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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

20th Oct 2023, 19:25

Replies: 52

FedEx 757

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Posted By EXDAC

How frequently is alternate gear extension...

How frequently is alternate gear extension checked? Is it done at every gear swing and, if so, what check is that included in?

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

7th Oct 2023, 02:31

Replies: 52

FedEx 757

Views: 19,856

Posted By EXDAC

Aircraft circuit breakers are usually rated to...

Aircraft circuit breakers are usually rated to protect the wiring that feeds a device not to protect the device itself. However, it will be interesting to see if the NTSB report mentions this...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

6th Oct 2023, 20:43

Replies: 52

FedEx 757

Views: 19,856

Posted By EXDAC

Thanks. I didn't doubt that there was one. I...

Thanks. I didn't doubt that there was one. I just couldn't find any on-line reference to the location.

So we have at least one 757 pilot here who didn't know where it was. Did this FedEx crew...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

6th Oct 2023, 18:21

Replies: 52

FedEx 757

Views: 19,856

Posted By EXDAC

"Landing Gear Alternate Extension The...

"Landing Gear Alternate Extension

The alternate landing gear extension system uses a dedicated DC powered electric hydraulic pump. Fluid within the supply line to the pump is sufficient for...

Forum: Accidents and Close Calls

6th Oct 2023, 16:52

Replies: 52

FedEx 757

Views: 19,856

Posted By EXDAC

"The alt gear ext on the B757 uses a small hyd...

"The alt gear ext on the B757 uses a small hyd power pack with its own electric motor. This runs for about 10 secs to unlock the gear and doors."
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