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Landing gear Flashcards

1
Q

What is the function of the parking brake valve?

A

Prevents accumulator pressure bleed off

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2
Q

How is the parking brake released?

A

Push on the brake pedals

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3
Q

How many degrees must the Nose Steering Tiller be rotated to obtain the maximum 65 degrees of steering?

A

360 degrees

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4
Q

What function occurs automatically during landing gear retraction?

A

Wheel braking

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5
Q

What is accomplished by positioning the landing gear lever to OFF?

A

It depressurizes the landing gear system

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6
Q

What action initiates normal landing gear extension?

A

Pushing the landing gear lever out and positioning to DN (DOWN)

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7
Q

Which one of the following indicates the auto brakes system is armed and operative?

A

The Auto Brakes selector latches at the deceleration selection

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8
Q

Which one of the following provides the greatest deceleration rate?

A

Full manual braking

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9
Q

The Auto Brakes system will provide automatic braking down to ___ kts groundspeed if not disarmed by the pilot

A

Zero

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10
Q

Following touchdown with Auto Brakes armed, when will the auto brakes activate?

A

When both thrust levers are at idle

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11
Q

Which of the following disarms the autobrakes after landing?

A

Both (Manual braking and retracting the speedbrakes)

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12
Q

When will the AUTO BRAKES light be illuminated?

A

When the selector is in the DISARM position

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13
Q

Moving the Auto Brakes selector from DISARM to OFF turns the AUTO BRAKES light off.

A

True

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14
Q

How is the alternate gear extension system actuated?

A

Toggle switch

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15
Q

When the MAIN and NOSE gear have extended:

A

All gear doors close

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16
Q

During alternate extension, MAIN gear doors remain open.

A

True

17
Q

What is indicated with the ANTISKID message and ANTISKID light on?

A

Power loss or system malfunction

18
Q

When does the Landing Gear lever lock prevent movement of the landing gear lever to the UP position?

A

When the gear is not tilted

19
Q

What is the function of the landing gear lever lock?

A

Prevents moving the gear lever to UP on the ground

20
Q

When will the landing gear lever lock release?

A

When the main gear tilt

21
Q

What hydraulic system powers the normal brake system?

A

RIGHT

22
Q

What hydraulic system powers the alternate brake system?

A

CENTRE

23
Q

When does the alternate brake system operate?

A

When RIGHT hydraulic pressure to normal brakes is low

24
Q

What is the maximum landing gear extension airspeed?

A

270 knots / . 82 Mach

25
Q

What is the maximum alternate gear extension airspeed?

A

250 knots / . 75 Mach

26
Q

How does the LOCK OVRD p/b override the landing gear lever lock?

A

Manually

27
Q

During maximum braking what prevents the wheels from skidding?

A

Antiskid valves

28
Q

In cruise you lose complete electric power and your battery power is depleted. Can you lower the gear?

A

Yes, by normal extension which is unaffected by electrical power

29
Q

L HYD SYS PRESS + R HYD SYS PRESS on the EICAS. Will you have nose wheel steering after touching down?

A

Yes

30
Q

After a loss in the CENTRE hydraulic, RIGHT hydraulic and reserve brake sources, do you have antiskid braking?

A

No

31
Q

Why is the landing gear lever moved to OFF prior to alternate gear extension?

A

To prevent the possibility of hydraulic power interference

32
Q

The landing gear lock prevents movement of the landing gear lever to the UP position when any main gear is not tilted.

A

True

33
Q

Pressurization of the alternate brake system occurs automatically when RIGHT hydraulic system pressure is low.

A

True

34
Q

Inflight, what occurs the GEAR NOT DOWN configuration warning to occur?

A

Below 800 feet, any gear not down and either thrust lever at idle

35
Q

Which one of the following will cause a takeoff configuration warning?

A

Parking brake set

36
Q

The amber ‘DOORS’ light means either MAIN gear or NOSE gear door is open when NOSE GEAR is not extended

A

True

37
Q

There is a speed / drag limitation if the tailskid remains extended.

A

False

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