ATA32 - Landing gear Flashcards

1
Q
  1. NOSE WHEEL STEERING is available on ground, orders from Rudder Pedals, when :
    One ENGINE is RUNNING and towing LEVER is in Normal Position
    A/SKID and N/W STRG switch is OFF
    Pressing the Rudder PEDAL DISC push button
A

One ENGINE is RUNNING and towing LEVER is in Normal Position

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2
Q
  1. After a failure of ADIRU 1 and ADIRU 3, is the ANTI-SKID still available ?
    Yes
    No
A

Yes

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3
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  1. The BRAKES and ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE INDICATOR shows PRESSURE :
    From GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    From ACCUMULATOR only
    From both YELLOW BRAKE SYSTEM and BRAKE ACCUMULATOR
A

From both YELLOW BRAKE SYSTEM and BRAKE ACCUMULATOR

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4
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  1. NOSE WHEEL STEERING by the handwheel is available when :
    A/C SPEED below 150 kts, both ENG RUNNING, TOWING LEVER NORMAL, A/C
    in flight
    A/C SPEED below 40 kts, both ENG RUNNING, TOWING LEVER DEACTIVATED
    Position
    A/C SPEED below 70 kts, at least one ENG RUNNING, TOWING LEVER
    NORMAL, A/C on ground
A

A/C SPEED below 70 kts, at least one ENG RUNNING, TOWING LEVER
NORMAL, A/C on ground

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5
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  1. During an approach you get MASTER WARNING and ECAM : “GEAR NOT DOWN”,
    and both radio altimeter failed, the reason is :
    L/G not down locked and FLAPS at 1+F
    L/G not down locked, FLAPS at 3 or FULL and radio height lower than 750 ft
    One shock absorber not extended
A

L/G not down locked, FLAPS at 3 or FULL and radio height lower than 750 ft

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6
Q
  1. The principle of ANTISKID FUNCTION is :
    Comparing the speed difference between the four wheels
    Comparing wheel speed with A/C reference speed
    Comparing wheel speeds between left and right landing gear
A

Comparing wheel speed with A/C reference speed

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7
Q
  1. The NOSE WHEEL STEERING is powered :
    By HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    By ELECTRIC SYSTEM
    Both answers are correct
A

By HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

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8
Q
  1. When both HANDWHEELS are added algebraically, the signals :
    From the first pilot acting on his HANDWHEEL have priority
    Coming from the captain have priority
    Are mathematically added
A

Are mathematically added

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9
Q
  1. On wheel page of ECAM, a GREEN ARC appears on ONE WHEEL INDICATOR
    meaning that the BRAKE TEMPERATURE is above :
    300° C
    100° C
    50° C
A

100° C

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10
Q
  1. On WHEEL page of ECAM, L/G position indicators (TRIANGLES), first line shows
    GREEN TRIANGLES (GEAR DOWN) second line behind NO TRIANGLES are shown.
    Is the L/G down ?
    Yes
    No
A

Yes

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11
Q
  1. L/G position is indicated by :
    ECAM only
    One panel on CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL, ECAM WHEEL page
    One panel on CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL, ECAM WHEEl page and visual
    means on the wing
A

One panel on CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL, ECAM WHEEL page

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12
Q
  1. How many turns are necessary to extend the L/G by GRAVITY using the handcrank ?
    10 turns clockwise
    5 turns clockwise
    3 turns clockwise
A

3 turns clockwise

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13
Q
  1. Brake pressure from the hydraulic accumulator is still available in ALTERNATE MODE
    without ANTISKID :
    yes
    No
A

Yes

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14
Q
  1. The RED ARROW, near the L/G LEVER illuminates when :
    L/G is not down locked in LANDING CONFIG.
    L/G is not up locked after retractation
    L/G is in abnormal position
A

L/G is not down locked in LANDING CONFIG.

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15
Q
  1. Max breaking has been selected, TAKE-OFF being aborted after 72kt, engines in
    reverse, you have forgotten to arm the ground spoilers ; is the AUTOBRAKE activated
    ?
    Yes
    No
A

Yes

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16
Q
  1. The ALTERNATE BRAKE SYSTEM uses :
    The YELLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    The HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR
    Both answers are correct
A

Both answers are correct

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17
Q
  1. The braking modes are :
    GREEN with ANTI-SKID, YELLOW without ANTI-SKID, PARKING BRAKE
    GREEN or YELLOW with ANTI-SKID, YELLOW without ANTI-SKID, PARKING
    BRAKE
    GREEN with or without ANTI-SKID, YELLOW without ANTI-SKID, PARKING
    BRAKE
A

GREEN or YELLOW with ANTI-SKID, YELLOW without ANTI-SKID, PARKING
BRAKE

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18
Q
  1. After LIFT-OFF, is BRAKES HOT WARNING on ECAM still available ?
    Yes, GEAR DOWN or UP
    Yes, GEAR DOWN only
    NO
A

Yes, GEAR DOWN or UP

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19
Q
  1. On newer aircraft, the NOSE WHEEL STEERING is powered by :
    BLUE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    YELLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    Both answers are correct
A

YELLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

20
Q
  1. The A/SKID and N/W STRG is set to OFF position :
    ANTI-SKID only is deactivated
    NOSE WHEEL STEERING only is deactivated
    ANTI-SKID and NOSE WHEEL STEERING are deactivated
    ANTI-SKID provides a fixed aircraft decelaration
A

ANTI-SKID and NOSE WHEEL STEERING are deactivated

21
Q
  1. After landing you retract the ground spoilers, the AUTOBRAKE is now deactived :
    No
    Yes
A

Yes

22
Q
  1. HANDWHEEL and PEDALS are operated simultaneously :
    HANDWHEEL has priority
    PEDALS have priority (depending on speed)
    Signals are mathematically added
A

Signals are mathematically added

23
Q
  1. Alternative braking using the YELLOW SYSTEM , AUTOBRAKE is :
    Still available with ANTI-SKID
    Lost
    Still available without ANTI-SKID
A

Lost

24
Q
  1. The ANTISKID SYSTEM gets its references speed from :
    ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3
    ADIRS 2 + 3
    ADIRS 1
A

ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3

25
Q
  1. After T/O the LEFT MAIN GEAR SHOCK ABSORBER is stuck in compressed position
    :
    The GEAR can be retracted under all circumstances (safety)
    The GEAR can be retracted provided the NOSE GEAR is centered
    The GEAR can not be retracted, GEAR LEVER is blocked
A

The GEAR can not be retracted, GEAR LEVER is blocked

26
Q
  1. The brakes are actuated by two independent systems, pressurized by the :
    BLUE and GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    YELLOW and GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    BLUE and YELLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
A

YELLOW and GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

27
Q
  1. L/G INDICATOR PANEL UNLK LT illuminates RED if :
    GEAR is not locked in selected position
    GEAR is estended by GRAVITY and DOORS are not closed
    GEAR is extended normally and DOORS are not closed
A

GEAR is not locked in selected position

28
Q
  1. The HANDWHEELS in the cockpit provide a WHEEL STEERING angle of :
    95°
    70°
    75°
A

75

29
Q
269. Which ADR's controls the SAFETY VALVE closure of the GREEN HYDRAULIC
SUPPLY when speed > 260 KTS ?
ADR 1 and 2
ADR 1 and 3
ADR 2 and 3
A

ADR 1 and 3

30
Q
  1. The AUTO-BRAKE is initiated by :
    REVERSE THRUST SELECTION
    GROUND SPOILERS EXTENSION
A

GROUND SPOILERS EXTENSION

31
Q
  1. GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM available, you find the A/SKID and N/W STRG switch
    at OFF POSITION :
    BRAKING is normal, NOSEWHEEL STEERING lost
    BRAKING is ALTERNATE, NOSEWHEEL STEERING normal
    BRAKING is ALTERNATE, NOSEWHEEL STEERING lost
A

BRAKING is ALTERNATE, NOSEWHEEL STEERING lost

32
Q
  1. NOSE WHEEL STEERING by RUDDER PEDALS is limited to :
    +/-6° UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES
    +/-6° DEPENDING ON A/C SPEED
A

+/-6° DEPENDING ON A/C SPEED

33
Q
  1. The HOT light on the BRAKE FAN P/B illuminates when brake temperature reaches :
    250° C
    300° C
    315° C
A

300

34
Q
  1. Are there any visual GEAR DOWN LOCK indicators ?
    Yes
    No
A

No

35
Q
  1. Pressure in the NOSE WHEEL STEERING system shut off ?
    When TOWING LEVER is in TOWING POSITION or both ENGINES are shut down
    or when aircraft is in flight
    During GROUND TOWING with one ENGINE shut down or when aircraft speed is
    above 60 kts
A

When TOWING LEVER is in TOWING POSITION or both ENGINES are shut down
or when aircraft is in flight

36
Q
276. The L/G INDICATOR PANEL receives the information from microswitches and
proximity detectors connected to :
LGCIU 1
LGCIU 2
Both answers are correct
A

LGCIU 1

37
Q
  1. Hydraulic pressure to the LANDING GEAR is supplied up to :
    280 kts
    Any speed
    260 kts
A

260 kts

38
Q
  1. On WHEEL ECAM page, AUTO BRK is flashing GREEN ; it means :
    AUTOBRAKE is disengaged
    AUTOBRAKE has failed
    ANTI-SKID has failed
A

AUTOBRAKE is disengaged

39
Q
  1. LANDING GEAR can be extended by :
    GREEN SYSTEM or MECHANICAL GRAVITY EXTENSION
    GREEN SYSTEM for UNLOCKING, GRAVITY EXTENSION and for
    DOWNLOCKING
    BLUE SYSTEM or MECHANICAL GRAVITY EXTENSION
A

GREEN SYSTEM or MECHANICAL GRAVITY EXTENSION

40
Q
  1. After a L/G GRAVITY EXTENSION, is it posible to restore NORMAL L/G operation if
    GREEN HYDRAULIC PRESSURE is available ?
    Yes, after using it for training
    No
A

Yes, after using it for training

41
Q
  1. When AUTO-BRAKE operates, it can be disarmed by :
    Pressing the P/B or losing an arming condition or GROUND SPOILERS retractation
    Depressing 1 pedal if MED or LO or both pedals if MAX
    Any pressing the P/B or losing an arming condition or GROUND SPOILERS
    retractation or applying enough deflection to brake pedales
A

Any pressing the P/B or losing an arming condition or GROUND SPOILERS
retractation or applying enough deflection to brake pedales

42
Q
  1. With GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM lost, the ANTI-SKID is :
    Lost
    Limited to 2000 PSI brake pressure
    Operative on the YELLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
A

Operative on the YELLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

43
Q
  1. HYDRAULIC GREEN SYSTEM only remaining, the AUTOBRAKE is :
    Lost
    Available
    Alternate
A

Available

44
Q
  1. With GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM lost :
    The LANDING GEAR EXTENTION is normal
    The LANDING GEAR RETRACTION is normal
    The LANDING GEAR must be extended by gravity
A

The LANDING GEAR must be extended by gravity

45
Q
  1. When GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM is lost, the braking system is :
    Normal
    Alternate
    Lost
A

Alternate