Type training · Boeing 737 Classic B1.1 · ATA 32
Boeing 737 Classic B1.1: Landing Gear (ATA 32)Type training questions & answers
Extension and retraction, gear transfer unit, air/ground sensing, brakes, antiskid, autobrake and nose wheel steering.
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- Written for the 737-300/400/500 with CFM56-3 engines
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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.How are the 737 Classic main gear wheel wells closed in flight?
- A.Clamshell doors linked to the strut
- B.A seal against the tyre, no doors
- C.Two hydraulic doors per main gear
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Correct answer: B. A seal against the tyre, no doors
There are shock strut doors for the strut opening, and a wheel well seal closes against the tyre; the wheels are not covered by doors. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 32-00-00.
2.What happens to the 737 Classic nose gear doors after gear extension?
- A.They close again by linkage
- B.They close hydraulically
- C.They stay open
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Correct answer: C. They stay open
The clamshell nose gear doors are moved by linkage from the gear and remain open when the gear is down. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 32-22-00.
3.What stops the 737 Classic gear lever being moved to UP on the ground?
- A.Hydraulic pressure on lever
- B.A safety lock (lever latch)
- C.A guard that needs a key
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Correct answer: B. A safety lock (lever latch)
A safety lock solenoid stops the lever entering UP when the air/ground logic shows ground. Ref 737-300/400/500 AMM 32-32-00.
Part of the Boeing 737 Classic B1.1 type course
One chapter of the Boeing 737 Classic B1.1 type course question bank, for the 737-300/400/500 with CFM56-3 engines, written in our own words for revision. Your type course and the aircraft maintenance manual stay the authority: limits and procedures can differ between airframes and operators.
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