What activates the landing gear system aural tone?

The landing gear system aural tone is activated when the gear handle is not in the DOWN position under specific conditions, such as when the aircraft is approaching landing or is in a critical phase of flight where landing gear extension is essential for safe operation. This serves as a warning to the pilot that the gear needs to be deployed to ensure a safe landing.

This aural warning system is a safety feature designed to alert pilots if they attempt to land without the landing gear fully extended, which could lead to a dangerous situation. The conditions that trigger the warning typically involve the aircraft being in a landing configuration, often with parameters such as a low altitude or speed, reinforcing the urgency for the pilot to confirm the gear status.

Other options do not accurately describe situations that lead to the activation of the landing gear system aural tone. For example, having the gear handle in the UP position and all gear indicating down and locked would not trigger the aural tone as they reflect correct configurations. Similarly, gear selection override by the pilot does not inherently activate the aural warning; instead, it depends on the system's logic regarding the landing phase and gear status.