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Boeing 757-300 Differences: Tail Skid, Tail Strike and Steering (ATA 32)Type training questions & answers

The retractable tail skid, the tail strike sensor, drag-strut engaged pedal steering and brake temperature tests.

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Sample Tail Skid, Tail Strike and Steering questions with answers

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  1. 1.What does the 757-300 tail skid do?

    • A.Discharges static when landing
    • B.Stops aft body hitting the runway
    • C.Steadies the tail while it is parked
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    Correct answer: B. Stops aft body hitting the runway

    The retractable tail skid aft of the aft pressure bulkhead takes the first contact if the tail gets too low on takeoff or landing. The longer -300 fuselage needs this protection.

  2. 2.Which hydraulic system extends and retracts the 757-300 tail skid?

    • A.Right
    • B.Center
    • C.Left
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    Correct answer: C. Left

    Left system pressure from the landing gear selector valve drives the tail skid actuator during normal gear operation.

  3. 3.What does the 757-300 tail skid actuator do with the gear selector valve at DOWN?

    • A.Is not pressurised
    • B.Retracts, extending the skid
    • C.Extends, retracting the skid
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    Correct answer: B. Retracts, extending the skid

    The actuator works backwards to the skid: it retracts (extending the skid) with the selector DOWN and extends (retracting the skid) with the selector UP. With the selector OFF it has no pressure.

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