Flaps And Others Flashcards
What are the flap settings on the Seminole?
0, 10, 25 and 40 degrees.
What type of flaps does the Seminole have?
Single slotted fowler flaps? Flaps are on a manual system.
What are the max taxi, takeoff, and landing weights?
Max ramp/taxi weight 3,816 lbs.
Max takeoff/landing weight 3,800 lbs.
What is the max baggage capacity?
200 lbs
Define critical engine
The critical engine is the engine that, when it fails, most adversely affects the performance and handling qualities of the aircraft.
List the factors used to determine critical engine.
Factors used to determine critical engine. PAST
P) P-Factor (yaw)
A) Accelerated slipstream (roll and pitch)
S) Spiraling slipstream (yaw)
T) Torque (roll)
What causes an aircraft to sideslip with the loss of an engine, and what action is required to correct this?
Thrust from the operating engine causes the aircraft to yaw, using only rudder to correct this causes a sideslip.
The proper action to take is to bank 2-5 into the operating engine and apply enough rudder to “split” the ball on the operating engine side.
How much climb performance is lost when an engine fails?
The airplane loses approx. 80% of its climb performance.
Define absolute and single engine service ceiling.
Service ceiling (SE) The max density altitude at which the single engine best rate of climb speed (Vyse) will produce 50 fpm with the critical engine inoperative.
Absolute ceiling (SE) The maximum density altitude that an aircraft can attain or maintain with the critical engine inop. Vyse and Vyxe are the same at this altitude. The aircraft drifts down to this altitude when an engine fails.
What documents are required to be on the aircraft?
Certificate of airworthiness Registration Maintenance log POH Crew license and medical
Explain lost communications procedures
If VFR, squawk 7600, maintain VFR, land ASAP
If IFR, squawk 7600 and fly:
Route (first that applies) Assigned, Vectored, Expected, Filed
Altitude (until descent required to land) Minimum IFR altitude, Expected, Assigned.
Will the propeller feather below 950 RPM. Why or why not?
No, because the centrifugal stop pin allows the propeller to remain at a low pitch upon engine shut down.
Does the PA-44 have an alternate static source? If so, how is it activated and what actions are necessary to acquire the most accurate reading?
Yes, it’s located inside the cabin under the left side of the instrument panel.
The storm window and cabin vents must be closed, and the heater and defroster must be turned on. This will reduce the pressure difference between the cockpit and the atmosphere.
Which instruments are pitot static?
Airspeed indicator
Altimeter
Vertical speed indicator
Where are the pitot tube and static port located?
Under the left wing.
