F-16 ALTERNATE LANDING GEAR

Alternate gear handle

- "T" shaped grip with a push button reset switch -Pulling the handle will actuate the alternate landing gear selector valve

Exhaust port

For venting pneumatic pressure to the atmosphere

Anti-friction push-pull type mechanism in a flexible housing

Alternate landing gear control assembly

Alternate landing gear selector valve

Pneumatic type valve

Alternate landing gear control assembly

Provides mechanical connection between the alternate gear handle crank and the alternate landing gear selector valve

Pneumatic reservoir

Stores nitrogen for arresting hook an emergency landing gear extension

Alternate landing gear purpose

Used for emergency/alternate gear extension

inlet port

Where pressure from pneumatic reservoir enters

Outlet port

Where pressure from selector valve exits to the system