Chair Flight - Flash Cards

If you slammed the throttles wide open during takeoff on the Seneca, what would happen?

V speed in a Seneca:

Vr = 77kts Vx = 76kts Vy = 89kts Vyse = 89kts Vmca = 68kts Vne = 195kts Vno = 163kts Va = 121kts

What ice protection systems does the Seneca have?

Hydraulically driven by 2 electric pumps with a 7 second transit.

When you feather the engine on the Seneca, do you have to feather before a certain RPM?

This depends on weight, C.G., temperature and density.

This altitude is usually where the combination of L/D ratio and engine efficiency are maximized.

What are the longitudinal ridges on the stabilator of the Seneca for?

Alternate air is an alternate source of air, it can for example be used during ice, when the normal filter is blocked to have a backup source available.

Alternate air is unfiltered air and should not be used during ground operation because the unfiltered air may contain dust and other contamination.

What is the Engine Failure After Take off drill on your previous aircraft?

No, you mechanically change a valve that changes the air intake to air that runs past the exhaust manifold and is therefore heated.

What is the maximum crosswind limit on a Seneca?

If you pitched up in the Seneca, what would happen to the blade angle?

How is the start generated in the Seneca?

The engine will flood with fuel.

Why can't you feather the propellers below 800 RPM on the Seneca?

Easier for the company in regards to training, maintenance and spare parts as you only use one type of aircraft.

Do you get carb icing in the Seneca?

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