737 Landing Gear Swivel

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I've read that the main landing gear of at least early 737s has some compliance and will swivel a few degrees if the plane is still crabbing at touchdown. This might only apply to planes with an early form of autoland.

Of course I don't mean that the change in gear direction is directly commanded by some means, just that there is more-than-usual complaince.

Thanks for any info.

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