65 years

Safety in flying

Product Catalog

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Foreword • Contents

Aero tow cable 12Aero tow equipment 8 - 12Aircraft tires and tubes 5Aircraft wheels and accessories 3 - 7Brake wheels 3 - 5Cable clamps / clamping tools 20Cable parachutes / cable preamble 18 - 19Connecting ring pair 19Connectors 19Control cable 21Helicopter equipment 22Landing wheels 3 - 4Load releases 13Nicopress sleeves / Nicopress tools 20Quick-release links 19Release supports 11Rope-down securing units 22Safety releases 15Shackles 16, 21Support / tail wheels 3 - 4Swivel 19Thimbles 21Tools and accessories for cables 20

Tow releases 13, 15

P.O. Box 15 19 2480051 MunichGermany

Phone: ++49-89-544599-0Fax: ++49-89-544599-70

EASA production organisation DE.21G.0065

EASA maintenance organisation DE.145.0411

Design organsiation EASA.AP230

Thalkirchner Str. 6280337 MunichGermany

info@tost.dewww.tost.de

Tost GmbH Flugzeuggerätebau

Dear Fellow Aviators and Customers,

In 2010, we celebrated the company’s 65th anniversary.This is an important jubilee for a company! But it is notthe number of years that makes us proud. It is theknowledge that we have been your trusted supplier forsafety equipment in sports flying for decades.

In this family run business we stick to the motto:Conserving the proven system - developingforward. And so you will find beside the well-knownTost products innovative ideas and interestingnovelites.

On our redesigned and improved website www.tost.deyou can find plenty of content and information. Feel freeto contact us for any further questions you may have.The highly engaged and qualified Tost team will bepleased to answer them.

„Made in Germany“ is worldwide an important qualityfeature. We manufacture solely at our site in Munich.We set highest value on the quality of our products. Forour customers this means: easy handling and long lifetime. Tost wheels are still rolling after 30 years and canbe repaired on request. Tost releases still work utterlyreliably after 50 years with regular maintenance.

Barbara DörfleinMichael DörfleinSusanne Dupont April 2011

Contents

Tow cable retractor winch with guillotine 8 - 11

Weak links 16 - 17Wheel selection table 6 - 7

Winch launching equipment 14 - 18

Winch launching cable Dynalaunch (synthetic) 18Winch launching cables from steel wire 19

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Disk brake wheels

Disk brakes have become standard on modern glidersand power gliders with their high all-up weights.

The somewhat greater space requirements and theadditional engineering for a complete hydraulics systemis compensated by the benefits: the superior heatdissipation of disk brake wheel results in higher ther-mal rating than on a shoe brake wheel, brake fade isnegligible and braking power is greater and bettercontollable.

The components of a hydraulic system are: hub withbrake disk and brake calliper, master brake cylinder,hydraulic hoses and connectors.

We have also developed retrofit kits for many glidersand motor gliders that are not factory-equipped withdisk brakes. For the shoe brake wheels Kobold andStandard we offer alternatively a hydraulic actuation.

Our manufacturing programm includes disk brakewheels for 3 1/2, 4, 5 and 6 inch tires.

The most important quality features of Tost wheels:

• Small dimensions combined with high loadcapacity and durability

• The Tost-specific crumple zone system for the„Standard“ wheel series reduces the danger ofinjury 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.

For 60 years we have been manufacturing wheels foraircraft: for gliders, Ultralights and light aircraft andhelicopters. Over the years we didn’t reinvent the wheel;instead we have concentrated to improve and developfurther our product range to meet growing expectationsand requirements. Sample are the new wheel seriesTria and Penta. New production methods result in aweight saving of up to 40 % and even more serviceabilitythanks to easy handling.

A broad range of braked and brakeless 3" to 10" hubsfacilitates the choice for a particular application. In caseyou do not find what you’re looking for, we willmanufacture an aircraft wheel with mounting width andball bearing diameter to your specifications, eg. forvintage gliders. Axles and brake disks can be made assingles pieces according to a drawing or sample.

We manufacture custom wheels for your aircraft

New: wheel product line 4“Tria, 5“ Penta, 6“ Ultralite

The new wheels stand out with a especially light andtight construction. All wheel hubs are anodised onrequest in blue, silver, red or black. Also availalbe aslanding wheels without brake.The 5“ disk brake wheels Penta are mounted in seriesin the glider types EB 29, ASH 31, DG 1001, S10;optional in Arcus and further types. For other gliderswe can provide TMs.

5“ Disk brake wheel Pentaas 3-D-model

6“ Disk brake wheelfor Ultralightfor tire 4.00-6, with 6-piston-brake assembly,anodised in blue. Serial installation inComco Ikarus C42

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Aircraft wheels

For a large number of gliders the Simplex shoe brakecontinues to be the right choice. Advantages: simpleconstruction, reduced space requirements, low weight,lower force on the brake lever because of the servoaction, mechanical actuation with cable and lower price.

We offer a new solution with the friction loss freehydraulic actuation, please see description on page 5.

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 to35 mm, mass 2100 g to 2400 g

5" Bimbo the more powerful brake

mounting width 155 mm, for axle 30 mm, mass 2870 g

6“ Super

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Landing wheels, tail wheels, support wheels

The Tost brakeless wheel hubs are available in variousforms and dimensions:

• 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 150x30and 180x35

• Split hub tail wheels for easy tire mounting made from aluminium, anodised in different colours (2)

• Split hub landing wheels from aluminium die castwith crumple-zone for high loads

• Wheel hubs made from brass, to be used as

Shoe brake wheels

Tail wheel Moritz for tire 210x65 in various forms:one-part wheel hub, split wheel hub, extra heavywheel hub made from brass

5“ Bimbo

10“ landing wheel

4" Kobold4" Liliput

Pict 1

Pict 3

Pict 2

Please see our Wheel Catalog for the complete deliveryprogramm of aircraft wheels. You will find there alltechnical data, dimensions, masses, installationexamples, spare parts and operation instructions.

6" Super for all 6" tires

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), foraxle 30 mm, mass 3680 g

trimming weight in the aircraft’s tail (3)

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We are the specialist for aircraft tires for sizes from3" to 10". All tires with suitable tubes are available exstock.

Please find all technical data, dimensions anddescriptions of the tires and tubes in the Wheel Catalog.

TOST AERO

For 30 years we manufacture aircraft tires exclusivelyunder 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. Thisenables you to change the tire on the airfield withstandard tools.Advise: always change the tube when changing the tire.The tube enlarges during operation; an enlarged tubein a new tire will get foldes which can rubb throughuntimely.

Wheel accessories and spare parts

• 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

Conversion kit for retrofit in shoe brake wheels: thebreaking force is optimized with the hydraulic actuationof the brake. No loss in brake force due to mechanicalbrake cables, see pict. 1. Availalbe forms:Conversion kit for all 5 inch Standard wheels 045945Conversion kit for all 4 inch Kobold wheels 045940

Conversion kit for Cirrus (pict. 2) 045921with new 4 inch Kobold wheel and axle, EASA approved

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Dimensions: 1st no: installation width at bearing in mm 2nd no: bearing inner diameter in mm

Abbreviations: LW = Landing wheel SB = Disk brake wheel

Wheel selection table

# Alternative Inst.: Max / Max II for 12 or 20 mm axle Moritz / Moritz II for 12 or 20 mm axle

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awazsraWoreA3-TA WL"5x2 52-511 5-00.5 "4WL 02-001 4-00.5

redniB82BE atneP"5BS 03-011 051x083 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

92BE "5BS 03-541 051x083 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

neinämuR/vosarB

RG/G/SM82,2B/B82SI "5dradnatS 53-031 5-00.5 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

D92SI "5dradnatS 02-59 5-05.3 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

rialeC

1AGratsleC "5BS 02-511 5-00.5 xaM 02-05 05x002

riartneC

ennairaM "5BS 02-511 5-00.5 "4WL 71-58 4-00.4

43FS "5BS 02-511 5-00.5 "4WL 02-58 58x062

surakIocmoC

24C LUBS"6x2 02-501 oreA6-00.4

uabguezgulF-GD006/004/003/002/001GD "5dradnatS

noisrevnoc"5BSro02-521 5-00.5

008GD "5dradnatS"5BSro

02-52102-221

5-00.5 #

T/S0001GD,505/005GD "5BS 03-431 051x083 "4WL 58x062 # 05x002M1001GD atneP"5BS 03-031 051x083 "4WL 58x062 # 05x002

01SL/8SL "5dradnatS 02-311 5-00.5 # 56x012tfarcriAdnomaiD

anomiDrepuS/anomiD dnalevelC 5-00.5051x083

"4WL 02-06 /08.24-05.2

anomiDrepuS/anataK dnalevelC 051x083 "4WL 02-001 4-00.44-00.5

eriossI/iriE

C61KIP/D/E02KIP 5dradnatS " 02-311 5-00.5

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dranaCdeepS B87-04dnalevelCSBtsoTotnoisrevnocro 5,6-65-581 5-00.5

iwiK 5dradnatS " ronoisrevnoc"5BS

02-31102-221

5-00.5

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4tupiliL " 71-88 4-00.4

lertseK/406 5dradnatS " 02-521 5-00.5

tenroH 5dradnatS "noisrevnoc"5BSro

02-31102-221

5-00.5

B403/otiuqsoM "5dradnatSnoisrevnoc"5BSro

02-31102-221

5-00.5 # 56x012

)inorpaC(gizlomoG

S12AfilaC 5dradnatS ""4dloboKro

02-5902-301

5-05.34-00.4

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03-51154-461SB

5-00.5

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4dloboK " 52-311 4-00.4 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

IIIritsA 5BS " GOT 03-531 5-00.5

reniarTniwT/ritsAniwT 5obmiB "obmiB"5BS noisrevnoc

03-55103-041

5-05.5)051x083(

"4WL 02-58 58x062 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

ORCAniwT/IIIniwT/IIniwT dnalevelC A79-04 6-00.6 4WL " 02-58 58x062 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

B/901G 5BSx2 " 03-451 051x083 4WL " 02-58 58x062 “4WLztiroMro

02-0602-05

SHN4-08256x012

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)97(12BH/2BH "4monG 03-781 051x553 "4WL 02-58 58x062

)38(12BH/32BH "5obmiB 03-551 5-00.5 "4WL 02-58 58x062

702BH "4dloboK 02-311 4-00.4 "4WL 02-58 4-00.4

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kinalB31L "5dradnatSnoisrevnocBSro

52-22152-511

5-00.5531x053

33L/32L 531x053 # 05x002

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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 yourselection against the installation dimensions and also let us have the size of tire you are using.

Wheel selection table

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akoF/51arboC/A63DZS "5dradnatS 02-59 5-05.3

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kindiwSLZP

5WP "4tupiliL 71-88 4-00.4 "4WL 71-58

6WP "5dradnatSnoisrevnoc"5BSro

02-52102-221

5-00.5 "4WL 71-58 58x062

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f1siba1SL “4tupiliL 71-88 4-00.4

3SL tupiliLdloboKro

71-8802-301

4-00.4

7SL/6SL/4SL “4dloboKnoisrevnoc"4BS

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4-00.4 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

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eklafrepuSE52FS "6repuS 03-451 6-00.6 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

eklaF-mednaTA82FS "4monG 03-312 4-00.8 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

72FS "4tupiliL 71-88 4-00.4

43FS "5dradnatSnoisrevnoc"5BSro

02-31102-811

5-00.5 "4WL 02-58 58x062 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

31üM/VI/III/IIeklafgreBztapS

dloboKro"4WL /71-8802-301

4-00.4 xaMztiroMro

05x00256x012

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71-88 4-00.4

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a2/asucsiD,a2/asutneV "4dloboK 02-301 4-00.4 # 05x002

TC/MC/eC/C/BsunaJ "5obmiB"5BSro

03-55103-541

051x083 "4WL 02-58 4-00.3 #05x002

T3/3/M2/C2/B2/2-submiN "5dradnatS"5BSro

02-5902-501

5-00.5rp01

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"4dloboKairTBS"4ylevitanretla

02-301 4-00.4 # 05x002

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02-52102-901

5-00.5 "4WL 71-001 4-00.4 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

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71-8802-521

4-00.45-00.5

81KSA/41KSA/21K "5dradnatS 02-521 5-00.5

71WSA/61KSA "5dradnatS 53-031 5-00.5

02WSA/91WSA "5dradnatSnoisrevnoc"5BSro

02-52102-221

5-00.5 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

LC/C/B02WSA dnalevelC B87-04 5-00.5 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

12KSA dnalevelC B87-04 5-00.5 "4WL 71-001 4-00.4 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

22WSA dnalevelC 77/87-04 5-00.5 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

32KSA "5dradnatS 02-521 5-00.5 "4WL 02-58 58x062 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

52HSA "5BS 03-541 051x083 ztiroM 02-05 56x01282/72/42WSA/62HSA dnalevelC B87-04 5-00.5 ztiroM 02-05 56x012

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ztiroM 02-05 56x012

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Aero tow equipment

Schematics to SBO in the current version

Tow releaseE 85 or E 22

Connecting ring pair102000

Connecting shackle113400

Aero tow ropeLength 40 to 60 m

Complete weak linkwith connecting ring pair110010

Tow releaseE 85 or E 22

CRGVersion of winch unitto suit aircraft type

CRG cable50 or 60 m

Cable stop platewith guillotine

End piecewith connecting ringpair and weak link300061

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756 ,A498SM,A398SM,051A-298SM,E398SM,051-E298SM

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a525 sepytlladnaCBCG8airbatiCnoipmahCgniwotrofdevorppa

476 5LnosnitS

635 rofdevoppasepytlladna3-801nosnitSgniwot

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Tow cable

Winch mounted inbaggage compartment

Cable ductaluminium or plastic

Load take-up by cablestop plate with guillotine

Aircraft - EASA certified installations

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 hassubstantial safety and cost benefits compared with con-ventional aero tow:

• No cable drop with potential risk to people or aircraft• Considerably diminished noise levels since aircraft

can land right away

The retractor winch is installed in the fuselage (bag-gage compartment); the load is taken up by the towsupport in the aircraft tail. Once the glider pilot has re-leased the tow cable, the tug pilot retracts the cableand is ready for the next towing job.

Since 1981, circa 700 of these CRGs (previously knownas System Feuerstein) have been successfully deplo-yed all over the world. Refer to the tables for a list ofEASA-approved installations.

CRGs are installed as standard by aircraft manu-facturers, but retrofitting older aircraft is also possibleand is done very often by gliding clubs. We consultyou profondly.

The requirements of the regional authorities for airfieldapprovals can be fulfilled with the installation of a CRGin the towing aircraft.

CRG for motor gliders

We modified the CRG related to the certification ofmotor gliders for aero tow. Winch and tow support areoptimized in terms of size and weight.

The CRGs are installed as standard in the followingmotor gliders and approved.Retrofit in coordination with the manufacturer.

• More economical operation through elimination ofthe cable drop and reduced flight time

• No delays in aircraft starts because of tracing andretrieving tow cables

• In the event of danger, the tow cable can be chop-ped anytime to sever the link between glider andtug, also under high loads and large cale angles

Basically, our CRG can be installed in every tug whichis certified for towing. We make out an offer and con-sult you about the installation and the approval.

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Electric switch unit

Rewinding the cable is started by means of a toggleswitch 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 formounting on the instrument panel in the pilot's line ofsight.

Once the glider has been released, the electrical switchunit starts the retractor winch. Operation can be checkedin the rear-view mirror. After the cable has been fullyrewound – red marking on the end of cable is visible –an overload switch switches the motor off automatically.

Tow cable

The tow cable with 6.1 mm diameter has a standardlength of 50 m. The cable is terminated by an aluminiumend piece, complete with weak link and connecting ringpair. Breaking load of the weak link to your requirements.Unless otherwise specified with the order, we supply astandard 500 daN white weak link.A cable with higher breaking load is in testing procedure.

Options

Cable retraction sensor with cut-off 300200

It is not always possible to observe the cable retractionin the rear-view mirror. Our solution: an approximationswitch permits contactless detection of the end pieceand a control light indicates that the cable is completelyretracted. The drive switches off immediately and cannotbe switched on again. Benefits: increased safetybecause of monitored cable retraction, longer motorservice life. Easy to upgrade on all systems.

Cable stop plate with guillotine

For tugs of type Robin and Morane, or for motor glidersor ultralights, the new cable stop plate is bolted to theexisting tow support. For tail wheel aircraft, eg, Piper,Maule or Husky, the system is supplied with a new towsupport on which the cable stop plate with guillotine ismounted.

The guillotine is activated by the existing release cable.The cable is simply transferred to the guillotine lever. Atow release can be used optionally, eg, for banner towsor double tows by transferring the cable from theguillotine back to the tow release. Please note: onlyone of the two towing devices may be used at one time.

The cable load is taken up by the stop plate via a sleevescrewed over a knot in the tow cable. The cable load isnot taken by the winch unit. The permitted cable load isequivalent to the permitted towing capacity of the tug.

A rubber funnel takes up the conical end-piece whilerewinding the tow cable. The fuselage is protectedagainst damages.

Retractor winch

Depending on the model, the retractor winch ismounted either on a base plate or a motor support andinstalled in the fuselage of the tug, either behind theseat or in the baggage compartment. If necessary, thewinch unit can be dismantled quickly. The maincomponents are a 12 V (standard) or 24 V (optional)motor with a worm gear, motor bracket, cable drumand cable cover.

The kit is ready-to-tow, ie, you receive all necessaryparts for the installation. You can commence operationimmediately after the acceptance. The aluminium cableis not supplied as part of the standard kit due to thehigh transport cost. We can include this item on requestin the scope of delivery correctly flared.

CRG modules

Spare parts

AOG situations caused by a lack of spare parts areannoying and a waste of time and money. CRG spareparts are all available ex stock, just a phone call away.

Cable stop plate with guillotine with rubberfunnel and end piece

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 servicelife especially under tough long-term operation.Available for 12 V and 24 V.

Winch unit for DR400 with strongerTendo engine

The tow cable passes throughor under the fuselage, in analuminium or plastic cable duct,to the cable stop plate.

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Release supports

For banner towing or aero tow without CRG you needto have a release support at the rear of your aircraft tomount the tow release. We manufacture this releasesupport 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 bemounted on any aircraft type. The release support hasno certification itself. It is certified as a component ofthe EASA-certified Tow Cable Retractor Winch.

The scope of delivery of a release support includes abowden cable of 10 m length for actuation.

Release support for PA 18 / Husky

CRG UL standard version 309000

All components of our minimal version for Ultralight areweight- and volume-optimized. For installation in thebaggage compartment; easy to disassemble if needed.

Mass:Winch 4.4 kg, stop plate and guillotine 1.2 kg.

UL- winch

KT12 adapter for Aerazur 300182

The Aearzur release from a long defunct manufactureris not approved for towing outside Germany. Extensiveload tests have shown that at loads above 300 daN thesafe operation of this release is no longer guaranteed.To protect the pilot and the aircraft from this serioussafety defect, a Tost E 85 tow release can be mountedon the KT12 adapter to replace the Aerazur release.LBA-/EASA-approved for Morane and DR 400.

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Stop plate unit installed in Dynamic

Winch unit installed in Dynamic

Certification with manufacturer; installalation as standardin the following types:

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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, ComcoIkarus C42.

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Operating noteNew ropes must be unwound against their twist.Exposure to light, heat and ozone impairs the strengthof aero tow ropes. Ropes should be stored hangingfreely in a dry place, not near heaters or radiators, andprotected from direct light sources.

To the SBO (German liding Regulations) section 2.2aero tow ropes from 40 m to 60 m length must be used.On the glider side the weak link (as stipulated in theglider’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 gliderend, a complete reserve weak link system (specifybreaking load when ordering). Standard is a white weaklink with 500 daN breaking load.

Exklusiv, the “robust“ ropeAn extremely rugged, high-strength rope for high loadcapability 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 181600Fitments: the rope is fastened by crown knots in thealuminium end fittings, rubber sheaths on the endsprotect against buckling and impact.Connection to end fittings via 14 mm shackle.

Exklusiv

Elastik

Dual towNote section 2.3 of the SBO:

Single tow: rope of 40 - 60 m lengthDual 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 longrope must be at least 20 m.The towing aircraft must be approved for the load ofthe dual tow.

Tost aero tow rope

Rope for CRGSynthetic rope in multi layer construction, colourwhite, 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

Aero tow rope

Elastik, “best“ for motor glider towOur lightest and most convenient aero tow rope. Itstretches by about 30 % under normal load for aparticularly 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 183500Fitments: the connecting ring and ring pair are spliceddirectly into the rope to save weight.

Red star, the light but long lasting ropeRope in multi layer construction with tight braided cover,8 mm diameter, code colour red. High grade, long livingrope, 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

Rope with higher breaking load is in testing procedure.

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Tost releases for aero tow and banner towing

The E 85 tow release is used as nose release for gliders.As tail release for tugs it can be used for aero tow andbanner towing. Approved for maximum cable load of14.1 kN. The E 85 has no automatic release. Themaximum manual release force is 140 N. Approved bythe German aviation authority (LBA - Luftfahrt-Bundes-amt) TCDS 60.230/1, as conforming to airworthinessregulations for tow releases LFK (now ETSO standard),it corresponds also to JAR 22 requirements. For all-upweight up to 900 kg. Approved for all aircraft.

E 85 with release lever 014000Standard version with 4-position release lever.Mass: 560 g.

E 85 without release lever 014100Allows a release lever to be fitted by the aircraftmanufacturer, or the release cable can be attacheddirectly to one of the segment holes. Mass: 520 g.

E 85/1-79 014200This nose and tail tow release is offered with a shortenedsegment for mounting in tight spaces and has a specialangled release lever. Mass: 530 g.

E 85/1-85 014210This version has a standard segment, but has anextended segment bolt for fitting a special release leveroutside the release body. Mass: 550 g.

E 22 seriesSmall, light tow release 015000LBA type approval as per type certificate 11.402/9NTSfor maximum all-up weights of 700 kg. Compared withthe E 85, the mounting space is reduced by almost halfto 75 x 65 mm, the mass to just 310 g. Installation iscompatible with E 85.

Connecting ring pair 102000All Tost tow releases must be linked to the tow cable bya connecting ring pair meeting the aeronautical standardLN 65091, more details see page 19.

Heavy-duty releasesE 85 L max. load 20 kN 011320E 85 L electrical activation, max.load 20kN 011390E 85 L elctrical activation, max. load 30 kN 011490

We design releases to your specifications: for drop tests,rope-down securing units, harbour tugs.Options: remoteelectrical or hydraulic activation, as autonoumouslyunclosing version, with side-plates etc.

E 85 with release lever

E 85 with side-mounted release levereg, for towing support and CRG

Nose and tail releasesE 85 series

Heavy duty release E85 L withelectrical activation and side plates.

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Winch launching equipment

Winch launching cable200004 - 200622

Stipulated connector096000 (or other)

Cable parachute133000 or 133500

Connector095000 (or other)

Connecting cable121002 / 121007

Connector096000

Weak link withfan assembly110000

Safety cable121003

Connecting ring pair102000

Centre-of-gravity release028000 (or other)

Schematics

Schematics to SBO January 2001Revision date 01.02.2003

Dynalaunch cable205050

Stipulated connector096000 (or other)

Cable parachute Kuwi133600

Connector095000 (or other)

Connecting cable121012 / 121017

Connector096000

Weak link withfan assembly110000

Safety cable121005

Connecting ring pair102000

Centre-of-gravity release028000 (or other)

Steel winch cableSynthetic winch cable

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The Europa G 88 safety release is installed at the centreof gravity of gliders and motor gliders. The release isapproved by the German aviation authority (LBA) underTCDS 60.230/2 to the airworthiness regulations for towreleases: for cable loads up to 14.1 kN, for maximumall-up weight of 900 kg; automatic release at a cableangle of 83°±7°, maximum manual release force is140N. The release also conforms to JAR 22 regulations.

G 88 with release lever 028000Standard version, adjustable lever, mass: 720 g.G 88 without release lever 028200Allows a release lever to be fitted by the aircraft manu-facturer, or the release cable can be attached directlyto one of the segment holes. Mass: 670 g.G 88/1-83 028400 / 028450 / 028500For the cramped conditions in some gliders: thesegment is shortened by three holes and the segmentbolt is extended for fitting a special release lever at theside of the release body. Lever left 028400/028450,lever right 028500. Mass: 670 g.

G 88 with release lever

Tost releases for winch launching

Centre-of-gravity releasesG 88 series

The S 72 and SH 72 tow releases are for light-weightgliders and motor gliders without movable ringmechanism. Aircraft-sided cable deflectors arestipulated to ensure release even for extreme lateralcable angles. Approved by LBA TCDS 60.230/2 for amaximum all-up-weight of 500 kg.S 72 022100Without release lever, for attaching the release cabledirectly to one of the segment holes. Mass: 620 g.SH 72 022200 / 022210For space reasons, the segment is shortened by threeholes, the segment bolt is extended for an externalrelease lever. Lever left 022200, right 022100. M:585g.

Piccolo 022300Specially designed for winch launching of light glidersup to 200 kg. Same design as for S 72. Mass: 260 g.

Hang glider retaining releaseRetaining unit for hang gliders for start with rubber cable.Max. load 150 daN, mass 115 g.

Maintenance of Tost releasesReleases are approved aeronautical parts. Their safetyand operating life can be assured only by observingthe maintenance intervals prescibed by EASA. Releasesmust be returned to the manufacturer for completereconditioning after 10,000 operations (2.000 starts).We recommend a general overhaul after 4 years. Dueto environmental influence releases can corrode orbecome stiff and thus fail during operation.

S 72 / SH 72 / Piccolo release series

SH 72

Piccolo

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Tost weak links

Heavy-duty weak linkTo your requirements we manufacture custom madeweak links with defined breaking load in the load rangeof 10 daN to 50 kN. Testing on computerised testequipment. Material: plastic, stainless steel, steel.Application examples: bracing of antennas, retainingof flagpoles, Off-Shore-operation, testing of parachutes,test racks, food industry.

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3 deR 57±057 301011 321011

4 eulB 06±006 401011 421011

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Load table

Kites, hang gliders, ultralights

Tost weak links in optimized format combine thefollowing improvements:

• Longer service life• Correct marking with load group and manufacturer’s

name• Made of high-quality certified aircraft steel• Clear differentiation from inferior copies• Manufacturing tolerance 5%

Like our type-approved equipment, also our weak linksare manufactured according to the EASA-approvedproduction methods. Each batch is tested oncomputerized test equipment and the results aredocumented. This guarantees consistent high qualityand 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 OperationRegulations); this includes the inspection ofweak links.

• Replace the weak link immediately in the case ofvisible damage.

• We recommend that the weak link insert arereplaced after 200 starts:an insert exchanged in time is always saferand 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 roundholes, in a reserve system weak link, since thiswould double the breaking load.

• Warning: using combinations of weak link insertsfrom different manufacturers can double thebreaking load because of the elongation of inferiorinserts.

• Refer to our Weak Link Application List forchoosing the right weak link.

Protective sleeve 111000 / 111200The steel sleeve protects the weak link against de-formation, premature wear and tear and uncontrolledchange of the breaking load.Tost protective sleeves are made from stainless steel.They have inspection holes on both sides which let youcheck the condition of the weak link and whether youare using the correct weak link insert (colour).Single-insert weak link (1 weak link) 111000Reserve-insert weak link (2 weak links) 111200

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Weak link shacklesTost weak link shackles, also made of stainless steel,are supplied with a high-strength bolt (length matchedto open width) and self-locking nut.

Winch launch and aero tow

Load table

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Tost weak links

Weak link combinations

single-insert system reserve-insert system

without protective sleeve

with protective sleeve

Insert oval hole for

Tow cable and fan assembly

Notch-type connector

Tost weak links

Heavy-duty weak link

Five part weak link element with protective sleeve andheavy-duty shackle for special applications in the loadrange of 11 kN to 50 kN.

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Cable parachutes, cable preamble

BT cable parachute 133000The large and stable parachute. Cable can be rewoundalso at low speed. Tapes from the parachute canopygathered in a semicircular ring. Grappling lines gatheredin 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 betterdistinction between the leeward and windward cable.

Cross-panel cable parachute 133500Description see left side, colour white.Canopy Ø 1450 mm, length 3400 mm, mass 1.6 kg.

Safety cable from steel wire 121003Reduces the danger of cable hangup when overrunningthe cable. Regulations stipulate a stiffened cable 3 mlong. Steel cable with rubber sheath, a red colour isrecommended for faster cable location. The connectingring pair is fitted on the glider side, the weak links mustbe connected on the winch cable side. Tost roundthimble and shackle 8 mm at each end, mass 1050 g.

Intermediate cables from steel wire 121002 / 1210072 m Intermediate cable, mass 550 g10 m Intermediate cable, mass 2600 gDescription: Steel cable with rubber sheath, colour red,with thimble and 8 mm shackle at each end.Note: a stiffening rubber sheath is not stipulated forthe connecting cable, but is recommended.

BT cableparachute

Cross-panelcable parachute

Safety cableConnecting 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

on the canopy diameter of the cable parachute

Cable parachute: the maximum allowable canopydiameter of a cable parachute is 2 meters.

The SBO also rules the equipment of the winch cablewith reference to LTA 73-16.

Intermediate cableFor parachutes with canopy diameters from 1.5 to 2 mthe minimum required distance between the release ofthe glider and the parachute vent is 15 m. With the 3 msafety 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 mlength can be used.

Equipment for steel winch cableEquipment for synthetic winch cable

Splicing needle for Dynalaunch 213000Special tool for splicing of synthetic winch cables

Cross-panel cable parachute Kuwi 133600Light-weight parachute combines high strength with avery 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 205050Diameter 5 mm, from 100% Dyneema, breaking load22 kN, colour blue, mass 1,18 kg per 100 m, UV resis-tent, with special impregnation as protection againstabrasion. For your first order of more than 1000 m youget a splicing kit for free.Any length can be supplied from stock!

Safety cableTo prevent from the danger of a cable hungup whenoverrunning the cable during take off, a „stiffened“ safetycable of 3 m length is stipulated.

Safety cable from synthetic 3 m 121005White, dia. 11 mm, stiffened, sewed in one end largeoval ring, other end connecting ring pair to LN 65091,mass 460 g

Intermediate cable from Dyneema 2 m 121017 10 m 121012spliced in on both ends: solid thimble Jumbo.Mass 2 m = 80 g / 10 m = 150 gAdvantage: less weight of cable preamble matching tothe mass of the synthetic winch cable.Please choose the length acc. to the canopy diameter.

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Steel winch cables • Swivel • Quick-release links • Connectors

4.2 mm diameter 200012 / 2002246x7x0.45 mm construction with one 7 x 0.50 steel core,right-hand cross-lay, ungalvanized, non-rotating, stress-free, 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 / 2006226x7x0.52 mm construction with one 7 x 0.60 steel core,right-hand cross-lay, ungalvanized, non-rotating, stress-free, 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

Standard length 1200 m winch cables are available exstock. Other lengths can be supplied at short notice.

Winch cables from steel

Swivel for steel cables 215000Maintenance-free, rugged,with high grade ball bearings.Length 85 m, mass 175 g.Connect with 14 mm shackle.

Connecting ring pairConnecting ring pairs are vital for the safe connectionand reliable separation of tow cable and tow release.The type certification stipulates that every Tost towrelease must be operated only with a ring pair meetingthe aeronautical standard LN 65091.Such a ring pair must be stamped with the manu-facturer's name and the standard number. Welded ringpairs are generally prohibited. Their use voids ourwarranty for the release. Welded rings damage therelease. More-over, undersized or deformed rings cancause the ring pair to jam the release and inhibit correctoperation under load.Ring pairs must be visually checked and measured atregular intervals to ensure correct operation. Ring pairsthat deviate from the standard dimensions must bereplaced. You can obtain the standard dimensions fromus.

Connecting ring pair to LN 65091 102000Delivery with EASA Form 1

Tost notch-type connector 096000Combiation of a drop-forged hook and an oval ringwith a flat section for insertion in the hook.Low weight, no sharp edges, no deformation evenunder most heavy load, very long service life.Mass 116 g, load capacity 15 kN.Connect using a 8 mm shackle 112800

Tost clasp-type connector 097000One-piece, very light connector. Simply clip ontoparachute shackle, connect to tow cable using aspecial 12 mm shackle 112312Load capacity 15 kN (when closed), mass 89 g.

Quick-release links

Connect with 8 mm shackle 112800

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Connecting rings 096010 / 101100

We offer practical solutions for all quick-releaseconnections in the cable preamble, eg, weak link fanassembly or cable parachutes.

Screw-type connectorUniversal connector for winch launches and aero tows.Opening width 12 mm, breaking load 55kN, mass 135g.

Delta-type connectorUniversal connector especially for wide belts (eg thegrappling line of the BT cable parachute). Opening width12 mm, breaking load 45 kN, mass 152 g.

Caution: use only when pulling outthe cable, never during launching!

Swivel for steel cables 215000

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Cable cutter 216070For proper cutting of cables with steel or hemp core,also stainless steel cables up to 5 mm diameter. Easyone-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

Splicing needle 212000For splicing and thimble splicing on steel cables.Hardened needle with strand groove. Length 210 mmwith wooden handle, mass 85 g.

For making of simple and eco-nomical cable connections usingcable clamps made of aluminium,type A, cylindrical.Tool sizes 2-5, forged steel, speciallyhardened, extra strong version,replaceable guide pins. Tool length185 mm, mass 1580 g.

Tost cable crimping tool 217200Compact, without long lever arms. Tool can be used incramped 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.

Crimping tools / Nicopress sleeves

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Nicopress sleeves and toolsAluminium cable clamps and tool

Nicopress tool 217100Crimping gauges M, P, X for 3.2 to 5.0 mm cables.Overall length 520 mm, handle 370 mm, mass 2530 g.

Nicopress tool 217221Crimping gauges VB4, C, G for 1.2 to 2.6 mm cables.Overall length 296 mm, handle 220 mm, mass 1000 g.

Nicopress tool 217240Crimping gauges C, G for 1.8 to 2.4 mm cables. Over-all length 296 mm, handle 220 mm, mass 1000 g.

Detailed operating instructions supplied with the tool.

Top and bottom tool / cable clamps

Nicopress tool 217000Crimping gauges C, G, M, P for 1.5 to 4.2 mm cables.Overall length 520 mm, handle 370 mm, mass 2530 g.

Cable clamp from aluminium

Tost Top and bottom tool

Tools and accessories for cables

Nicopress stop sleevesfor neat pressing of cable ends

Nicopress sleeve from copper

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Aircraft control cable to DIN ISO 2020 (previously LN9374), steel galvanized, low twist, low stress, flexible.

2.4 mm diameter 2000247 x 7 wire construction, minimum breaking load4.10 kN, mass 24 g/m.

3.2 mm diameter 2000327 x 19 wire construction, minimum breaking load8.9 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

Tost round thimble

Control cables • Safety devices • Components

Thimbles

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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• The synthetic cable lays protected in the nut

Connecting shacklesStainless steel shackle, withspacer bush, high-strength boltand self-locking nut.

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Safety pinsMaterial: spring wire

Wire per MS 20995-C-32for aircraft.Material: stainless steel,dia. 0.8 mm (0.032")Mass of roll approx. 0.5 kgLength approx. 120 m

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Control cablesfor control cables and winch cables

Cable clamps for top and bottom tool see page 20.

Nicopress sleeves for crimping tools see page 20.

Locking wire 920080Manufacturing of thimbles to your requirements, also withanodised surface.

Solid thimble Solid thimbleJumbo

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Rope-down securing units • Helicopter equipment

Helicopters have proved themselves the world over asa fast and safe means of transport. It is also thepreferred mode of transport for moving fire-fightingteams or police task forces quickly into an operationalarea. They can reach sites which are inaccessible forsurface transport, or where access would take too long.Landing in tight spaces, however, entails great risks fora helicopter.

To expand the mission scope of helicopters wedeveloped our rop-down securing unit to ensure thesafe descend of rescue teams. They rope down to aprecise location, while the helicopter hovers in positionoverhead.

During the rope-down operation, either using rope-downequipment or fast roping, members of the task forceare safely attached to the helicopter via the Tost rope-down securing unit.

On completion of the rope-down operation, the pilot ora crew member disconnects the rope to release theteam members, either singly or in groups. The helicopteris ready for the next mission immediately.

The one-person unit serves also as redundancesecuring unit.

Rescue cages 190210 / 190211The rescue cage is used to drop or pick up people (alsoinjured people) in difficult terrain. Also suitable for useon cranes or building sites. The cage mesh of poly-propylene rope, colour bright orange. The frame is madeof nonrusting, acidproof tubing.1 person 190211 2 persons 190210

Drag anchor 190300for stabilizing the rescue cage during operation.

Cable Cutter 216160 / 216161Manual cable cutter for cutting winch cables in the eventof on-board power failure. Cuts steel cables up to dia.6 mm. Version with wrist strap 216160Overall length of cable cutter 393 mm, mass 950 g.Leather pouch for attaching to cabin wall available.

Load cablesMade of aeronautical standard cable 6.4 or 8 mm tosuit the application, optionally terminated with thimblesor end fittings.

Attached to floor unitfor 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

Attached externallyfor 1 or 2-man teams (per side):• two units, left and right side of helicopter• single unit, left or right side of helicopterAttached, for example, to existing winch fittings withball lock pins. For version 190141 left and 190142 rightthe ultimate load as per JAR 29 is 8 kN = 800 kg perattaching point.Used in: EC 135, BK117 C2

Tost rope down securing unit Helicopter equipment

Product versions

1-man-rope down securing unit

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

All Tost rope-down units for interior attachment can beloaded to 15 kN ultimate load per fixing point and canbe released at this load, ie, the load capacity is limitedonly by the carrying capacity of the helicopter and ofthe fixing points.

For detailed specifications and other accessories forhelicopters refer to our Catalog Helicopter Equipment.

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1945 Company founded as a locksmith’s shop1951 Gliding again permitted in Germany. Tost

begins developing safety equipment forsport aviation

1952 Manufacturing of the first Tost nose release1953 Type approval of the Tost weak links

The first Tost safety releases are produced inseries. Today over 60,000 Tost releases areused day in, day out, all over the world

1955 Start of manufacturing of aircraft wheels:landing wheels, shoe brake wheels andhydraulic disk brake wheels for use ingliders, motor gliders and powered aircraft

1978 Start of development and manufacturing ofrescue cages and rope-down securing unitsto ensure the safety of helicopter teams

1981 Focus on the core business of safetyequipment, tow releases and wheels

1982 Start of production of a proprietary aircrafttire: TOST AERO 4.00-4, 260 x 85, 200 x 50

1987 Development of retrofit kits for disk brakewheels for retrofit in gliders and motorgliders

1992 Tost production of Tow Cable RetractorWinch with Guillotine

1998 New External rope-down unit for EC 1351999 LBA production organisation LBA.G.00652000 For helicopter task forces: 1-man rope-down

unit for quick installation in airline rails2001 Distributor for Condor aircraft tires2002 Distributor for Michelin aircraft tires

2003 LBA approval of small, light E 22 tow release2004 EASA production organisation DE.21G.00652006 Complete redesign of our administration and

production facilities2007 Tost weak links in optimized format2008 Stahlbus bleeder valve - exclusive

distribution for aviation industrieBrass tail wheels as trimming weight

2009 EASA maintenance organis. DE.145.0411Design organisation EASA.AP230New generation of wheels: Penta and Tria

2010 65th anniversay of TostHydraulic actuation of shoe brake wheels

2011 6“ Disk brake wheel for Ultralight

Aviators in action for aviators – over half a century of development andproduction of safety equipment for sport aviation

Tost Flugzeuggerätebau München

Barbara Dörflein, Michael Dörflein, Susanne Dupont

The Tost Team 2010

Founder Richard Tost and his first workshop 1948

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

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