Day 6 Progress Check

Question 1

Which component in a tricycle-type landing gear system is typically responsible for steering the aircraft on the ground?

Answer 1

The nose gear

Question 2

What is the purpose of retractable landing gear?

Answer 2

To reduce parasite drag during flight

Question 3

Which type of landing gear system remains exposed to the slipstream and is commonly found in small aircraft?

Answer 3

Fixed landing gear

Question 4

What type of landing gear system uses skis or pontoons, and for what purpose?

Answer 4

Specialized gear for operations on snow or water

Question 5

What is a characteristic of the leaf-type spring landing gear found on some single-engine Cessna aircraft?

Answer 5

It uses flexible materials like spring steel or composite struts to absorb landing forces

Question 6

What is an advantage of tricycle-type landing gear over tail wheel-type landing gear?

Answer 6

It provides better visibility from the flight deck during landing and taxiing

Question 7

What is the primary function of torque links or arms in a shock strut?

Answer 7

To maintain wheel alignment

Question 8

What is the primary function of an aircraft’s landing gear?

Answer 8

To support the weight of the aircraft during landing and ground operations

Question 9

What is a key characteristic of a shock-absorbing landing gear system?

Answer 9

It uses compressed air or nitrogen and hydraulic fluid to absorb landing impact

Question 10

During servicing, what is the proper procedure for bleeding a shock strut?

Answer 10

Fully compress and extend the strut until no air bubbles are present

Question 11

What is the primary maintenance procedure for ensuring proper function of a shock strut?

Answer 11

Adjusting the strut’s hydraulic fluid level

Question 12

What is a key difference between fixed and retractable landing gear?

Answer 12

Fixed gear is less expensive and easier to maintain, while retractable gear reduces drag

Question 13

Which landing gear type is typically used in military bombers like the B-52 and U2?

Answer 13

Tandem landing gear

Question 14

Which type of landing gear is most commonly used for tail wheel aircraft, providing increased clearance for non-paved runway operations?

Answer 14

Tail wheel-type landing gear

Question 15

Which system is designed to manage landing forces by converting shock energy into heat?

Answer 15

Shock strut system