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Old 3rd December 2002 | 07:50
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ETOPS
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The vehicle has a hydraulic ramp which clamps the nose gear and then lifts it clear of the ground. Thus the aircraft can be towed with the tractor locked to the nose and able to push/pull and steer.
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