Hydraulic Subsystems
T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-13
5.
Summary:
The arresting hook is extended by gravity
free-fall and a nitrogen-charged actuator/
damper. It is held in place by the actuator/
damper. Hook retraction requires hydraulic
power from the HYD 1 system.
Cockpit controls and indicators used to
operate the arresting hook system include
the arresting HOOK handle, the arresting
HOOK warning light, and the HOOK
BYPASS switch.
PROGRESS CHECK
Question 3 -- 1.4.11.3
What does an illuminated ANTI-SKID caution light
mean?
ANSWER: Failure of the anti-skid system.
Question 4 -- 1.4.11.2.1
How fast must the wheels spin before the anti-skid
system begins operating and at what speed does
the system shut itself down?
ANSWER: The anti-skid system begins operating
when the wheels have spun up to 30 kts ground speed
and shuts itself down when speed slows to 10-13 kts
ground speed.
Question 5 -- 1.4.9.2.1
What is the nose wheel steering range in high gain
and how is it selected?
ANSWER: +/- 65 degrees, by pressing and holding the
NWS button.
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