AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
LANDING GEAR AND
BRAKES
REVISION 38
2-12-05
Page
9
Code
01
AOM-145/1114
FREE-FALL LEVER COMPARTMENT
1 - FREE-FALL LEVER
− When pulled up, depressurizes the landing gear hydraulic line
and releases all gear uplocks.
− The lever is kept at the actuated position by a mechanical lock.
2 - FREE-FALL LEVER UNLOCK BUTTON
− When pressed, unlocks the free-fall lever, allowing it to be
returned to the normal position, thus restoring the hydraulic
operation of the landing gear.
3 - ELECTRICAL OVERRIDE SWITCH (GUARDED)
NORMAL - Landing gear retraction and extension are
automatically performed and controlled by the
Landing Gear Electronic Unit.
DOORS - Opens the nose landing gear doors.
GEAR/ DOORS - Extends the landing gear.
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