TM 55-1510-220-MTF
PROCEDURE
TROUBLESHOOTING
REFERENCE
LOW SPEED SYSTEMS CHECK (CONT)
a.
Airspeed - 130 KIAS.
b.
Landing gear relay circuit breaker - Out (pulled).
c.
Landing gear control switch - DN.
d.
Landing gear alternate engage handle - Lift and turn clock- wise to the stop (one quarter turn).
e.
Alternate  landing  gear  extension  handle  -  Pump.    The  lever  actuates  a  double-acting  ratchet  and
requires  little  effort  to  operate.    About  70  complete  strokes  of  the  lever  will  be  required  to  lower  and
lock the gear.
f.
Gear  down  indicator  lights  (3)  -  Monitor.    Stop  pumping  ratchet  when  gear  down  indicator  lights  are
illuminated.
CAUTION
As full extension is approached, proceed cautiously, and stop
when  the  green  lights  come  on,  or  resistance  is  felt  in  the
handle.  Further  movement  of  the  handle  could  damage  the
driving mechanism and impair subsequent retraction.
DESCENT AND LOW LEVEL CRUISE
* 1.    Maximum rate (Vmo) descent.  If the test pilot is satisfied that the
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