Landing Gear, Hydraulics, and Brakes

Question 1

How is Nose wheel connected to Airframe ?

Answer 1

No steering linkage. Steel Tube, to hydraulic OLEO shock absorbing strut.

Question 2

What is the main gear constructed of ?

Answer 2

Composite.

Question 3

List the components of the Braking system.

Answer 3

1) Single disk brake assembly.
2) reservoir
3) toe brakes (each with its own master cylinder)

Question 4

Describe the brake hydraulic plumbing.

Answer 4

Plumbed in series. Copilot then pilot. Pilot braking the hardest is what’s delivered to the wheels.

Question 5

Describe the wheel-brake assembly ?

Answer 5

1) Caliper
2) 2 brake pads
3) Single rotating brake disc.

Question 6

What are limitations when towing via nose strut ?

Answer 6

< 15 mph and < 45 degree turns don’t use prop

Question 7

How does the parking brake work ?

Answer 7

Locks in the hydraulic pressure to the calipers.

Question 8

How do brake temp indicators work ?

Answer 8

Temp sensor on caliper connects to EAU to provide CAS warnings: Yellow 270-293 degrees or RED > 293

Question 9

What is nose wheel Shimmy ?

Answer 9

Improper Tire Pressure (30-35 psi) or Torque on spindle nut.

Question 10

Describe process if no/spongy brakes airborne ?

Answer 10

1) Declare emergency.
2) Select longest runway.
3) Land to same side as softest brake.
4) Aerodynamic braking.