What is the maximum number of landing gear cycles allowed before a 15-minute break?

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A landing gear cycle limit is set to protect the hydraulic system and gear components from overheating and excessive wear during maintenance or testing. After a certain number of cycles, a cooldown period is required so heat can dissipate and the system can return to normal operating temperatures and pressures. Six cycles is the specified maximum before you must take a 15-minute break; this keeps the actuators, pumps, and related hardware from overheating and helps ensure reliable operation when you resume cycling.

Four cycles would stop short of the designed limit, potentially encouraging unnecessary cooldowns or not aligning with the maintenance procedure. Eight cycles would exceed the safe limit, increasing the risk of overheating or premature wear. No limit would ignore the real thermal and wear considerations of repeated cycling.