AIRFRAMES NOTES

The tricycle arrangements of landing gear is made up of many assemblies:-

                -Oleo shock struts – Shock absorbers absorb and dissipate landing impact energy. They typically use oleo-pneumatic which is oil and air to absorb landing energy.
                -support units-Hydraulic or Electric actuators and linkages to allow gears raised or lowering.
                -Gear retraction and safety devices.
                -Auxiliary protective devices
                -Nose wheel steering system.-Alows pilot to steer the aircraft on the ground
                -Aircraft wheel assembly-Wheels and tires designed to withstand high loads and speeds. Tires are inflated with nitrogen for stability
                -Brake assemblies.-Used to slow down or stop the aircraft on the ground can be electrically or hydraulically operated.