Abstract: A metallic part is disclosed. The part may comprise a functionally graded monolithic structure characterized by a variation between a first material composition of a first structural element and a second material composition of at least one of a second structural element. The first material composition may comprise an alpha-beta titanium alloy. The second material composition may comprise a beta titanium alloy.

Abstract: A metallic part is disclosed. The part may comprise a functionally graded monolithic structure characterized by a variation between a first material composition of a first structural element and a second material composition of at least one of a second structural element. The first material composition may comprise an alpha-beta titanium alloy. The second material composition may comprise a beta titanium alloy.

Abstract: An orifice plate may include a body portion comprised of a non-metallic material, and a metallic wear insert, wherein the metallic wear insert defines an inner diameter surface of the orifice plate and the body portion defines an outer diameter surface of the orifice plate.

Abstract: An upper side brace for use in landing gear includes a main body having a mounting end configured to be proximal to an aircraft and a lower end configured to be proximal to a lower side brace. The upper side brace further includes an unlock actuator cylinder formed monolithic with the main body and configured to house a piston to form an unlock actuator.

Abstract: An orifice plate includes a wear-resistant inner diameter surface, an outer diameter surface, a first side surface extending between the wear-resistant inner diameter surface and the outer diameter surface, and a second side surface extending between the wear-resistant inner diameter surface and the outer diameter surface, the second side surface disposed opposite the orifice plate from the first side surface. The orifice plate may comprise a body portion comprising a first material. The wear-resistant inner diameter surface may comprise a second, wear-resistant material.

Abstract: An additively manufactured component for a landing gear assembly may comprise a lug and a lubrication channel extending through the lug. The lubrication channel may comprise an inlet and an outlet. The outlet may be located at a pin orifice defined by the lug. A center axis of a first portion of the lubrication channel may be oriented at an angle relative to a center axis of a second portion of the lubrication channel.

Abstract: A metallic liner includes a cylindrical body defining a wear resilient surface, and a bearing carrier extending radially inward from the wear resilient surface, wherein the wear resilient surface and the cylindrical body are formed as a monolithic piece.

Abstract: An additively manufactured metering pin may comprise a shaft portion comprising a first end and a second end, a head portion disposed at the second end of the shaft portion, and a slot disposed in the head portion, the slot extending through a perimetrical surface of the head portion and an end surface of the head portion.

Abstract: Retention systems for retaining a gland is provided. A hydraulic actuator may comprise a cylinder closed at an end by a gland, wherein the gland comprises a gland body having a bearing flange disposed within an interior volume of the cylinder, a lock ring retainer disposed between the gland body and the cylinder and contacted with the bearing flange, and a lock ring coupled between the lock ring retainer and a lock ring channel of the cylinder.

Abstract: A metallic part is disclosed. The part may comprise a functionally graded monolithic structure characterized by a variation between a first material composition of a first structural element and a second material composition of at least one of a second structural element. The first material composition may comprise an alpha-beta titanium alloy. The second material composition may comprise a beta titanium alloy.

Abstract: An additively manufactured component for a landing gear assembly may comprise a lug and a lubrication channel extending through the lug. The lubrication channel may comprise an inlet and an outlet. The outlet may be located at a pin orifice defined by the lug. A center axis of a first portion of the lubrication channel may be oriented at an angle relative to a center axis of a second portion of the lubrication channel.

Abstract: Retention systems for retaining a gland is provided. A hydraulic actuator may comprise a cylinder closed at an end by a gland, wherein the gland comprises a gland body having a bearing flange disposed within an interior volume of the cylinder, a lock ring retainer disposed between the gland body and the cylinder and contacted with the bearing flange, and a lock ring coupled between the lock ring retainer and a lock ring channel of the cylinder.

Abstract: A metallic liner includes a cylindrical body defining a wear resilient surface, and a bearing carrier extending radially inward from the wear resilient surface, wherein the wear resilient surface and the cylindrical body are formed as a monolithic piece.

Abstract: An orifice plate may include a body portion comprised of a non-metallic material, and a metallic wear insert, wherein the metallic wear insert defines an inner diameter surface of the orifice plate and the body portion defines an outer diameter surface of the orifice plate.

Abstract: An orifice plate includes a wear-resistant inner diameter surface, an outer diameter surface, a first side surface extending between the wear-resistant inner diameter surface and the outer diameter surface, and a second side surface extending between the wear-resistant inner diameter surface and the outer diameter surface, the second side surface disposed opposite the orifice plate from the first side surface. The orifice plate may comprise a body portion comprising a first material. The wear-resistant inner diameter surface may comprise a second, wear-resistant material.

Abstract: A metallic part is disclosed. The part may comprise a functionally graded monolithic structure characterized by a variation between a first material composition of a first structural element and a second material composition of at least one of a second structural element. The first material composition may comprise an alpha-beta titanium alloy. The second material composition may comprise a beta titanium alloy.

Abstract: An additively manufactured metering pin may comprise a shaft portion comprising a first end and a second end, a head portion disposed at the second end of the shaft portion, and a slot disposed in the head portion, the slot extending through a perimetrical surface of the head portion and an end surface of the head portion.

Abstract: An upper side brace for use in landing gear includes a main body having a mounting end configured to be proximal to an aircraft and a lower end configured to be proximal to a lower side brace. The upper side brace further includes an unlock actuator cylinder formed monolithic with the main body and configured to house a piston to form an unlock actuator.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes composite actuator piston rods and methods for making such rods. Composite actuator piston rods of the present disclosure may include a tapered end and an embedded bolt positioned within the tapered end. A piston head may be secured to the embedded bolt by a nut. Further, a keyed locking cup washer and jam nut may further secure the piston head to the embedded bolt.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes composite actuator piston rods and methods for making such rods. Composite actuator piston rods of the present disclosure may include a flared end and an embedded nut positioned within the flared end. A rod end assembly may be secured to the embedded nut. The rod end assembly may include a rod attachment end with a threaded surface configured to engage the embedded nut and a edge configured to compress a portion of the flared end. The rod end assembly may also include an external nut proximate to the wedge and configured to exert a force against the wedge.