DHC-6 Twin Otter Flashcards
(244 cards)
What is the wing span of the Twin Otter?
65 Feet.
What is the length of the Twin Otter with the Short Nose?
49.6 feet
Where is the Datum located in the Short Nose Variant?
Approximately 6 inches forward of the nose cone fairing.
Where is the Datum located in the Long Nose variant?
Approximately 21 inches aft of the tip of the nose cone fairing
How many Caution lights are located in the Caution Light Panel?
18 Lights (9 per side)
How many Micro Switches are used with the Door Warning Light System?
4 Micro Switches.
Which doors are equipped with Doors Unlocked Micro Switches.
Long Nose Baggage, Aft. Baggage, Right and Left main exit doors
(or air-stair door)
What is the maximum positive “G “loading of the 300 Series?
3.17 Positive.
What is the maximum positive “G“ loading for a 100/200 Twin Otter?
3.21. Positive.
What is the maximum landing weight for the 300 series Otter on floats.
12500 lbs.
What is the maximum negative “G” loading for the 300 Series Otter?
1.5 Negative.
What category of flight operations is the Twin Otter Certified to operate in?
The Normal Category .
Is the Twin Otter capable of doing steep turns of 80 degrees of bank angle?
Perhaps it is, but the Maximum Legal Bank angle is 60 degrees.
Name three major differences on the Three Hundred Series.
Additional Vortex Generators on the Vertical fin, An increase in Allowable
Gross weight, Lowered Positive “G” loading, higher horsepower.
Why is there a Torque Limitation on the -27 powered 100 & 200 Series?
The possibility of the loss of rudder control at maximum power
during single engine operations at low airspeeds.
What is the VMO for the 300 series Otter on floats?
158 Kts. for Wipline Floats. (156 KIAS S.L. wheels)
What is VMC for the 300 series Otter on Floats.
67 Kts. 20 flap. 70 Kts. 10 flap Prop Feathered
64 KIAS wheels.
What is the VP/VB. speed for the Otter on Floats?
135 Kts.
What is VX. For the 300 Otter on Floats?
82 Kts. 87 KIAS wheels.
What is VY for the 300 Otter on Floats?
90 Kts. (wheels 100 Kts).
What is VY. 100 Otter on Floats?
90 Kts (wheels 100 Kts.
What is VFE Flaps 10 300 Otter Floats?
102 Kts. (100 KIAS wheels)
What does the abbreviation VXSE. Stand for?
Velocity Angle Single Engine.
What does the abbreviation VP/VB. stand for?
Velocity Manoeuvring Speed (full and abrupt control deflection).