A.26 Glider tow lines
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A Glider tow line must--
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(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), have a breaking strength of
not less than 80% or more than 200% of the MCTOW of the
glider to be towed; and
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(2) if the tow line used has a breaking strength of more than 200%
of the MCTOW of the glider to be towed, have a safety link
installed at the point of attachment to--
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(i) the glider with a breaking strength of not less than 80% of
the glider's MCTOW but not more than twice the glider's
MCTOW; and
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(ii) the aircraft with a breaking strength of at least 100% of
the glider's MCTOW but not more than twice the glider's
MCTOW.