Systems - Landing Gear

Question 1

Why are there two triangles for each gear on the ECAM WHEEL page?
(FM 8.140.20.7)

Answer 1

Each triangle represents the gear position detected by one of the two LGCIUs.

Question 2

The landing gear hydraulic safety valve is controlled by
(FM 8.140.10.4)

Answer 2

The gear lever and ADIRUs 1 and/or 3.

Question 3

Which statement is true concerning the green hydraulic system as it relates to normal landing gear extension?
(FM 8.140.10.4

Answer 3

Hydraulic system remains pressurized with gear extended.

Question 4

The landing gear extension and retraction is controlled electrically by
(FM 8.140.10.4)

Answer 4

LGCIU 1 or 2.

Question 5

Which hydraulic system(s) extends and retracts the landing gear?
(FM 8.140.10.4)

Answer 5

Green.

Question 6

With the gear NOT down , what causes the red landing gear DOWN arrow to illuminate?
(FM 8.140.20.1)

Answer 6

RA < 750 feet with power at approach settings and flaps not 0.

Question 7

The landing gear DOWN arrow illuminates red with associated ECAM L/G GEAR NOT DOWN warning if the landing gear is not down and
(FM 8.140.20.1)

Answer 7

Flaps 3 or FULL selected with both radio altimeters inoperative.

Question 8

According to the graphic, what is the position of the landing gear?
(FM 8.140.20.7)

Answer 8

One LGCIU has failed and the gear is downlocked.

Question 9

What is a characteristic of landing gear gravity extension (except 49XX 320s)? (FM 8.140.10.5)

Answer 9

Nosewheel steering is deactivated.

Question 10

Which hydraulic system(s) provides pressure for the NORMAL brakes? (FM 8.140.10.1)

Answer 10

Green.

Question 11

(319/320 as installed) Which landing gear system is lost with a green hydraulic failure?
(FM 8.140.10.1)

Answer 11

Nose wheel steering.

Question 12

With a green hydraulic system failure only, which brake system is not available? (FM 8.140.10.2)

Answer 12

Autobrakes.

Question 13

If the aircraft starts to move during engine start with the PARK BRK handle on (due to parking brake failure) (FM 8.140.10.3)

Answer 13

Restore braking with the brake pedals.

Question 14

What happens if the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch is turned off (except 49XX 320s)? (FM 8.140.20.3)

Answer 14

Brakes revert to the alternate brake system without nose wheel
steering or antiskid.

Question 15

A brake accumulator supplies at least ______ full brake applications
(FM 8.140.10.3)

Answer 15

7

Question 16

Which hydraulic system(s) provides pressure for the ALTERNATE brakes? (FM 8.140.10.3)

Answer 16

Yellow.

Question 17

Which hydraulic system is used for the parking brake? (FM 8.140.10.3)

Answer 17

Yellow

Question 18

Which hydraulic system provides brake pressure indications on the BRAKES and ACCU PRESS indicator? (FM 8.140.20.4)

Answer 18

Yellow

Question 19

What pilot action is required on touchdown if a loss of normal braking and a failure of the antiskid system occurred inflight? (FM 8.140.20.8)

Answer 19

Monitor the brake pressure using the BRAKES and ACCU PRESS indicator.

Question 20

What type of brakes are available with only a green hydraulic failure?
(FM 8.140.20.8)

Answer 20

Alternate brakes with antiskid.

Question 21

Except on 49XX 320s, when alternate braking is available without antiskid due to a BSCU failure, pedal pressure must be controlled to prevent wheel lockup, and (FM 8.140.10.3)

Answer 21

Brake pressure must be limited to a maximum of 1000 PSI on the BRAKES and ACCU PRESS indicator.

Question 22

The antiskid system is deactivated with (FM 8.140.10.2)

Answer 22

Groundspeed less than 20 knots.

Question 23

Which system is not active if a takeoff is rejected below 72 knots?
(FM 8.140.10.2)

Answer 23

Autobrakes.

Question 24

The BSCUs control (FM 8.140.10.1)

Answer 24

Antiskid operation.

Question 25

Which hydraulic system(s) supplies pressure for nose wheel steering (except 49XX 320s)? (FM 8.140.10.5)

Answer 25

Green.

Question 26

What does the green NW STRG DISC ECAM memo indicate? (FM 8.140.10.5)

Answer 26

A lever on the towing electrical box is in the towing position and the nose wheel steering system is deactivated.

Question 27

If the PEDALS DISC button is pushed and held, what happens? (FM 8.140.10.5)

Answer 27

Rudder pedal control of the nose wheel steering is disconnected.

Question 28

What does an amber NW STRG DISC ECAM memo indicate? (FM 8.140.10.5)

Answer 28

The nose gear steering has been deactivated for towing and the first engine is started.

Question 29

Automatic braking is initiated by the (FM 8.140.10.2)

Answer 29

Ground spoiler extension command.

Question 30

The green DECEL light on the AUTO/BRK panel illuminates when (FM 8.140.20.2)

Answer 30

Actual airplane deceleration equals 80% of selected rate.

Question 31

The autobrake system can be disarmed by (FM 8.140.10.2)

Answer 31

Applying sufficient brake pedal pressure to one pedal.

Question 32

After landing, where would you look to find the actual brake temperature? (FM 8.140.20.8)

Answer 32

On the ECAM WHEEL page.