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August 2011, Preliminary
7. LANDING GEAR
The main and nose landing gear each use a single
wheel assembly. The landing gear retraction system is
electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated and
takes less than 6 seconds to cycle. Each main gear is a
trailing link type and retracts inboard into the wing. The
nose gear retracts forward into the fuselage nose sec-
tion and, when retracted, is enclosed by doors. The nose
wheel has a chined tire for water and slush deflection.
Emergency landing gear extension is accomplished by
manual release of the uplocks for free fall followed by
use of the pneumatic blow-down system.
The landing gear may be extended at speeds up to 186
KIAS. A warning horn will sound with the gear retracted
if airspeed is below 130 KIAS and either throttle is
retarded below approximately 85% N
2
. The nose gear is
mechanically steered by the rudder pedals to 20
degrees either side of center. For ground handling max-
imum deflection of the nosewheel is 95 degrees either
side of center.
Multiple disc anti-skid brakes are installed on the main
gear wheels. An independent, electrically driven
hydraulic system provides the power for braking with a
pneumatic system for back-up. Anti-skid protection is
available at speeds above 12 knots.
8. POWERPLANTS
Two Williams FJ44 turbofan engines are installed, one
on each side of the rear fuselage in easily accessible
nacelles. This engine is a 2.58:1 bypass, twin-spool
design with 3 compression stages and 3 turbine stages
and produces 1,965 pounds (8.74 kN) of takeoff thrust at
sea level, static conditions, flat rated up to 72° F (22° C).
Dual channel Full Authority Digital Engine Controls
(FADECs) provide automation and efficiency in engine man-
agement. Detents in the throttle quadrant for takeoff (TO),
maximum continuous (MCT), high speed cruise (CRU) give
pilots the optimal power settings for each phase of flight
based on ambient conditions. The system also provides
time-limited dispatch (TLD) and diagnostics. Electrical
power for the FADECs comes from engine driven perma-
nent magnet alternators (PMAs) rectified to DC. There are
two PMAs mounted to each engine. In the event that both
PMAs fail on one engine, the FADEC on that side will draw
from main DC power.
The FJ44 engine incorporates a modular design and
multiple borescope ports for easier maintenance and
inspections. Engine overhaul is required at 3,500 hour
intervals. A continuous loop fire detection system moni-
tors the nacelle area to detect and warn if a fire occurs.
A fire extinguishing system is supplied.
9.1 Flight Controls
Dual flight controls are provided consisting of control
wheel columns, adjustable rudder pedals, brakes and
mechanical nose wheel steering. Pushrod, bellcrank, sec-
tor, and cable systems are used to actuate the rudder, ele-
vator, and ailerons. Corrosion resistant stainless steel
cables are used in all primary and secondary systems.
Trim wheels installed on the pedestal control mechanical
trim tabs for the left aileron, elevators and rudder. The ele-
vator trim also has an electric actuator controlled by
switches on each pilots' control wheel. A yaw damper sys-
tem in the tail works with the autopilot to augment stabili-
ty at high altitudes, however, it is not required for dispatch.
An integral control lock below the pilot's panel holds the
rudder, elevators, ailerons, and throttles during storage.
Wide span flaps are controlled by a handle on the
pedestal with detents at 15, 35, and 60 degrees. Any
intermediate position from zero to 35 degrees may be
selected in flight. The 60 degree position, or ground flaps,
is for lift dump and increased drag only during landing
and will automatically cause the speed brakes to deploy.
Speed brakes extend above and below each wing and
may be extended in flight at any speed. However, they
will automatically retract anytime either engine’s throttle
lever is in a high thrust position. The flaps and the speed
brakes are electrically controlled and hydraulically actu-
ated.
9.2 Fuel System
The M2 has two integral fuel tanks, one per wing, pro-
viding a total of 3,302 pounds (1,497 kg) of usable fuel.
System operation is fully automatic throughout the nor-
mal flight profile with each engine receiving fuel from its
respective wing tank. Fuel is heated through an oil heat
exchanger and anti-ice additives are not required.
One electric boost pump in each tank sump delivers fuel
during engine start, fuel transfer, and as activated by low
fuel pressure. Each engine has an engine driven fuel
pump and a fuel delivery unit (FDU) controlled by the
9. SYSTEMS
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