Aircraft Tow Bar Attach Point Labels — Ground Handling
CARs Part V — Ground Handling Markings · Federal — Canada
§The Law
CARs Part V — s.571 + AMM — CARs Part V — Ground Handling Markings
“Aircraft tow points and jack points should be clearly marked on the airframe to prevent ground damage. Towing instructions and weight limits should be accessible to ground crew as required by the aircraft maintenance manual.”
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Tow lugs and jack points should be labelled so ramp crews attach the tow bar in the right place. A tow bar connected to the wrong point can collapse nose gear or skin panels, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
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Specific Requirements
Tow bar attach points labelled on nose gear
Jack point locations marked on fuselage stations
Tow limits (max tow speed, steering arc) on placard
Aircraft maintenance manual reference on tow label
High-visibility colour — yellow or orange typical
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🏛 Official Government Sources
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part II
Justice Laws Canada · March 2026
CARs Part II covers aircraft identification and marking requirements including registration marks, sizing, and placement for Canadian-registered aircraft.
Transport Canada — Aircraft Registration
Transport Canada · March 2026
Official aircraft registration portal. Covers how to register, marking requirements, and the C- prefix system for Canadian aircraft.
RPAS (Drone) Registration — Transport Canada
Transport Canada · March 2026
Drone registration requirements for RPAS between 250g and 25kg. Registration number should be marked on the drone and visible at all times.
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