Landing Gear System Presentation: A318/A319/A320/A321 General Familiarization Course Landing Gear

A318/A319/A320/A321
GENERAL FAMILIARIZATION COURSE LANDING GEAR
LANDING GEAR 1/30 MENU
Landing Gear System Presentation
DATE: JAN 2005 Page 1 UM32ZA000000001

A318/A319/A320/A321
LANDING GEAR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 2/30 MENU
The A320 family aircraft are equipped with dual wheel main landing gear,
which retracts inboard.
Gears and main doors are hydraulically operated and electrically controlled by
two computers named Landing Gear Control and Interface Units (LGCIU).
The doors which are fitted to the landing gear struts are operated mechanically
by the gear.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A dual wheel nose landing gear retracts forward.

The Nose Landing Gear (NLG) has an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber.
The nose gear main doors operate hydraulically.
The fixed doors (aft doors and leg doors) are operated by the gear.

A318/A319/A320/A321
MLG
MLG GROUND
GROUND LOCK
LOCK SLEEVE
SLEEVE
The Main Landing Gear is equipped with a dual stage shock absorber.
A safety ground lock sleeve must be installed before maintenance operations.

A318/A319/A320/A321
The wheels of the main landing gear are equipped with:

- carbon brakes for efficient braking, even at high temperature,
- an anti-skid system (A/SKID),
- an automatic braking system (AUTO/BRK),
- brake fans (optional),
- and an optional Tire Pressure Indicating System (TPIS).

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
GREEN YELLOW
HYDRAULIC HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ALTERNATE
BRAKING BRAKING
BSCU
The A320 provides two braking modes:

- NORMAL braking,
- and ALTERNATE braking.
Normal braking is powered by the green hydraulic system.
Alternate braking, which includes the parking brake, is powered by the yellow
hydraulic system.
All braking functions (normal braking control, anti-skid control, automatic
braking and brake temperature indications) are controlled by a two channel
Braking/Steering Control Unit (BSCU).

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
GREEN YELLOW
HYDRAULIC HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM SYSTEM
NORMAL ALTERNATE
BRAKING BRAKING
BSCU ABCU
The A318 also provides two braking modes:

- NORMAL braking,
- and ALTERNATE braking.
Normal braking functions are controlled by the Braking/Steering Control Unit
(BSCU).
Alternate braking is controlled by the Alternate Braking Control Unit (ABCU)
and receives anti-skid orders from the BSCU.

A318/A319/A320/A321
NLG
NLG SAFETY
SAFETY PIN
PIN
The nose landing gear is equipped with nose wheel steering.

It is hydraulically operated by the green hydraulic system and electrically
controlled by the BSCU.
On the A318, the nose landing gear is hydraulically operated by the yellow
hydraulic system.
A downlock safety pin must be installed before maintenance operations.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319
A320
A321
A318
LANDING GEAR ECAM WHEEL PAGE 9/30 MENU
The ECAM WHEEL page displays indications for the:

- main landing gear and nose landing gear.
On the A318, the ECAM page has a new configuration for the landing gear
indications.
...

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319
A320
A321
A318
LANDING GEAR ECAM WHEEL PAGE 10/30

10/30 MENU
…
- nose and main landing gear doors,
...

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319
A320
A321
A318

11/30 MENU
…
- brake temperature given by the temperature sensors through the BSCU.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319
A320
A321
A318

12/30 MENU
In the center of the ECAM WHEEL page, green and amber messages can be
displayed to provide normal and abnormal indications.
On the A318, as the alternate braking becomes electrically controlled and
thanks to the new EIS, more information is displayed on the nose wheel
steering and braking systems.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319
A320
PRESSURE
SENSOR A321
NLG
NLG
WHEELS
WHEELS
PRESSURE
SENSOR A318
MLG
MLG
WHEELS
WHEELS
13/30 MENU
The ECAM WHEEL page displays the NLG and MLG tire pressures when the
optional Tire Pressure Indicating System is installed.
The system consists of pressure sensors and a Tire Pressure Indicating Unit
(TPIU).

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319
A320
A321
A318

14/30 MENU
On the A319, A320 and A321, the position of the spoilers is displayed at the
bottom of the ECAM WHEEL page.
On the A318, it is displayed at the top of the ECAM WHEEL page.

A318/A319/A320/A321
LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 15/30

15/30 MENU
The landing gear panel contains switches and indicators for:

- the LDG GEAR,
- the AUTO/BRK,
- the BRK FAN,
- and the A/SKID & N/W STRG.
When autobrake is used, selection of LO, MED or MAX is made using these
pushbutton switches.
The anti-skid and nose wheel steering switch controls both functions. The
switch is normally left in the ON position.

A318/A319/A320/A321

16/30 MENU
The landing gear selector lever located on the center instrument panel has two
positions, UP and DOWN. The neutral position is replaced by a safety valve
which isolates the landing gear system pressure line at high speed.
The red arrow warns the flight crew that the landing gear is not locked down
when the aircraft is in landing configuration.

A318/A319/A320/A321

17/30 MENU
The landing gear gravity extension handle is located on the center pedestal. It
mechanically operates the doors and gear.

A318/A319/A320/A321

18/30 MENU
The steering hand wheels are located on each side of the cockpit, so either
pilot can taxi the aircraft. They control the nose wheel steering through the
BSCU.

A318/A319/A320/A321

19/30 MENU
The rudder pedals can also be used to steer the aircraft.

The rudder pedals are located on each side of the center pedestal.
Manual braking is provided using the top of the rudder pedals.

A318/A319/A320/A321

20/30 MENU
The parking brake handle is located on the center pedestal.

It operates a rotary switch which electrically controls the parking brake
application.

A318/A319/A320/A321

21/30 MENU
This gage, which measures pressures from the alternate braking system and
brake accumulator, is located on the main instrument panel.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
A318

22/30 MENU
Up, down and unlock indications are associated with position indicators on the
WHEEL page.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A319/A320/A321
TIRE
TIRE PRESSURE
PRESSURE LANDING
LANDING GEAR
GEAR
INDICATING
INDICATING UNIT
UNIT CONTROL
CONTROL AND
AND
(TPIU)
(TPIU) INTERFACE
INTERFACE UNIT
UNIT
(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)
(LGCIU)
(LGCIU)
11 &
& 22
BRAKING/
BRAKING/
STEERING
STEERING
CONTROL
CONTROL UNIT
UNIT
(BSCU)
(BSCU)
LANDING GEAR COMPONENT LOCATION 23/30
23/30 MENU
The landing gear computers are located in the forward avionics bay.
Note that the TPIU is an option.

A318/A319/A320/A321
A318
TIRE
TIRE PRESSURE
PRESSURE LANDING
LANDING GEAR
GEAR
INDICATING
INDICATING UNIT
UNIT CONTROL
CONTROL AND
AND
(TPIU)
(TPIU) INTERFACE
INTERFACE UNIT
UNIT
(OPTIONAL)
(OPTIONAL)
(LGCIU)
(LGCIU)
11 &
& 22
ALTERNATE
ALTERNATE BRAKING/
BRAKING/
BRAKING
BRAKING STEERING
STEERING
CONTROL
CONTROL UNIT
UNIT CONTROL
CONTROL UNIT
UNIT
(ABCU)
(ABCU) (BSCU)
(BSCU)
LANDING GEAR COMPONENT LOCATION 24/30
24/30 MENU
On the A318, an Alternate Braking Control unit (ABCU) is added and the
BSCU is replaced.

A318/A319/A320/A321
RH MLG BAY (FWD WALL)
MLG
MLG SAFETY
SAFETY VALVE
VALVE
LANDING GEAR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS 25/30
25/30 MENU
The safety valve isolates the landing gear hydraulic lines from supply pressure
when the aircraft speed is greater than 260 knots.

A318/A319/A320/A321
LANDING GEAR DOORS GROUND OPENING
NLG
NLG MLG
MLG
LANDING GEAR MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES 26/30

26/30 MENU
The nose landing gear doors and each main landing gear door can be opened
(and closed) independently on ground using their own ground door opening
handle.

A318/A319/A320/A321
NOSE
NOSE WHEEL
WHEEL STEERING
STEERING
DEACTIVATION
DEACTIVATION
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL BOX
BOX

27/30 MENU
The handle located on the electrical box allows the nose wheels to be isolated
from the nose wheel steering for towing purposes.

A318/A319/A320/A321
PRESSURE
PRESSURE
GAGE
GAGE
RH MLG BAY (AFT WALL)
YELLOW
YELLOW BRAKE
BRAKE ACCUMULATOR
ACCUMULATOR

28/30 MENU
An accumulator supplies the parking brake hydraulic circuit. It can also be

used as an hydraulic supply pressure in the alternate braking mode.
Inflation valve and pressure gage are used for servicing.

A318/A319/A320/A321
ABCU
ABCU
(A318)
(A318)
LGCIU
LGCIU
11 and
and 22
BSCU
BSCU
TPIU
TPIU
(optional)
(optional) CFDIU
CFDIU

29/30 MENU
Using the MCDU (Multipurpose and Control Display Unit), you can have
access to the CFDS (Centralized Fault Display System) fault messages of each
landing gear system. Specific BITE tests are available as well.
The BSCU is a dual channel computer. The BSCU BITE stores fault messages
of braking and nose wheel steering systems.
An Alternate Braking Control Unit (ABCU) is added on the A318.
On the MCDU SYSTEM REPORT/TEST L/G menu page, the TPIS line is
always displayed, even if the system is not fitted on the aircraft.

A318/A319/A320/A321
LANDING GEAR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 30/30

30/30 MENU EXIT
When you work on the landing gear system, make sure that you obey all the
AMM safety procedures. This will prevent injury to persons and/or damage to
the aircraft. Here is an overview of main safety precautions relative to the
landing gear system.
When you perform any maintenance task, make sure that all circuits are
isolated. Unwanted electrical or hydraulic power can be dangerous.
Make sure that the travel ranges of the landing gear and doors are clear.
Movement of the landing gear and doors can cause injury and/or damage.
Make sure that the wheel chocks are in position, and the landing gear ground
safety locks are installed. This prevents unwanted movement of the aircraft
and landing gear.
Let the brakes and the wheels cool down before you go near the landing gear.
Do not apply a liquid or gas fire extinguisher directly on a hot wheel or brake
unit. This could cause an explosion.
Use only nitrogen for tire inflation. If the brakes overheat, other gases can
cause an explosion.
During landing gear servicing, do not let high pressure gas get in contact with
your skin. Gas bubbles in your blood can kill you.

A318/A319/A320/A321
SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
ECAM WHEEL PAGE
PANEL LOCATION / CONTROL AND INDICATING
COMPONENT LOCATION
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
EXIT RETURN TO THE LESSON
LANDING GEAR MENU 31/30

31/30 MENU

A318/A319/A320/A321
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A318/A319/A320/A321

GENERAL FAMILIARIZATION COURSE LANDING GEAR

LANDING GEAR 1/30 MENU

Landing Gear System Presentation

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LANDING GEAR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 2/30 MENU

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LANDING GEAR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 3/30 MENU

A dual wheel nose landing gear retracts forward.

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LANDING GEAR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 4/30 MENU

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LANDING GEAR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 5/30 MENU

The wheels of the main landing gear are equipped with:

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LANDING GEAR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 6/30 MENU

The A320 provides two braking modes:

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LANDING GEAR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 7/30 MENU

The A318 also provides two braking modes:

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LANDING GEAR SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 8/30 MENU

The nose landing gear is equipped with nose wheel steering.

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LANDING GEAR ECAM WHEEL PAGE 9/30 MENU

The ECAM WHEEL page displays indications for the:

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LANDING GEAR ECAM WHEEL PAGE 10/30

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LANDING GEAR ECAM WHEEL PAGE 11/30

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LANDING GEAR ECAM WHEEL PAGE 12/30

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LANDING GEAR ECAM WHEEL PAGE 14/30

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LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 15/30

The landing gear panel contains switches and indicators for:

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LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 16/30

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LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 17/30

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LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 18/30

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LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 19/30

The rudder pedals can also be used to steer the aircraft.

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LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 20/30

The parking brake handle is located on the center pedestal.

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LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 21/30

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LANDING GEAR PANEL LOCATION/CONTROL AND INDICATING 22/30

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RH MLG BAY (FWD WALL)

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LANDING GEAR DOORS GROUND OPENING

LANDING GEAR MAINTENANCE / TEST FACILITIES 26/30

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