Landing Gear System Flashcards
To ensure correct amount of fluid
Collapse the strut and ensure fluid level is at the filler hole
Proper tube inflation
Inflate and deflate before installation
Restrictor compensator
Decrease pressure
Sequence valve
Allows the doors to open before the landing gear
Shuttle valve
To isolate emergency break system from the normal system
Shock strut bottoms out after servicing ..
Disassemble remove inspect
Seal the seals
Compress and extend the shock strut multiple times
Centering the cam
Centers nose wheel into wheel well
Fuseable plug
Melt when hot enough to release pressure and prevent damage
Tire shoulder wear
Under inflation
Compensating port
Master cylinder
Compensate for thermal expansion
Deboosters
Reduce the pressure increase fluid flow
Spongey brakes
Deteriorated brake hoses
Slippage mark
Ensures tire has not slipped from the wheel well
Retractable landing gear
Must have an alternate method of extending the gear
Torque links
Helps keep wheels aligned