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.
Where the brakes and gear hydraulically operated on the Seneca?
Where the brakes and gear hydraulically operated on the Seneca?
Only hydraulic gear.
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.
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.
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 color of fuel is used in the Seneca?
What color of fuel is used in the Seneca?
Seneca uses MOGAS (red) or AVGAS (Blue)
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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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.
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.
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