PipoA380 From Switzerland, joined May 2005, 1591 posts, RR: 52 Reply 2, posted (7 years 5 months 1 week 15 hours ago) and read 804 times:
When a plane lands, it'll always land on its main landing gear first, and then, it will slowly put down the nosewheel. It's not made to carry heavy weights.
The nosewheel has 2 functions: steer, and act as something to rest on. That's why it's so thin. Fuel tanks, wings, and engines are supported by the main landing gear.
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Philippe
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Dalmd88 From United States of America, joined Jul 2000, 2366 posts, RR: 15 Reply 4, posted (7 years 5 months 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 691 times:
On Douglas aircraft it is. When you turn the hose wheel to near the limits the other wheel will come off the ground due to the tilt of the nose gear. It makes changing nose wheels easier. No jack is required.
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