FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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What is the function of a cam incorporated in a nose gear shock strut?

To decrease landing impact
To absorb vibration
To adjust wheel alignment
Straightens the nosewheel

The correct answer is: Straightens the nosewheel

In an aircraft's nose gear shock strut, the cam is designed to straighten the nosewheel during the retraction and extension cycles. This alignment function ensures that the nosewheel is in the correct position for landing and takeoff, helping to maintain proper direction and stability of the aircraft during ground operations. Option A, reducing landing impact, is typically the role of the shock absorber within the nose gear strut. Option B, absorbing vibration, may also be a function of the shock absorber. Option C, adjusting wheel alignment, is not the primary function of the cam in the nose gear shock strut.