ATA 32 - Landing Gear Flashcards
How many channels of BSCU ?
2 channels
System diagram of brake system ?
Cf diagram
Give the 4 brakes mode ?
Normal braking
Alternate braking with A/S
Alternate braking without A/S
Alternate braking without A/S on accumulator
How many LGCIU ?
2, 1 master and 1 slave
Change at each retraction cycle (or failure)
Which LGCIU controls gear lights on main panel ?
LGCIU 1
When does the interlock of landing gear lever is active ?
Landing gear compressed or nose gear not centered
Are wheels braked when retracted ?
Yes, main gear wheels are braked automatically during retraction.
Nose wheels are braked with rubber band in the nose gear bay.
VLE (speed and mach) ?
280 kt , M 0,67
Operation of gear is prevented by safety valve at which speed ?
260 kt
Which LGCIU is displayed on ECAM wheel page ?
1 and 2
Each LGCIU represent one triangle
If 1 triangle amber and 1 triangle green on ECAM Wheel page, landing gear locked ?
Yes, 1 green is sufficient
At what altitude landing memo is displayed ?
2000ft RA and on approach
What does mean red arrow of landing gear lever ?
Gear not downlocked while on approach configuration
What does each rotation of the gravity extension lever perform ?
1st turn : hydraulic cut off valve
2nd turn: release doors
3rd turn : release gear
Is it possible to retract gear after gravity extension ?
No (and gear doors stay open) —> fuel consumption increase