How many persons are required to handle the emergency tow adapter?

• A. 4
• B. 2
• C. 1
• D. 3

Answer: (B)

Two personnel are required to handle the emergency tow adapter. This task needs split responsibilities to ensure safety and control: one person focuses on guiding and connecting or disconnecting the adapter at the nose gear and watching for clearances, while the other monitors the tow tractor, maintains proper alignment, and communicates any issues or stop signals. Having two people allows immediate action if something binds, misaligns, or a fault is detected, protecting the aircraft and crew. Relying on a single operator would leave no one dedicated to supervision and rapid response, while having more than two doesn’t add practical benefit for this procedure.