Landing gear and associated systems Flashcards
What controls the gear, gear doors and NWS?
Electricals/selector valves
What operates the gear, gear doors and NWS?
The primary hydraulic system
Where are the gear controls?
Lower left side of instrument panel
What is on the gear control panel?
- Lighted landing gear handle
- Landing gear position indicator lights
- WARNING SILENCE button
- DOWNLOCK OVERRRIDE button
What prevents movement of the gear handle on the ground?
The WOW switch senses the aircraft is on the ground and a downlock solenoid prevents movement
What happens when speed is below 120kts with the flaps UP or T/O and the gear handle is NOT down
An alarm will sound
How can you silence the gear warning?
Using the WARNING SILENCE button
Can you still silence the gear warning if the flaps are at LDG?
No
Do the wheelbrakes operate with the aircraft hydraulic system?
No. They use a non-boosted, mechanically operated system which is independent.
How do you use the wheelbrakes?
Toe activated pedals, mounted to the rudder pedals in each cockpit, operate the corresponding master cylinder and apply pressure to the disc brake unit on the desired main wheel.
Should you use NWS at high speeds?
NO
You can get directional instability
What is the use of the NWS button airborne?
Target designate
Which BUS failing will render the NWS inoperative?
Generator BUS
