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What is the primary purpose of the landing gear on jet aircraft?
What is the primary purpose of the landing gear on jet aircraft?
- To reduce fuel consumption
- To support the aircraft during ground operations (correct)
- To improve aerodynamic design
- To enhance flight speed
How does the landing gear contribute during taxiing?
How does the landing gear contribute during taxiing?
- By enhancing lift
- By dampening vibrations (correct)
- By controlling altitude
- By increasing drag
What configuration do the main gears and supporting gear typically form on an aircraft?
What configuration do the main gears and supporting gear typically form on an aircraft?
- 3-point configuration (correct)
- 4-point configuration
- 1-point configuration
- 2-point configuration
Where are the main gears typically located on an aircraft?
Where are the main gears typically located on an aircraft?
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What type of gear can be considered as a supporting gear in an aircraft's landing gear system?
What type of gear can be considered as a supporting gear in an aircraft's landing gear system?
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Study Notes
Landing Gear Functions
- Supports aircraft during ground operations
- Dampens vibrations during taxiing and towing
- Absorbs landing impact
Landing Gear Configuration
- Most aircraft have two main gears and a supporting gear
- Main gears are located near the aircraft's center of gravity
- Supporting gear can be a nose wheel or a tail wheel
- Main gears and supporting gear form a 3-point configuration
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