Emergencies

Landing Gear Malfunction

A failure in the aircraft's landing gear system preventing proper extension or retraction.

Quick answer: A failure in the aircraft's landing gear system preventing proper extension or retraction.

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Quick answer

A failure in the aircraft's landing gear system preventing proper extension or retraction.

Why it matters

Landing Gear Malfunction matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Landing Gear Malfunction?

In this glossary, Landing Gear Malfunction refers to: A failure in the aircraft's landing gear system preventing proper extension or retraction.

How is Landing Gear Malfunction used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Tower, this is Bravo 224, we have a landing gear malfunction, request emergency services on standby."

Why does Landing Gear Malfunction matter in aviation?

Landing Gear Malfunction matters because it supports clear communication in Emergencies contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Landing Gear Malfunction?

Landing Gear Malfunction is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Landing Gear Malfunction belong to?

In this glossary, Landing Gear Malfunction is grouped under Emergencies. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A failure in the aircraft's landing gear system preventing proper extension or retraction.

Operational example

Tower, this is Bravo 224, we have a landing gear malfunction, request emergency services on standby.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Emergencies

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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