Landing Gear and Brakes

Question 1

Where does the crew look to verify that the parking brake is on?

Answer 1

Confirm on the ECAM Memo

Question 2

What is the purpose of the brake check accomplished immediately after the aircraft start moving?

Answer 2

Checks brake efficiency, confirms green pressure has taken over and that yellow pressure is zero on
the triple indicator.

Question 3

If AUTO BRK is displayed in green, what is indicated?

Answer 3

Auto Brake is armed.

Question 4

What does the UNLK light in the LDG GEAR indicate?

Answer 4

UNLK in red indicates gear is not locked in selected position, or in transition.

Question 5

What does “HOT” in the BRK FAN light indicate?

Answer 5

Illuminates when brakes are to hot, accompanied by ECAM.

Question 6

Will the lights on the LDG GEAR panel illuminate if LGCIU #1 is not powered?

Answer 6

No, LGCIU 1 must be supplied with power for the LDG GEAR panel to illuminate.

Question 7

Does the alternate brake system have same capabilities as normal brakes?

Answer 7

The alternate brake system has the same capabilities, as normal brakes except auto brakes are
inoperative.

Question 8

Is nose wheel steering available with green hydraulic pressure inoperative?

Answer 8

On basic aircraft no. On enhanced aircraft yes because NWS is operated by the yellow hydraulic
system.

Question 9

When using the alternate brake system on accumulator pressure only, how many brake applications can the pilot
expect.

Answer 9

When using the alternate brake system on accumulator pressure only, the accumulator supplies at
least seven full brake applications.

Question 10

What is the maximum degree of nose wheel steering available when using the hand wheel?

Answer 10

Maximum degree of nose wheel steering available using the hand wheel is +/- 75°

Question 11

When using the rudder pedals for nose wheel steering, the steering angle starts to reduce what speed and
progressively reduces to zero degrees at ____kts?

Answer 11

When using the rudder pedals for nose wheel steering, the steering angle starts to reduce at 40 kts.
and progressively reduces to zero degrees at 130 kts.

Question 12

The green DECEL light on the autobrake switch illuminates when the actual airplane deceleration corresponds to
what percent of the selected rate?

Answer 12

The green DECEL light on the autobrake switch illuminates when the actual airplane deceleration
corresponds to 80% of the selected rate.

Question 13

When is the antiskid system automatically deactivated?

Answer 13

Below 20 knots.

Question 14

When is brake pressure applied to the brakes during landing using the LO setting? MED?

Answer 14

LO, 4 seconds after ground spoiler extension; MED 2 seconds after ground spoiler extension.

Question 15

Are there any operations described in the Airbus Pilot Handbook that requires the use of MAX autobrakes during
landing?

Answer 15

No.

Question 16

Is the anti-skid system operational with yellow alternates brakes?

Answer 16

The anti-skid system may or may not be available with alternate brakes.

Question 17

What does the RED ARROW indicate on landing gear panel?

Answer 17

Landing gear is not locked down when the aircraft is in the landing configuration.

Question 18

The brake pressure indication on Triple Pressure Indicator reads which system pressure?

Answer 18

The brake pressure indication on Triple Pressure Indicator reads yellow system pressure.

Question 19

Which hydraulic system does the parking brake use?

Answer 19

Yellow

Question 20

When the parking brake is ON, is the anti-skid active?

Answer 20

No