MD-11 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Landing Gear and Brakes -
Components
Land.20.5
Brake Wear and Shock Strut Inflation Indicators
600
2200
FULL
UP
Brake Wear Indicator (2 places on all main gear)
MLG WHEEL IS SHOWN
THE CLG WHEEL IS THE SAME
BRAKE
HOUSING
TOP OF
MAIN GEAR
SHOCK STRUT
INDICATOR
ROD
SIGHT
BOLT
DB1-2-1774
Main Gear Shock Strut Inflation Indicator
(Maintenance Use Only)
Shock strut inflation is verified by twisting indicator rod
out of stowed position. Rod will pop up to indicate infla-
tion level by lining up with sight bolt.
Maximum allowable wear is indicated when indicator
plug is flush to brake housing when parking brakes on.
October 02, 2006
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