Twin definition
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Twin definition
Hi,
Can anyone tell me the details of a twin (except for the obvious TWO engines). Ie how far apart they have to be etc. Any of the mil fast jets that can be classed as a twin (to get twin time credited).
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Can anyone tell me the details of a twin (except for the obvious TWO engines). Ie how far apart they have to be etc. Any of the mil fast jets that can be classed as a twin (to get twin time credited).
Cheers
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Not sure about you, but my logbook says "Multi Engine"... methinks that in itself is pretty self-explanatory.
Now, centreline thrust, thats a different story and I won't go there!
Now, centreline thrust, thats a different story and I won't go there!
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In the US there is no longer a centerline thrust limitation.
There is still guidance from the FAA in the FSIMS for issuing multi-engine ratings with the limitation "Limited to center line thrust." If you take the checkride in a Cessna 336 or 337, you get the restriction. In addition, if you convert military competency into a FAA certificate, there is a list of a dozen aircraft with no published Vmc and therefore the FAA will issue the certificate with the center line thrust limitation.
I've never heard of a 727 rating with the center line thrust limitation. And I don't understand what you mean by saying it's "grandfathered" for pilots who took their ride in a 337. If you take the ride in 336 or 337 and get the limitation and then take another ME checkride in a "normal" twin, the restriction goes away. The FAA lists the tasks you have to do to remove the restriction, you don't have to do a full checkride.
I've never heard of a 727 rating with the center line thrust limitation. And I don't understand what you mean by saying it's "grandfathered" for pilots who took their ride in a 337. If you take the ride in 336 or 337 and get the limitation and then take another ME checkride in a "normal" twin, the restriction goes away. The FAA lists the tasks you have to do to remove the restriction, you don't have to do a full checkride.
