Landing Gear Flashcards
1
Q
The landing gear can be lowered how many ways?
A
Electric hydraulic
Manual hydraulic
Manual gravity
2
Q
What is the recommended minimum speed for lowering the gear by gravity method?
A
160kias
3
Q
What do the three red gear warning lights indicate?
A
Two lateral lights are indicators for main gear doors
Center light is for the nose gear position indication
4
Q
How is the landing gear held in the extended position?
A
Mechanical downlock with continuous hydraulic pressure back up
5
Q
How many air ground proximity switches are on each gear?
A
2 for a total of 6
6
Q
What causes the oral gear- gear warning to sound?
A
Dear control handle it either up or down
- At least one gear not down and locked
- At least one throttle lever is less than 73°
- Indicated air speed from ADC is lower than 170 kias
- At least one gear door not down and locked
- Slat flap set to to 40° position
