5
$\begingroup$

I've read the AFM and looked online about the gear system for the PA-44 Seminole and there is apparently a squat switch on the right main gear that disables the stall warning whilst on the ground. However during my pre-flight I have tested the stall warning with the battery master and avionics master on and it worked.

Is the stall warning squat switch not a feature on the newer PA-44s any more? The one I train in is about a year old now.

Improve this question
$\endgroup$
3
$\begingroup$

Are you sure you're talking about the stall warning? I believe you're talking about the horn that activates when in the landing configuration with no gear down(e.g throttle retarded, flaps down).

The 44 has 2 electric stall warning tabs that won't be actuated on the ground.

Improve this answer
$\endgroup$
2
  • 1
    $\begingroup$ I think your answer is, "no, that aircraft never had a squat switch to disable the stall warning." Which seems to be exactly the answer the OP needs. This post was flagged as "not an answer," which I think is incorrect, although a more direct phrasing of the response may help avoid such flags in the future. $\endgroup$
    – Ralph J
    Apr 11 '19 at 2:10
  • $\begingroup$ I agree, think it's clear a no was implied in the answer, I'll try to be more direct in the future, thanks $\endgroup$
    – Dustin Cotten
    Apr 11 '19 at 2:24

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and cookie policy

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.