PHILIPPINE STATE COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICS

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Module 2: Basic Hydraulics and Landing Gear Systems

LABORATORY
MODULE 02
Basic Hydraulics
and Landing Gear
Systems

AE 221 – AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Module 2: Basic Hydraulics and Landing Gear Systems

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

Aircraft Landing Gear Components 4

Laboratory Activity No. 1 7

Laboratory Activity No. 2 8

Laboratory Activity No. 3 10

TABLE OF REFERENCES

References No.

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. (2016).

Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge. Washington, D.C. 1
:The Administration : [Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., distributed]

U.S Federal Aviation Administration. (2018). Aviation Maintenance

Technician Handbook – Airframe Volume 1, US Department of 2
Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration. (2018). Aviation Maintenance

Technician Handbook – Airframe Volume 2, US Department of 3
Transportation

Jeppesen; A Boeing Company. (2011). A&P Technician Airframe

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Module 2: Basic Hydraulics and Landing Gear Systems

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Course Learning Outcomes [CLO]

Module Learning Outcomes [MLO]

CLO 6. Demonstrate an in-depth
technical knowledge of different
aircraft systems and its operations. parts of basic hydraulic system,
CLO 7. Apply cognitive reasoning
skills to aircraft systems analysis
and troubleshooting.
MLO 1. Identify the illustrated
aircraft landing gear, wheels, tires
and brakes through sectional views.
MLO 2. Demonstrate the technical
knowledge in basic hydraulics and
landing gear system by making a
fully operational retractable landing
gear scaled model.
Topic Learning Outcomes [TLO]
TLO 9. Recall/Classify/Label the
components of the structural parts
and system components of an
aircraft through visual illustrations.
(Actual View and Sectional View)
TLO 11. Apply the knowledge on
basic hydraulic system and
retractable landing gear operation
by creating a fully operation scaled
model of a retractable landing gear.

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Module 2: Basic Hydraulics and Landing Gear Systems

LANDING GEAR COMPONENTS

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Module 2: Basic Hydraulics and Landing Gear Systems

LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO. 1

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the questions carefully and determine what is required.
2. Write your signature over your printed name on the honesty clause box shown below.
3. Save your output in pdf file.
4. If you have further questions, ask it only to your Instructor.

HONESTY CLAUSE

As a student of Philippine State College of Aeronautics, I hereby pledge to act ethically and
uphold the values of academic integrity, honor and excellence. I certify on my honor that I
have neither given nor received assistance from anyone in completing this assessment.

I understand that suspected misconduct on given assignments, activities and examinations

will be reported to the appropriate office and if established will result in disciplinary action in
accordance with the rules, policies and procedures by the College.

_______________________________
Signature over Printed Name

Aircraft Hydraulic Systems

Draw a schematic diagram (either in manual or digital drawing) of a basic aircraft hydraulic
system together with its main components. It can be either an open center or closed loop
system. Also indicate the purpose and function of each component and discuss briefly the
basic operation of the aircraft hydraulic system.

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Module 2: Basic Hydraulics and Landing Gear Systems

LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO. 2

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the questions carefully and determine what is required.
2. Write your signature over your printed name on the honesty clause box shown below.
3. You can “save as pdf” or either print then scan the following pages of this laboratory activity and write your answers
on the space provided. Minimize your erasures. You can add an extra sheet if possible.
4. If you have further questions, ask it only to your Instructor.

HONESTY CLAUSE

As a student of Philippine State College of Aeronautics, I hereby pledge to act ethically and
uphold the values of academic integrity, honor and excellence. I certify on my honor that I
have neither given nor received assistance from anyone in completing this assessment.

I understand that suspected misconduct on given assignments, activities and examinations

will be reported to the appropriate office and if established will result in disciplinary action in
accordance with the rules, policies and procedures by the College.

_______________________________
Signature over Printed Name

Aircraft Landing Gear System

Identify the correct components for the aircraft landing gear system shown below and
indicate the function of each component on the space provided. Write your answer inside
the box provided.

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AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Module 2: Basic Hydraulics and Landing Gear Systems

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INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Laboratory Module 2: Basic Hydraulics and Landing Gear Systems

LABORATORY ACTIVITY NO. 3

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the questions carefully and determine what is required.
2. Write your signature over your printed name on the honesty clause box shown below.
3. You can “save as pdf” or either print then scan the following pages of this laboratory activity and write your answers
on the space provided. Minimize your erasures.
4. If you have further questions, ask it only to your Instructor.

HONESTY CLAUSE

As a student of Philippine State College of Aeronautics, I hereby pledge to act ethically and
uphold the values of academic integrity, honor and excellence. I certify on my honor that I
have neither given nor received assistance from anyone in completing this assessment.

I understand that suspected misconduct on given assignments, activities and examinations

will be reported to the appropriate office and if established will result in disciplinary action in
accordance with the rules, policies and procedures by the College.

_______________________________
Signature over Printed Name

Aircraft Tires
Identify the correct components for the following aircraft tires shown below and indicate the
function of each component on the space provided. Write your answer inside the box
provided.

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