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.
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
Give a calculation to work out how far a Seneca could fly with a certain amount of fuel.
Give a calculation to work out how far a Seneca could fly with a certain amount of fuel.
Amount of fuel divided by 24 GPH (gallons of fuel per hour).
Do you get carb icing in the Seneca?
Do you get carb icing in the Seneca?
No, Seneca has a fuel injection system which doesn’t suffer from vapour icing.
What are the longitudinal ridges on the stabilator of the Seneca for?
What are the longitudinal ridges on the stabilator of the Seneca for?
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Why can't you feather the propellers below 800 RPM on the Seneca?
Why can't you feather the propellers below 800 RPM on the Seneca?
Because the feathering locks engage at 800 RPM.
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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Does the Seneca have a carb heat system?
Does the Seneca have a carb heat system?
No, Seneca has a fuel injection system therefore it does not have a carburator.
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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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)