Apparatus, System, and Method for Moving an Aircraft

An apparatus for moving an aircraft having at least one aircraft wheel, the apparatus comprising:

• an elongated support frame having a wheel receiving recess shaped to receive the at least one aircraft wheel, the elongated support frame having a top surface positioned at a first height;
• at least one tug wheel supporting the elongated support frame;
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• a loading platform disposed within the wheel receiving recess, the loading platform configured to support the at least one aircraft wheel on an aircraft wheel support surface positioned at a second height, wherein a difference between the first height and the second height is sufficient to support the aircraft at a position that avoids interference between the propeller on the aircraft and the top surface of the elongated support frame.

An apparatus for moving an aircraft having at least one aircraft wheel, the apparatus comprising:

• an elongated support frame having a wheel receiving recess shaped to receive the at least one aircraft wheel, the elongated support frame having a top surface positioned at a first height less than about eight inches;
• at least one tug wheel supporting the elongated support frame;
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• a loading platform disposed within the wheel receiving recess, the loading platform configured to support the at least one aircraft wheel on an aircraft wheel support surface positioned at a second height greater than about two inches, wherein a difference between the first height and the second height is sufficient to support the aircraft at a position that avoids interference between the propeller on the aircraft and the top surface of the elongated support frame