"Julian Scarfe" writes:

In case of failure of the hydraulic system
1. move the gear selector lever to "down"
2. actuate the emergency gear extension system
(AFAIR that releases something and the gear drops under gravity)

"Kyler Laird" wrote in message
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"actuate" here means "reach under the left seat, flip up the door, and
yank the ring(?)". It causes CO2 to be released from a small tank into
the hydraulic system, making a mess and eliminating further worries
about what to do with the gear or flaps. Gravity plays a minor role.

That's the one. It did sound like a desperation measure.

Julian