JASC/ATA Code Lookup

AUXILIARY GEAR (TAIL SKID)

The devices such as tail skids on tricycle gear aircraft used to stabilize the aircraft on the ground and to prevent ground contact damage. This code is also used for supplementary wheels on rotorcraft, skids for ground handling but not for skids or amphibian/seaplane floats, hull or associated retractable landing gear. This code is not for auxiliary or emergency landing gear extension systems which are filed in JASC code 3230.