ATA32 - Landing gear Flashcards
1
Q
- 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
2
Q
- After a failure of ADIRU 1 and ADIRU 3, is the ANTI-SKID still available ?
Yes
No
A
Yes
3
Q
- 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
4
Q
- 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
5
Q
- 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
6
Q
- 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
7
Q
- The NOSE WHEEL STEERING is powered :
By HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
By ELECTRIC SYSTEM
Both answers are correct
A
By HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
8
Q
- 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
9
Q
- 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
10
Q
- 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
11
Q
- 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
12
Q
- 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
13
Q
- Brake pressure from the hydraulic accumulator is still available in ALTERNATE MODE
without ANTISKID :
yes
No
A
Yes
14
Q
- 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.
15
Q
- 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
16
Q
- The ALTERNATE BRAKE SYSTEM uses :
The YELLOW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR
Both answers are correct
A
Both answers are correct
17
Q
- 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
18
Q
- 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
19
Q
- 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
- 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
- After landing you retract the ground spoilers, the AUTOBRAKE is now deactived :
No
Yes
A
Yes
22
Q
- 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
- Alternative braking using the YELLOW SYSTEM , AUTOBRAKE is :
Still available with ANTI-SKID
Lost
Still available without ANTI-SKID
A
Lost
24
Q
- The ANTISKID SYSTEM gets its references speed from :
ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3
ADIRS 2 + 3
ADIRS 1
A
ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3
25
Q
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- The AUTO-BRAKE is initiated by :
REVERSE THRUST SELECTION
GROUND SPOILERS EXTENSION
A
GROUND SPOILERS EXTENSION
31
Q
- 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
- 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
- The HOT light on the BRAKE FAN P/B illuminates when brake temperature reaches :
250° C
300° C
315° C
A
300
34
Q
- Are there any visual GEAR DOWN LOCK indicators ?
Yes
No
A
No
35
Q
- 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
- Hydraulic pressure to the LANDING GEAR is supplied up to :
280 kts
Any speed
260 kts
A
260 kts
38
Q
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- HYDRAULIC GREEN SYSTEM only remaining, the AUTOBRAKE is :
Lost
Available
Alternate
A
Available
44
Q
- 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
- When GREEN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM is lost, the braking system is :
Normal
Alternate
Lost
A
Alternate
