Landing Gear Cylinder And Piston Assembly

The Landing Gear Cylinder and Piston Assembly is a component of the Aircraft Landing Gear system. It is part of the supply class Aircraft Landing Gear Components, which falls under the supply group Aerospace Craft Components and Accessories.

The Landing Gear Cylinder and Piston Assembly is responsible for providing the necessary hydraulic force to extend and retract the landing gear during takeoff and landing. It consists of a cylinder, which houses a piston that moves back and forth within it. The piston is connected to the landing gear mechanism and is driven by hydraulic pressure.

When the landing gear needs to be extended, hydraulic fluid is pumped into the cylinder, causing the piston to move outward and extend the landing gear. Conversely, when the landing gear needs to be retracted, hydraulic fluid is released from the cylinder, allowing the piston to move inward and retract the landing gear.

The Landing Gear Cylinder and Piston Assembly is a critical component of the landing gear system, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the aircraft during landing and takeoff.