Introduction to T-45C Configuration
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-01
c.
Speed brakes increase drag to reduce airspeed
rapidly during flight and to allow increased
power setting in landing configuration
3.
Control location
a.
FLAPS/SLATS lever: left console, adjacent
to throttle, both cockpits
b.
EMER FLAPS switches: lower left instrument
panel, both cockpits
c.
Speed brake extend/retract switch: throttle grip
under mic switch, both cockpits
F.
Landing gear system 1.5.4.1.1.1.2
Sg 3, fr 7
Fig 6: T-45C Landing
Configuration
1.
Description: retractable, tricycle-type gear
a.
Each wing-mounted main gear consists of strut
assembly, trailing arm suspension unit,
conventional split-hub wheel, and single tire
b.
Nose gear: conventional forward-retracting
shock strut, dual tire system with mountings for
launch bar, holdback, and lighting assemblies
2.
Function: supports and cushions aircraft during
stresses of land-based or carrier launches and
landings
3.
Control location
Sg 3, fr 8
a.
LDG GEAR handle: lower left instrument panel,
Fig 7: Landing Gear
Controls and
both cockpits
Indicators
b.
EMER GEAR handle: lower left instrument
panel, both cockpits
c.
TONE button: left of LDG GEAR handle, both
cockpits
(9-98) Original
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