This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) describes the dimensions, design, layout, performance, and capability of a towbarless tow vehicle (TLTV), mainly used for push-back operation on the nose gear.

This tow vehicle will basically be used for aircraft listed in 1.3.

Overall design of the unit is to allow operations under climatic conditions as stated under 5.1 and safe operations during day and night conditions on airport aprons, runways, taxiways, and in hangars.