Test 1 Questions Flashcards
The G1000 Piper Seminole’s battery is ___ volts and ___ amps
24 Volts
13.6 Amps
If one, two of all three landing gear lights do not illuminate after you have selected gear down there are 3 conditions that can exist. What are they?
- Indicator bulb is burned out/PFD malfunction
- Failure in retraction/extension system
- Problem with switch system (wire corroded, not aligned, etc)
A ____ uses exhaust gases to compress induction air and boost engine power output at higher altitudes
Turbocharger
The overvoltage relay in the G1000 Seminole will take the alternator offline if the alternator exceeds ___ volts
32 Volts
The 4 flap positions in the Piper Seminole are __, __, __ and __ degrees
0
10
25
40
Which Bus in continuously powered on the Seminole regardless of battery master switch position?
Battery Bus
What is a sign of a tail plane stall caused by ice accumulation?
Severe pitch down after flap extension
Under what condition will the gear warning horn “mute” switch work after the horn is activated?
If the throttles are reduced to 14”
What force is the PRIMARY force that moves the propeller to the LOW pitch angle?
Oil pressure
- Aerodynamic Twisting assists
What force is the PRIMARY force that moves the propeller to the HIGH pitch angle?
Nitrogen charge
- Counterweights and Spring Force assist
Which force assists the propeller towards a LOWER pitch angle?
Aerodynamic Twisting
What type of Aileron’s is the Piper Seminole equipped with?
Differential Frise
What is the purpose of the unfeathering accumulator on the Piper Seminole?
Stores oil under pressure to unfeather prop in flight
What is TRUE about the Seminole’s heater?
On the ground the fan should be operated for 15 seconds with the air intake lever open to cool the heater!
In the Piper Seminole’s gear system, what shuts the pump OFF during gear retraction?
The Pressure Switch reaching about 1800 psi
on = aprox. 1500 psi
A squat switch in the stall warning system does not allow the unit to be activated on the ground, which landing gear is the squat switch located on?
Right main!
The squat switch on the Seminole’s LEFT main gear:
Left = Disables landing gear pump to prevent gear retraction on the ground! Right = Activates Mx. Hobbs and Stall Warning Horn
When using pneumatic boots to remove ice accumulation on an a/c’s wings:
Use the method described by the a/c’s applicable operating manual!
The storm window in the Seminole should not be opened above what speed?
129
If 1 alternator has failed and the other alternator is drawing over 80 amps how can you quickly reduce the airplane’s total electrical load w/o significant impact to the flight?
Pull the non-essential bus circuit breaker
In the Seminole’s gear system, what shuts the pump OFF during gear extension?
All 3 down limit switches closing
With the LEFT fuel selector on X-Feed and the RIGHT fuel selector ON, how is fuel flowing from the tanks to the engines?
- LEFT engine is getting fuel from the RIGHT tank
- RIGHT engine is getting fuel from the RIGHT tank
During engine shutdown the Seminole’s propeller is prevented from going in the feather position by:
Anti-feathering pins which lock in place below 950 rpm
How many minutes will the Emergency Battery in the G1000 Seminole provide power to the standby instruments and PFD to run the attitude indicator?
30 mins
What is the purpose of the Thermal Relief Valve on the Seminole’s hydraulic gear system?
Provides pressure relief in the event heat expands the hydraulic fluid
If the CHT’s get too high what should you do?
Open the Cowl Flaps!
Sluggish propeller control and propeller overspeed with poor RPM recovery after rapid throttle application are indicates that:
The nitrogen charge is low!
The POH recommends that prolonged slip-skids which result in an excess of ____ ft of altitude should be avoided because fuel flow could be interrupted
2000’
If both ALTR FAIL warning annunciators illuminate during flight in a G1000 Seminole it is an indication that ___ alternator(s) have failed
Both
The luggage compartment on the Seminole has a max weight capacity of ____
200
The Seminole has an emergency window exit located on the ___ of the a/c
Left side!
What is TRUE about the carburetor heat on the Seminole?
…all of the above?
A T-Tail a/c like the Seminole requires ___ movements at ___ speeds
Larger movements / Slower speeds
In the events that alternate static is required what configuration should be used?
Storm window CLOSED
Cabin vents CLOSED
HT and Defrosters ON
The purpose of the impulse coupling with the magneto is to ____
Provide rotation for late and hot spark!
What are the functions of the Alternator Control Units in the Seminole electrical system?
- Voltage regulation
- Load sharing
- Over voltage protection
(all of the above)
Under what conditions will the gear warning horn activate?
- Squat switch closed (in flight)
- Down and lock switches open (gear up)
- Throttle below 14”
(All of the above)
