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

What are the longitudinal ridges on the stabilator of the Seneca for?

What are the longitudinal ridges on the stabilator of the Seneca for?

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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?

No, it’s not required as the Seneca has a fuel injection system and engine icing normally forms around the venturi of the carb.

Ice can still form in in a fuel injection system in icing conditions, an alternate air source is available in this situation which takes warm air from inside the engine cowling.

Does the Seneca have a carb heat system?

Does the Seneca have a carb heat system?

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