DA-42

Question 1

Speeds?

Answer 1

Vr: 76 KIAS
Vx: 85 KIAS
Vy: 90 KIAS
Vy (OEI): 85 KIAS
Vo: 112-122 KIAS
Vfe (APP): 133 KIAS
Vfe (LDG): 113 KIAS
Vlor: 152 KIAS
Vloe: 188 KIAS
Vle (Landing gear extended): 188 KIAS
Vmca (APP): 68 KIAS
Vmca (UP): 71 KIAS
Vno: 151 KIAS
Vne: 188 KIAS

Question 2

Minimum temp. for engine start?

Answer 2

-30C
Always make sure the L/R glow annunciation has extinguished before engaging the starter

Question 3

Required climb gradient?

Answer 3

Always calculate for the OEI climb gradient

Question 4

Clean aircraft concept?

Answer 4

The PIC shall neveraccept an aircraft for service with ice, snow, or frost on any part of the aircraft surfaces

Question 5

Take off in icing conditions?

Answer 5

When taking off in icing conditions, all ice-protection shall be switched on. In case of slush on the runway, delay gear retraction to allow the gear to become free from slush

Question 6

Power settings?

Answer 6

Climb: Max 92%
Cruise: 60-75%
Descent: AS REQ

Question 7

Fuel tank capacities?

Answer 7

Main tanks: 25 USG p. Tank
Aux. Tanks: 13.5 USG p. Tank
FULL: 76 USG

Question 8

Threshold Speeds?

Answer 8

Flap UPP: 92
Flap APP: 88
Flap LND: 86

Question 9

Turbulence penetration speed?

Answer 9

Manouvering speed or slightly below. Avoid using altitude hold on AP

Question 10

Max crosswind?

Answer 10

25 Kts - Flaps UPP
20 kts - Flaps APP

Question 11

Go-around procedure?

Answer 11

Climb power
Flap APP
Positive rate, GEAR UP
Flap UP (above 90 KIAS)

Question 12

Take-off procedure?

Answer 12

Max power
Engine instruments green
Rotate @ 76 KIAS
Pitch for 10° nose up

At 1000’ft AGL reduce to 92% and perform climb checklist memory items