When nose gear is stuck, tow using which main landing gear?

• A. Nose gear
• B. Left main gear
• C. Right main gear
• D. Both

Answer: (D)

When the nose gear is not operable, the aircraft must be moved from the main landing gear rather than relying on the nose gear for steering or support. Using both main landing gears as tow points distributes the pull evenly and keeps the aircraft aligned, reducing the risk of yaw, side-to-side tipping, or excessive stress on a single gear. With two main gears involved, tow tractors can work together to control direction and maintain a straight, stable tow path. Pulling from just one main gear would create an unbalanced load and could cause the aircraft to swing or shed components. So, the safest and most effective method is to tow using both main landing gears.