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

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Anti-skid system components and operation.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 13-66
Chapter 13: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems › Anti-Skid › Anti-Skid System Maintenance
circuitry or can be accomplished through isolation of the fault to one of the three main operating components of the system. Anti-skid components are normally not repaired in the field. They are sent to the manufacturer or a certified…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 13-65
Chapter 13: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems › Anti-Skid › Anti-Skid System Tests
warning if a failure occurs. An operational test can be performed before flight. The anti-skid control switch and/ or test switch is used in conjunction with system indicator light(s) to determine system integrity. A test ... first done with the aircraft at rest and then in an electrically simulated anti-skid braking condition. Some anti-skid control units contain system and component testing switches and lights for use by the technician. This accomplishes the same operational…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 13-64
Chapter 13: Aircraft Landing Gear Systems › Anti-Skid › Auto Brakes
system components and provide warnings should a particular component or part of the system become inoperative. An inoperative anti-skid system can be shut off without affecting normal brake operation. Ground Test…