Aircraft Landing Gear System Flashcards
1
Q
Positions of landing gear and light indicator
A
GREEN - gear fully locked in the ‘down’ position
NO LIGHT - corresponding leg is fully locked in the ‘up’ position with doors locked shut
RED - a leg/door is unlocked
2
Q
The special switches operated by the pilot on retracted legs of the landing gears are known as
A
Micro switches
3
Q
In the event of hydraulic failure, alternatives to release landing gears
A
Gravity
Airload
Pneumatic
Spring bungee
