Landing Gear

Question 1

What is the maximum speed for gear retraction?

Answer 1

220kts/0.54M

Question 2

At what speed is the gear safety lock activated?

Answer 2

260 kts

Question 3

Which LGCIU powers the gear indicator panel?

Answer 3

LGCIU 1

Question 4

What happens to the gear doors with the gravity gear extension?

Answer 4

Remain open after hear is extended

Question 5

What is the approximate increase in fuel burn with the gear extended?

Answer 5

180% I think

Question 6

Which hydraulic system powers your NWS?

Answer 6

Yellow

Question 7

Which hydraulic system powers the normal braking?

Answer 7

Green

Question 8

When would you expect to see the DECEL on the auto rake push button?

Answer 8

80% braking achieved

Question 9

What is the effect of selecting the Anti skid & N/W STRG selector off?

Answer 9

Yellow hydraulic system supplies pressure to brakes (alternate braking)

Anti skid deactivated and brake pressure is limited to 1000psi to avoid wheel locking and limit risk of tyre burst.

Nosewheel steering lost

Differential braking remain available
Triple indicator displays yellow brake pressure

Question 10

Alternate braking without anti skid. What brake pressure must be maintained?

Answer 10

1,000PSI

Question 11

What information is shown on the triple brake indicator?

Answer 11

Accumulator Pressure
Yellow system pressure (only displays when alternate braking system is activated or parking brake is applied)

Question 12

Which LGCIU is shown on the L/G system page?

Answer 12

1 & 2

2 triangles on each gear, 1 for each LGCIU. 1 triangle sufficient to check gear is down.