Systems - Landing Gear Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the Main Landing Gear struts.
A
Shock absorbing oleo-pneumatic struts with a maximum of 12.5 inches of extension.
2
Q
Describe the Nose Gear strut.
A
Shock absorbing, single strut, twin absorber cylinders, moving together under oleo-pneumatic pressure with a maximum of 11 inches of travel.
3
Q
Describe the Nosewheel Steering
A
Hydraulic steering and shimmy-damping through a rack and pinion assembly - with internal steering stops - rotating about the outer strut tube, connected to the nose wheel by a torque link.
4
Q
Maximum Nosewheel Steering Deflection?
A
45º either side of center.
5
Q
Is the Nosewheel self-centering?
A
No.
6
Q
Can the Nosewheel be turned beyond 45º?
A
Yes, with the torque link disconnected.
