Arresting system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AVN-000124",
  "term": "Arresting system",
  "field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
  "definition": "A safety device consisting of two major components, namely, engaging or catching devices and energy absorption devices for the purpose of arresting both tailhook and/or nontailhook-equipped aircraft. It is used to prevent aircraft from overrunning runways when the aircraft cannot be stopped after landing or during aborted takeoff. Arresting systems have various names; e.g., arresting gear, hook device, wire barrier cable.",
  "see_also": [
    "Abort"
  ],
  "references": [
    "AIM",
    "FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/aviation/arresting-system/"
}