Landing Gear & Brakes Flashcards
What hydraulic system powers the landing gear and nose wheel steering?
System number 3
What hydraulic systems power the wheel brakes?
Systems 2 (Outboard Brakes) and 3 (Inboard Brakes)
How is the main landing gear (MLG) held in the up position?
Mechanical Uplocks
How is the nose landing gear (NLG) held in the up position?
An Over Center Uplock
What is the function of the nose gear lock actuator assembly?
It is a dual acting lock and is used to unlock the over-center lock for both the up and down positions
What is the function of the nose gear brake pads?
To stop tire rotation after gear retraction
How can the landing gear be lowered if the normal extension system fails?
By using the Manual Landing Gear Release Handle
What is the function of the Downlock Release Button on the Landing Gear Panel?
It withdraws the solenoid lock permitting an UP selection of the landing gear lever.
What is the function of the tail skid installed on the tail cone of the aircraft?
It is designed to absorb the force of an impact if the rear fuselage contacts the ground.
What occurs upon operation of the Manual Landing Gear Release Handle?
The two MLG uplocks are mechanically released and NLG over center lock is hydraulically released.
What is the function of the MLG Overheat Detection System?
To monitor the wheel bins for an overheat condition
When is the nose wheel steering operational?
- Hydraulic system number 3 is pressurized
- The NLG is down and locked
- A weight on wheels signal is present
What is the maximum nose wheel deflection via the rudder pedals?
8 degrees left or right of the center position.
What is the maximum nose wheel deflection via the steering tiller?
80 degrees left or right of the center position.
What is the maximum nose wheel deflection when towing the aircraft with the steering torque arms connected?
80 degrees left or right of the center position.