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1
Q

Engine model number for the left engine

A

IO-360-B1G6

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2
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Engine model number for the right engine

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LIO-360-B1G6

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3
Q

what is a complex airplane

A

retractable landing gear
flaps
controllable pitch propeller

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4
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what’s the difference between the left and right engine and what are the benefits

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left engine = cw rotation
right engine = ccw rotation

eliminates asymmetrical thrust, left turning tendency, and a critical engine

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5
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what’s the purpose of the propeller governor

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maintain constant RPM setting and controls engine speed by varying the pitch of prop to match load torque

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6
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what fluid goes in and out of the governor

A

engine oil

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7
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if there’s a leak in the governor system, what happens to the propeller blade

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nitrogen and the spring causes blade to go into a high pitch low RPM

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8
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what hold the propeller in high and low pitch

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high: nitrogen pressure, spring and counter weights
low: oil pressure

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9
Q

how is the landing hear actuated

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hydraulic pressure is used to extend and retract, driven by an electric pump

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10
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what is the procedure if the gear doesn’t extend

A

pull the emergency gear
confirm that the gear switch is in the down position incase it does start to work there arent counteractions

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11
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what holds the gear in the down positions

A

springs assist in gear extension and in locking the gear in the down position.

once down and locked, J hooks engage, springs will maintain force on each hook to keep it locked until it is released by hydraulic pressure

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12
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what holds the gear in the down position in the event of side-loaded landing

A

over-center joint also keeps the gear down

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13
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what would you suspect if the gear dropped when it was already in the up position?

A

there is a hydraulic leak

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14
Q

how are you able to tell if the gear is down and locked

A

3 green indicator lights

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15
Q

what PSI is the hydraulic fluid held at when in the up position

A

1800PSI +/- 100PSI

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16
Q

What would activate the landing gear horn

A

MP below 14in
gear in the up position while on the ground
gear in the up position and flaps at 25 or 40 degrees

Warning below 400ft
Caution above 400ft

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17
Q

where is the hydraulic power pack located (landing gear hydraulic reservoir)

A

aft of the rear bulkhead/baggage compartment

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18
Q

why do you have to use the emergency gear with hydraulic failure

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to relieve the hydraulic pressure

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19
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If moving the landing gear switch from the down position to the up position on the ground, what prevents it from happening

A

The squat switch

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20
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how long does it take the gear to extend

A

6 to 10 seconds

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21
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if you extend the gear but the lights don’t come on, what do you check

A
  • mirror (nose wheel)
  • circuit breaker
  • dimming panel lights knob
  • battery master
  • alternator switches
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22
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what does the left main gear squat switch do

A

prevent hydraulic pump from actuating while on the ground

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23
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what does the right main gear squat switch do

A

starts the tach time, maintenance time and switches the heater from blower to ram air when airborne

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24
Q

what type of horizontal stabilizer does the Seminole have

A

all moveable horizontal stabilator

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25
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what is the purpose of the anti-servo tab and what does it do

A

provided longitudinal stability and trim. it moves in the same direction as the stabilator but with increases travel

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26
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what is the purpose of flaps

A

increase chord line which increases the AoA- creating more life and also more drag.
increase rate of descent without increasing airspeed

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27
Q

what is the flap settings for takeoff

A

0 to 25 degrees

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28
Q

what is the ground restriction for the use of pitot heat

A

3 minutes

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29
Q

what is the purpose of the scupper drains

A

its around the filter neck of the fuel tank. it is used to collect spillage of fuel during servicing. the fuel is drained to the ground through a drain line rather than flowing into the aircraft structure

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30
Q

when can you not cross feed the engines

A

on takeoff
shutdown of engine
can’t Xfeed at the same time

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31
Q

why should you check the fuel flow when you turn off the fuel pump

A

to ensure that the engine is still receiving fuel to operate within limits

32
Q

what is the voltage of the electrical system alternator

A

28 volts

33
Q

what is the load meter

A

it shows the total percentage of the load that is placed on the electrical system

34
Q

what is the ammeter

A

it shows the positive and negative change and if the alternator is supplying enough electricity

35
Q

what is the purpose of the busbar

A

convenient place to attach stations for electrical power distribution

36
Q

what are the different buses

A

Hot battery bus
Essential bus
Lighting bus
Emergency bus
Non-essential bus
Avionics bus

37
Q

what is on the emergency bus

A

PFD
Avionics, AHRS, ADC
Nav. 1
Comm 1
Audio Panel
Engine Indications
Standby instruments

38
Q

where do you plug in the external power source

A

aft right of the aircraft

39
Q

how many volts can you hook up with external power

A

24 to 28 volts of direct current
*you must have all electrical equipment off before applying or removing the external power

40
Q

how much fuel does the heater use and from which tank

A

0.5GPH when turned on which gets pulled from the left engine

41
Q

How do you turn the heater on

A

turn cabin heat switch on
slide air intake open
slide temp knob to desired temp

42
Q

how do you turn the heater off

A

on the ground: switch cabin heat to fan for 2 min. turn off then slide air intake off

air: switch cabin heat to off, leave air intake open for 15 seconds and then slide off

43
Q

what is the purpose of the unfeathering accumulator

A

store engine oil under pressure form the governors, which is released back to the governors for propeller unfeathering when the propeller lever is moved out of the feathering position

44
Q

how long does it take to feather

A

10 to 17 seconds

45
Q

how long does it take to unfeather

A

8 to 12 seconds

46
Q

what is the purpose of the anti-feathering pins

A

to prevent the propellers from feathering on shutdown, to prevent over stress on the starter when starting

** operated by centrifugal force

47
Q

what is Vyse and what is that number

A

best rate of climb with one engine operating
**88Kias

48
Q

what is the purpose of cowl flaps

A

regulates cooling air for the engines

49
Q

what is the proper main gear strut length

A

2.60in +/-0.25in

50
Q

what is the proper nose gear strut length

A

2.70in +/-0.25in

51
Q

how many times can you engage the starter if the engines does not start

A

6 times

starter cranking periods are limited to 10seconds with a 20second rest between each attempt.
must wait 30 min after the 6th attempt

52
Q

what do you need to do when you operate alternate static source

A

storm window and vents must be closed, heater and defroster must be on

you are using cabin pressure instead of outside pressure. the altimeter error should be less than 50 ft

53
Q

below what RPM will the props not feather and why

A

below 950 RPM due to the anti feathering pins will lock (engage)

54
Q

at what fuel quantity will indicate a CAS warming and caution

A

CAS caution : less than 10 gallons in either tank
CAS warning : less than 5 gallons in either tank

55
Q

what quantity of fuel actives the fuel EIS warning and caution indications

A

EIS warning (instrument turns red) fuel below 10g total
EIS caution (instruments turn amber) fuel below 20g total

56
Q

How many times can you reset a circuit breaker and how long should it wait to reset it

A

1 time and wait at least one minute before the reset the breaker

57
Q

after a dual alternator failure how long will your standby instruments last

A

aspen standby: 1 1/2 hours
30 min on primary battery
30 min on emergency battery
30 min on internal battery
442 and 443

Garmin G5: 5 1/2 hours on main battery
30 min on emergency battery
4hr on internal battery
445 and 446

58
Q

what do you lose if you have a PFD failure

A

com1
nav1
auto pilot
gps1
traffic

59
Q

what do you lose if you have a MFD failure

A

com2
nav2
gps2

60
Q

what happens when you have a PFD failure

A

the PFD does not automatically revert onto the MFD. you have to manually hit the red button

61
Q

what happens if you have a MFD failure

A

the MFD will automatically switch to revisionary mode onto the PFD

62
Q

when and how should you lean the mixture during cruise flight

A

recommended above 5000ft

best economy mixture: move mixture control aft until peak EGT until EGT is 125F rick of peak value

63
Q

what is the maximum crosswind component

A

17kt

64
Q

what is the wing design of the Seminole

A

sime-tapered design

65
Q

is alternate air filtered

A

no. it is air that is heated and usually used to de-ice induction icing in the fuel injection servo inlet

66
Q

how do you tell if the ADC has failed

A

there will be a red X over the ALT, airspeed and the VSI

67
Q

how do you tell if the AHRS has failed

A

a red X will be displayed over the attitude and heading indicators

68
Q

what altert do you get for
warning
caution
advisory

A

warning: flashing red, repeating triple chime
caution: flashing amber non-repeating double chime
advisory: non-repeating single chime

69
Q

how do you know if a database has expired

A

it will be displayed in yellow on the FD on start up

70
Q

what maintenance must you do to keep your GPS usable

A

obstacles is 56 days
navigation is 28 days

71
Q

can you fly IFR is any of the standby instruments are not working

A

no IFR is prohibited

72
Q

what type of landing gear does the Seminole have

A

hydraulically operated
fully retractable
tricycle landing gear

73
Q

what stops the hydraulic pump after the gear is fully up or down

A

down limit switches stop the flow of current to the motor of the hydraulic pump when extended

stops when the PSI reaches
1800PSI +/-100PSI

74
Q

what determines if the landing gear is in the down position

A

gives three green circles

75
Q

what is our battery rated at

A

24volts
13.6amps

76
Q

what makes up the alternator

A
  1. pully connected to the fly wheel which is connected to the crankshaft
  2. front housing compartment
    3.bearing & retainer
  3. rotor assembly (big spinning magnet that crates AC current)
  4. ring of coils
  5. diode and plate assembly (diode lets electrons flow in one direction (only positive current)
  6. rectifier (converts AC to DC)
  7. voltage regulator (28 volts, shuts off at 32 volts)
  8. back housing
    compartment
  9. another bearing
77
Q

what is the t/o briefing

A

BGFC (13 decks)

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