T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV & IUT Eng-13
Hydraulic Subsystems
e.
Retract/extend actuator: hydraulically
powered piston retracts and extends
nose gear
f.
Approach light: AOA indication for
LSO
g.
Landing/taxi light assembly: houses
high-intensity landing/taxi light
h.
Forward doors--two
Sg 1, fr 6
(1) Hydraulically operated
(2) Open to let gear down, then close
to improve lateral stability in the
landing configuration
NLG DOORS
(3) Retracted to near-closed position
(3-5 degrees from full closed) by
electromechanical actuator when
EMER GEAR handle is pulled,
and nose gear clears gear doors
(on 12th aircraft and up to
increase directional stability)
Sg 1, fr 6 P2
WARNING: The forward nose gear
doors will retract and create a safety
hazard to ground personnel if:
1. The emergency gear handle is not
stowed properly
2. The nose gear safety pin is removed
and
3. Either battery is energized
FORWARD NOSE GEAR DOORS
WARNING
i.
Strut doors--two
(1) Mechanically operated by landing
gear
(2) Remain open when gear extended
j.
Drag brace fairing
(8-03) Original
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