Cessna 172RG landing gear system
Asked by: Chris Modiano 15718 views Aircraft Systems, Commercial Pilot
Hey, I just need a little clarification on the 172RG's landing gear. From what I can tell from my POH and the ASA commercial oral test prep book, which focuses on the RG, it seems like the landing gear is held down by down locks, and held up by positive hydraulic pressure. I'm assuming that means if you lose hydraulic pressure, the gear will free fall. Conversely, my CFI is insistant that if you lose all hydraulic pressure, the gear will just be stuck in whatever position it was in, so if you lose hydraulic fluid while the gear is up, they will remain there. Which is the correct answer? Thanks for the help!
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