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15 Cards in this Set
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What does the NLG strut assembly provide?
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Landing, takeoff and taxi energy absorption, and tire/runway complicance.
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Where is the NLG located?
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On the underside of the forward fuselage.
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The NLG _____ _______ design provides smooth long strike during landing and catapult operations.
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Dual Chamber design
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What is attached in the forward of the NLG?
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The launch bar.
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What does the launch bar provide?
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A means of steering the aircraft during carrier deck tracking and engages the catapult, applying catapult tow forces to the aircraft.
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Where is the launch bar located?
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On the forward side of the NLG Shock Strut
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What is a MLG design?
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It is a lever design with a shock absorber.
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What does the MLG provide?
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It provides a stable platform for aircraft carrier and shore based operations. The MLG Absorbs the energy from ground loads during landing and taxi operations.
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Where are the MLG located?
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On the underside of the Center Fuselage on the port and starboard side of the aircraft.
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What is attached on each MLG?
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Wheel Brakes
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What does the Wheek Brake provide?
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The pilot modulated individual wheel-controlled braking.
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What system is combined witht he normal wheel brake system to prevent wheel skid?
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An anti-skid system.
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What is the Arresting Hook?
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It is a hydraulically controlled arm attached to the underside of the aft fuselage.
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What is attached to the end of the Arresting Gear arm?
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Hook point
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When is the arresting hook used?
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- The arresting hook is lowered for carrier landing, the hook point engages an arrestment cable on the carrier deck to stop the aircraft.
- It also provides a means of stopping the aircraft where normal runway landings are not available. |
