You’ve been flying the Seneca, does it have a critical engine?

You’ve been flying the Seneca, does it have a critical engine?

Yes, the left engine is the critical engine because the propellers rotate clockwise.

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.

Where the brakes and gear hydraulically operated on the Seneca?

Where the brakes and gear hydraulically operated on the Seneca?

Only hydraulic gear.

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.

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.

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 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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What is the endurance of a Seneca?

What is the endurance of a Seneca?

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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).

How do the pneumatic de-icing devices on the Seneca work?

How do the pneumatic de-icing devices on the Seneca work?

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