Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › II. Airframe › Task E. Landing Gear Systems

AM.II.E.K11

Knowledge

Landing gear and tire and wheel safety and inspection.

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Get a short, cited explanation of this element written from the FAA handbooks: the core idea, the numbers that matter, common test traps, and a quick self-check.

From the FAA library

Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 13-24
Chapter 13: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems › Landing Gear System Maintenance
safety locks are installed. Figure 13-44. Typical landing gear indicator lights and lever as found on small aircraft. Other landing gear inspection items include checking emergency control handles and systems for proper position and condition. Inspect landing gear wheels ... deterioration. Check tires for wear, cuts, deterioration, presence of grease or oil, alignment of slippage marks, and proper inflation. Inspect landing gear mechanism for condition, operation, and proper adjustment. Lubricate the landing gear, including the nose wheel steering. Check steering…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 2-11
Chapter 2: Ground Operations › Preflight Assessment of the Aircraft › Landing Gear, Tires, and Brakes
⦁ Wheel hubs should be inspected to ensure that they are free from…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - General p. 10-2
Chapter 10: Inspection Concepts & Techniques › Checklists
Internal engine—for cylinder compression and for metal particles or foreign matter…