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Safety (SQUAT) switch

An electrical switch mounted on one of the landing gear struts. It is used to sense when the weight of the aircraft is on the wheels.

Dictionary Term

Safety (SQUAT) switch

Definition

  • An electrical switch mounted on one of the landing gear struts. It is used to sense when the weight of the aircraft is on the wheels.

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook · Federal Aviation Administration · 2021