Stall vane
Hi,
Earlier today while discussing Citation CJ3 stall characteristics we ended up realising that almost all aircraft we manage to recall (mostly single/twin engine props) have the stall warning vane, or the stall warning system for that matters, located at the left wing leading edge. Off course we could not find a logical reason for that, besides, convenience, coincidence or perhaps some old standard that was kept over the years. Could someone shed some light on this? Cheers BF |
It doesn't look right does it?
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Maybe something to do with the direction of prop rotation?
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Plumbing?
Shortest path for the plumbing to blast the warning into PIC's ear?
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The airspeed indicator (before pitot tubes) used to be on the left for the pilot to see it:
http://thaiaviation.com/gallery2/d/4...or+Closeup.jpg |
DHC8 400 has the AOA sensor on the starboard side.
Never thought about it before, but all other types I have flown have it on the left hand side. |
I would of thought its to allow the P1 a better view to check for ice build up or fod damage etc should it start playing up.
All single system citations have the probe/vane on the STB fus' just behind the cockpit area. Dual systems have another probe on the portside between cockpit and main door. |
DHC8 400 has the AOA sensor on the starboard side. |
Now that is an interesting arrangement Checkboard.
Which aircraft is that? Cheers BF |
You'll probably find one on the port side too if you have a look |
Now that is an interesting arrangement Checkboard. Which aircraft is that? |
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