IPad (10)
Well-Known Member
How exactly does a squat switch prevent a gear from coming up?
http://ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20080613X00852&key=1
I just read that report. I figure he took off with the gear handle in the up position, but the hydrolic light intrigues me. Does a squat switch only prevent the uplocks from disengaging or would it prevent the entire hydrolic system from engaing? If it only prevents the uplocks from unlocking that would cause the hydolic flow light at low power as the hydrolic system would be powered. I have the Flight Safety book for the 421, but still can't find the answer.
Thanks,
Alex.
http://ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20080613X00852&key=1
I just read that report. I figure he took off with the gear handle in the up position, but the hydrolic light intrigues me. Does a squat switch only prevent the uplocks from disengaging or would it prevent the entire hydrolic system from engaing? If it only prevents the uplocks from unlocking that would cause the hydolic flow light at low power as the hydrolic system would be powered. I have the Flight Safety book for the 421, but still can't find the answer.
Thanks,
Alex.