How is the start generated in the Seneca?
How is the start generated in the Seneca?
The engine will flood with fuel.
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?
V speed in a Seneca:
Vr = 77kts Vx = 76kts Vy = 89kts Vyse = 89kts Vmca = 68kts Vne = 195kts Vno = 163kts Va = 121kts
Tell me about the V speeds in a Seneca
Tell me about the V speeds in a Seneca
If you pitch up in a Seneca the speed IAS will decrease, because of the constand 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.
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 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.
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?
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 is the endurance of a Seneca?
What is the endurance of a Seneca?
Yes, feathering locks engage at 800 RPM on the Seneca.
We feather to stop windmilling and reduce drag.
What are the longitudinal ridges on the stabilator of the Seneca for?
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?
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 color of fuel is used in the Seneca?
What color of fuel is used in the Seneca?
Seneca uses MOGAS (red) or AVGAS (Blue)