Airplane Description DA 62 AFM
To test the gear warning system (refer to 4A.6.1 - PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION) push the
test button near the gear selector switch. The aural gear alert should appear.
CAUTION
If the aural alert does not appear, unscheduled maintenance
is necessary.
To prevent inadvertent gear retraction on ground, an electric squat switch prevents the
hydraulic valve from switching if the master switch is on and the gear extension switch
is placed in the UP position.
After take-off, the gear should be retracted before an airspeed of 162 KIAS is exceeded.
The landing gear may be extended at any speed up to 205 KIAS.
The landing gear is designed to be manually operated in the event of failure. Since the
gear is held in the retracted position by hydraulic pressure, gravity will allow the gear to
extend if the system fails for any reason. To extend and lock the gears in the event of
failure, it is only necessary to relieve the hydraulic pressure by means of the emergency
gear extension lever, which is located under the instrument panel to the left of the center
console. Pulling this lever releases the hydraulic pressure and allows the gear to fall free.
Before pulling the emergency gear extension lever, place the gear selector switch in the
DOWN position.
NOTE
If the emergency gear extension has been pulled due to an
emergency, the system has to be checked before pushing
the lever in again.
The nose gear is steerable by the use of full rudder pedal travel. A gear damping element,
incorporated in the nose gear steering system, prevents shimmy tendencies. When the
gear is retracted, the nose wheel centers as it enters the wheel well, and the steering
linkage disengages to reduce pedal loads in flight.
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