JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas –
Crew chiefs from the 149th Maintenance Group performed a landing gear swings operations check on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 19, 2022.
This routine check is done roughly every three years or when an issue arises with the aircraft.
The aircraft is put up on jacks and the landing gear is cycled to ensure every small part is functioning properly so pilots are able to safely execute their mission.