Aircraft Landing Gear System Flashcards
What is the purpose of main landing gear torque links ?
They keep the landing gear pointed in a straight direction
What is used to inflate landing gear shock strut ?
Dry air or Nitrogen
What power source are normally used to retract landing gear systems ?
Hydraulic or Electrical Motors
What prevents a nose landing gear from being retracted with the nose wheel out of the center position ?
Nosewheel centering cams and external track
When should a landing gear retraction check be accomplished ?
Annual Inspection, Replacements, Hard Landings, other inspections
What methods are used for transmitting cockpit control movements to a steering control unit in large aircraft ?
Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic
What type of nose wheel steering is provided on small aircraft ?
Mechanical linkage hooked to the rudder pedals
What unit prevents nose wheel vibration ?
Shimmy damper
What prevents a split wheel from leaking air through the inner and outer mating surfaces, or the wheel assembly ?
O-ring between the halves
What is the purpose of a wheel fusible plug ?
To relieve air pressure to prevent tire blow out
What are some types of brake actuating systems ?
Independent master cylinder, boosted brakes, power control brakes
What is the purpose of a power brake debooster ?
Reduced hydraulic system high pressure to a lower pressure value for more satisfactory brake action
What is the purpose of an anti skid ?
Prevents wheels from skid or lock during brake attempts
What are some methods of bleeding brakes ?
Gravity and Pressure
What must be accomplished before inspecting a wheel brake system for hydraulic leaks ?
Pressurize the system
