Patent ID: 7143975
Filing Date: 2006-12-05
Classification: B64C

Abstract:
1. A landing arrangement for an aircraft, the landing arrangement comprising an aircraft support assembly to support the aircraft when the aircraft is on the ground, wherein the aircraft support assembly is movable between a first ground engaging condition, in which the aircraft nose is spaced above the ground by a first distance, and a second ground engaging condition, in which the aircraft nose is spaced above the ground by a second distance, the second distance being less than the first distance and a spoiler arrangement is provided adjacent to the aircraft support assembly, said spoiler arrangement being moveable from a retracted condition to an extended condition when the support assembly is in the second ground engaging condition wherein the spoiler arrangement comprises at least one flap, said flap being movable between the said extended and non-extended positions and wherein the at least one flap is provided with roller elements to support the aircraft.