TECNAM Australasia

LANDING GEAR

The retractable landing gear mechanism of the Tecnam P2006T is of an electro-hydraulic type, powered by a reversible pump, which is electrically controlled. The main landing gear is of a trailing link type, completely constructed from high strength aluminum alloys and 15CDV6 high strength steel, and is directly attached to the fuselage main bulkheads. An oleo-pneumatic shock absorber provides excellent ground load absorption.
The main landing gear retraction is very simple through a 90° inboard rotation. The gear strut and the wheel are contained in the retracted position by the fuselage centre section baggand a side pod. The main gear of the Tecnam P2006T is held in position by an aluminum side brace, which also serves as the retraction mechanism operated by a hydraulic ram.

The main landing gear is equipped with Cleveland wheels (6.00-6) and rudder pedal activated brakes. The nose landing gear features a 5.00-5 wheel and telescopic strut with an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber. It is linked to the cabin's first bulkhead through a steel truss.

The gear extension of the Tecnam P2006T is speed-wise for higher safety and is operated by a hydraulic ram through the drag brace, which in turn locks it into the down position. When extended, the steering control on the nose gear is actuated by push-rods linked to the rudder pedals.

A system of lights and warning horn informs the pilot of the status of the landing gear's extended/retracted position. A back-up extension system, ensures landing gear extension even in the event of main system failure.

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