The Boeing Company
AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR FORWARD TRUNNION SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES, TRUNNION HOUSINGS AND RELATED METHODS

Abstract:

Aircraft landing gear forward trunnion support assemblies and related methods are described herein. An example aircraft wing disclosed herein includes a rear spar having a rear side and a front side opposite the rear side and a forward trunnion support assembly. The forward trunnion support assembly includes first and second vertical support fittings coupled to the rear side of the rear spar, and a trunnion housing with a bearing. The trunnion housing is coupled between the first and second vertical support fittings. The trunnion housing also includes first and second shoulders formed on a top side of the trunnion housing, each of the first and second shoulders having a respective channel formed on a respective top portion thereof. A fuse pin is received within the channels and has a first end extending through the first vertical support fitting and a second end extending through the second vertical support fitting.