Will the nose wheel steering be operative after a manual gear extension?

The correct answer indicates that the nose wheel steering will not be operative after a manual gear extension. When the landing gear is extended manually, the associated hydraulic systems that provide steering functionality may not be engaged. This is due to the physical changes in the aircraft's systems when switching from an automatic to a manual extension process.

In typical aircraft systems design, certain functionalities are dependent on hydraulic pressure and electrical signals that may become interrupted when the landing gear is extended manually. Therefore, pilots need to be aware that while the aircraft can still land with the gear extended manually, the nose wheel steering capability is not guaranteed until the main gear is fully extended and secured through the typical hydraulic engagement processes.

This understanding is crucial for pilots to ensure proper handling during landing and taxiing under manual gear extension conditions.