Chapter 6.140 - Landing Gear Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of normal brakes?
A
- Antiskid to all 4 wheels
- Touchdown protection
- Locked wheel protection
- Autobrakes
2
Q
What are the features of alternate brakes?
A
- Paired wheel antiskid
- Touchdown protection
- Locked wheel protection
3
Q
What are the features of accumulator brakes?
A
- Antiskid to all 4 wheels
- Touchdown protection
- Locked wheel protection
- Several brake applications
4
Q
What conditions allow the RTO mode to arm?
A
- Aircraft on the ground
- Antiskid and autobrakes operational
- Wheel speed less than 60 knots
- Both thrust levers at idle
5
Q
What conditions activate RTO?
A
- Wheel speed greater than 90 knots
- Both thrust levers at idle
6
Q
What is the difference between RTO and autobrakes 1,2,3, and max?
A
RTO doesn’t use an on ramp and isn’t a deceleration rate rather maximum, instant braking
7
Q
What are 4 ways to disarm the autobrakes?
A
- Turn autobrake switch OFF
- Advance thrust lever(s)
- Apply manual brakes
- Move SPEED BRAKE lever to the down detent
8
Q
What causes a red landing gear indicator light?
A
- Landing gear is not down and locked (with either or both forward thrust levers retarded to idle, and below 800 feet AGL)
- Related landing gear is in disagreement with LANDING GEAR lever position
