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Aircraft General Knowledgemedium#399

Nosewheel steering on transport aircraft is controlled by:

A

An autopilot system

B

Differential braking only

C

Rudder pedals for small angles and a tiller for large angles

Correct
D

Hydraulic pressure directly from pedals

Explanation

Small steering angles (typically ±7°) come from rudder pedals; the tiller (handwheel) provides large steering angles (up to ±70°) for taxi.

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