Section 3 Pilot’s Operating Handbook
Emergency Procedures EXTRA 500
3-34 26. January 2011
3.4.n Landing Gear Malfunctions
Note If there is any doubt about condition of landing gear, it is
preferable to perform a fly by in conjunction with ground
station e.g. tower etc.
Note If prolonged flight with extended landing gear is necessary,
consider reduced cruise speed.
1 GEAR WARN r (with aural)
When in approach:
Item Condition
Airspeed Reduce below 140KIAS
LANDING GEAR DN
Else:
Item Condition
Power Lever
move forward until
torque above 35%
LANDING GEAR DN
2 GEAR WARN r (without aural and gear retracted)
Item Condition
Airspeed Reduce below 140KIAS
LANDING GEAR
Check UP
HYDR Circuit Breaker Check in
GEAR-CTRL Circuit Breaker Check in
Hydraulic Pump Runs periodically
If GEAR WARN still illuminated:
Caution Do not attempt to retract landing gear further if it fails to
retract during first attempt.
Item Condition
LANDING GEAR DN
Land as soon as practical