Hello folks,
I had a discussion recently about the function of the landing gear transfer unit on the 737 with my captain - he brought up the point that it assures that the aircraft fulfills the requirements for the second segment climb gradient (2.4%). Of course its supposed to assist in raising the landing gear at a normal speed after failure of the number one engine, but the 737 management reference guide also specifically mentions the second climb segment. Here's what confuses me though - after checking the corresponding JAR literature my memory was serving me right: the second segment begins after the gear has been completely retracted - so how does the retraction speed of the gear influence the second segment gradient at all? Am I missing something vital here?
Thanks in advance, hope that I don't completely embarass myself with this question
