Landing Gear & Brakes Flashcards
1
Q
How many weight on wheels proximity switches are there in the air/ground system?
A
5 total: 2 on each main wheel and 1 on the nose gear.
2
Q
What holds the nose gear doors shut?
A
Pressure from hydraulic system 1.
3
Q
What holds the main gear doors closed?
A
The doors are mechanically linked to their associated main gear legs.
4
Q
What are the nose wheel steering limits?
A
Tiller only = 71°
Pedals only = 5°
Tiller and Pedals = 76°
5
Q
What is the nose gear weight on wheels proximity switch used for?
A
Thrust reverser logic and steering control only.
