undercarriage

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An airport has launched an investigation after it was forced to close its runway when the undercarriage of a light aircraft collapsed.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

Catalytic converters, which control exhaust emissions, are typically found in the undercarriage of a vehicle and contain precious metals including rhodium, palladium and platinum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

If you decide to use composite decking on a treated lumber undercarriage, read the installation instructions.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

Ingenuity arrived on Mars in the undercarriage of the Perseverance rover in February 2021.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Important note—the undercarriage is not part of the pressure vessel.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir