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

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 is the maximum crosswind limit on a Seneca?

What is the maximum crosswind limit on a Seneca?

17KTS

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 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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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?

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What ice protection systems does the Seneca have?

What ice protection systems does the Seneca have?

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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.

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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Does the Seneca have a carb heat system?

Does the Seneca have a carb heat system?

No, Seneca has a fuel injection system therefore it does not have a carburator.

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