Easier for the company in regards to training, maintenance and spare parts as you only use one type of aircraft.
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.
The engine will flood with fuel.
No, Seneca has a fuel injection system which doesn’t suffer from vapour icing.
Live side to oppose the yawing moment.
Yes, feathering locks engage at 800 RPM on the Seneca.
We feather to stop windmilling and reduce drag.
Make sure to memorize the emergency procedures for your previous aircraft, example answer:
Engine powers max (mixture, rpm, throttles) Identify and verify failed engine Throttle close Propeller feather Mixture idle cutoff Gear and flaps up Magneto switches off Fuel pump off Fuel selector off CHECK FOR FIRE R/T call
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.
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