Which statement best describes nose wheel steering?

Which statement best describes nose wheel steering?

• A. It provides nose wheel steering
• B. It is active during ground operations
• C. All of the above
• D. It requires hydraulic power

Answer: (C)

Nose wheel steering is a ground-handling function that turns the nose wheel to guide the airplane while taxiing. It provides actual nose wheel steering, is active during ground operations to help maneuver the aircraft on the tarmac, and relies on hydraulic power to drive the steering actuators. Because all of these aspects describe how the system works, the combined option best captures the full picture. In flight, nose wheel steering is not the primary steering method and may be locked out, with the rudder or other systems taking over, but on the ground the hydraulic nose wheel steering system is what enables precise steering during taxi.

Nose wheel steering is a ground-handling function that turns the nose wheel to guide the airplane while taxiing. It provides actual nose wheel steering, is active during ground operations to help maneuver the aircraft on the tarmac, and relies on hydraulic power to drive the steering actuators. Because all of these aspects describe how the system works, the combined option best captures the full picture. In flight, nose wheel steering is not the primary steering method and may be locked out, with the rudder or other systems taking over, but on the ground the hydraulic nose wheel steering system is what enables precise steering during taxi.