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Wingspan |
13.42m |
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Length |
8.56m |
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Height |
2.49m |
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Main and Front Wheel(s) speed rating? |
120mph |
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Engine? |
Air-cooled, four cylinder, four stroke, horizontally opposed |
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Maximum takeoff power and RPM (Sea level)? |
180HP at 2700RPM |
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Maximum and minimum oil quantities? |
8 and 4 quarts |
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Oil grade (Past the 50hr mark/non-red band)? |
SAE 20W50 or SAE 15W50 |
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Maximum continuous RPM and power? |
160HP at 2700RPM |
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Maximum and minimum oil pressure? |
115 to 25psi |
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Maximum oil temperature? |
245°F |
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Minimum and maximum fuel pressure? |
14 and 35psi |
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Normal voltage range? |
25.1 to 30V |
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Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW)? |
1785kg |
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Maximum landing weight? |
1700kg |
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Maximum ramp weight? |
1795kg |
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Maximum baggage (nose/cockpit/baggage extension)? |
30/14/18kg |
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C of G limits @ MTOW? |
2.425-2.451m aft |
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Published maneuvering load factors? |
-1.52 to +3.8 |
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Total fuel capacity in main tanks? |
2 x 26 US Gal total, 2 x 25 US Gal usable |
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Maximum permissible fuel difference between tanks? |
5 US Gal |
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Normal operating fuel flow? |
1 to 25 US Gal/hour |
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Approved fuel? |
Avgas 100LL |
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Normal operating range for oil pressure? |
56 to 95 PSI |
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Maximum cylinder head temperature? |
500 degrees F |
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Normal RPM operating range? |
500 to 2700 RPM |
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Vfe with approach flaps? |
137KIAS |
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Standard Va above and below 1542kg (3400lbs)? |
126 and 120 KIAS |
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Landing gear operation speeds (extension Vloe, and retraction Vlor)? |
194 and 156 KIAS |
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Published Vmca? |
65 KIAS |
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Maximum speed for emergency gear extension? |
156KIAS |
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Vyse? |
90KIAS flaps up |
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Vsse (Intentional training OEI)? |
80KIAS flaps up |
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Vne? |
194KIAS |
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Recommended winter kit temperature? |
< +15 degrees C |
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Red warning alert "DOOR OPEN" means? |
Front and/or rear canopy and/or baggage door are/is not closed and locked |
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Red warning alert "GEAR UNSAFE" means? |
Gear is in neither the final up or down and locked position |
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Audible warning alert - GEAR RETRACTED CHIME TONE means? |
Gear retracted with the flaps in the landing position, or when MAP is below 14" |
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Is landing with a mass between 1700 and 1785kg permissible? |
Yes, it is within normal operational limits |
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Approved flight maneuvers? |
Stalling, Lazy eights, Chandelles, and steep turns (maximum 60 degrees A of B) |
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Maximum operating altitude? |
18,000ft |
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Actions in the event that the left, or right engine fuel pressure exceeds 35 PSI? |
Turn off the fuel pump for the affected engine, if the fuel pump is on, and reduce power on the affected engine by reducing the throttle lever |
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Actions in the event that the left, or right engine fuel pressure is less than 14 PSI? |
Turn on the electric fuel pump for the affected engine |
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Actions to take if the starter does not disengage after start, and the message "START" remains illuminated or flashing? |
Shut down the affected engine and terminate flight preparation |
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Actions in the event that the left, or right engine alternator fails? |
Check ALT PROT/ALT CONT circuit breakers, check affected side, Alternator ON/OFF switch, cycle affected side. If it comes back online, continue flight |
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Actions in the event that both alternators fail at the same time? |
Reduce all electrical equipment to a minimum, expect battery power to last 30 minutes and land as soon as possible |
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In the case of an emergency, the emergency frequency can be selected by? |
Holding the COMM transfer button on the G1000 for 2 seconds |
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During flight at cruising altitude you observe oil pressure on one of the engines is reading 20 PSI, you should? |
Monitor the oil temperature, and if green then it is most likely a false indication. If outside the green range, decrease power and land as soon as possible. Be prepared for an engine failure |
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Flap selector switch placard is marked as follows? |
UP, APP 137 KIAS, and LDG 111 KIAS |
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On startup you notice smoke and flames coming from the engine. You should? |
Fuel selector off, mixture idle cutoff, throttle maximum, cabin heat off, masters off, ignition off, canopy open and evacuate |
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In the event of an electrical fire in flight, the emergency battery will supply power to? |
The standby attitude gyro (AH) and the flood light |
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In the event of extreme smoke developing in the cockpit, you may proceed as follows to vent the smoke? |
The front canopy may be unlatched, allowing it to partially open to improve ventilation. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly, but the airspeed is limited to 120 KIAS maximum |
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Actions in the event of suspicion of carbon monoxide contamination? |
The front canopy may be unlatched, allowing it to partially open to improve ventilation. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly, but the airspeed is limited to 120 KIAS maximum |
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Emergency descent procedure? |
Flaps up, landing gear down, throttle idle, airspeed as required |
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Engine starter limitations? |
10 seconds ON, 20 seconds OFF, repeat a maximum of 6 times, allow 30 minutes to cool before next attempt |
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How is the rear door opened, from the inside, in an emergency? |
Pull the red lever, at the front hinge of the rear door, down and pull the hinge pin out (as per the placard), push the door open |
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In each cowling, on the inside of the for the oil filler neck, what placard limitations are indicated? |
VFR Min./Max. 4/8 qts, IFR Min./Max. 6/8 qts |
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What does the variable elevator stop limit the travel of the elevator to? |
13 degrees with engine power greater than 14.5" MAP and the flaps in the UP position |
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A failure of the Variable Elevator Stop would be indicated by? |
An amber annunciation light on the G1000 |
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The landing gear in the DA42 is held in the up position by? |
Hydraulic pressure |
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Can the propellor be feathered when not turning? |
No |
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What are the airspeed indicator markings? |
White arc: 57 to 111 KIAS Green arc: 64 to 155 KIAS Yellow arc: 155 to 194 KIAS |
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Why should the engine be idled between 800 to 1200 RPM before shut down? |
To allow the temperatures to stabilise |
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The fuel transfer pumps...? |
Transfer fuel from the AUX tanks to the related main tank |
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Fuel quantity indication is available for...? |
Main fuel tanks only on the G1000 |
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Which BUS is the transponder linked to? |
LH main BUS |
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The MFD runs from which BUS? |
RH main BUS |
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What is the meaning of the abbreviation AHRS? |
Attitude and Heading Reference System |
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The AHRS runs from which BUS? |
LH main BUS |
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What does a red "GPS ENR Warning" alert on the G1000 mean? |
G1000 will no longer provide GPS based navigational guidance |
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How are rudder and elevator trim tabs controlled? |
Bowden cables |
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Under what conditions can the autopilot not be used? |
OEI operations |
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What colour light is displayed when the flaps are fully up? |
A green indicator light |
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The failure of the AHRS system would be indicated by? |
Removal of the Sky/Ground presentation and a red 'X' and yellow "AHRS FAILURE" on the PFD |
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The failure of the air data computer would be indicated by? |
A red 'X' and yellow text over the ASI, Altimeter, VSI, TAS, and OAT displays |
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What happens to the CO ALERT when power is applied to the aircraft? |
It flashes twice and then goes out |
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Engine oil pressure must be in the green sector...? |
After 15 seconds |
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What is the permissible magneto drop during the Before Take-Off checks? |
175 RPM and 50 RPM difference |
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The take-off must be abandoned in engine RPM fails to reach...? |
2680 RPM +/- 20 RPM |
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As the GPS equipment database must incorporate the current cycle (latest update) this means that...? |
Not all published approaches are in the FMS database and the pilot must ensure that the planned approach is in the database |
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In the event that, during flight, the rear passenger door becomes unlocked, you may...? |
Not try to lock the door as the safety latch may disengage and the door could separate from the aircraft |
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When conducting the mass and C of G calculations for a flight and the quantity of fuel in the AUX tanks is unknown, the following is considered for the fuel quantity...? |
Full for mass and balance, and empty for range and endurance |
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Airspeed and flap for rotation (Vr)? |
78 KIAS flaps up |
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Airspeed and flap for takeoff (Vy)? |
90 KIAS flaps up |
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Airspeed for final approach and G/A? |
85 KIAS landing flaps, 90 KIAS flaps take-off or approach |
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Maximum structural cruising speed (Vno)? |
155 KIAS flaps up |
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In the event of the left engine failing, and the right engine feeding from the left tank, engine fuel selectors should be in which position? |
LH OFF and RH CROSSFEED |
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When alternate air is selected...? |
Both engines are supplied with alternate air |
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To feather an engine you would? |
Pull the RPM lever fully backward past the feathering gate with the engine still running |
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What is the maximum speed for safe engine unfeathering and starting? |
194 KTS and up to maximum operating altitude |
