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TECH GENERAL — CHAPTER 2
Landing Gear & Hydraulic Systems
DGCA Syllabus — What to Know
Landing gear types, locking devices, emergency extension, accidental retraction prevention, position/movement lights, nose wheel steering, wheels/tyres, braking systems (parking brake, anti-skid, autobrake). Hydraulic principles, fluids, schematic construction, main/standby/emergency systems, operation, indicators, warnings, ancillary systems.
Topics in this Chapter
Landing gear typeslocking devicesemergency extensionaccidental retraction preventionposition/movement lightsnose wheel steeringwheels/tyresbraking systems (parking brakeanti-skidautobrake)
Hydraulic principlesfluidsschematic constructionmain/standby/emergency systemsoperationindicatorswarningsancillary systems
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Detailed Notes Being Prepared
Full chapter notes with diagrams, mnemonics, and exam-focused explanations are being written by Capt. Pankaj Pahil.