Aircraft Landing Gear Flashcards
1
Q
Name all components of the landing gear that are able to dissipate impact energy on landing
A
Shock absorber
Tire
2
Q
What are the limits for the vertical component of landing speed?
A
FAR 23/25 Regulations
2.6-3.67 ms-1
3
Q
Describe the working principle of a landing gear shock absorber
A
When a plane lands, the piston moves, the oil in the cylinder passes through an orifice and compresses the gas in the accumulator.
4
Q
Which type of shock absorbers do you know?
A
2 cylinder
3 cylinder
5
Q
What would the values for landing gear stroke be?
A
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