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What is the primary purpose of the lock override pushbutton beside the landing gear lever?
What is the primary purpose of the lock override pushbutton beside the landing gear lever?
- To allow automatic gear retraction in emergencies
- To manually override the solenoid during a system failure (correct)
- To prevent accidental movement of the lever during flight
- To enable the landing gear lever to function without electrical power
What happens if the landing gear lever is inadvertently moved to the up position while the aircraft is on the ground?
What happens if the landing gear lever is inadvertently moved to the up position while the aircraft is on the ground?
- It will not affect the aircraft's systems
- It may lead to damage and potential personal injury (correct)
- It can cause the aircraft to become airborne
- It can activate emergency systems in the aircraft
In what situation can the landing gear lever be moved to the up position?
In what situation can the landing gear lever be moved to the up position?
- Only when the aircraft is entirely airborne
- At any time when the aircraft is in motion
- When the lock override pushbutton is activated, regardless of the aircraft's position (correct)
- Only during pre-flight checks in the hangar
What is a key feature of the mechanical control system for the landing gear lever?
What is a key feature of the mechanical control system for the landing gear lever?
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Which of the following statements about the landing gear lever is true?
Which of the following statements about the landing gear lever is true?
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Study Notes
Landing Gear Lever
- Cannot be moved to the up position when the aircraft is on the ground
- Prevents unintentional gear retraction on ground which may lead to damage and personal injury
Landing Gear Lock Override Pushbutton
- Located next to the landing gear lever
- Manually overrides the solenoid
- Enables selection of the UP position of the control lever even while the aircraft is on the ground
- Can be used to bypass a system failure
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