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Mitsubishi Aircraft receives MRJ landing gear for function test

Tokyo, Japan - From Sumitomo Precision Products Co. Ltd.

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has received the landing gear from Sumitomo Precision Products Co. Ltd. for use at the MRJ (Mitsubishi Regional Jet) in-house function test. The landing gear consists of components such as shock strut, tire assembly and braking system. It functions to absorb the impact to the aircraft during takeoff, landing, and taxing. Sumitomo Precision Products delivered this...

fra/pec - 1143018
Rome, Italy, 07/05/2012 19:05
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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