Pawnee Tow Release

I am looking for information on the proper shock cord rings to use on a Pawnee landing gear converted to towing. If you can help, I would love to talk to you. Doug Witkowski (512) 431-6579

On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 12:35:46 PM UTC-4, wrote:
I am looking for information on the proper shock cord rings to use on a Pawnee landing gear converted to towing. If you can help, I would love to talk to you. Doug Witkowski (512) 431-6579

Doug, the shock cord assembly varied on different models and serial numbers.. Take into consideration the max gross weight of the particular model and understand that is is how the different cord was determined. Shock cords were either 5/8 or 3/4 inch diameter. You can refer to page 40 of the piper PA25 parts manual for the exact part number.There was a serial number that held 3 cords, most only held 2 and I would never put three on a Pawnee used for towing only, it makes for a gear that has no cushion or stretch, like riding a bronco bull!I have installed several of these bungee cords on the Pawnee gear for a few planes. Trust me , it is a or can be a very dangerous ordeal. I will get a few pics out to you tomorrow showing my cord arrangement. Bob

On Friday, June 26, 2020 at 12:35:46 PM UTC-4, wrote:
I am looking for information on the proper shock cord rings to use on a Pawnee landing gear converted to towing. If you can help, I would love to talk to you. Doug Witkowski (512) 431-6579

Depends on which Pawnee. We have a 180 Pawnee and use two 1080 bungees(not 1080HD)
Now the gear actually moves.
This experience not applicable to 235's.
FWIW
UH

I am looking for information on relocating the tow release handle on the Pawnee PA25 from the floor to forward of the throttle.
Thanks,
Dan DeWitt 765 744 4132

Dan,

I have posted 5 pictures he

https://www.flickr.com/photos/15627832@N05/?

The pictures show how the release cable is routed in our Pawnees for a TOST release. If you are using a Schweizer release then this won't work because you need a lot more leverage than you do for the Tost.

Basically, the cable follows the left rudder cable up to the cockpit from the release, goes to a pulley on the floor and then goes vertically upwards to the bottom of the instrument panel.

We have a golf ball (with a hole drilled through) through which the cable passes to act as a grab. You can either pull the cable aft, or push it forward to activate the Tost release.

Hopefully, this is helpful.