Shimmy [1] is a self-excited oscillation of an aircraft landing gear that may occur both on taxiing, landing or take-off operations. These oscillations are driven by the interaction between tire and ground, …

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Jun 1, 2005 · INTRODUCTION: Refer to IPL, Figure 5 for component identification. A prepackaged kit (199-535) contains the rings and seals required for unit overhaul of the above noted shimmy …

Cessna Model series 150, 152, 172, 175 and 182 aircraft feature nose gear that are typically equipped with a shimmy dampener. The shimmy dampener offers resistance to shimmy by forcing hydraulic …

If the shimmy continued with the wheels off the ground, wheel or tire imbalance is indicated. Check for worn spots on the tires and any other condition on the wheels or tires that may contribute to an …

Despite the wide treatment of the shimmy modeling in the literature using various approaches, little is known about shimmy dampers’ performance and their influence on the dynamics. This article …

For the heavy loads and lateral mounting limitations of modern military aircraft, a fully parameterized mathematical model is established based on a new dual-wheel nose landing gear configuration.