I’ve really only had one landing-gear-related situation in many years of flying retractables. In that event, a brand-new gear motor—installed at annual—failed to extend the gear while airborne after several successful tests on jacks. After an uneventful landing, the motor was repaired and there were no further issues with that airplane or its landing gear system. Between the failure and the uneventful landing, however, the cockpit was a bit busy. Fortunately, the right-seater was a rated pilot and mechanic.
Upon experiencing a gear-extension failure, first prioritize flying the airplane by slowing down, establishing a safe loitering area, and conducting initial visual and system checks.
Execute the emergency checklist slowly and methodically, pausing after each step to maintain control and situational awareness, especially during manual extension efforts.
Understand your aircraft's landing gear system (mechanical or hydraulic) and its power source, as basic troubleshooting may resolve the issue before resorting to extensive emergency procedures.
I’ve really only had one landing-gear-related situation in many years of flying retractables. In that event, a brand-new gear motor—installed at annual—failed to extend the gear while airborne after several successful tests on jacks. After an uneventful landing, the motor was repaired and there were no further issues with that airplane or its landing gear system.
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