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Ailerons
The PA-44-180, is fitted with two differential frise ailerons. The differential action combined with the
extra drag produced by the frise aileron helps to counteract adverse yaw.
Frise Aileron
Rudder
The vertical tail is fitted with a rudder which incorporates a combination rudder trim and anti-servo
tab. The rudder trim control is located on the control console between the front seats.
Stabilator
The horizontal tail surface (stabilator) is one of the all movable slab type with an anti-servo tab
mounted on the trailing edge. This tab, actuated by a control mounted on the console between the
front seats, also acts as a longitudinal trim tab.
Flaps
The flaps are manually operated and spring loaded to return to the retracted (up) position. A four
position flap control handle located on the console between the front seats adjusts the flaps for
reduced landing speeds and glide path control.
To extend the flaps, pull the handle up to the desired setting – 10, 25 or 40 degrees. To retract,
depress the button on the end of the handle and lower the control.
An over-center lock incorporated in the actuating linkage holds the right flap when it is in the retracted
(up) position so that it may be used as a step.
Trim
Trim surfaces are combined with the anti-servo tabs on both the rudder and stabilator primary control
surfaces. Although trim is not meant for primary control of the airplane, it can be used effectively to
make flying the airplane much easier. Both trim control wheels are located on the center console
between the front seats.
General
Hydraulically Operated
Fully Retractable
Tricycle Landing Gear
Airspeeds
VLO – 109 KIAS – On takeoff, the gear should be retracted before 109 KIAS.
VLE – 140 KIAS – The landing gear may be lowered at any airspeed up to 140 KIAS
Ground Operations
Steering
• Nose wheel steerable through a 30° arc either side of center by use of a combination of
full rudder pedal travel and brakes
• A bungee assemble reduces ground steering effort and dampens shocks and bumps
during taxiing
• When retracted, the nose wheel centers as it enters the wheel well and the steering
linkage disengages to reduce pedal loads in flight
Tires
• Mains – 6.00 x 6, 8 ply tires (55 psi – POH 8-15)
• Nose – 5.00 x 5, 6 ply tire (50 psi – POH 8-15)
Struts
• Air-oil assemblies
• Main – 2.60 inches showing (POH 8-8)
• Nose – 2.70 inches showing (POH 8-8)
Normal Operation
Hydraulic Pump
• Electrically powered reversible pump
• Located aft of the baggage area. The fluid reservoir is also located here and should be
filled with the proper fluid.
• Controlled by two-position switch with a wheel shaped knob located on the instrument
panel
• Hydraulic pressure extends and retracts the gear. Operation takes approx 6-7 seconds.
Up Lock (turns transit light off) Up Lock (turns transit light off) Up Lock (turns transit light off)
Down Lock (turns green light on) Down Lock (turns green light on) Down Lock (turns green light on)
Emergency Operation
Gear Not Indicating Down and Locked
• Nav lights are on – check position of nav lights
• Gear not down and locked – recycle gear
• A bulb is burned out – try swapping bulbs
• There is a malfunction in the indicating system – request a flyby for inspection
If the emergency gear knob has been pulled out in the event of a malfunction, leave it in the out
position until a mechanic can inspect the system.
• A warning horn MUTE switch is located directly above the pilot’s attitude indicator.
• Will only mute a warning caused by the lowering of a throttle lever
Parking Brake
• Engaged: By depressing the toe brake pedals and pulling OUT parking brake handle
• Disengaged: By depressing the toe brake pedals and pushing IN parking brake handle
• Engaging the parking brake moves the parking brake valve to retain the hydraulic
pressure in the brake lines.
Maintenance
• Fluid reservoir located in the top rear of the nose compartment
• Independent of the landing gear hydraulic system
• Filled with MIL-H-5506 (Petroleum Base) hydraulic brake fluid
Engines
The Seminole is power by two Lycoming four-cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed, air cooled
engines, each rated at 180 horsepower @ 2700 RPM at sea level.
Left Engine: O-360-A1H6
Right Engine: LO-360-A1H6
Engine mounts are constructed of steel tubing, and dynafocal engine mounts are provided to reduce
vibration.
Counter rotating engines (and propellers) eliminates asymmetric thrust during takeoff.
• Left engine rotates clockwise, Right engine counter-clockwise when view from the cockpit
Carburetor is of the horizontal draft, float type
Induction Air
The pilot has the option of two induction air sources which he/she controls by a carburetor heat
control located below the quadrant control area.
Induction air box
• Manually operated two-way valve
• Selects between normal filtered air and unfiltered heated air that passes through a
shroud around the exhaust pipe bypassing the air filter. (Up is off, down is on)
• The heated air can aid in the removal of carburetor ice or serve as an alternate air source
should the induction air source become blocked (ice, snow, bird, etc.)
• Since the heated air is unfiltered, its use during ground operations should be limited to
the run-up check because of the possibility of dust and other contaminants entering the
engine.
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Controls
Engine controls consist of:
• Two throttle levers – black (to adjust manifold pressure)
• Two propeller controls – blue (to adjust the propeller speed from high RPM to feather)
• Two mixture controls – red (to adjust the air to fuel ratio)
• The throttle levers incorporate a gear up warning horn switch which is activated during
the last portion of travel of the throttle levers to the lower power position.
A friction lock located on the right side of the quadrant can be used to adjust the stiffness of the levers
General
Counter-rotation of the propellers provides balanced thrust during takeoff and climb and eliminates
the critical engine factor in single-engine flight.
Two blade, constant speed, controllable pitch and feathering Hartzell propellers are installed as
standard equipment. The propellers mount directly to the engine crankshafts.
Pitch controlled by oil and nitrogen pressure.
• Oil pressure sends a propeller toward the high RPM (low pitch) or un-feather position
• Nitrogen pressure and a large spring sends a propeller toward the low RPM (high pitch)
or feather position and also prevents propeller over-speeding.
Governors, one for each engine, supply engine oil at various pressures through the propeller shafts to
maintain constant RPM settings.
• Controls engine speed by varying the pitch of the propeller to match load torque to
engine torque in response to changing flight conditions
Each propeller is controlled by the propeller control levers located in the center of the power control
quadrant (blue levers).
Feathering is accomplished by moving the control fully aft through the low RPM detent into the
FEATHER position.
• Takes about 6-7 seconds.
• To un-feather, move the propeller control forward. This releases oil accumulated under
pressure (accumulator) and moves the propeller out of the FEATHER position.
• In the event of an engine failure, the loss of oil pressure sends the propeller toward the
FEATHER position.
Propeller Governors
The governor varies oil pressure to the propeller hub which in turn varies the RPM of the engine by
varying the pitch of the propeller blades.
Main Components: The propeller control lever is connected to a cable which adjusts the tension of
the speeder spring. The speeder spring tension determines the amount of rotation required to keep
the flyweights in an on-speed condition. When the engine RPM reduces or increases the flyweights
either move in or out which in turn moves the pilot valve down or up. The pilot valve then allows oil
pressure to either flow to the hub from a high pressure oil pump or return to the crankcase until an
on-speed condition exists.
Under-Speed On-Speed Over-Speed
e.g., Going into a climb; or i.e. Stabilized flight e.g. Going into a descent; or
Tightening the speeder spring to Flyweights level Loosening the speeder spring to
move to a higher RPM, e.g. final Pilot valve not up or down and move to a lower RPM, e.g.
check. not increasing or decreasing oil setting climb or cruise power.
Flyweights move in pressure in the hub. Flyweights move out.
Pilot valve moves down Maintaining constant RPM Pilot valve moves up
Oil pressure moves to the hub, Oil pressure returns from the
reducing the prop pitch and hub, increasing the prop pitch
increasing RPM until RPM and reducing the RPM until RPM
reaches selected setting. (On- reaches selected setting. (On-
Speed) Speed)
Several flight instruments utilize the properties of a gyroscope for their operation. The most
common instruments containing gyroscopes are the turn coordinator, heading indicator, and the
attitude indicator. To understand how these instruments operate requires a knowledge of the
instrument power systems, gyroscopic principles, and the operating principles of each
instrument.
In some airplanes, all the gyros are vacuum, pressure, or electrically operated ; in others,
vacuum, or pressure systems provide the power for the heading and attitude indicators, while the
electrical system provides the power for the turn coordinator.
The vacuum or pressure system spins the gyro by drawing a stream of air against the rotor vanes
to spin the rotor at high speeds essentially the same as a water wheel or turbine operates. The
amount of vacuum or pressure required for instrument operation varies with manufacture and is
usually between 4.5 to 5.5 in. Hg.
One source of vacuum for the gyros installed in light aircraft is the vane-type engine-driven
pump which is mounted on the accessory case of the engine. Pump capacity varies in different
aircraft, depending on the number of gyros to be operated.
The air filter prevents foreign matter from entering the vacuum or pressure system. Airflow is
reduced as the master filter becomes dirty; this results in a lower reading on the vacuum or
pressure gauge.
Gyroscopic Principles
Any spinning object exhibits gyroscopic properties; however, a wheel designed and mounted to
utilize these properties is called a gyroscope. Two important design characteristics of an
instrument gyro are great weight or high density for size and rotation at high speeds with low
friction bearings. The mountings of the gyro wheels are called "gimbals" which may be circular
rings, rectangular frames, or a part of the instrument case itself.
There are two general types of mountings; the type used depends upon which property of the
gyro is utilized. A freely or universally mounted gyroscope is free to rotate in any direction about
its center of gravity. Such a wheel is said to have three planes of freedom. The wheel or rotor is
free to rotate in any plane in relation to the base and is so balanced that with the gyro wheel at
rest, it will remain in the position in which it is placed. Restricted or semirigidly mounted
gyroscopes are those mounted so that one of the planes of freedom is held fixed in relation to the
base.
There are two fundamental properties of gyroscopic action; rigidity in space, and precession.
Rigidity in space can best be explained by applying Newton's First Law of Motion which states,
"a body at rest will remain at rest; or if in motion in a straight line, it will continue in a straight
line unless acted upon by an outside force." An example of this law is the rotor of a universally
mounted gyro. When the wheel is spinning, it exhibits the ability to remain in its original plane
of rotation regardless of how the base is moved. However, since it is impossible to design
bearings without some friction present, there will be some deflective force upon the wheel.
The flight instruments using the gyroscopic property of rigidity for their operation are the
attitude indicator and the heading indicator; therefore, their rotors must be freely or universally
mounted.
Turn Coordinator
The turn coordinator shows the yaw and roll of the aircraft around the vertical and longitudinal
axes.
When rolling in or rolling out of a turn, the miniature airplane banks in the direction of the turn.
The miniature airplane does not indicate the angle of bank, but indicates the rate of turn. When
aligned with the turn index, it represents a standard rate of turn of 3° per second. [Figure 3-7]
The inclinometer of the turn coordinator indicates the coordination of aileron and rudder. The
ball indicates whether the airplane is in coordinated flight or is in a slip or skid. [Figure 3-8]
The heading indicator (or directional gyro) is fundamentally a mechanical instrument designed to
facilitate the use of the magnetic compass. Errors in the magnetic compass are numerous, making
straight flight and precision turns to headings difficult to accomplish, particularly in turbulent air.
A heading indicator, however, is not affected by the forces that make the magnetic compass
difficult to interpret. [Figure 3-9]
The operation of the heading indicator depends upon the principle of rigidity in space. The rotor
turns in a vertical plane, and fixed to the rotor is a compass card. Since the rotor remains rigid in
space, the points on the card hold the same position in space relative to the vertical plane. As the
instrument case and the airplane revolve around the vertical axis, the card provides clear and
accurate heading information.
Because of precession, caused chiefly by friction, the heading indicator will creep or drift from a
heading to which it is set. Among other factors, the amount of drift depends largely upon the
condition of the instrument. If the bearings are worn, dirty, or improperly lubricated, the drift
may be excessive.
Bear in mind that the heading indicator is not direction-seeking, as is the magnetic compass. It is
important to check the indications frequently and reset the heading indicator to align it with the
magnetic compass when required. Adjusting the heading indicator to the magnetic compass
heading should be done only when the airplane is in wings-level unaccelerated flight; otherwise
erroneous magnetic compass readings may be obtained.
The bank and pitch limits of the heading indicator vary with the particular design and make of
instrument. On some heading indicators found in light airplanes, the limits are approximately 55°
of pitch and 55° of bank. When either of these attitude limits is exceeded, the instrument "
tumbles" or "spills" and no longer gives the correct indication until reset. After spilling, it may be
reset with the caging knob. Many of the modern instruments used are designed in such a manner
that they will not tumble.
The attitude indicator, with its miniature aircraft and horizon bar, displays a picture of the
attitude of the airplane. The relationship of the miniature aircraft to the horizon bar is the same as
the relationship of the real aircraft to the actual horizon. The instrument gives an instantaneous
indication of even the smallest changes in attitude. [Figure 3-10]
The gyro in the attitude indicator is mounted on a horizontal plane and depends upon rigidity in
space for its operation. The horizon bar represents the true horizon. This bar is fixed to the gyro
and remains in a horizontal plane as the airplane is pitched or banked about its lateral or
longitudinal axis, indicating the attitude of the airplane relative to the true horizon.
The pitch and bank limits depend upon the make and model of the instrument. Limits in the
banking plane are usually from 100° to 110°, and the pitch limits are usually from 60° to 70°. If
either limit is exceeded, the instrument will tumble or spill and will give incorrect indications
until restabilized. A number of modern attitude indicators will not tumble.
Every pilot should be able to interpret the banking scale. Most banking scale indicators on the
top of the instrument move in the same direction from that in which the airplane is actually
banked. Some other models move in the opposite direction from that in which the airplane is
actually banked. This may confuse the pilot if the indicator is used to determine the direction of
bank. This scale should be used only to control the degree of desired bank. The relationship of
the miniature airplane to the horizon bar should be used for an indication of the direction of
bank. [Figure 3-11]
The attitude indicator is reliable and the most realistic flight instrument on the instrument panel.
Its indications are very close approximations of the actual attitude of the airplane.
Wing flaps, installed on the wings of most modern airplanes, have two important functions. First,
they permit a slower landing speed and, therefore, decrease the required landing distance.
Second, because they permit a comparatively steep angle of descent without an increase in speed,
it is possible, while making maximum utilization of the available landing area, to safely clear
obstacles when making a landing approach to a small field. They may also be used to shorten the
takeoff distance and provide a steeper climb path.
• When the battery master switch is turned ON , the battery solenoid contactor closes,
enabling current to flow from the battery to both the starter contactors and the tie bus.
• Protected by 60 amp BATTERY c.b.
• All other busses and alternators are “tied” to this bus
• Each alternator system has an independent ON-OFF rocker switch and a solid state
voltage regulator that automatically regulates alternator field current.
• When in the ON position, the positive output of each alternator is fed through individual shunts to the tie bus.
• Overcurrent protection is provided by the 70 amp tie bus L ALT and R ALT circuit breakers
• A main bus, a non-essential bus, and two avionics buses, with associated circuit
breakers, are located at the circuit breaker panel.
• Current from the tie bus is fed to each avionics bus through independent solenoid
contactors.
• When radio master is selected ON, both solenoids close
• Both busses are protected by 40 amp AVI BUS #1, and AVI BUS #2 circuit breakers
• Should the need arise, either bus can be isolated by pulling the AVI BUS TIE breaker
System Monitors
• Dual ammeters
• Two annunciator lights, located at upper right of pilot’s panel
• Lo-Bus light will illuminate if bus voltage drops to batter voltage (12.5 Vdc)
External Power Receptacle
• Should the airplane’s battery be depleted, a receptacle located on the lower right side of
the nose section permits using an external battery for engine start.