What component controls the extension of the Landing Gear?

The component that regulates the extension of the landing gear in the Dassault Falcon 7X is the Landing Gear Steering and Control Unit. This unit is primarily responsible for managing the operations associated with the landing gear, including its extension and retraction.

When the pilot commands the landing gear to be lowered or raised, the Landing Gear Steering and Control Unit processes this command and engages the necessary hydraulic actuators to perform the action. It ensures the correct sequence and timing for the deployment or retraction of the landing gear, which is vital for safe aircraft operations.

While the Landing Gear Control Panel serves as the interface from which the pilot controls the landing gear, it does not directly control the extension process; it simply transmits the pilot's commands to the relevant systems. The hydraulic system plays a crucial role in providing the necessary power for the movement of the landing gear but is not the controlling unit itself. The Flight Control Computer primarily deals with flight controls and overall aircraft management, not specifically with the mechanics of the landing gear system. Hence, the Landing Gear Steering and Control Unit is correctly identified as the component responsible for controlling the extension of the landing gear.