If you slammed the throttles wide open during takeoff on the Seneca, what would happen?

If you slammed the throttles wide open during takeoff on the Seneca, what would happen?

V speed in a Seneca:

Vr = 77kts Vx = 76kts Vy = 89kts Vyse = 89kts Vmca = 68kts Vne = 195kts Vno = 163kts Va = 121kts

Where the brakes and gear hydraulically operated on the Seneca?

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?

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.

What ice protection systems does the Seneca have?

What ice protection systems does the Seneca have?

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

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.

17KTS

Tell me about the V speeds in a Seneca

Tell me about the V speeds in a Seneca

If you pitch up in a Seneca the speed IAS will decrease, because of the constand 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.

What is the endurance of a Seneca?

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 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?

No, you mechanically change a valve that changes the air intake to air that runs past the exhaust manifold and is therefore heated.

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?

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