Subject area E of 15
Landing Gear Systems
5-10% of the A&P Airframe test, about 5 to 10 of the 100 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 13 knowledge elements and 6 risk management elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the aviation mechanic test standard, FAA-S-ACS-1.
Knowledge: what you must know
- AM.II.E.K1Fixed and retractable landing gear systems.
- AM.II.E.K2Fixed and retractable landing gear components.
- AM.II.E.K3Landing gear strut servicing/lubrication.
- AM.II.E.K4Inspection of bungee and spring steel landing gear systems.
- AM.II.E.K5Steering systems.
- AM.II.E.K6Landing gear position and warning system inspection, check, and servicing.
- AM.II.E.K7Brake assembly servicing and inspection.
- AM.II.E.K8Anti-skid system components and operation.
- AM.II.E.K9Wheel, brake, and tire construction.
- AM.II.E.K10Tire storage, care, and servicing.
- AM.II.E.K11Landing gear and tire and wheel safety and inspection.
- AM.II.E.K12Brake actuating systems.
- AM.II.E.K13Alternative landing gear systems (e.g., skis, floats).
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- AM.II.E.R1Landing gear and tire and wheel practices/precautions.
- AM.II.E.R2Use of aircraft jacks.
- AM.II.E.R3High pressure fluids and gases.
- AM.II.E.R4Storage and handling of hydraulic fluids.
- AM.II.E.R5High pressure strut or system disassembly.
- AM.II.E.R6Operation of retractable landing gear systems around personnel.
Try a sample question
Landing Gear Systems ยท AM.II.E.K1
A slow utility airplane is designed with fixed landing gear and wheel fairings rather than retractable gear. What is the reason?
Practice all of landing gear systems
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.