Oleo

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003988",
  "term": "Oleo",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of shock-absorbing strut used in aircraft landing gear, consisting of a cylinder containing both hydraulic fluid (oil) and compressed gas, typically nitrogen. During landing or taxiing, the strut compresses, forcing the fluid through a small orifice, which dissipates energy as heat, while the compressed gas acts as a spring to return the strut to its extended position. The design is formally known as an oleo-pneumatic strut and is the standard for most aircraft, from small private planes to large airliners.",
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Oleo-Fahrwerk",
    "es": "oleo",
    "fr": "jambe de force oléo-pneumatique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/oleo/"
}