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's the purpose of the mirror looking at the nose-wheel on a Seneca?

What's the purpose of the mirror looking at the nose-wheel on a Seneca?

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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

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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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.

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.

How do the pneumatic de-icing devices on the Seneca work?

How do the pneumatic de-icing devices on the Seneca work?

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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.

What is the maximum crosswind limit on a Seneca?

What is the maximum crosswind limit on a Seneca?

17KTS

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