Which speed is the maximum speed for gear extension and retraction?

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Which speed is the maximum speed for gear extension and retraction?

The speed that applies to extending or retracting the landing gear is the maximum landing gear operating speed. This limit, Vlo, governs both gear extension and gear retraction in flight; staying at or below it ensures the gear can move smoothly and lock properly without excessive loads on the gear mechanism. Going faster can prevent the gear from fully deploying or securing, risking a failure to extend/retract. After the gear is down and locked, a different limit applies: Vle is the maximum speed with the gear extended. Vfe and Vref refer to flap operating speed and approach reference speed, respectively, and are not related to the gear operation limit.

The speed that applies to extending or retracting the landing gear is the maximum landing gear operating speed. This limit, Vlo, governs both gear extension and gear retraction in flight; staying at or below it ensures the gear can move smoothly and lock properly without excessive loads on the gear mechanism. Going faster can prevent the gear from fully deploying or securing, risking a failure to extend/retract.

After the gear is down and locked, a different limit applies: Vle is the maximum speed with the gear extended. Vfe and Vref refer to flap operating speed and approach reference speed, respectively, and are not related to the gear operation limit.

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