Landing Gears

Full-cycle expertise for aircraft landing gear systems – from engineering to MRO.

360 ° from innovative Engineering to
a reliable and safe operations

Start Anywhere.
Build-to-Print, Build-to-Spec
or Testing Only.

HEGGEMANN adapts to your program needs – whether you're looking for specific landing gear tests, manufacturing support, or full-system development. We’re your flexible partner across the entire landing gear lifecycle.

Flexible engineering entry points

In-house testing capabilities

Full lifecycle integration

Engineering. Testing. Manufacturing. MRO.

The Four Pillars of Landing Gear Excellence

HEGGEMANN provides complete landing gear solutions – from structures to actuators, hydraulic harnesses, and the seamless integration of electrical harnesses, sensors, wheels, and brakes. Our expertise covers the entire system lifecycle, ensuring reliable performance, safety, and compliance for every aircraft platform.

Development

At HEGGEMANN, we design and develop landing gear systems tailored to your aircraft platform. From concept to certification, our team delivers deep engineering expertise and the latest CAE tools to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant system architecture.

‍Our services include

‍Conceptual and detailed design
Static and fatigue analysis
Kinematics and integration into the airframe
Qualification documentation and Certification support
Close coordination with OEMs, authorities, and internal test labs

Applicable standards

EASA CS-23/ 14 CFR Part 23
EASA CS-25/ 14 CFR Part 25
EASA CS-27/ 14 CFR Part 27
EASA CS-29/ 14 CFR Part 29
Military Aircrafts

Manufacturing

Our processes based on industry 4.0 standards creating transparency and lead to high efficiency in every single step. This enables HEGGEMANN to react on customer demands or changes fast and achieve a 100% delivery performance.

Key strengths

CNC machining and precision assemblies
Short lead times and flexible batch sizes
Supply chain management and long-standing partnerships with nearby suppliers, e.g. for surface treatment
Scalable manufacturing setups
Close integration with design and testing
Sub-assemblies and complex system assemblies, including hydraulic harnesses.
Online quality testing at the level of individual parts and final inspection, including ATP testing.
Delivery with EASA Form 1 or CoC.

Testing

At our test facility in Paderborn, we conduct comprehensive landing gear testing in compliance with EASA, FAA, and RTCA DO-160G environmental standards. Our systems validate components under realistic operational loads.

‍Test capabilities

Drop tests
Structural testing (strength & fatigue)
Performance-/Endurance testing
Environmental testing (DO160G)

‍We ensure traceable documentation and short iteration loops with engineering and manufacturing to accelerate your path to certification – flexible, fast, and audit-proof.

MRO Services

We maintain, repair, and overhaul aircraft landing gear systems with certified quality, technical depth, and fast turn-around times. As an EASA Part 145-approved partner, we minimize downtime and extend component lifespan.

MRO highlights

Full-service inspection, repair and overhaul
EASA Part 145 certification
Decades of experience in civil and military programs
Fast turnaround and custom service packages
One partner for service, documentation, and logistics