Landing gear midterms

It is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft

• Wheels aligned

• Toe-in

• Toe out

Wheel paths cross forward of the aircraft

• Wheels aligned

• Toe-in

• Toe-out

Wheel paths diverge forward of the aircraft

• Wheels aligned

• Toe-in

• Toe-out

A fixed structure extension of the upper strut cylinder with bearing surfaces that allow the entire gear assembly to move

Allows the gear to pivot from the vertical position required for landing and taxi to the stowed position used during flight.

A switch positioned to open and close depending on the extension or compression of the main landing gear strut. One circuit prevents the gear from being retracted while on ground.

These are used instead of contact switches on many landing gear

Commonly used on aircraft as extra insurance that the landing gear will remain down and locked while the aircraft is on the ground.

This landing gear position indication means "gear up and locked".

• Off

• Red

• Green

This landing gear position indication means "unsafe".

• Off

• Green

• Red