32-10-00 MAIN LANDING GEAR AND DOORS Back
A. System Function
The Main Landing Gear (MLG) has these functions:
B. System Components(Ref. Fig. 1)
The primary components of the system are the:
C. System Operation (Ref. Fig. 2)
The strut absorbs the vertical loads on the aircraft during taxi, take-off and landing operations. The linkage opens and closes the MLG doors when the MLG extends or retracts.
The Main Landing Gear (MLG) has these functions:
- It gives support to the aircraft when it is on the ground
- It absorbs the vertical forces during an aircraft landing
B. System Components(Ref. Fig. 1)
The primary components of the system are the:
- MLG shock strut
- MLG drag brace
- MLG door operating linkage
- MLG doors (Ref. 52-00-00)
C. System Operation (Ref. Fig. 2)
The strut absorbs the vertical loads on the aircraft during taxi, take-off and landing operations. The linkage opens and closes the MLG doors when the MLG extends or retracts.
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