The aural warning “CHECK GEARS” activates when the speed is
below 120 km/h (65 KIAS) and the landing gear is not extended.
Emergency landing gear extension
Three mechanical locks placed on locking struts are activated by
three separate Bowden cables, connected to a T-handle accessible
from the front pilot seat. Each leg has its own handle with the left
and right leg handles each on the side wall of the cockpit just
outboard of the knee position and the front leg handle position on
the inner dividing wall below the instrument panel, just inboard of
the right knee position.
If airspeed reduces to below 120 km/h (65 kts) and any of the
undercarriage legs stay retracted or unlocked, an aural warning
“CHECK GEARS” is given via the intercom system and a flashing LED
is activated. When all three leg struts are down and locked, their
status should be confirmed by visually inspecting their respective
plat flags through the viewing windows on both top wing surfaces
and in the forward foot well. The plate-flags, with yellow surfaces
and black arrows are placed on each leg and locking strut and
illuminated by LED lights.
With the gear in the the down and locked position, the arrows are
tip-to-tip, indicating a safe and locked position of the landing gear.
Visual inspection is always prioritized over the electrical signal and
pilots should use it routinely after gear operation or if a
malfunction in the electronic system is suspected.
Landing gear doors can be installed optionally on the gear legs.
Doors on the main legs are composed of 2 parts. Larger doors are
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