What best describes the difference between towbarless towing and towbar-equipped towing, and when is each used?

What best describes the difference between towbarless towing and towbar-equipped towing, and when is each used?

• A. Towbarless towing lifts the nose gear directly, causing minimal contact; towbar-equipped towing uses a towbar connected to the nose gear, and the choice depends on aircraft type, stand equipment, and safety requirements.
• B. Towbarless towing uses a towbar connected to the nose gear, while towbar-equipped towing lifts the nose gear directly.
• C. Towbarless towing uses a long towbar connected to the aircraft body, while towbar-equipped towing uses no towbar.
• D. They are identical in function; the terms are interchangeable.

Answer: (A)