Quiz Questions Flashcards
The nitrogen charge brings the propeller to _________ pitch _________ RPM
- High Pitch
2. Low RPM
Sluggish propeller control and propeller overspeed with poor RPM recovery after rapid throttle application are indications that?
The nitrogen charge is low!
Engine oil pressure by the propeller governor is boosted to ______ PSI.
275 psi
The counterweights bring the propeller to ________ pitch _________ RPM.
- High Pitch
2. Low RPM
True or False: If the engine loses oil pressure, the propeller will overspeed.
False
A windmilling propeller reduces single-engine climb performance by ______ FPM
-200 fpm
True or False: The unfeathering accumulator is designed to bring the propeller out of the feathered position and reduce wear and tear on the starter?
True
Feathering time on the Seminole WITHOUT the unfeathering accumulator installed is ____ seconds.
6 seconds
The purpose of the anti-feathering pins is to prevent:
The propeller from feathering during shutdown
What is the electrical power output of the alternators on the G1000 Piper Seminole?
28 Volts
80 Amps
You have an electrical short in the #2 Avionics Bus. You are in IMC conditions and need to use the avionics on the #1 Avionics Bus. What is the proper procedure for isolating the #2 Avionics Bus from the rest of the electrical system on the Avidyne Piper Seminole?
Pull the Avionics #2 Bus circuit breaker and the Avionics Tie Bus circuit breaker.
Which bus is continuously powered on the Seminole regardless of battery master switch position?
Battery Bus
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?
Pull the non-essential bus circuit breaker
What is the purpose of the electrical fan located on the front of the cabin heater in the Piper Seminole?
To provide airflow through the cabin heater while the aircraft is on the ground.
Why must the heater fan run for at least two minutes with the air intake fully open after shutting the heater off during ground operations?
To prevent activation of the overheat protection switch.
True or False: The fresh air blower automatically shuts off when the nose gear up limit switch is in the closed position.
True!
What 2 things will extinguish the “landing gear unsafe” light on the Piper Seminole?
- The landing gear UP limit switches are closed
2. The landing gear DOWN limit switches are closed
Under what situations will the gear warning horn activate on the Piper Seminole?
The gear is not locked and the manifold pressure is below 14 inches on either one or both engines.
What shuts the electric hydraulic pump off after landing gear retraction on the Piper Seminole?
The pressure switch
How many fuel pumps are there in the Seminole fuel system?
4
When you select “crossfeed” on one of the fuel selectors on the Piper Seminole what happens?
With both engines running, you are drawing fuel from ONE tank
What must be ON in order for the electric Primer system to operate on the Piper Seminole?
The electrical Fuel Pumps must be on
What is the proper procedure for crossfeeding fuel from the left tank to the right engine on the Piper Seminole?
The left fuel selector is placed in the on position and the right fuel selector is placed in the crossfeed position.
What is the rated hp of the Lycoming engines of the Piper Seminole?
180 hp
What action should be taken if the cylinder head temperature is too high?
Open the Cowl Flaps
What is one difference between turbo and supercharging?
TURBOcharging is driven by EXHAUST air passing over the turbine!
How would you know if the turbocharger (compressor) system has failed in a twin engine airplane?
The effected engine would not be able to maintain the same MP as the unaffected engine
Why should you idle a turbocharger engine for a few minutes before you shut it off?
To allow the compressor to be lubricated and cooled as the turbine wheel spools down
