Aircraft shock strut having fixed upper bearing

摘要

An aircraft shock strut (12) includes a cylinder (32) and a piston (30) movable within the cylinder. A lower bearing (40) and an upper bearing (46) provide sliding engagement between the cylinder and the piston. The upper bearing is fixed to the cylinder and provides sliding engagement with an outer surface the piston. An upper bearing that is fixed to the cylinder facilitates use of lighter weight materials for the cylinder without sacrificing durability.