Aviation English
Flight Phase

What is Landing gear down?

Landing gear down The position and status indicating the aircraft’s landing gear is fully extended and locked for touchdown and ground operations.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Landing gear down” Used in Practice?

Tower, Turkish 1294, landing gear down and locked, established on final for runway 35 Left.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

Related Aviation English Terms

Cabin Secure CheckManual Landing Gear ExtensionAltimeter setting referenced to mean-sea-level pressureFinal approach

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What is Landing gear down?

The position and status indicating the aircraft’s landing gear is fully extended and locked for touchdown and ground operations.

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