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.
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.
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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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).
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 indications would you get inside the cockpit when overboosting the engine of a Seneca?
What indications would you get inside the cockpit when overboosting the engine of a Seneca?
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What ice protection systems does the Seneca have?
What ice protection systems does the Seneca have?
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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.
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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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.