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1. General
The Free Fall Extension System extends the Main Landing Gear (MLG) and the Nose Landing Gear (NLG) if
the Normal Extension and Retraction System (Ref. 32-31-00) is not available.
When the related electrical switches are set in the cockpit, electrical rotary-type actuators release the MLG
and the NLG door and gear uplocks. A mechanically operated valve isolates the hydraulic supply. Other
mechanically operated valves let fluid move in the hydraulic components of the Normal Extension and
Retraction System. This prevents cavitation and hydraulic locks. When the uplocks release, gravity extends
these landing gears. Springs pull the downlock links of each landing gear (L/G) into the locked position and the
landing gear doors stay open.

When the Free Fall Extension System operates the NWS system (Ref. AMM D/O 32-51-00-00) is isolated.

When the cockpit switches are put in the RESET position they set the system back to the Normal Extension and
Retraction mode.
2. Component Location
(Ref. Fig. Component Location - Cockpit SHEET 1)

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LDG GEAR
GRVTY EXTN
RESET

OFF

DOWN

312VU

L/G GRAVITY L/G GRAVITY

EXTENSION SWITCH EXTENSION SWITCH
8GF1,SYS 1 8GF2,SYS 2

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(Ref. Fig. Component Location - R MLG Bay SHEET 1)

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B
A A

FR51
FR49

FREE FALL
ACTUATOR
6GF(5GF)
B

MLG UPLOCK
5221GA
(5220GA)

CUT OUT
VALVE 5285GA
(RMLG BAY ONLY)

FR 50
VENT VALVE
5231GA
(5230GA) STA 1365

RIGHT MLG BAY SHOWN

(LEFT MLG BAY OPPOSITE HAND)

MLG DOOR UPLOCK

5225GA(5224GA)

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Figure 32-33-00-13500-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Component Location - R MLG Bay

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AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE

FR17
FR16
FR11

VENT VALVE
5206GA
FREE FALL
ACTUATOR 7GF

AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE

NLG UPLOCK
FR12 5200GA

CHECK VALVE
5207GA

NLG DOOR UPLOCK

5202GA

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Figure 32-33-00-13550-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Component Location - NLG Bay

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(Ref. Fig. Component Location - Zone 147/148 Check Valves SHEET 1)

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CHECK VALVE
B
5500GA

FR 45
VENT
VALVE
A

CHECK VALVE
5232GA
FR 49

B
C

SELECTOR
VALVE
MANIFOLD

VENT
VALVE

CHECK VALVE
5233GA

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FIN FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION PANEL ZO AC- ATA REF

NE CESS
DOOR
5206GA VENT VALVE-FREE FALL, NLG 123 32-33-14
5207GA CHECK VALVE-NLG DOOR, CLOSE 124 32-33-23
LINE
5230GA VENT VALVE-MLG, L 147 32-33-13
5231GA VENT VALVE-MLG, R 148 32-33-13
5232GA CHECK VALVE-DOOR CLOSE, MLG L 147 32-33-23
5233GA CHECK VALVE-DOOR CLOSE, MLG R 148 32-33-23
5285GA CUT OUT VALVE-L/G, G HYD 148 32-33-12
5500GA CHECK VALVE-DOORS OPEN, FREE 147 32-33-23
FALL SYSTEM

FIN FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION PANEL ZO AC- ATA REF

NE CESS
DOOR
5GF ACTUATOR-FREE FALL, MLG LH 145 32-33-18
6GF ACTUATOR-FREE FALL, MLG RH 146 32-33-18
7GF ACTUATOR-FREE FALL, NLG 122 32-33-19
8GF1 SWITCH-L/G FREE FALL, SYSTEM 1 312VU 212 32-33-00
8GF2 SWITCH-L/G FREE FALL, SYSTEM 2 312VU 212 32-33-00
3. System Description
(Ref. Fig. Free Fall Extension - Electrical Schematic SHEET 1)

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DOWN
No. 2 M
702PP OVERLOAD
28VDC RST PROTECTION &
HOT OFF RST TORQUE LIMITER
TO C/B
BUS 2 MON DOWN
24-53-00
No. 1 M
2GF C/B-
L/G FREE FALL/ OVERLOAD
SYSTEM 2 PROTECTION &
RST TORQUE LIMITER

6GF ACTUATOR-
FREE FALL,
MLG R

OFF
DOWN

8GF2 SW-LDG
GEAR GRVTY
EXTENSION/
SYS 2
9

TEST 2797VC
CONNECTORS

2796VC

SAME AS 6GF

701PP 7GF ACTUATOR-

28VDC RST FREE FALL,
HOT TO C/B OFF NLG
BUS 1 MON
24-53-00
1GF C/B-
L/G FREE FALL/
SYSTEM 1

OFF
DOWN

8GF1 SW-LDG
GEAR GRVTY SAME AS 6GF
EXTENSION/
SYS 1

5GF ACTUATOR-
FREE FALL,
MLG L

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Figure 32-33-00-15400-00-C / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Extension - Electrical Schematic

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(Ref. Fig. Mechanical System - R MLG SHEET 1)

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FR51

FR50

FR49

MLG UPLOCK
5221GA

FREE FALL
ACTUATOR
6GF
90°

CUT-OUT
VALVE
5285GA
VENT
VALVE 90°
5231GA

90°
FR50

STA1365

DOOR UPLOCK
5225GA

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Figure 32-33-00-15450-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Mechanical System - R MLG

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(Ref. Fig. Mechanical System - NLG SHEET 1)

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AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE

FR17
FR16
FR11

VENT VALVE
5206GA

ACTUATOR 7GF

CABLE 90°
AIRCRAFT
CENTERLINE

90°
60°

NLG UPLOCK
FR12 5200GA

90°
NLG DOOR UPLOCK
5202GA

60°

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CHECK
VALVE RESTRICTOR 5501GA
5333GA

CHECK VALVE
5332GA
C C
GREEN
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM A B A B
REF 29-11-00
SAFETY
VALVE CUT-OUT
85GA VALVE
5285GA

ELECTRICAL POWER - OFF

HYDRAULIC POWER - OFF T
L/G CONTROL LEVER - DOWN TO C
D
DOORS - OPEN NLG E
GEARS - EXTENDED (NOT CLG) F

F
CHECK SELECTOR AND
VALVE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
F 5280GA
5284GA

T C D E F A B
V GEARS
DOORS 82GA
81GA

AA
X G
G
W H
H
Y J TO J
Z K R
MLG K
Q L M N S P R

L1
L2
Z
TO Y
L W
MLG X
AB

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Figure 32-33-00-15550-00-A / SHEET 1/3 - Free Fall Extension - Hydraulic Schematic

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RIGHT
A B MLG
DOOR UPLOCK
A B ACTUATOR 5225GA
DOOR BYPASS
VALVE
5229GA
A B

C GEAR UPLOCK
ACTUATOR 5221GA
CHECK
C A VALVE
VENT 5233GA
VALVE
5231GA A B
B D
GEAR ACTUATOR
5223GA

A B
A B

DOWNLOCK
DOOR ACTUATOR 5255GA
ACTUATOR 5227GA

DOOR
ACTUATOR 5226GA
LEFT
MLG
A B DOWNLOCK
ACTUATOR 5254GA
CHECK VALVE
5500GA
A B
AA
G GEAR ACTUATOR
5222GA
H
J
K B D A B
L1 VENT
VALVE
5230GA C A

CHECK GEAR UPLOCK

L2 ACTUATOR 5220GA
VALVE
Z 5232GA C
Y
W A B
X
AB
DOOR BYPASS B A DOOR UPLOCK
VALVE ACTUATOR 5224GA
5228GA A B

F_MM_323300_0_MMM0_02_00

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DOOR
BYPASS A B
VALVE
5205GA

A B
TO
NOSEWHEEL
STEERING C
SYSTEM DOOR ACTUATOR
REF 32-51-00 5203GA

CHECK
VALVE
5216GA
A B
T
C
D
E DOOR UPLOCK
F ACTUATOR 5202GA

VENT
VALVE
5206GA
A C A B

D B
CHECK DOOR ACTUATOR
VALVE 5204GA
5207GA

GEAR UPLOCK ACTUATOR

5200GA

A B

DOWNLOCK ACTUATOR
5214GA

B C
A B

CHANGE A
OVER
VALVE
5215GA GEAR ACTUATOR
5201GA

A B

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The Free Fall Extension System has three easily-identified parts:

· an electrical system
· a mechanical system in the MLG and the NLG bays
· hydraulic components which have an interface with the Green hydraulic system (Ref. AMM D/O 29-11-00-
00) .

The electrical system operates the free-fall actuators 5GF(6GF) and 7GF in the MLG and NLG bays. The
free-fall actuators release the MLG and NLG door and gear uplocks through the mechanical system. The
mechanical system also operates, in a set sequence, the hydraulic system components. The hydraulic system
includes a cut-out valve 5285GA in the right MLG bay and a vent valve 5230GA(5231GA) and 5206GA in each
MLG bay and the NLG bay.

A. Electrical System
(Ref. Fig. Free Fall Extension - Electrical Schematic SHEET 1)

The aircraft batteries supply 28V DC through two hot bus bars (701PP and 702PP). There are two
independent circuits between the bus bars and the free-fall actuators 5GF(6GF) and 7GF. Usually the
circuits are energized at the same time, but each circuit will operate the free-fall actuators (at half speed) if
the other circuit is not available. Each circuit has a lock-toggle type switch (8GF1 and 8GF2) and operates
a motor in the actuator. A link connects the two switches together. It is possible to move the link away from
the switches (during maintenance) and operate the switches independently.
B. Mechanical System
(1) Main landing gear
(Ref. Fig. Mechanical System - R MLG SHEET 1)

In the right MLG bay a linkage connects the free-fall actuator 6GF to the cut-out valve 5285GA. The
linkage also connects, through the cut-out valve, the vent valve 5231GA, the MLG uplock 5221GA and
the MLG door uplock 5225GA. When the output shaft of the free-fall actuator turns, it moves the linkage
which operates the valves and uplocks.

The left MLG configuration is almost the same as the right MLG, but does not include a cut-out valve.

(2) Nose landing gear

(Ref. Fig. Mechanical System - NLG SHEET 1)

In the NLG bay, a linkage connects the free-fall actuator 7GF to the vent valve 5206GA and the NLG
uplock 5200GA. A system of cables and pulleys also connects the free-fall actuator to another linkage,
which is attached to the NLG door uplock 5202GA. When the output shaft of the free-fall actuator turns,
it moves the linkages which operates the valves and the gear and door uplocks.
(3) Refer to 32-31-00 for the Description and Operation of these components:
· the MLG uplock 5220GA(5221GA)
· the MLG door uplock 5224GA(5225GA)
· the NLG uplock 5200GA
· the NLG door uplock 5202GA.
C. Hydraulic Components
(Ref. Fig. Free Fall Extension - Hydraulic Schematic)

The hydraulic components special to the Free Fall Extension System are:
· a cut-out valve 5285GA
· three vent valves 5230GA(5231GA) and 5206GA
· four check valves 5207GA, 5232GA(5233GA) and 5500GA
· a restrictor 5501GA.

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(1) The cut-out valve 5285GA isolates the L/G hydraulic system from the Green hydraulic system
supply. The valve mechanism includes a shear pin. If the valve spool is unserviceable and
can not move, the shear pin breaks. This lets the linkage in the mechanical system continue
to move to operate the uplocks and vent valves.
(2) The vent valves 5230GA(5231GA) and 5206GA:
· let the hydraulic fluid move between ports B and A on some components to prevent cavitation
· let any unwanted fluid go back through the manifold assembly 5503GA.
Each vent valve also has a shear pin in the valve mechanism for the same function as described for the
cut-out valve.

Port B of each of these components in the MLG and NLG bays (Ref. AMM D/O 32-31-00-00) connects
to a vent valve:
· the L/G downlock
· the L/G actuator
· the L/G door actuator.
Port A of each of these components (Ref. AMM D/O 32-31-00-00) also connects to a vent valve to
prevent cavitation:
· the MLG door actuators
· the L/G uplocks
· the L/G downlocks
· the L/G actuators.

A return line, special to the Free Fall Extension System, connects each vent valve to the Green
hydraulic system return through the manifold assembly 5503GA.
(3) The check valves 5207GA, 5232GA(5233GA) and 5500GA let fluid flow in one direction only.

The check valves 5207GA and 5232GA(5233GA) close when the L/G actuators extend. This prevents
movement of the doors in the closed direction.
The check valve 5500GA lets fluid flow from port B to A of the MLG door actuator to prevent cavitation.
(4) The restrictor 5501GA (installed on the manifold assembly 5503GA) decreases the flow of
return fluid from the MLG components to prevent cavitation in the gear and door actuators.
4. Power Supply
(Ref. Fig. Free Fall Extension - Electrical Schematic SHEET 1)
5. Interface
(Ref. Fig. Free Fall Extension - Hydraulic Schematic)
(Ref. Fig. Free Fall Extension - Interface SHEET 1)

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INDICATING DC ELECTRICAL
AND LOAD
WARNING DISTRIBUTION

32-61-00 24-60-00

FREE FALL
NOSE GEAR EXTENSION MAIN GEAR

32-21-00 32-33-00 32-11-00

NOSE GEAR MAIN GEAR

DOORS DOORS

32-22-00 NORMAL 32-12-00

EXTENSION
AND
RETRACTION
32-31-00

F_MM_323300_0_BJM0_01_00

Figure 32-33-00-17700-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Extension - Interface

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6. Component Description
A. L/G Free-Fall Switches 8GF1 , 8GF2
(Ref. Fig. L/G Gravity Extension Switches SHEET 1)

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COVER

LDG GEAR
GRVTY EXTN
RESET
SWITCH
GUARD OFF
(IN OPEN
POSITION) DOWN

312VU

GANGING SWITCH
BAR GUARD
(IN CLOSED
POSITION)
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Figure 32-33-00-19950-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - L/G Gravity Extension Switches

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The L/G free-fall switches are locked-toggle type switches. Each switch is the same and has three positions:
· RESET
· OFF
· DOWN.
The switches are connected together with a link so that both switches are operated at the same time. When
the link is disconnected each switch can be operated independently.
B. Free-Fall Actuator 5GF , 6GF , 7GF
(Ref. Fig. Free Fall Actuator 5GF(6GF) and 7GF SHEET 1)

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MOTOR

0o
o

0
9

OUTPUT SHAFT

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Figure 32-33-00-20200-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Actuator 5GF(6GF) and 7GF
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MOTOR
MOTOR

REDUCTION
GEAR SET

WORM SHAFT
DISC SPRINGS

DIFFERENTIAL PINION

PLANET GEARS

SWITCH
(TORQUE LIMIT)

WORM AND
GEAR SET

DIFFERENTIAL
GEARBOX

SUN SHAFT

SINGLE-SHAFT
EPICYCLIC
REDUCTION-GEAR

SWITCH
(OUTPUT SHAFT
OUTPUT SHAFT
LIMIT)

F_MM_323300_0_BCM0_01_00

Figure 32-33-00-20250-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Actuator - Schematic

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The free-fall actuator is a rotary-type with two permanent-magnetic-field motors. Each brush-type motor
is the same and operates from a 28V DC supply. The two motors turn the same output shaft. Each motor
can turn the output shaft if the other motor is stopped, although it takes more time to get to the full travel
position. The motors turn the output shaft through these components:
· a reduction gear set for each motor
· a worm and gear set for each motor
· a differential gearbox
· a single-stage epicyclic reduction-gear.
Each motor shaft turns a reduction gear which transmits the torque and also reduces the speed. Each
reduction gear turns a worm shaft. Disc springs between two bearings on one end of each worm shaft let
the shaft move linearly in each direction. Two torque limit switches are located at the other end of each
worm shaft. One switch operates when the shaft moves linearly in one direction and the other operates
when the shaft moves in the opposite direction.
As the worm shaft turns, it moves linearly in proportion to the torque. If the torque gets near the maximum,
the related switch operates and disconnects the electrical supply to the motor. A thermal switch operates
to disconnect the electrical supply if the motor becomes too hot. Each worm shaft turns, through a gear, a
differential pinion in the differential gearbox.
The differential gearbox turns on ball bearings and transmits the torque to a sun shaft which turns the
single-stage epicyclic reduction-gear.

The single-stage epicyclic reduction-gear turns the output shaft through planet gears to decrease the
speed. Limit switches on the output shaft stop the motors at the 0 degrees and the 90 degrees positions.
Mechanical stops prevent more than 5 degrees of travel after the limit switch positions.
The output shaft can not turn the worm shaft.
C. Cut-out Valve 5285GA
(Ref. Fig. Cut-out Valve 5285GA SHEET 1)

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NORMAL
EXTENSION
AND FREE FALL
RETRACTION EXTENSION MODE
MODE B

CA
VALVE LOGIC

A
C

RIGGING PIN
HOLE
INPUT SHAFT

F_MM_323300_0_ANM0_01_00

Figure 32-33-00-19900-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Cut-out Valve 5285GA

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(Ref. Fig. Cut-out Valve - Schematic SHEET 1)

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0
o A OPEN TO B
30
o C CLOSED

NORMAL EXTENSION AND

RETRACTION MODE
INPUT SHAFT o
90

SPRING SPOOL CASING PUSH ROD

SHEAR PIN

INTERMEDIATE
SHAFT

LINK

o
0
B A C 30
o

A CLOSED
B OPEN TO C

o
90
FREE-FALL EXTENSION MODE

B A C
F_MM_323300_0_AQM0_01_00

Figure 32-33-00-20000-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Cut-out Valve - Schematic

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The cut-out valve is a mechanically operated hydraulic unit. It has a casing that contains a sealed lining in
which a sealed spool moves to open or close the ports A, B or C. A spring keeps the spool at one end of its
travel when the valve is not operated. The spool connects to the input shaft through a link, an intermediate
shaft and push rod. The shafts turn on ball bearings and the two ends of the input shaft have splines. The
mechanism includes a shear pin which breaks if the spool becomes unserviceable and can not move.
The casing has a hole with an attached bush, where a rigging pin can be installed. The hole position aligns
with a spline cut-out on the input shaft.
In the Normal Extension and Retraction mode, port A is open to port B and port C is closed. When the input
shaft turns, it moves the spool in the lining. At 28 degrees, port A closes to B. At 30 degrees port B opens to
C.
D. Vent Valve 5206GA , 5230GA , 5231GA
(Ref. Fig. Vent Valve 5206GA(5230GA) and 5231GA SHEET 1)

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NORMAL
EXTENSION
AND
RETRACTION FREE FALL
MODE EXTENSION MODE
A B

C D
VALVE LOGIC
RIGGING PIN HOLE

INPUT SHAFT

LH SHOWN
B
RH AND NLG SIMILAR
A

F_MM_323300_0_ASM0_01_00

Figure 32-33-00-20050-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Vent Valve 5206GA(5230GA) and 5231GA

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(Ref. Fig. Vent Valve - Schematic SHEET 1)

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INPUT PUSH
SHAFT ROD CASING SPOOL

D C

30
A,B,C AND D
CLOSED
A
SHEAR PIN B
SPRING

NORMAL EXTENSION AND RETRACTION MODE

90

D C

55
A
A,B,C AND D B
OPEN

FREE-FALL EXTENSION MODE

90

F_MM_323300_0_AUM0_01_00

Figure 32-33-00-20100-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Vent Valve - Schematic

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The vent valve is a mechanically-operated hydraulic unit. It has a casing that contains a sealed lining in
which a sealed spool moves to open or close the ports A, B, C and D. A spring keeps the spool at one end
of its travel when the valve is not operated. The spool connects to a push rod which connects to the input
shaft. The input shaft turns on plain bearings and has splines at the two ends. The mechanism includes a
shear pin which breaks if the spool becomes unserviceable and can not move.
The casing has bushed holes where a rigging pin can be installed. The hole positions align with a spline cut-
out on the input shaft.

In the Normal Extension and Retraction mode, ports A, B, C and D are closed and port C is open to the
system return. When the shaft turns it moves the spool in the lining. In the 30 degree to 55 degree sector of
movement, ports A, B, C and D open.
E. Check Valve 5207GA , 5232GA , 5233GA , 5500GA
(Ref. Fig. Check Valve 5207GA, 5232GA(5233GA) and 5500GA SHEET 1)

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FLOW DIRECTION
ARROW

BODY

VALVE LOGIC

POPPET BODY

INLET OUTLET

SPRING

F_MM_323300_0_AWM0_01_00

Figure 32-33-00-20150-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Check Valve 5207GA, 5232GA(5233GA) and 5500GA
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The check valve has a body with a different sized thread at each end. The body contains a spring that holds
a poppet against a face in the body.

Hydraulic fluid pressure on the inlet side pushes against the face of the poppet. When the force on the
poppet face is more than that of the spring, the poppet moves away from the body face. This lets the
hydraulic fluid flow through to the outlet side. Hydraulic pressure on the outlet side closes the poppet
against the body face and prevents a fluid flow in this direction.

An arrow on the body shows the direction in which the fluid can flow.
F. Restrictor 5501GA

The restrictor has a body with a thread at each end. The body has a small hole through the center which
decreases the flow of fluid through the body.
7. Operation/Control and Indicating
A. Operation/Control
(Ref. Fig. Free Fall Actuator - Sequence of Operation SHEET 1)

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RIGGED POSITION - NORMAL EXTENSION AND RETRACTION MODE

CUT-OUT VALVE CHANGES CONDITION - GREEN SYSTEM HYDRAULIC SUPPLY ISOLATED

o
0

o
30 VENT VALVES CHANGE CONDITION
DOOR UPLOCKS OPEN,DOORS OPEN
(45 o APPROX)

o
60

GEAR UPLOCKS OPEN, GEARS EXTEND

o
(67.5 APPROX)

o
90 FULL TRAVEL - FREE FALL
EXTENSION MODE

F_MM_323300_0_BEM0_01_00

Figure 32-33-00-21650-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Actuator - Sequence of Operation

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When the landing-gear free-fall switches are set to DOWN, an electrical circuit is made to the motors of the
actuators. The actuators turn the output shaft and move the mechanical linkage to operate the components
in the sequence shown. When RESET is selected, the actuators turn back to their initial positions and
automatically set the system back to the Normal Extension and Retraction mode. The switches are set to
OFF after the system goes back to the Normal Extension and Retraction mode.
B. Indicating

There is no special indicating system for the position of the landing gear in the Free Fall Extension mode.
The indications given in the cockpit are the same as those for the Normal Extension and Retraction System
which are:
· the WHEEL page on the System Display (SD)
· the L/G downlock indicator lights on panel 312VU
· the light on the L/G control lever 6GA.
For these indications (Ref. AMM D/O 32-61-00-00) .
If the WHEEL page is not shown on the SD at the start of a free fall extension, it automatically shows after
30 seconds. When a free fall extension is completed the Engine Warning Display shows this data:
· L/G DOOR NOT CLOSED
· MAX SPEED 200.
Figure 32-33-00-13450-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Component Location - Cockpit
Figure 32-33-00-13500-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Component Location - R MLG Bay
Figure 32-33-00-13550-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Component Location - NLG Bay
Figure 32-33-00-13600-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Component Location - Zone 147/148 Check Valves
Figure 32-33-00-15400-00-C / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Extension - Electrical Schematic
Figure 32-33-00-15450-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Mechanical System - R MLG
Figure 32-33-00-15500-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Mechanical System - NLG
Figure 32-33-00-15550-00-A / SHEET 1/3 - Free Fall Extension - Hydraulic Schematic
Figure 32-33-00-15550-00-A / SHEET 2/3 - Free Fall Extension - Hydraulic Schematic
Figure 32-33-00-15550-00-A / SHEET 3/3 - Free Fall Extension - Hydraulic Schematic
Figure 32-33-00-17700-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Extension - Interface
Figure 32-33-00-19900-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Cut-out Valve 5285GA
Figure 32-33-00-19950-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - L/G Gravity Extension Switches
Figure 32-33-00-20000-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Cut-out Valve - Schematic
Figure 32-33-00-20050-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Vent Valve 5206GA(5230GA) and 5231GA
Figure 32-33-00-20100-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Vent Valve - Schematic
Figure 32-33-00-20150-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Check Valve 5207GA, 5232GA(5233GA) and 5500GA
Figure 32-33-00-20200-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Actuator 5GF(6GF) and 7GF
Figure 32-33-00-20250-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Actuator - Schematic
Figure 32-33-00-21650-00-A / SHEET 1/1 - Free Fall Actuator - Sequence of Operation

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