Aircraft Brakes Flashcards

1
Q

Purpose of brakes

A

Convert kinetic energy to heat energy

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2
Q

Brake Fade

A

Phenomenon as a result of brake overheating.

Unable to absorb any further energy, and retardation is reduced.

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3
Q

What caused brake drag?

A

Wrongly adjusted / faulty break adjuster. May contribute to fade.

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4
Q

Best Extinguisher for Wheel/Brake Fire

A

Dry Powder

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5
Q

Most popular method of gauging wear on the gear.

A

Inspect retraction pin while brakes are on.

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6
Q

Carbon or Steel Brakes?

A

Carbon brakes are much more efficient, lighter, better performance. More expensive to buy however.

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7
Q

When will a full anti-skid system operate?

A

When there is a normal hydraulic/break system operative.

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8
Q

Effectiveness of Anti-skid using ALTN Brake System

A

Not as effective.

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9
Q

When is anti-skid prohibited?

A

Contaminated runway

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10
Q

Functions of an anti-skid

A

Skid prevention

Touch down Protection

Lock Wheel Protection

Hydroplane Protection

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11
Q

When is anti-skid deactivated?

A

Manually or automatically when the aircraft has slowed to approx. 20mph

Not a set speed.

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12
Q

Skid Prevention

A

Reduce Pressure

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13
Q

Lock Wheel Prevention

A

Release Pressure

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14
Q

Autobrakes

A

Automatic braking when using the normal brake system during landing rollout and during rejected takeoff.

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15
Q

When will the autobrakes operate only?

A

With the normal breaking system only.

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16
Q

Autobrake Arm

A

Certain conditions will have to be met before system operates.

17
Q

Autobrake Operative

A

The system is working as intended.

18
Q

RTO Mode

A

Maximum brake pressure will be applied if thrust is closed over 85kts groundspeed.

19
Q

What does the autobrake depend on?

A

Serviceable normal braking system

Serviceable anti-skid system

20
Q

Fault in an anti-skid system

A

DISARM will occur.

21
Q

Parking Brake

A

Brakes are pushed fully forward, this puts pressure into the brakes. Parking brake lever is pulled, the pressure applied is locked into the system.