Landing Gear Flashcards
What direction must the landing gear lever be moved before gear up or down is selected?
Must be pulled outwards (towards p1 seat)
Landing gear light locations?
Gear in transit light on top left of dasboard
Three gear position indicators next to landing gear select lever
Landing gear light light colours and meanings?
Gear in transit light = orange/amber
Three position indicators red or green.
Red = Gear unlocked
Green = Gear down and locked
What difference is there in the landing gear system onboard G-AZSF compared to G-TORC and G-TEBZ and what should you consider with this in the event of an emergency?
No low speed gear horn system installed. Automatic gear release system fitted instead.
Automation gear release system has dramatic effect on drag of the airframe in any situation. This can be particularly deadly if the system activates during and EFATO. Advised disarm system (pin next to trim wheel) when operating from short runways or those with obstacles at the end of the DER(end threshold)
What considerations should be made when making a forced landing without power?
Gear fully lowered decreases the glide distance by as much as half. If engine fails and lowering the landing gear would compromise the aircrafts range to the point of not making it to the landing area, perform a wheels up/belly landing.
