12 Questions
What color are the standard landing gear dampers?
White
How much higher does the extended landing gear raise the helicopter fuselage compared to the standard landing gear?
9 inches
What material are the landing gear fairings constructed of?
Fiberglass
Where are the side position lights installed on the landing gear?
At the forward tips of the skid tubes
What colors are the side position lights on the landing gear?
Red and Green
Where does the electrical wiring run through within the landing gear structure?
Through skid tubes to splice connections at the bore of each forward strut
What is the main purpose of the landing gear on an aircraft?
To serve as the aircraft's supporting carriage during ground contact
How many strut feet does each skid tube have for attaching to the strut?
Four
What provides longitudinal and lateral stability to the landing gear skids?
Brace
What type of material is used for the landing gear skid tubes?
Aluminum alloy
How is the landing gear strut described in terms of shape?
L-shape
What is the purpose of the abrasion strips attached to the skid lower surface?
Protect the aluminum skid tubes during ground contact
Learn about the purpose, design, fairing assembly, and dampers of aircraft landing gear. Understand how landing gear provides stability and supports the aircraft during ground contact.
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