Chair Flight - Flash Cards

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

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.

Where the brakes and gear hydraulically operated on the Seneca?

Only hydraulic gear.

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?

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.

Give a calculation to work out how far a Seneca could fly with a certain amount of fuel.

17KTS

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 ice protection systems does the Seneca have?

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

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.

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