For Nose Landing Gear, landing gear strut extension should be extended a minimum of how many inches and a maximum of how many inches?

• A. 3 inches minimum and 14 inches maximum
• B. 2 inches minimum and 12 inches maximum
• C. 0 inches minimum and 8 inches maximum
• D. 4 inches minimum and 16 inches maximum

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that nose landing gear extension during towing must stay within a specific window to keep the tow setup safe and controllable. If the strut is extended too little, the nose gear may be too compressed, making it hard to attach or seat the tow bar properly and potentially affecting steering control. If it’s extended too far, the nose gear could be overstretched, risking structural loads, misalignment, or interference with components and the tow mechanism. Keeping the extension between three inches and fourteen inches ensures the tow bar engages correctly, steering functions stay within limits, and the aircraft remains stable on the tow tractor. Therefore, the required range is three inches minimum and fourteen inches maximum.