Landing Gear Flashcards

1
Q

What wheel type is used more and why

A

Nose - wheel because better forceful breaking and visibility and better directional stability

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2
Q

Wheel types

A

Single
Double
Boogie

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3
Q

What are the rudder pedals used

A

Steering with a max angle of 10 degrees

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4
Q

What’s the purpose of a torsion link

A

Cylinder moves up and down which stops inner cylinder rotating in the outer

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5
Q

What’s used in a shock strut

A

Nitrogen for the spring and hydraulic fluid for dampening

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6
Q

What don’t spherical bearings do

A

Transmit torque

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7
Q

What does the FMD do

A

Controls the speed the actuator spins

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8
Q

What does down lock do

A

Keeps gear down and in locked position

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9
Q

What’s the purpose of the wiper ring

A

Keep small material out of strut during compression

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10
Q

Where is a dynamic seal used

A

Linear or rotational movement

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11
Q

When is a static seal used

A

For Steady or pulsating force

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12
Q

What does a green indication light mean

A

Down and locked

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13
Q

What does a red indication light mean

A

Unlocked and moving

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14
Q

If there’s no indication light what does that mean

A

Up and locked

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15
Q

What’s the purpose of a sequence valve

A

Allows door to open and close , gears to extend and retract in the right sequence

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16
Q

What are wheels made of

A

Aluminium alloy because it’s light and strong

Magnesium is lighter but corrodes easier

17
Q

Where’s the inflating valve located

A

Outboard half of the wheel

18
Q

What does a inflating valve do

A

Auto release of tyre pressure when temperature of wheel increases to a certain level

19
Q

What is a type 3 tyre

A

Low pressure up to 160mph

20
Q

What is a type 7 tyre

A

High pressure up to 225mph

21
Q

Type 8 tyre

A

Extra high pressure up to 280mph