oil-pneumatic shock absorber landing gear
1Shock absorber — Gas damper A shock absorber is a mechanical device designed to smooth out or damp shock impulse, and dissipate kinetic energy. It is a type of dashpot. Contents …
2shimmy dampers — A small hydraulic or pneumatic shock absorber installed between the nose wheel fork and landing gear structure to prevent or minimize nosewheel shimmying during takeoff and landing. It is more typically found on nose wheels than on tail wheels.… …
