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CA.I.G.K1dFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

d. Landing gear

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Airplane systems, including: d. Landing gear

Bottom line

Fixed landing gear always remains extended and offers simplicity combined with low maintenance. Retractable landing gear is stowed inside the structure during cruising flight to streamline the airplane.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 7 (pp. 7-33–7-34) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 1 (p. 1-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. SEA ch. 6 (p. 6-2) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. AFH ch. 3 (p. 3-23) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  5. AFH ch. 4, Preventing Irreversible Deceleration and/or Sink Rate (p. 4-17) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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