OMNI-DIRECTIONAL TOWBARLESS AIRCRAFT TRANSPORTER AND METHOD FOR MOVING AIRCRAFT

摘要

In a preferred embodiment, a method and apparatus for moving parked aircraft including an omni-directional tractor and an aircraft lift dolly that is removably and revolvably coupled thereto. The aircraft lift dolly includes a lift mechanism having a lift carriage which is selectively elevated. The lift carriage includes a fixed forward chock and a rear chock that moves longitudinally and laterally with respect to the forward chock. The chocks are positioned about the aircraft nose gear without movement of the aircraft. Elevating the lift cradle elevates the chocks and the nose gear cradled therebetween.