Landing Gear Logic & Antiskid Flashcards
(10 cards)
What safety device is actuated by compression and extension of a landing gear strut?
Ground safety switch
What is the primary function of microswitches in aircraft systems?
Control electrical units automatically
What condition most commonly triggers the landing gear warning signal?
Landing gear not locked down and throttle retarded
What warning devices are used in retractable landing gear aircraft?
A horn/aural device and a red warning light
What controls the order of gear and fairing door operation in hydraulic systems?
Sequence valves
What are the standard landing gear warning light indications?
Red = unsafe gear, Green = gear down, No light = gear up
What system is deactivated when the gear safety switch on the main strut closes at liftoff?
Antiskid system
What type of repair would require a landing gear retraction test?
Gear downlock microswitch repair
How are antiskid braking systems typically armed?
By a switch in the cockpit
How is a skid detected in an antiskid system?
An electrical sensor
