Landing Gear and Brakes Flashcards
What does pulling the LANDING GEAR FREE FALL LEVER do?
Relieves the hydraulic pressure in the landing gear lines and mechanically releases the uplock hooks for all the landing gear. AOM 9-13-30
What does it mean when the LANDING GEAR POSITION INDICATIONS turn to red icons?
That more than 20 seconds has passed since a discrepancy has been detected between the landing gear lever position and the actual landing gear position. AOM 9-13-30
If the parking brake is not fully released on the ground, what CAS message will be displayed?
Either a white PARKING BRAKE ON CAS or a cyan CHECK PARKING BRAKE CAS message. AOM 9-13-30
If the parking brake is not fully released in flight, what CAS message will be displayed?
An amber PARK BRAKE NOT REL CAS message. AOM 9-13-30
Where can the emergency/park brake accumulator pressure and the brake temperature indications be seen?
On the STATUS synoptic page. AOM 9-13-30
How long can the light on the STEERING button and the STEERING DISC CAS message take to go off after the first engagement of the nose wheel steering?
Up to two seconds. AOM 9-13-30
Which steering switch has priority for safe operation on the ground?
The external STEERING DISENGAGE switch. AOM 9-13-30
When will the green TOWING ALLOWED light in the external steering panel illuminate?
When the external STEERING DISENGAGE switch is in the DISENGAGE position and the parking brake in not applied. AOM 9-13-30
How far should the airplane be towed slowly in a straight line before turning?
10 feet. AOM 3-01-75
When should the DN LCK REL (down lock release) button be used?
Only in the event of a landing gear control lever failure or when it is necessary to clear obstacles. AOM 9-13-50
What type of brake system is on the aircraft?
Brake-by-wire. AOM 9-13-60
During normal operations, what does the Brake Control Unit (BCU) provide?
Locked wheel protection, anti-skid protection, gear retract braking, touchdown protection, a gear extension test, brake temperature monitoring and auto brake (optional). AOM 9-13-60
Where can the Brake Temperature Monitoring System (BTMS) information be found an what does it provide?
On the STATUS synoptic page, brake temperature status on the synoptic page and brake overheat warning on the EICAS. AOM 9-13-60
Where must the brake temperature indication be prior to takeoff?
In the green range. AOM 3-15
What are the two different modes of AUTOBRAKE control?
Landing mode (LO, MED, HI) and rejected takeoff (RTO). AOM 9-13-60