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1
Q

In what three situations will the landing gear horn activate?

A

Gear not down with less than 15” MP
Gear not down with flaps 25-40
Gear handle is in the up position on the ground

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2
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What grade fuel is to be used in the PA-44?

A

100 LL (Blue)

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3
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How much climb performance is lost when an engine fails?

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Up to 80%

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4
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Why is an aft CG used in determining VMC?

A

Adverse condition – least rudder effectiveness

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5
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What are the factors in determining VMC?

A 
S – Standard day at sea level
M – Max Power
A – Aft CG
C – Critical engine windmilling
F – Flaps up / Gear up
U - Up to 5° bank
M – Most unfavorable weight
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6
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Why is the manifold pressure gauge not necessarily a good indicator in determining an inoperative engine

A

It will still display something due to ambient air pressure, so may seem to indicate that the gauge is still operative.

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7
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Vr

A

75 Rotation speed

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8
Q

What is the maximum baggage capacity?

A

200

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9
Q

Vno

A

169 Max structural cruising speed

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10
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Is the engine turbo-charged or normally aspirated?

A

Normally aspirated

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11
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What are the indications of a failed alternator?

A

Annunciator light, 0 indication on loadmeter

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12
Q

What is the horsepower rating?

A

180 each @ 2700 RPM

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13
Q

Explain the pitot static system.

A

Uses ram air and static air pressure to create differential information to the AS, Alt, and VSI

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14
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Define VSSE.

A

Safe speed for intentional engine failure

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15
Q

Vne

A

202 Never exceed speed

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16
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Vmc

A

56 Minimum controllable airspeed

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17
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When an engine is inoperative or feathered, what indication will be observed on the manifold pressure gauge?

A

Ambient air pressure

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18
Q

Vle

A

140 Maximum speed with gear extended

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19
Q

Describe the landing gear system.

A

Hydraulically actuated, fully retractable, tricycle-type,landing gear, Hydraulic pressure for gear operation is provided by an electrically powered, reversible hydraulic pump.

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20
Q

Vlo (up)

A

109 Maximum gear retraction speed

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21
Q

What indications would occur in the event of a vacuum pump failure?

A

Annuciator panel light, Red pump inoperative indicator on vacuum gauge

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22
Q

What does oil pressure do to the propeller

A

Oil pressure drives prop blade pitch into higher pitch, or even feather.

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23
Q

Are the brake and the landing gear hydraulics interconnected?

A

No, they are independent

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24
Q

What keeps the gear in the down position?

A

Springs

Downlock hooks

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25
Q

What are the various positions on the fuel selector control?

A

On
Off
X Feed

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26
Q

Why is the right engine labeled LO-360?

A

It rotates to the left / Counter Rotating

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27
Q

How is the landing gear actuated? Describe the pump.

A

Hydraulically actuated

Electric powered Reversible hydraulic pump

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28
Q

How many vacuum pumps does the PA-44 have?

A

Two engine drive pumps

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29
Q

What are the maximum taxi, takeoff, and landing weights?

A

Taxi - 3816
Takeoff - 3800
Landing - 3800

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30
Q

Which lever manipulates oil pressure to the propeller?

A

Prop lever (Blue)

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31
Q

How many cylinders?

A

4 per engine

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32
Q

Vsse

A

82 Safe speed for intentional engine failure

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33
Q

Vxse

A

82 Best angle of climb single-engine

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34
Q

Which unit regulates oil pressure to the propeller?

A

Prop governor

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35
Q

Vyse

A

88 Best rate of climb single-engine

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36
Q

Describe the electrical system.

A

14 Volt electrical system, Push Type CB, 12 Volt battery, Two 70 Amp Alternator

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37
Q

Describe the fuel system.

A

55 Gal bladder Nacelle Tanks (54 usable), 2 engine driven fuel pumps, 2 electric driven fuel pumps (engine start, takeoff, fuel sector changes), 100 LL, X Feed

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38
Q

If Hydraulic pressure is suddenly lost in flight, what indication, if any, would you have?

A

No indication

Gear would free fall

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39
Q

How many fuel pumps are on the aircraft?

A

4 pumps total
2 engine driven
2 electric driven

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40
Q

Describe the vacuum system.

A

Two engine driven vacuum pumps with suction limits of 4.8 – 5.2

41
Q

What are the flap settings on the Seminole?

A

0,10,25,40

42
Q

Explain how to cross feed fuel.

A

Pump on, Fuel selector to x feed, Check fuel pressure, Pump off, Check pressure

43
Q

What are centrifugal stop pins?

A

Pins that prevent the prop from feathering below 950 RPM

44
Q

What causes an aircraft to sideslip with the loss of an engine, and what action is required to correct this?

A

Thrust from operating engine causes yaw. Rudder must be applied to maintain heading causing side slip

Banking the plane up to 5°. Keeping the ball split towards the operating engine.

45
Q

What is the true purpose of the centrifugal stop pins?

A

To stop the prop from feathering below 950 RPM

46
Q

Describe the stall warning system.

A

Two electric stall detectors, Inboard detector – stall warning flaps 25-40, Outboard detector – stall warning flaps 0-10

47
Q

What is the purpose of the spring in the prop dome?

A

In combination with the nitrogen accumulator, it is used for unfeathering the prop.

48
Q

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?

A

Yes, under left side instrument panel. Close windows and vents, heat and defrost on, and touch to remove moisture.

49
Q

How is ignition provided?

A

Two magnetos on each engine

50
Q

How are the cylinders arranged?

A

Horizontally opposed – Direct Drive

51
Q

Vx

A

82 Best angle of climb

52
Q

If you lose gear hydraulics, will you still have brakes?

A

Yes, Independent systems

53
Q

Who is the manufacturer?

A

Lycoming

54
Q

Vso

A

55 Stall Speed in landing Config

55
Q

Why does manifold pressure decrease approximately 1” every 1,000’ during climb?

A

Lowering of ambient air pressure with increase in altitude.

56
Q

Where is the pitot static port located?

A

On the heated pitot mast, under left wing

57
Q

Va 2700 lbs

A

112 Maneuvering speed at 2700 lbs.

58
Q

Define critical engine and list the factors used to determine it.

A

Critical Engine:
Engine that, when fails has the most adversely affects on performance and handling

Factors
P. P-Factor
A. Accelerated Slipstream
S. Spiraling Slipstream
T. Torque
59
Q

What are the minimum and maximum oil capacities in the 1979 and 2000 model Seminoles?

A

6-8

60
Q

Vlo (down)

A

140 Maximum gear extension speed

61
Q

Will the propeller always feather?

A

No, not below 950 RPM

62
Q

Vs

A

57 Stall Speed with zero flaps

63
Q

If an engine failure occurred at 5,000’ MSL, or a high density altitude, what would you do to get max performance from the operating engine after performing the In-Flight Engine Failure Checklist?

A

Reduce drag by securing the engine
Feather inop engine
Mixture cutoff inop engine
Lean operating engine

64
Q

Which instruments are vacuum operated?

A

Attitude gyro, HIS (without Slave)

65
Q

Define constant speed.

A

Prop governor regulates oil pressure to change prop blade pitch to maintain a constant RPM

66
Q

What unit will not allow the gear to be retracted on the ground?

A

Squat switch

67
Q

What is the procedure to extend the gear manually (Emergency Gear Extension)?

A

Gear selector in down position

Pull red emergency gear extension knob

68
Q

What airspeed is of importance during manual gear extension?

A

Maximum of 100 KIAS

69
Q

What unit adjusts the propeller to maintain a constant RPM and how does it do it?

A

Prop governor, oil pressure and flyweights

70
Q

What documents are required to be on the aircraft?

A 
Air Worthiness
Registration
Radio operator lic.
Operator Handbook
Weight ad balance 
External Data Plate
Compass deviation Card
71
Q

What indicates that the gear is in transit and the hydraulic pump is activated?

A

In transit annunciator

72
Q

If the cylinder head temp and oil temp approach the caution range, what can be done to assist in cooling?

A

Enrich the mixture, reduce power, open cowl flaps

73
Q

Explain lost communications procedures.

A

Transponder 7600
Fly to nearest airfield and observe traffic pattern above TPA
Look for light gun signals (tower airports)
Land

74
Q

Who determines VMC for a particular aircraft?

A

Aircraft manufacture

75
Q

What instruments are pitot static?

A

Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator.

76
Q

Will the propeller feather below 950 RPM. Why or why not?

A

No, centrifugal stop pins prevent feathering below 950

77
Q

Does it have fuel injectors or a carburetor?

A

Carburetor

78
Q

How do you prevent a heater overheat?

A

Ground
Turn the three position switch to FAN for two mins with the air intake lever in the open position before tug the switch off
In-Flight
Leave the air intake open for minimum of 15 sec after turning the switch to off

79
Q

Will the engines continue to run with the alternator and battery master

A

Yes, Magnetos will power the engine

80
Q

What keeps the gear in the up position?

A

Hydraulic pressure

81
Q

Vy

A

88 Best rate of climb

82
Q

When are the electric fuel pumps to be used?

A

Takeoff, Landing, fuel selector change, Maneuvers

83
Q

What is the function of the nitrogen cylinder?

A

Helps drive the blades to a high pitch-low RPM angle. (Feathered)

84
Q

What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component?

A

17 knots

85
Q

What are the drag factors on light twins?

A

Flaps
Windmilling prop
Gear extended

86
Q

Vfe

A

111 Maximum flap extension speed

87
Q

Define VMC.

A

Minimum controllable airspeed with critical engine inop

88
Q

What aircraft equipment checks are required under FAR part 91?

A 
Life limited parts – 91.417
VFR Day – 91.205(b) 
VFR Night – 91.205(c). 
IFR – 91.205(b)
Inoperative equipment 91.213 (d)
89
Q

Define full feathering.

A

Prop blades are in alignment with the relative wind

90
Q

Va 3800 lbs

A

135 Maneuvering speed at 3800 lbs.

91
Q

What is the correct action for a propeller overspeed?

A

Retard the throttle, prop lever to full “decrease RPM”, Maintain maximum 2700 RPM

92
Q

Define absolute and single-engine service ceiling.

A

Absolute:
Maximum density altitude that an aircraft can attain/maintain with the critical Engine inoperative
Single Engine
Maximum density altitude at which the single engine best rate of climb airspeed at 50 FPM

93
Q

Who makes the propellers?

A

Hartzell

94
Q

What is the fuel capacity? How many gallons are unusable?

A

55 gals in each engine

54 usable in each engine

95
Q

What are the normal vacuum operating limits?

A

4.8 – 5.2

96
Q

What type of flaps does the Seminole have?

A

Manual Flap system

97
Q

Explain the procedure for cross feeding fuel when operating the right

A 
Right Engine fuel pump on
Right fuel selector to x feed
Check right fuel pressure
Right engine electric pump off
Check right engine fuel pressure
98
Q

Allows blades to remain in low pitch at shutdown

A

Prevents engine damage

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