Landing gear squat switches (weight-on-wheels sensors) are used to:

Measure aircraft weight

Detect ground/air status to enable or disable certain systems

Correct

Control nosewheel steering angle

Monitor tire pressure

Explanation

Squat switches determine whether the aircraft is on the ground or airborne, controlling logic for spoilers, thrust reversers, and other systems.

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