True or False: Pressing the LAMP TEST switch tests the gear handle and indicator lights in both cockpits.

The statement is false because pressing the LAMP TEST switch does not test the gear handle and indicator lights in both cockpits simultaneously. The LAMP TEST switch is designed to illuminate various warning lights and indicators within the aircraft, but it only functions effectively for the cockpit in which the switch is operated. This means that when the LAMP TEST is activated, it only tests the lights and indicators pertinent to the cockpit where the switch is located: either the front cockpit or the rear cockpit, but not both at the same time.

This function ensures that pilots can verify indicator lights specific to their operational environment without interference or confusion caused by the other cockpit's systems. Understanding this aspect of the LAMP TEST switch can enhance awareness of cockpit functionality and safety checks during flight operations.