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LANDING GEAR

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SUMMARY OF LANDING GEAR GEOMETRY

PARAMETER ON CARDINAL
Maximum Static Load on Main Strut (lb)

27034.48

Maximum Static Load on Nose Strut (lb) 7034.48
Minimum Static Load on Nose Strut (lb) 5931.03
Takeoff Weight -to- Minimum Nose Load Ratio (%) 9.89
Maximum Static Load on Nose Strut (braking) (lb) 12603.13
Lateral Position of Landing Gear (ft) 7.00
Turnover Angle (deg) 46.62
Piston Diameter at Static Deflection (in) 4.79
Shock Stroke (to nearest integer for safety) (in) 16
Maximum Main Shock Length (extended) (in) 29.17

LANDING GEAR CALCULATIONS

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