When you feather the engine on the Seneca, do you have to feather before a certain RPM?
When you feather the engine on the Seneca, do you have to feather before a certain RPM?
Yes, feathering locks engage at 800 RPM on the Seneca.
We feather to stop windmilling and reduce drag.
What is the Engine Failure After Take off drill on your previous aircraft?
What is the Engine Failure After Take off drill on your previous aircraft?
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If whilst taking off in a Seneca you lose the left engine what side do you want the crosswind to come from?
If whilst taking off in a Seneca you lose the left engine what side do you want the crosswind to come from?
Live side to oppose the yawing moment. In this case, the right side.
What's the purpose of the mirror looking at the nose-wheel on a Seneca?
What's the purpose of the mirror looking at the nose-wheel on a Seneca?
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If you pitched up in the Seneca, what would happen to the blade angle?
If you pitched up in the Seneca, what would happen to the blade angle?
If you pitch up in a Seneca the speed IAS will decrease, because of the constant speed drive (in the propeller hub).
The propellers want to maintain the original RPM. Therefore the blades will go to a more fine blade setting.
What is the maximum crosswind limit on a Seneca?
What is the maximum crosswind limit on a Seneca?
17KTS
If you slammed the throttles wide open during takeoff on the Seneca, what would happen?
If you slammed the throttles wide open during takeoff on the Seneca, what would happen?
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Where the brakes and gear hydraulically operated on the Seneca?
Where the brakes and gear hydraulically operated on the Seneca?
Only hydraulic gear.
How is the start generated in the Seneca?
How is the start generated in the Seneca?
The start is generated by the starter motor, which is powered by the battery.
Tell me about the V speeds in a Seneca
Tell me about the V speeds in a Seneca
V speed in a Seneca:
Vr = 77kts
Vx = 76kts
Vy = 89kts
Vyse = 89kts
Vmca = 68kts
Vne = 195kts
Vno = 163kts
Va = 121kts