Landing Gear Systems · FAA readings

Readings in the sources

8 short readings for AF-E, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

• FAA-H-8083-31B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Airframe

1. Types and architecture K1, K2, K13

   For the test: Fixed and retractable systems and components; alternative gear (skis, floats)

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 13: Fixed & Retractable Landing Gear · Landing Gear Types · Small Aircraft Retraction Systems · Large Aircraft Retraction Systems · Tail Wheel-Type Landing Gear

2. Air/oil strut servicing K3, S9, S15, S16

   For the test: Strut servicing and lubrication

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 13: Shock Struts · Shock Strut Operation · Servicing Shock Struts · Bleeding Shock Struts

3. Inspection points K4, S29

   For the test: Bungee and spring steel gear

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 13: Bungee Cord

4. Steering and shimmy dampers K5, S17, S18, S21, S28

   For the test: Steering systems

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 13: Nose Wheel Steering Systems · Shimmy Dampers · Non-Hydraulic Shimmy Damper · Steering Damper · Nose Wheel Centering

5. Switches, indicators, warning logic K6, S22–S26

   For the test: Position and warning systems

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 13: Landing Gear Position Indicators · Landing Gear Retraction Test

6. Assembly, inspection criteria, wear limits K7, K9–K12, S7, S8, S12, S13, S27

   For the test: Brake and wheel servicing; wheel, brake and tire construction; tire care; safety; brake actuating systems

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 13: Aircraft Wheels · Wheel Construction · Aircraft Wheel Inspection · Aircraft Brakes · Brake Inspection & Service · Brake Linings · Replacement of Brake Linings · Aircraft Tires & Tubes · Tire Inspection · Tire Mounting · Tire Removal

7. Components and operation K8, S2–S4

   For the test: Anti-skid

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 13: Anti-Skid · Anti-Skid Control Valves · Anti-Skid System Maintenance · Anti-Skid System Tests

8. Safety practice R1–R6

   For the test: Wheel and tire practices; jacks; high-pressure fluids and gases; fluid handling; strut disassembly; retractable gear around personnel

   • FAA-H-8083-31B Ch. 13: Tire Inspection on the Aircraft · Aircraft Servicing