Landing Gear Flashcards
What does the landing gear consist of?
Two main landing gear and a single nose gear
How many wheels are there on each main truck?
Each main gear has 6 wheels in tandem pairs
Which elements are steerable?
Nose gear and aft axle of each main gear
Which hydraulic system powers the landing gear?
Hydraulic power for retraction, extension and steering is provided by the centre hydraulic system
What releases the lever lock?
The lever lock can be manually overridden or, when in flight, the lever lock is automatically released through air/ground sensing
What action is required to raise the gear if the lever is locked?
Pushing and holding the landing gear lever lock override switch whilst also lifting the gear lever
After retraction how is the gear held up?
By uplocks
Is the system still pressurised?
No, the system automatically depressurises after the gear is retracted and all doors close
What is the normal sequence of EICAS gear positon indications during a retraction?
Green DOWN changes to white cross-hatch during transit, when gear is up, indication changes to UP for 10 seconds and then blanks
During alternate gear extension what removes the uplocks?
A separate dedicated DC powered hydraulic pump using Centre system fluid; selecting down releases all all door and gear uplocks
Does the type of EICAS gear indication change?
Yes, the EICAS landing gear position indication displays the expanded gear position indication when the alternate extension system is used
Do the doors close when the gear is down after an alternate selection?
No, during alternate extension all the hydraulically powered gear doors remain open
Can the gear be retracted after an alternate selection?
Following an alternate extension, the gear can be retracted by the normal system if it is operating; select DN then UP to retract gear using the normal system
Steering is achieved using which controls?
Tiller and rudder pedals
What is the greatest angle each will turn the nosewheel?
Tiller up to 70 degrees, pedals up to 7 degrees