P-
217284
217000, 217100,
217200
4.6-5.0
-X-
217286
217100
Tost cable crimping tool
217200
Compact, without long lever arms. Tool can be used in
cramped spaces of the fuselage. Crimping gauges G,
M, P for 2.4 to 4.2 mm cables. Overall length 280 mm,
handle 160 mm, mass 390 g.
Nicopress tool
217000
Crimping gauges C, G, M, P for 1.5 to 4.2 mm cables.
Overall length 520 mm, handle 370 mm, mass 2530 g.
Nicopress tool
217100
Crimping gauges M, P, X for 3.2 to 5.0 mm cables.
Overall length 520 mm, handle 370 mm, mass 2530 g.
Nicopress tool
217221
Crimping gauges VB4, C, G for 1.2 to 2.6 mm cables.
Overall length 296 mm, handle 220 mm, mass 1000 g.
Nicopress tool
Splicing needle
212000
For splicing and thimble splicing on steel cables.
Hardened needle with strand groove. Length 210 mm
with wooden handle, mass 85 g.
217240
Crimping gauges C, G for 1.8 to 2.4 mm cables. Overall length 296 mm, handle 220 mm, mass 1000 g.
Detailed operating instructions supplied with the tool.
Nicopress stop sleeves
for neat pressing of cable ends
C able in mm
C rimping gauge
P/N
1.6
-C-
217371
2.4
-G-
217372
3.2
-M-
217373
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Control cables • Safety devices • Components
Thimbles
Control cables
for control cables and winch cables
Type
C able Ø
mm
Heart-shaped thi mble 2
1.5 - 2.0
Long-type thi mble 3
2.1 - 3.0
Long-type thi mble 3.5
3.1 - 4.0
Heart-shaped thi mble 5
4.1 - 5.0
Strong thi mble 6
for safety cable
4.6 - 6.0
Material
Stai nless
steel
Galvani zed
steel
Galvani zed
steel
Galvani zed
steel
Galvani zed
steel
P/N
222200
Aircraft control cable to DIN ISO 2020 (previously LN
9374), steel galvanized, low twist, low stress, flexible.
222300
2.4 mm diameter
223500
7 x 7 wire construction, minimum breaking load
4.10 kN, mass 24 g/m.
222500
222600
200024
3.2 mm diameter
200032
7 x 19 wire construction, minimum breaking load
8.9 kN, mass 43 g/m.
Delivered in coils of 10, 15, 20, 25, 50, 100 and 200 m.
Available ex stock.
Certificate of Conformance on request.
Other cables or dimensions availalbe on request.
Heart-shaped thimble
Long-type thimble
Connecting shackles
Stainless steel shackle, with
spacer bush, high-strength bolt
and self-locking nut.
Tost solid aluminium thimbles
• Light weight, high load capacity, keeps the form
• High strength prevents the thimble from deforming
to protect the winch cable from damage
Width
mm
Eyelet
mm
B olt
P/N
10
14
M6 x 22
113000
14
14
M6 x 30
113400
19
19
M6 x 35
113900
• The synthetic cable lays protected in the nut
D escription
C able
mm
C onnection
P/N
Round thi mble
4.2 - 5.0
Shackle 8 mm
113000
Soli d thi mble
4.2 - 5.0
Shackle 8 mm
113400
Soli d thi mble
Jumbo
4.2 - 5.0
Screw-type
connector
113900
Safety pins
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Material: spring wire
Tost round thimble
Solid thimble
Solid thimble
Jumbo
Manufacturing of thimbles to your requirements, also with
anodised surface.
Cable clamps for top and bottom tool see page 20.
Nicopress sleeves for crimping tools see page 20.
Width
mm
Lw
mm
Wire
mm
P/N
5
20
1,4
9 2 0 0 10
12
35
1,2
920011
8
51
1,3
920012
Locking wire
Wire per MS 20995-C-32
for aircraft.
Material: stainless steel,
dia. 0.8 mm (0.032")
Mass of roll approx. 0.5 kg
Length approx. 120 m
920080
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Rope-down securing units • Helicopter equipment
Tost rope down securing unit
Helicopter equipment
Helicopters have proved themselves the world over as
a fast and safe means of transport. It is also the
preferred mode of transport for moving fire-fighting
teams or police task forces quickly into an operational
area. They can reach sites which are inaccessible for
surface transport, or where access would take too long.
Landing in tight spaces, however, entails great risks for
a helicopter.
Rescue cages
190210 / 190211
The rescue cage is used to drop or pick up people (also
injured people) in difficult terrain. Also suitable for use
on cranes or building sites. The cage mesh of polypropylene rope, colour bright orange. The frame is made
of nonrusting, acidproof tubing.
1 person
190211
2 persons
190210
To expand the mission scope of helicopters we
developed our rop-down securing unit to ensure the
safe descend of rescue teams. They rope down to a
precise location, while the helicopter hovers in position
overhead.
During the rope-down operation, either using rope-down
equipment or fast roping, members of the task force
are safely attached to the helicopter via the Tost ropedown securing unit.
On completion of the rope-down operation, the pilot or
a crew member disconnects the rope to release the
team members, either singly or in groups. The helicopter
is ready for the next mission immediately.
The one-person unit serves also as redundance
securing unit.
Drag anchor
190300
for stabilizing the rescue cage during operation.
Cable Cutter
216160 / 216161
Manual cable cutter for cutting winch cables in the event
of on-board power failure. Cuts steel cables up to dia.
6 mm. Version with wrist strap
216160
Overall length of cable cutter 393 mm, mass 950 g.
Leather pouch for attaching to cabin wall available.
Product versions
Attached to floor unit
for 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8-man teams
• with self-centring snap-on connectors in airline rails
• fixed to stretcher adapter rail
• bolted directly to the floor unit
All Tost rope-down units for interior attachment can be
loaded to 15 kN ultimate load per fixing point and can
be released at this load, ie, the load capacity is limited
only by the carrying capacity of the helicopter and of
the fixing points.
Load cables
Made of aeronautical standard cable 6.4 or 8 mm to
suit the application, optionally terminated with thimbles
or end fittings.
Used in: BO 105 / BO 105 S / BO 105,
BK 117, BK 117 CS
EC 135, EC 145, EC 155
MD Explorer, Bell 212, PZL Sokol
Attached externally
for 1 or 2-man teams (per side):
• two units, left and right side of helicopter
• single unit, left or right side of helicopter
Attached, for example, to existing winch fittings with
ball lock pins. For version 190141 left and 190142 right
the ultimate load as per JAR 29 is 8 kN = 800 kg per
attaching point.
Used in: EC 135, BK117 C2
1-man-rope down securing unit
For detailed specifications and other accessories for
helicopters refer to our Catalog Helicopter Equipment.
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Milestones
Tost Flugzeuggerätebau München
1945
1951
1952
1953
1955
Company founded as a locksmith’s shop
Gliding again permitted in Germany. Tost
begins developing safety equipment for
sport aviation
Manufacturing of the first Tost nose release
Type approval of the Tost weak links
The first Tost safety releases are produced in
series. Today over 60,000 Tost releases are
used day in, day out, all over the world
Start of manufacturing of aircraft wheels:
landing wheels, shoe brake wheels and
hydraulic disk brake wheels for use in
gliders, motor gliders and powered aircraft
Founder Richard Tost and his first workshop 1948
1978
1981
1982
1987
1992
1998
1999
2000
Barbara Dörflein, Michael Dörflein, Susanne Dupont
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2003
2004
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
LBA approval of small, light E 22 tow release
EASA production organisation DE.21G.0065
Complete redesign of our administration and
production facilities
Tost weak links in optimized format
Stahlbus bleeder valve - exclusive
distribution for aviation industrie
Brass tail wheels as trimming weight
EASA maintenance organis. DE.145.0411
Design organisation EASA.AP230
New generation of wheels: Penta and Tria
65th anniversay of Tost
Hydraulic actuation of shoe brake wheels
6“ Disk brake wheel for Ultralight
2001
2002
Start of development and manufacturing of
rescue cages and rope-down securing units
to ensure the safety of helicopter teams
Focus on the core business of safety
equipment, tow releases and wheels
Start of production of a proprietary aircraft
tire: TOST AERO 4.00-4, 260 x 85, 200 x 50
Development of retrofit kits for disk brake
wheels for retrofit in gliders and motorgliders
Tost production of Tow Cable Retractor
Winch with Guillotine
New External rope-down unit for EC 135
LBA production organisation LBA.G.0065
For helicopter task forces: 1-man rope-down
unit for quick installation in airline rails
Distributor for Condor aircraft tires
Distributor for Michelin aircraft tires
The Tost Team 2010
Aviators in action for aviators – over half a century of development and
production of safety equipment for sport aviation
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Tost GmbH
Flugzeuggerätebau
München
Thalkirchner Strasse 62
80337 Munich
Germany
Tel. +49-89-544 599-0
Fax +49-89-544 599-70
info@tost.de • www.tost.de
EASA Production organisation DE.21G.0065
EASA Maintenance organisation DE.145.0411
EASA Design organisation EASA.AP230