Gear Trouble

Jim Burns wrote:
You're right.... she's a keeper! Great story...
I can't remember too much about the electrical/gear system on the 182RG we
used to fly... does the gear down limit switch turn off the pump? if that
switch is out of position or bad and the pump continues to run, is there an
over pressure bypass? wondering why the amp meter was pegged... stuck
bypass valve? where is the throttle/gear horn switch?

Glad you made it down ok and saved that new prop!



I've got a manual for the 1977 C-210, which is closely related to the C-182RG.
Assuming it shares the same clamshell gear doors, there's a pressure switch in
the door closing mechanism which shuts off the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic
pump is electrically operated.

If the pump continues to run, you are cautioned to pull the hydraulic pump
circuit breaker. I assume that wasn't done, which is why the ammeter was
showing a discharge... the pump was still energized.



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Mortimer Schnerd, RN
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