Where is the Landing Gear Safety Switch located?

• A. Gear oleo strut
• B. Cockpit overhead panel
• C. Nose gear axle
• D. Main landing gear door

Answer: (A)

The Landing Gear Safety Switch is a position sensor tied directly to the gear itself, so it can reliably detect whether the gear is actually extended and locked. It’s mounted on the landing gear oleo strut because that location moves in direct tandem with the gear’s travel. A small actuator or plunger on the strut is actuated as the gear extends and settles, changing the electrical circuit to indicate “gear down and locked.” This direct sensing is more accurate and reliable than mounting in a cockpit panel, on the nose gear axle, or on the main gear doors, which wouldn’t consistently reflect the true gear state or could be affected by door positions or other movement.