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Airframes & Engines: Landing Gear & Brake Systems for Piper PA-28-161

Explore the main wheels, brake units, hydraulic systems, and brake assemblies of the Piper PA-28-161 landing gear. Learn about brake fluid checks, hydraulic cylinders, and landing gear inspections. Appreciate the importance of safety with pride and dedication.

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Airframes & Engines: Landing Gear & Brake Systems for Piper PA-28-161

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  1. TO SERVE WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION AIRFRAMES & ENGINES

  2. TO SERVE WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION SCOPE… • Landing Gear & Brake System • -Brake System Schematic • Main Wheel Assembly - Undercarriage

  3. TO SERVE WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION Main wheels Brake units The 2 main wheels are equipped with a single disc hydraulic brake assembly (brake unit). Hydraulic cylinders Hydraulic reservoir Brake toe pedals Brake fluid is stored here. Pilot must check the quantity of brake fluid while carrying out external checks. The brake units are connected to individual hydraulic cylinders, which in turn are attached to and controlled by a rudder pedal (brake toe pedal) each. Pull back this handle slightly and release it forward (while aircraft is stationary) to engage parking brake. Parking brake lever Master cylinder LANDING GEAR & BRAKE SYSTEM -Brake System Schematic (for Piper PA-28-161)

  4. TO SERVE WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION COCKPIT OF PIPER PA-28-161 Parking Brake Lever

  5. TO SERVE WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION Main landing gear Nose landing gear MAIN WHEEL ASSEMBLY -Undercarriage (for Piper PA-28-161) The aircraft has a tricycle non-retractable landing gear.

  6. TO SERVE WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION Hydraulic fluid line Brake unit Brake disc What to check for during external checks on nose and main landing gear… • Condition of each gear • - Oleo extension: • Main landing gears approximately 4.5 +/- 0.25 inches. • Nose landing gear approximately 3.25 +/- 0.25 inches.

  7. TO SERVE WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION • Tyres • - Condition: Check for cuts, cracks and flat spots. • - Check for creep. - Proper inflation of each tyre. Indicate creep mark coincide Indicate creep mark out-of-limit • Brake Assembly • - Condition • - No leakage of brake fluid

  8. TO SERVE WITH PRIDE AND DEDICATION END

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