Aircraft landing gear, available in fixed or retractable types and tailwheel or tricycle configurations, is a critical system with detailed maintenance protocols outlined in FAA AC 43.13-1B and ...
ATLANTA — AIRman Products has unveiled an automated cranking system that eliminates the manual labor required to raise and lower a trailer’s landing gear. By activating a switch, drivers can use this ...
The U.S. Air Force’s iconic B-52 bomber was ingeniously designed with landing gear that can be positioned up to 20 degrees left or right of the centerline for both takeoff and landing. A crabbed ...
US supplier Goodrich is set to launch a development study into landing-gear requirements for the Airbus A380-800 Freighter as it starts full testing on the gear for the initial passenger variant.
The B-2 Spirit aircraft, “Spirit of Georgia,” taxis at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 30, 2021. In September, the bomber suffered a mishap due to its landing gear malfunctioning. (Paul ...
In the world of widebody commercial aviation, every design detail serves a critical purpose. One such detail that often sparks curiosity is the 14-tire main landing gear configuration found on the ...