Landing Gear, Brakes, Nose Wheel Steering

Question 1

How is the main landing gear held in the up and down position

Answer 1

Mechanical up and down locks

Question 2

How is the nose gear held in the up and down position

Answer 2

Over center mechanism

Question 3

Do the forward nose gear doors remain open after a normal extension

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

How are the nose gear doors actuated

Answer 4

Mechanically

Question 5

What is the purpose of the brushes on the main wheel wells

Answer 5

Aerodynamic seal

Question 6

Where do you look to determine the position of the landing gear

Answer 6

EICAS primary page

Question 7

Which component monitors the position of up locks, down locks, and gear door position and WOW sensors

Answer 7

PSEU

proximity sensing electronic unit

Question 8

Which component ensures that the gear handle cannot be moved to the UP position on the ground

Answer 8

Down-lock solenoid

Question 9

Which hydraulic system operates the inboard brakes

Answer 9

system #3

Question 10

Which hydraulic system operates the outboard brakes

Answer 10

system #2

Question 11

When does the Anti-skid operate

Answer 11

wheel spin up ≥ 35 kts

or weight-on-wheels plus 5 seconds

Question 12

What is the nose wheel steering degree of travel limits with nose wheel steering ON

Answer 12

8° either side of center for rudder pedals,

80° either side of center for tiller

Question 13

At what speed does anti-skid control stop operating

Answer 13

Wheel speed ≤ 10 knots