CPC B64C 25/12 (2013.01) [B64C 25/10 (2013.01); B64C 25/18 (2013.01); B64C 25/20 (2013.01); B64C 25/26 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. A folding trailing arm landing gear assembly comprising:
a main fitting coupled to a hinge of an aircraft;
a bellcrank coupled to the main fitting;
a drivelink coupled to the bellcrank;
a swing arm rotatably coupled to the main fitting;
a shock coupled to the swing arm;
a lock solenoid coupled to the main fitting; and
a lock coupled to the lock solenoid;
wherein the lock solenoid is configured to release the lock, wherein the lock secures the bellcrank in a deployed position;
wherein the main fitting is configured to be pulled toward a side of the aircraft and be rotated;
wherein the bellcrank is configured to be pulled away from the main fitting with the drivelink in response to movement of the main fitting;
wherein the shock is configured to be pulled toward the bellcrank in response to pulling of the bellcrank; and
wherein the swing arm is configured to be pulled toward the bellcrank in response to pulling of the shock.
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