Abstract: The bounce kinematics of aircraft arresting-hook and arresting gear dynamics produced by strain of nylon or wire rope system is discussed and analysed. The first is bounce kinematics produced by hook motion through a smooth runway or a runway with obstructions following touch-down from a sinking approach; the second is boun-e kinematics during landing with three wheels. The later part of this paper discusses, respectively, arresting gear dynamics of centerline engagement condition and off-center engagement condition for nylon or wire rope system, and provides an example to describe their effects of arresting gear dynamics for various arresting cable lengths.

Key words: arresting-hook, landing impact, cable, centerline engagement.