Landing Gear Flashcards
What is the maximum speed for gear retraction?
220kts/0.54M
At what speed is the gear safety lock activated?
260 kts
Which LGCIU powers the gear indicator panel?
LGCIU 1
What happens to the gear doors with the gravity gear extension?
Remain open after hear is extended
What is the approximate increase in fuel burn with the gear extended?
180% I think
Which hydraulic system powers your NWS?
Yellow
Which hydraulic system powers the normal braking?
Green
When would you expect to see the DECEL on the auto rake push button?
80% braking achieved
What is the effect of selecting the Anti skid & N/W STRG selector off?
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
Alternate braking without anti skid. What brake pressure must be maintained?
1,000PSI
What information is shown on the triple brake indicator?
Accumulator Pressure
Yellow system pressure (only displays when alternate braking system is activated or parking brake is applied)
Which LGCIU is shown on the L/G system page?
1 & 2
2 triangles on each gear, 1 for each LGCIU. 1 triangle sufficient to check gear is down.