Aviation High School

Steven R. Jackson, Principal

Aircraft Landing Gear System

Name ___________________ Mrs. Santiago / Mr. Quarless

Date Started _______ Date Completed _______ Job should be completed in 12 Days

On a separate piece of paper answer the following questions using FAA-H-

8083-31 Vol II Ch.13 and Dale Crane Airframe Vol I pgs. 643 – 465

1. What two things must the mechanic do before jacking any aircraft?
2. Why is preferred to jacked the aircraft in a hangar, especially on a windy day?
3. Why must an aircraft be jacked with all stress skin plates in place?
4. Why must a mechanic use the proper jack for a specific aircraft, including A/C Weight, Height and
Location of the Jacking Points?
5. Why is Ballast required when jacking an aircraft with the engine removed?
6. Why must the area around that aircraft be clear of obstructions while jacking an aircraft and
lowering the Aircraft?
7. Why the safety locks in place are at all times during and after the jacking of an aircraft?
8. Why must the aircraft be jacked evenly? Be specific.
9. What is the minimum number of people needed to jack and aircraft? Why?
10. What is the purpose of the landing gear and its operation during landing?
11. What are the procedures for servicing an oleo shock strut?
12. What causes the oleo strut to bottom during taxiing and why?
13. What is the purpose of the metering pin in a oleo shock strut?
14. How do you correct a Toe-In and a Toe-Out LG condition?
15. Describe the landing gear steering system.
16. What are the basic landing gear arrangements? Explain their differences.
17. What is the major advantage of a retractable Landing Gear?
18. List and explain the different types of struts.
19. What safety mechanism prevents the Nose landing gear from turning or twisting when fully
extended?
20. What are some safety practices and precautions that must be taken into consideration when raising
and lowering the aircraft?
21. When inspecting an aircraft landing gear, what are some things you should be looking for?
22. What is the purpose of the landing gear?
23. What are the procedures for servicing an oleo shock strut?
24. Describe the construction and operation of each brake system:
Independent Brake System
Power Brake System
Power Boost Brake System
25. Describe the construction and operation of each brake Assembly:
Single Servo and Dual Servo
Single Disk and Double Disk
Multi Disk
Segmented Rotor
Expander Tube
26. What are the two methods of bleeding brakes? Explain each.
27. What is the purpose and operation of a De-Booster?
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28. Determine the cause for:

Spongy Brakes
Dragging Brakes
Fading Brakes
Grabbing Brakes
Leaking Brake Master Cylinder
Excessive Brake Pedal Travel
29. Calculate the volume of a Master Cylinder 5” H and 3” D. __________________
30. What are the 3 types of wheel assemblies used on aircraft today?
31. Which aircraft wheel assembly is most commonly used on both small and large aircraft? Why?
32. What is the purpose of a thermal tire relief plug used in a wheel assembly?
33. Name the type of bearing used with an aircraft wheel assembly?
34. Explain the makeup and use of the following components:
a. Casing plies b. Beads c. Sidewall
d. Cord Body e. Tread f. Tread reinforcing plies
35. Explain the difference between a tube and tubeless type tire.
36. Explain the purpose, dimensions and color of the slippage mark on a wheel assembly?
37. Explain the most important maintenance function a mechanic can perform to extend the life of a tire?
38. Explain the Effects of an under inflated and over inflated tire.
39. What are the three general types of valves used on aircraft inner tube?
40. What is the purpose of tread grooves?
41. What alloys are aircraft wheels made of?
42. What are the procedures for properly packing a wheel bearing?

Use the Aircraft Log Book to answerer the following

Assigned Aircraft _______________ Date _________
Aircraft Make ___________________ Aircraft Model ________
Aircraft Serial Number _____________ A/C Registration # _____

Use MM to answerer the following:

1. On your assigned A/C identify the following:

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a. Type of LG System _________________________

b. Type of Wheels Assembly_________________________
c. Type of Brake System/ Assembly ______________________/_________________
2. Report to the aircraft and visually inspect for condition, cleanliness and safety. Document ALL
discrepancies.
3. Prepare the aircraft for jacking: Locating all jack points, appropriate jacks, safety locks and jacking
procedure mentioned in the MM. (Page #_____) Write the step-by-step jacking procedures ON A
SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.
4. Identify the type of landing gear retraction system installed on your assigned aircraft ____________
5. Locate the step-by-step operating procedures for landing gear retraction in the MM. (Page # ____)
Write the procedures ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.
6. Properly position the appropriate Jacks. Make sure you have all the appropriate safety locks/pins and
other necessary equipment to safely jack the acft.
7. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RAISE OR LOWER THE ACFT WITHOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
BEING PRESENT. Teacher Signature _________________________________
8. Visually inspect all struts, up lock switches, down lock switches, safety switch, emergency extension
and shimmy damper for leaks & condition. Use FAR 43 Apd. C e and AC43.13 1B 9-1 to 9-11 as
additional references. Be prepared to explain the functions of the different parts of the strut.
9. Visually inspect landing gear system for damage, clean gear with appropriate cleanser, and inspect
for defects.
10. Write ALL discrepancies on a separate sheet.
11. Check strut extension: ______________Does it comply with MM? ______ Why? Why Not?
12. What type of fluid is used to service the strut? __________ What type of air is used in the strut?
_____________
13. Write the type of fluid is used in the struts ______________ and the type of air is used in the struts?
________________
14. Type of grease used for fittings?
15. Service strut (see instructor) ___Left ___Right _____Nose Required PSI: _____
Sign ____________
16. Check shimmy damper for proper inflation (specify degrees and direction of rotation)
_______________
17. Clean and wipe strut polished surface with appropriate fluid.
a.  Adjust Down-Lock and/or Up-Lock Switch ________ DWN ______UP
b. Adjust Down-Limit and/or Up-Limit Switch _________DWN ______UP
c. Adjust Gear Warning Switch
18. Troubleshoot LG Nose gear Steering System
19. Adjust Nose gear system as per MM pg. _______
20.  Inspect LG alignment in reference to MM pg. _________
21. Check Toe-in and Toe-out condition MM Pg. _______
22. Assigned Tire _______LT, ________RT, ________Nose.
23. In Accordance with MM/Instructions Manual Remove air from tire if necessary
Teacher Signature________________
24. Axle Nut Diameter _____ inches - Remove cotter pin and axle nut
25. Disassemble wheel assembly as per Service or Maintenance Manual
26. Inspect tire for Defects and note discrepancies. Write all discrepancies.
27. Clean All parts and inspect wheel, tire, tube and Valve core, hardware and bearings – Use FAR 43
Apd. C e (7 & 8) and AC 43.13 1B 9-12 to 9-19
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28. Leak check tube

29. Repair defective tube and replace valve core.
30. Show instructor all clean & disassembled parts Teacher Signature: ________
31. Reassemble & torque to ________PSI wheel as per MM instructions Teacher Signature: ___
32. Visually inspect all Brake System fluid lines and fittings for leaks & condition
33. Remove Brake Assembly as per MM _____________pg.
34. Clean Brake Assembly with appropriate cleaner. Visually inspect brake assembly for any damage.
35. Clean wheel bearings and inspect for defects.
36. What type of grease is used on the wheel bearings? __________________________
37. Pack the wheel bearings Teacher Signature: ____________________
38. Brake linings wear limits ________ per MM and measure with micrometer ________________
39. Replace Brake Linings as per MM pg.________ and brake cylinder packing seals per MM pg. _________
40. Install the wheel and torque to the proper value as per Maintenance Manual ___________
41. Check system for fluid capacity and quantity _________________________________
42. Perform operational check & check for spongy brakes.
43. Bleed brakes: _______Pressure method, _______Gravity method Insp. ______________
44. Tell instructor the entire process for cleaning, drying, and packing the Bearings
45. Reinstall wheel & torque axle nut as per MM instructions Teacher Signature :_______
46. Install cotter pin on axle nut as per IPC Teacher Signature _____________
47. Inflate tire to _______ PSI as per MM
48. Show instructor fully serviced wheel assembly:
49. Instructor inspection and sign off ___________________ Date _______

50. Order the following parts _______________________________

51. Complete Log Book Entry as per FAR 43.11