During power-on towing from the Nose Landing Gear, set the ANTI-COLLISION switch on the LIGHTS panel to which position?

• A. Wing
• B. Nose
• C. Fuselage
• D. Tail

Answer: (C)

During power-on towing from the Nose Landing Gear, you want anti-collision lighting arranged to maximize visibility of the aircraft to personnel and other aircraft as it moves slowly in close proximity. Setting the ANTI-COLLISION switch to the fuselage position energizes the lights along the main body of the aircraft, providing forward and lateral visibility across a wide arc. This helps ground crews, tow personnel, and nearby aircraft clearly see the aircraft from multiple angles as the nose gear is steered and the aircraft is repositioned. The wing setting would light only the wings, making the aircraft less conspicuous from certain viewpoints; the nose setting focuses on front-area lights with less broad visibility; the tail setting highlights the rear and isn’t as visible to people in front or to the sides. Therefore, the fuselage position best supports visibility during nose-tow operations.