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Airbus A320 B1.1: Landing Gear (ATA 32)Type training questions & answers
Gear and doors sequencing, free fall, brakes and anti-skid, autobrake, steering, servicing and tyres.
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Sample Landing Gear questions with answers
Three questions from the free preview. Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.
1.Which A320 units control landing gear and door sequencing?
- A.LGCIU 1 and LGCIU 2
- B.BSCU 1 and BSCU 2
- C.SEC 1 and SEC 2
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Correct answer: A. LGCIU 1 and LGCIU 2
Two Landing Gear Control and Interface Units control the sequence. One is active and the other on standby.
2.When do the A320 LGCIUs change over?
- A.At each gear UP selection
- B.At each engine start
- C.At each power-up of the aircraft
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Correct answer: A. At each gear UP selection
Each LGCIU controls one complete cycle. Moving the lever out of DOWN hands control to the other LGCIU.
3.What stops the A320 gear lever being moved to UP on the ground?
- A.The BSCU removing hydraulic pressure
- B.An interlock solenoid
- C.A mechanical pin on the lever
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Correct answer: B. An interlock solenoid
The interlock locks the lever in DOWN when any shock absorber is compressed or the nose wheels are not centred.
Part of the Airbus A320 family B1.1 type course
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