Nose Landing Gear
🛬 Nose Landing Gear – Simple Guide 👇
Nose Leg: The front wheel leg of the aircraft 🛞
Steering Unit: Turns the nose wheels for taxiing 🔄
Torque Links: Keep the wheel aligned straight 🛠️
Oleo Strut: Absorbs landing shock 💥
Tow Bar Attachment: Used for ground towing 🚜✈️
Weight Switches: Detect if the plane is on ground or in air ⚖️
Retraction Jack: Pulls gear into the aircraft ✈️🔁
Gear Up Lock: Locks gear when retracted 🔐
Main/Secondary Doors: Cover the gear during flight 🚪
Door Up Locks & Jacks: Open/close and hold the doors 🚪🛠️
Drag Strut & Door: Adds strength and covers strut 🦿
Mechanical Uplock Release: Unlocks gear when needed manually 🧰
This is the “nose foot” of the plane – helps steer, land, and fold away! 👃🛞🛫
