atsb and attitude to accidents
Just my two penneth:
I also have had a look at the PA31-350 POH and concur with the data above. I have 1400 hours twin time, with 150 odd in PA31-350's and rest in PA30-160.
In both aircraft, it is essential to do the troubleshooting routine.
It is essential to ID the engine.
I have had two reductions of power and "Panic" is not an option, but it is a real issue.
A decision has to be made quickly and a "blaring" gear horn would not help.
Flying the "numbers" is essential ie. Vyse and 5 degrees bank.
The old adage of height is your friend cannot be understated.
The real issue of "Why the surging" has not been answered by atsb, neither the human factors involved.