This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) includes recommended ground flotation analysis methods for both paved and unpaved airfields with application to both commercial and military aircraft.
Rationale:
This document defines the industry standards for performing aircraft ground flotation analysis. This latest revision is to update the use of the ACN/PCN method including the analysis of landing gear with more than 4 wheels.
Related Topics:
Military aircraft
Landing gear
Aircraft
Airports
Flotation
Runways
Aircraft operations
Terrain
Also known as: SAE ARP 1821
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