ICON A5 MM : Landing Gear : Landing Gear General Maintenance : Retraction and Extension Time
Retraction and Extension Time
100309-00
The following should be used to inspect the landing gear retraction and extension time.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
Wing Jack Point Adapter—ICA009750
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
11—Landing Gear
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
This task can be readily combined with the Landing Gear Indicator Lights task. (Landing Gear Indicator Lights)
Task Instructions
1. Verify Key Switch is in OFF position.
2. Follow jacking procedure to lift the aircraft off the ground.
3. Move Master Switch to ON position.
4. Move Landing Gear Lever to UP position.
5. Using stop watch, immediately start timer for retraction.
6. Stop timer when center consoled UP indicator lights.
7. Record elapsed time.
8. Move Landing Gear Lever to DOWN position.
9. Immediately start timer.
10. Stop timer when the center console DOWN indicator lights.
11. Record elapsed time for extension.
12. Extend gear, bring aircraft back to ground, and remove jacks.
Verification Method
The retraction and extension time should take approximately seven seconds in each direction. If retraction or extension takes significantly longer, then additional investigation is required. Contact ICON for further instructions.