mainwheels

[US]/ˈmeɪnˌhwiːlz/
[UK]/ˈmeɪnˌhwiːlz/

Translation

n.plural of mainwheel; the primary wheels of an aircraft

Phrases & Collocations

mainwheels down

mainwheels up

retract mainwheels

lower mainwheels

mainwheel collapse

mainwheel failure

mainwheel inspection

mainwheel maintenance

mainwheel replacement

the mainwheels

Example Sentences

the pilot raised the mainwheels immediately after takeoff.

mainwheels touched down smoothly on the wet runway.

the mainwheels failed to deploy during the emergency landing.

ground crews inspected the mainwheels for visible damage.

mainwheels locked securely in place before the aircraft taxied.

the mainwheels skidded uncontrollably on the icy pavement.

technicians replaced the worn mainwheels overnight.

mainwheels retracted cleanly into the wheel wells.

the mainwheels brake system malfunctioned during rollout.

mainwheels made first contact with the runway surface.

the mainwheels assembly requires regular lubrication.

excessive wear was discovered on both mainwheels.

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