Landing Gear Solutions
FlapSpeed® PRO, Trusted by MRO Teams for Landing Gear Peening
The FlapSpeed® PRO has become a must-have tool for landing gear maintenance, operators and builders across the industry recognize it for its precise control, ergonomics, and reliability. For MRO teams, that translates into simpler procedures, considerable time savings, and a welcome reduction in consumable costs.
Training and Expertise You Can Rely On
To help you get the most out of your equipment, our team also offers hands-on peening training on the flapper peening process.
Trusted by: Héroux Devtek, Safran Landing Systems, Collins Aerospace.
Is the FlapSpeed® PRO right for your operation?
Designed for landing gear, wheel, and brake components, the FlapSpeed® PRO delivers precise, repeatable intensity control with an integrated saturation curve solver, backed by full specifications and manufacturer certifications.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does the FlapSpeed® PRO eliminate the need for saturation curve verification on all landing gear repairs?
Not always. This exemption applies specifically to repair specifications like Boeing BAC5730-2 Rev D. Outside of these specifications, or when peening requirements differ, technicians must still perform standard verification.
Which landing gear components can be peened with the FlapSpeed® PRO?
MRO teams commonly use the FlapSpeed® PRO on landing gear, wheel, and brake components, wherever localized rotary flapper peening is required.
Can other Shockform solutions be used on landing gear?
Yes. While the FlapSpeed® PRO remains the primary tool for landing gear peening, the Spiker®-ES is also a strong option for very remote, hard-to-reach areas. In addition, the SmartPeen® is available for manual peening on larger structural components.
Contact our team at sales@shockform.com to discuss which setup fits your operation.
Is flapper peening training available for landing gear application?
Yes. In fact, Shockform offers hands-on training on the flapper peening process, including saturation curve generation and intensity validation, to help your team get the most out of the FlapSpeed® PRO.
See our flapper peening training page for details.
Does peening reduce fatigue cracks in landing gear components?
Yes. Landing gear absorbs significant cyclic loading on every takeoff and landing, and fatigue cracks typically originate at the surface, at fastener holes, fillets, and machined edges. Rotary flapper peening with the FlapSpeed® PRO introduces a controlled layer of compressive residual stress at these surfaces, actively resisting the tensile stress responsible for crack initiation and helping extend component fatigue life.
WORTH READING
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Alternative Peening Methods
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What Keeps a Fleet Flying?
Why structural fatigue forms at fastener holes and fillets, and how a compressive layer at the surface stops cracks before they start.