WHEELS AND BRAKES Flashcards
Does the main wheels spin down at gear retraction?
Yes
Which hydraulic system powers brakes 1?
A
Which hydraulic system works brakes 2?
B
Are physically moving anything when pushing on the brake pedals?
No. Its electronic Brake Control Unit
Do we have touchdown protection for brakes?
Yes
Does antiskid remain available if you loose Hyd system A and B?
Yes. Using Hyd pressure from the parking brake accumulator
How many parking brake applications can you get with low parking brake accumulator pressure?
6 applications
How many channels in the BCU?
2
Do we have locked wheel protection?
Yes
What is hydraulic leak protection?
Four hydraulic fuses in the main brake lines limit fluid loss in the event of a line rupture
Do we have fusible plugs on the tires?
Yes
How many brake wear indicators?
2 per tire
What are the conditions that need to be respected when using brake heat?
- Once the gear is up,
- Only when power levers are set to CL(climb),
- With TAT below 10 °C and altitude below 20,000 ft.
Should you tow the aircraft with nose wheel steering ON?
No
