RCAIDE.Library.Components.Landing_Gear.Main_Landing_Gear
Main_Landing_Gear#
- class Main_Landing_Gear(*args, **kwarg)[source]#
Bases:
Landing_GearMain landing gear component that handles the primary loads during landing, takeoff, and ground operations.
- tag#
Unique identifier for the main landing gear component, defaults to ‘main_gear’
- Type:
str
- units#
Number of main landing gear units in the assembly, defaults to 0
- Type:
float
- strut_length#
Length of the main gear strut assembly, defaults to 0
- Type:
float
- tire_diameter#
Diameter of the main gear tires, defaults to 0
- Type:
float
- wheels#
Number of wheels per main landing gear unit, defaults to 0
- Type:
float
Notes
The main landing gear typically carries 80-90% of the aircraft weight and is designed to handle the primary impact loads during landing.
Major Assumptions
Symmetrical arrangement about aircraft centerline
All units in an assembly have identical properties
Load distribution is uniform across all wheels in a unit
Definitions
- ‘Multi-Bogey’
Configuration with multiple wheels per strut to distribute loads
- ‘Track Width’
Lateral distance between main gear units, critical for aircraft stability
See also
RCAIDE.Library.Components.Landing_Gear.Landing_GearBase landing gear class
RCAIDE.Library.Components.Landing_Gear.Nose_Landing_GearNose gear component that works in conjunction with main gear