
4. OPERATIONS II / THE NOSE WHEEL PLATFORM
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4.1. THE NOSE WHEEL PLATFORM
The nose wheel platform is gimbal-mounted and moves freely around the
lateral axis.
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Lifting height: 180-210 mm
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Lifting force: 21.000 kg
The locking door opens and closes hydraulically and is secured by a locking
mechanism with fully automated hydraulics.
Securing the wheel: 4 separate securing clamps fix the nose wheel against
lifting up and sliding out of the nose wheel platform. Hydraulic cylinders
clamp the nose wheel. To maintain even pressure on the nose wheel when
turning, a nitrogen accumulator keeps the hydraulic pressure constant.
A.
Securing arms
B.
Lifted platform
C.
Door
D.
Door locking mechanism
A
A
A
A
B
C
D
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