What is the Maximum Gear Extension Speed?

What is the Maximum Gear Extension Speed?

• A. 200 Knots
• B. 215 Knots
• C. 220 Knots
• D. 225 Knots

Answer: (C)

The maximum gear extension speed is the highest airspeed at which the landing gear can be safely extended. This published limit protects the gear and doors from excessive aerodynamic loads during deployment, ensuring the mechanism can fully extend and lock without damage or misalignment. For the CRJ-550, that limit is 220 knots, so extending the gear above this speed could risk gear problems or door damage. Speeds below 220 knots are within the safe range, while speeds at or above the limit would not be allowed.

The maximum gear extension speed is the highest airspeed at which the landing gear can be safely extended. This published limit protects the gear and doors from excessive aerodynamic loads during deployment, ensuring the mechanism can fully extend and lock without damage or misalignment. For the CRJ-550, that limit is 220 knots, so extending the gear above this speed could risk gear problems or door damage. Speeds below 220 knots are within the safe range, while speeds at or above the limit would not be allowed.