Chapter 19: Landing Gear System

CHAPTER NINETEEN

LANDING GEAR SYSTEM

1900. INTRODUCTION

As student aviators, it is necessary for you to become familiar with the T-34C landing gear

system. You must also become familiar with the location and operation of various components

of the landing gear system. Thorough knowledge of electrical and manual operation of the

landing gear system is essential to conducting safe ground and flight operations.

1901. LESSON TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Terminal Objective

19.0 Upon completion of this chapter, the student will demonstrate a knowledge of the T-34C

landing gear system characteristics.

Enabling Objectives

19.1

Describe the landing gear system and its operation.

19.2 Explain the location, purpose, and servicing requirements of the landing gear shock

struts.

19.3

State the location and purpose of the scissors assembly.

19.4

State the location and purpose of the nose gear centering pin.

19.5

State the location and purpose of the shimmy dampener.

19.6

Describe the location, purpose, and physical features of the landing gear control handle.

19.7

Describe the location, purpose, and physical features of the landing gear motor.

19.8

State the location and purpose of the landing gear gearbox.

19.9

Describe the characteristics of the retract/push-pull rods, "V" braces and drag/side braces.

19.10 State the location and purpose of the landing gear doors.

19.11 Describe the operation of the inboard main landing gear doors.

19.12 Explain the purpose and method of operation of the landing gear downlocks.

19.13 State the purpose and describe the landing gear uplocks.

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