Private Multi Oral Review Flashcards
(98 cards)
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
2
Q
What grade fuel is to be used in the PA-44?
A
100 LL (Blue)
3
Q
How much climb performance is lost when an engine fails?
A
Up to 80%
4
Q
Why is an aft CG used in determining VMC?
A
Adverse condition – least rudder effectiveness
5
Q
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
6
Q
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.
7
Q
Vr
A
75 Rotation speed
8
Q
What is the maximum baggage capacity?
A
200
9
Q
Vno
A
169 Max structural cruising speed
10
Q
Is the engine turbo-charged or normally aspirated?
A
Normally aspirated
11
Q
What are the indications of a failed alternator?
A
Annunciator light, 0 indication on loadmeter
12
Q
What is the horsepower rating?
A
180 each @ 2700 RPM
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
14
Q
Define VSSE.
A
Safe speed for intentional engine failure
15
Q
Vne
A
202 Never exceed speed
16
Q
Vmc
A
56 Minimum controllable airspeed
17
Q
When an engine is inoperative or feathered, what indication will be observed on the manifold pressure gauge?
A
Ambient air pressure
18
Q
Vle
A
140 Maximum speed with gear extended
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.
20
Q
Vlo (up)
A
109 Maximum gear retraction speed
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
22
Q
What does oil pressure do to the propeller
A
Oil pressure drives prop blade pitch into higher pitch, or even feather.
23
Q
Are the brake and the landing gear hydraulics interconnected?
A
No, they are independent
24
Q
What keeps the gear in the down position?
A
Springs
Downlock hooks
25
What are the various positions on the fuel selector control?
On
Off
X Feed
26
Why is the right engine labeled LO-360?
It rotates to the left / Counter Rotating
27
How is the landing gear actuated? Describe the pump.
Hydraulically actuated
| Electric powered Reversible hydraulic pump
28
How many vacuum pumps does the PA-44 have?
Two engine drive pumps
29
What are the maximum taxi, takeoff, and landing weights?
Taxi - 3816
Takeoff - 3800
Landing - 3800
30
Which lever manipulates oil pressure to the propeller?
Prop lever (Blue)
31
How many cylinders?
4 per engine
32
Vsse
82 Safe speed for intentional engine failure
33
Vxse
82 Best angle of climb single-engine
34
Which unit regulates oil pressure to the propeller?
Prop governor
35
Vyse
88 Best rate of climb single-engine
36
Describe the electrical system.
14 Volt electrical system, Push Type CB, 12 Volt battery, Two 70 Amp Alternator
37
Describe the fuel system.
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
38
If Hydraulic pressure is suddenly lost in flight, what indication, if any, would you have?
No indication
| Gear would free fall
39
How many fuel pumps are on the aircraft?
4 pumps total
2 engine driven
2 electric driven
40
Describe the vacuum system.
Two engine driven vacuum pumps with suction limits of 4.8 – 5.2
41
What are the flap settings on the Seminole?
0,10,25,40
42
Explain how to cross feed fuel.
Pump on, Fuel selector to x feed, Check fuel pressure, Pump off, Check pressure
43
What are centrifugal stop pins?
Pins that prevent the prop from feathering below 950 RPM
44
What causes an aircraft to sideslip with the loss of an engine, and what action is required to correct this?
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
What is the true purpose of the centrifugal stop pins?
To stop the prop from feathering below 950 RPM
46
Describe the stall warning system.
Two electric stall detectors, Inboard detector – stall warning flaps 25-40, Outboard detector – stall warning flaps 0-10
47
What is the purpose of the spring in the prop dome?
In combination with the nitrogen accumulator, it is used for unfeathering the prop.
48
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, under left side instrument panel. Close windows and vents, heat and defrost on, and touch to remove moisture.
49
How is ignition provided?
Two magnetos on each engine
50
How are the cylinders arranged?
Horizontally opposed – Direct Drive
51
Vx
82 Best angle of climb
52
If you lose gear hydraulics, will you still have brakes?
Yes, Independent systems
53
Who is the manufacturer?
Lycoming
54
Vso
55 Stall Speed in landing Config
55
Why does manifold pressure decrease approximately 1" every 1,000' during climb?
Lowering of ambient air pressure with increase in altitude.
56
Where is the pitot static port located?
On the heated pitot mast, under left wing
57
Va 2700 lbs
112 Maneuvering speed at 2700 lbs.
58
Define critical engine and list the factors used to determine it.
Critical Engine:
Engine that, when fails has the most adversely affects on performance and handling
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Factors
P. P-Factor
A. Accelerated Slipstream
S. Spiraling Slipstream
T. Torque
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59
What are the minimum and maximum oil capacities in the 1979 and 2000 model Seminoles?
6-8
60
Vlo (down)
140 Maximum gear extension speed
61
Will the propeller always feather?
No, not below 950 RPM
62
Vs
57 Stall Speed with zero flaps
63
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?
Reduce drag by securing the engine
Feather inop engine
Mixture cutoff inop engine
Lean operating engine
64
Which instruments are vacuum operated?
Attitude gyro, HIS (without Slave)
65
Define constant speed.
Prop governor regulates oil pressure to change prop blade pitch to maintain a constant RPM
66
What unit will not allow the gear to be retracted on the ground?
Squat switch
67
What is the procedure to extend the gear manually (Emergency Gear Extension)?
Gear selector in down position
| Pull red emergency gear extension knob
68
What airspeed is of importance during manual gear extension?
Maximum of 100 KIAS
69
What unit adjusts the propeller to maintain a constant RPM and how does it do it?
Prop governor, oil pressure and flyweights
70
What documents are required to be on the aircraft?
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Air Worthiness
Registration
Radio operator lic.
Operator Handbook
Weight ad balance
External Data Plate
Compass deviation Card
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71
What indicates that the gear is in transit and the hydraulic pump is activated?
In transit annunciator
72
If the cylinder head temp and oil temp approach the caution range, what can be done to assist in cooling?
Enrich the mixture, reduce power, open cowl flaps
73
Explain lost communications procedures.
Transponder 7600
Fly to nearest airfield and observe traffic pattern above TPA
Look for light gun signals (tower airports)
Land
74
Who determines VMC for a particular aircraft?
Aircraft manufacture
75
What instruments are pitot static?
Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator.
76
Will the propeller feather below 950 RPM. Why or why not?
No, centrifugal stop pins prevent feathering below 950
77
Does it have fuel injectors or a carburetor?
Carburetor
78
How do you prevent a heater overheat?
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
Will the engines continue to run with the alternator and battery master
Yes, Magnetos will power the engine
80
What keeps the gear in the up position?
Hydraulic pressure
81
Vy
88 Best rate of climb
82
When are the electric fuel pumps to be used?
Takeoff, Landing, fuel selector change, Maneuvers
83
What is the function of the nitrogen cylinder?
Helps drive the blades to a high pitch-low RPM angle. (Feathered)
84
What is the maximum demonstrated crosswind component?
17 knots
85
What are the drag factors on light twins?
Flaps
Windmilling prop
Gear extended
86
Vfe
111 Maximum flap extension speed
87
Define VMC.
Minimum controllable airspeed with critical engine inop
88
What aircraft equipment checks are required under FAR part 91?
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Life limited parts – 91.417
VFR Day – 91.205(b)
VFR Night – 91.205(c).
IFR – 91.205(b)
Inoperative equipment 91.213 (d)
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89
Define full feathering.
Prop blades are in alignment with the relative wind
90
Va 3800 lbs
135 Maneuvering speed at 3800 lbs.
91
What is the correct action for a propeller overspeed?
Retard the throttle, prop lever to full “decrease RPM”, Maintain maximum 2700 RPM
92
Define absolute and single-engine service ceiling.
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
Who makes the propellers?
Hartzell
94
What is the fuel capacity? How many gallons are unusable?
55 gals in each engine
| 54 usable in each engine
95
What are the normal vacuum operating limits?
4.8 – 5.2
96
What type of flaps does the Seminole have?
Manual Flap system
97
Explain the procedure for cross feeding fuel when operating the right
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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
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98
Allows blades to remain in low pitch at shutdown
Prevents engine damage
