Originally Posted by
stilton
On aircraft such as the DC10-30 and A340 with a center gear bogie assuming they are equipped with brakes
The DC-10/MD-11 centre gear is certainly braked. On the A340, the -200/-300 centre gear isn't, but I believe it is on the -500/-600.
Obviously pressing the left brake activated braking on the left wheels and the same on the right
So how are the brakes activated on the center gear?
I suspect any time either set of brakes are activated ?
You may be right, but I suspect that could make taxying difficult. It would make more sense for the centre wheel brake only to operate when both brake pedals are pressed simultaneously.
Can anyone confirm?