Landing Gear Flashcards
What type of landing gear is on the P-8A?
Tricycle type with air/oil shock struts
When do tires need to be replaced?
- White cord
- Bulging
- Gouges
- Flat spots
- Tread worn beyond limits
- Soft spots
- Large chunks missing
- Damage to sidewall
What are the brakes on the P-8A?
Carbon fiber
How do you identify worn brakes?
The brake wear indicators are flush with their housing when brakes are set
What is the purpose of the brake retention cable?
Holds the brakes on the mains together
How many shimmy dampers are located on the aircraft?
2, one on each main landing gear. The nose wheel steering system acts as the shimmy damper for the nose landing gear
What is the purpose of the thermal fuse plug?
Releases pressure to prevent a tire from exploding due to over pressure
What is the purpose of the frangible fitting?
It breaks off when struck by damaged wheels in order to prevent the landing gear from retracting and causing damage to components within the main landing gear wheel well
What are the servicing limits for the tires?
Nose: 203-213 psi
Mains: 219-229 psi
How long should you wait to check tire pressure after an aircraft lands?
2 hours
When is it recommended to wipe struts?
During a daily inspection
