Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:26 pm
#1608313
Hi,
I recently visited Newquay and after studying the plate I noticed that one of the taxi ways (A) has a sloped section on it.
This made me wonder what is the maximum slope angle my aircraft is "certified" (?) for ?? PA34 Seneca V
I looked through the POH and couldn't see anything regarding this.
I have done various google searches and found the maximum taxiway slope angle EASA allow (3% for cat A & B) (CS ADR-DSN.D.265 Longitudinal slopes on taxiways) - but nothing that actually tells me what my aircraft is certified for.
I guess taildraggers manoeuvring down a downhill slope must also have a similar concern.
Does anyone know where you can find this information ?? (and does anyone know what the maximum longitudinal slope angle a Seneca V can negotiate (before it falls back onto it's tail) ??
I guess I can push weight as far back as allowed (in M&B) and jack up the front to see - but i thought I'd ask first.
Many thanks !
I recently visited Newquay and after studying the plate I noticed that one of the taxi ways (A) has a sloped section on it.
From its junction with Taxiway Charlie to 650 m short of holding point Alpha 3, Taxiway Alpha exceeds the required transverse and longitudinal slopes. Advisory warning signs are positioned at the beginning and end of the up and down slope. Pilots are to exercise caution in this area especially in conditions of surface contamination or when following other aircraft.
This made me wonder what is the maximum slope angle my aircraft is "certified" (?) for ?? PA34 Seneca V
I looked through the POH and couldn't see anything regarding this.
I have done various google searches and found the maximum taxiway slope angle EASA allow (3% for cat A & B) (CS ADR-DSN.D.265 Longitudinal slopes on taxiways) - but nothing that actually tells me what my aircraft is certified for.
I guess taildraggers manoeuvring down a downhill slope must also have a similar concern.
Does anyone know where you can find this information ?? (and does anyone know what the maximum longitudinal slope angle a Seneca V can negotiate (before it falls back onto it's tail) ??
I guess I can push weight as far back as allowed (in M&B) and jack up the front to see - but i thought I'd ask first.
Many thanks !