Purpose and types

Question 1

What is the purpose of landing gear

Answer 1

support the aircraft on the ground.

absorb loads during landing and braking

provide a means of steering and manoeuvring the aircraft on the ground.

Question 2

What is the purpose of Main landing gear

Answer 2

Absorbs loads during landing

Take off rolls

Supports the aircraft on the ground whilst taxiing and manoeuvring

provides clearance for engines, Fuselage and wing stores.

Question 3

What is the purpose of Nose landing gear

Answer 3

Provides a means of steering and manoeuvring

Absorbs some landing loads and supports the weight of the forward fuselage

Question 4

What is the purpose of skids

Answer 4

Absorbs landing loads and supports the weight of the aircraft on the
ground

Question 5

What is the purpose of floats

Answer 5

Emergency water landings

Seaplanes