SINGLE TRACK TRANSLATING INLET

A translating inlet assembly (102, 202, 302) may comprise a first inlet portion (120, 122, 220, 222, 320, 322) and a second portion (120, 122, 220, 222, 320, 322) configured to translate relative to the first portion (120, 122, 220, 222, 320, 322). A track (126, 226, 326) may be located in the first portion (120, 122, 220, 222, 320, 322). A rail (128, 228, 328) may be coupled to the second portion (120, 122, 220, 222, 320, 322) and configured to translate along the track (126, 226, 326). The rail (128, 228, 328) and the track (126, 226, 326) may form a load bearing component configured to transfer inertial loads experienced by the second portion (120, 122, 220, 222, 320, 322). A first actuator (130, 230, 330) may be operationally coupled to the rail (128, 228, 328) and configured to drive the rail (128, 228, 328) along the track (126, 226, 326)