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AI.II.E.K1dFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

d. Landing gear

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Airplane systems, including: d. Landing gear

Bottom line

With the CG located behind the main landing gear, directional control using this type of landing gear is more difficult while on the ground.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 7 (pp. 7-33–7-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. AIH ch. 1 (p. 1-20) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  3. PHAK Glossary (p. G-33) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
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