Final

Question 1

Which of the following force is the PRIMARY force that moves the propeller to the LOW pitch angle?

Answer 1

Oil Pressure

Question 2

Which of the following is the PRIMARY force that moves the propeller to the HIGH pitch angle?

Answer 2

Nitrogen Charge

Question 3

What type of Aileron’s is the Piper Seminole equipped with?

Answer 3

Differential Frise

Question 4

What is the purpose of the unfeathering accumulator on the Piper Seminole?

Answer 4

***Stores oil under pressure to unfeather prop in flight

Question 5

In the Piper Seminole’s gear system, what shuts the pump OFF during gear retraction?

Answer 5

***The pressure reaching approx. 1800 psi

Question 6

A squat switch in the stall warning system does not allow the unit to be activated on the ground, what landing gear is the squat switch located on?

Answer 6

***Right main gear

Question 7

The squat switch on the Piper Seminole’s LEFT main gear:

Answer 7

***Disables the landing gear pump to prevent inadvertent gear retraction on the ground

Question 8

If one alternator has failed and the other alternator is drawing over 80 amps - how can you quickly reduce the airplane’s total electrical load without significant impact to the flight?

Answer 8

Pull the Non-Essential bus circuit breaker

Question 9

During engine shutdown the Seminole’s propeller is prevented from going in the feather position by:

Answer 9

Anti-feathering pins which lock in place below 950 RPM

Question 10

What action should the pilot take if the cylinder head temperature is too high?

Answer 10

Open the cowl flaps

Question 11

If the both ALTR FAIL warning annunciators illuminate during flight in a G1000 Seminole it is an indication that _____ alternator(s) have failed?

Answer 11

BOTH

Question 12

The purpose of the elevator down spring is _____

Answer 12

Drive the elevator to nose DOWN position during DEEP STALLS

Question 13

With respect to the operations of the gear on the Piper Seminole, which of the following statements are true?

Answer 13

All of the above!

Question 14

What statement is true about Vmc? (in regard to weight)

Answer 14

Vmc will decrease with an increase in weight!

Question 15

The published Vmc speed for the Piper Seminole was calculated under which condition? (in regard to landing gear position)

Answer 15

Landing gear retracted (up)

Question 16

Lowering the landing gear will ____ Vmc

Answer 16

Lowering landing gear = Lowering Vmc

Question 17

What CG location and gross weight would lead to lowest Vmc speed?

Answer 17

Forward CG

Heaviest WT

Question 18

Zero side slip condition in the Piper Seminole is identified as:

Answer 18

1/2 ball deflection

2-3 degrees of bank

Question 19

Aircraft up and OUT of ground affect = ___ Vmc

Answer 19

Increased Vmc!

Question 20

Power reduced on Operative engine = ___ Vmc

Answer 20

Decreased Vmc!

Question 21

Gear extended (down) = ___ Vmc

Answer 21

Decreased Vmc!

Question 22

Density Altitude is a lower value = ___ Vmc

Answer 22

Increased Vmc….

Question 23

Moving the CG aft = ___ Vmc

Answer 23

Increased Vmc!

Question 24

What electrical bus in the Piper Seminole’s electrical system has power regardless of the a/c’s master switch is ON or OFF?

Answer 24

***Battery Bus!

Question 25

An obstacle departure procedure is established if a steeper than normal climb gradient is required by identification of what slope?

Answer 25

152fpNM

Question 26

In the Piper Seminole’s gear system, what shuts the pump OFF during gear Extension?

Answer 26

All 3 down limit switches closing

Question 27

What speed in the Piper Seminole gives you the best single engine rate of climb performance?

Answer 27

88 knots

Question 28

Vmca will ____ as Density Altitude increases (Normally aspirated engine).

Answer 28

Vmca will DECREASE as Density Altitude increases!