RICHARD HENRY PEARCE
Pilots at Lakeshore Dr, Wheeler, WA
License number
Washington A1465046
Issued Date
Sep 2016
Expiration Date
Sep 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
4214 W Lakeshore Dr, Wheeler, WA 98837
Professional information
Airplane Tow Bar And Step Stool Combination
US Patent:
4463826, Aug 7, 1984
Filed:
Aug 23, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/411083
Inventors:
Richard H. Pearce - Moses Lake WA
International Classification:
B60D 100
US Classification:
182 20
Abstract:
Combination airplane tow bar, platform and step stool structure for use in attending to small aircraft. The platform includes an upper deck member having depending side flanges inset from each side edge thereof with each flange extending beyond the end edge of the deck member and terminating in a rounded apertured end. Leg assemblies are pivoted to the ends of the flanges for movement between a position perpendicular to the deck member for use of the device as a seat, step stool, elevated platform or the like and a position extending longitudinally outwardly of the deck member for use of the device as an airplane tow bar. One of the leg assemblies includes a latch structure for connection with an aircraft to enable the aircraft to be towed. The latch structure may include a spring latch depending on the aircraft attachment. Both leg assemblies can be pivoted into overlying relation to the deck member for compact storage and when folded, the device forms an effective wheel chock for the aircraft.