In the case of MEL 32-12-01 covering missing gear door seals, the prescribed remedy involves maintaining the extended gear position temporarily after takeoff. //

• During normal operations, gear retraction typically occurs within 10 seconds after takeoff

• The system applies automatic braking to wheels during retraction to prevent gyroscopic forces from spinning wheels from entering the gear bay

For aircraft operating with deactivated brake units (another MEL condition), extended gear position becomes especially important.

The spinning mass of wheels (exceeding 100kg each) creates substantial gyroscopic forces that could stress the landing gear system if retracted while still spinning rapidly. Natural deceleration time prevents potential damage.