Nose Landing Gear
๐ฌ Nose Landing Gear โ Simple Guide ๐
Nose Leg: The front wheel leg of the aircraft ๐
Steering Unit: Turns the nose wheels for taxiing ๐
Torque Links: Keep the wheel aligned straight ๐ ๏ธ
Oleo Strut: Absorbs landing shock ๐ฅ
Tow Bar Attachment: Used for ground towing ๐โ๏ธ
Weight Switches: Detect if the plane is on ground or in air โ๏ธ
Retraction Jack: Pulls gear into the aircraft โ๏ธ๐
Gear Up Lock: Locks gear when retracted ๐
Main/Secondary Doors: Cover the gear during flight ๐ช
Door Up Locks & Jacks: Open/close and hold the doors ๐ช๐ ๏ธ
Drag Strut & Door: Adds strength and covers strut ๐ฆฟ
Mechanical Uplock Release: Unlocks gear when needed manually ๐งฐ
This is the โnose footโ of the plane โ helps steer, land, and fold away! ๐๐๐ซ
