METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHANGING A DEPLOYED POSITION FOR A TAIL SKID ASSEMBLY

摘要

A method and apparatus for positioning a tail skid assembly for a maximum rotation angle for an aircraft may be provided. A determination may be made as to whether the tail skid assembly is to be deployed for takeoff or landing. A set of parameters may be identified based on a determination of whether the tail skid assembly is to be deployed for takeoff or landing. A desired maximum rotation angle for the aircraft may be identified using the set of parameters. The tail skid assembly may be deployed to allow the desired maximum rotation angle for the aircraft.

主权项

1. A tail skid assembly comprising:
an elongate structure connected to a tail section of an aircraft; and a deployment device connected to the elongate structure, such that the elongate structure occupies one of a plurality of deployed positions; and an actuator system connected: at a first end of the actuator system to the aircraft at an axis connecting a first end of the elongate structure to the aircraft, and at a second end of the actuator system to a pin connected to: a deployment device connected to an energy absorbing device, and an elongate opening in the elongate structure.