CHAPTER 1

1. Max take off RPM- 2700.

2. Max take off mass 1785 kg.
3. The place to keep the airplane manual is in the side bag of the
forward left seat.
4. Span: 13.42 m

Length: 8.56 m

Height: 2.49m

5. Wing Area: 16.29 m sq.

MAC: 1.271m

AR: 11.06

Dihedral: 5 Deg

Sweep: 1 Deg

6. Aileron area: .66m sq (both ailerons)

7. Wing Flap area: 2.18m sq (Both flaps)
8. Horizontal tail:

Area: 2.35 m sq

Elevator area: .66 m sq

Angle of incidence: - 1.1 Deg relative to long axis of ac.

9. Vertical Tail:
 Area: 2.43 sq m

Rudder area: .78 sq m.

OPERATING LIMITATIONS (CHAPTER 2)

10. Maneuvering speed limits (Va):

Upto 1542 Kg - 120 kts

Above 1542 kg- 126 kts

11. Max flap extension speed (VFE):

Approach- 137 KIAS.
LDG flaps- 111 KIAS.
12. Max Landing Gear Extended Speed : 194 KIAS
13. Max Landing Gear Operating Speed(VLO):
i. Extension (VLOE) : 194 KIAS
ii. Retraction (VLOR): 156 KIAS
14. Minimum Control Speed (VMCA): 65 KIAS
15. Never Exceed Speed (VNE): 194 KIAS
16. Maximum Structural Cruising Speed (VNO): 155 KIAS
17. Intentional One Engine Operating Speed(VSSE): 80 KIAS
18. Best Rate of Climb Speed(one engine)VYSE : 90 KIAS
19. Maneuvering Speed (VA):
i. VA(Up to 1542 KG ) = 120 KIAS
ii. VA(Above 1542 KG ) = 126 KIAS
20. Max Emergency Landing Gear Extension Speed: 156 KIAS

21. Green Arcs: LOWER RED ARC UPPER RED ARC

MAP: 13 – 31 in Hg -- --

RPM: 500-2700 -- ABOVE 2700

Oil Temp- 149-230 F -- ABOVE 245 F

CHT- 150-475 F -- ABOVE 500 F

OIL PRESS: 56- 95PSI 25 PSI ABOVE 97 PSI

FUEL PRESS: 14 – 35 PSI 14 PSI ABOVE 35 PSI

VOLT- 25.1 to 30 V 24.1V ABOVE 32 V

AMMETER- 2-75 A -- --

FUEL QUANTITY (STD TANK) 0-25 US gal

Oil quantity min- 4 quarts, max 8 quarts.

22. There are two types of annunciator panels: DAI and white
wire.
23. Warning light for oil press- Oil press below 25 PSI
24. Warning light for fuel press- Press below 14 PSI & greater
than 35 PSI.
25. CAUTION LIGHT FOR FUEL INDICATES US GAL 3 +- 1GAL IN
TANK.
26. Maximum landing mass: 1700 kg
27. Maximum Zero Fuel mass: 1650 kg
28. Max load in baggage compartment: 45 Kg
29. Max load in baggage tube: 30 Kg
30. Landing with Mass between 1700 Kg and 1785 Kg is
permissible. It constitutes an abnormal landing. A hard landing
Check is only required.
31. The most forward position of CG is
a. 2.365m aft of datum point up to 1365 kg.
b. 2.365m aft of datum point up to 1550 kg.
c. 2.388m aft of datum point up to 1700 kg.
d. 2.425m aft of datum point up to 1785 kg.
32. The most rearward position of CG is
a. 2.437m aft of datum point upto 1365 kg
b. 2.451m aft of datum point upto 1785 kg
33. The normal category ac can carry out maneuvers up to AOB
of 60 deg.
34. Utility category can maneuver up to AOB of 90 deg, but AH
and DG is affected by AOB over 60 deg.
35. Stalling with Asymmetric Power or One Engine Inoperative
is not PERMITTED.
36. Load factors. Normal/ (Utility) Category aircraft.
 AT VA AT VNE With Flap Down
Positive 3.8g 3.8 2.0
Negative -1.52 0 Nil
37. The maximum demonstrated operating altitude is 18,000
feet/5,486mtrs.
38. Flights into known icing conditions are prohibited and also
into known thunderstorms.
39. Maximum number of occupants is 4.
40. Fuel type is AV Gas 100LL.
41. Total fuel quantity: 20.6 X 2 US gal or appx 98.4 X 2 liters.

If Auxiliary tanks Installed 13.7 X 2 US gal or 52 X2 Liters.

42. Total unusable fuel is 2 X 1 US gal or appx 2 X 2 liters.

43. Fuel indication is by capacitance.
44. Max difference in fuel between Left and Right tank is 05 US
Gallons.
45. The oil used in the DA 42 is SAE 15W50.
46. The min/max oil required in VFR is 4-8 Quarts.
47. The min/max oil required in IFR is 6-8 Quarts.
48. Max speed with full flap deflection is 111 KIAS.
49. Max speed with partial flap deflection is 108 KIAS.
 50. If alternative static is open emergency window and cockpit
Vent must be closed.
51. Airspeed Indicator Markings :

MARKING IAS IMP

WHITE ARC 57- 111 KIAS FULL FLAP OP LIMIT
GREEN ARC 64- 155 KIAS NORMAL OP LIMIT OF AC
YELLOW ARC 155-194 KIAS CAUTION RANGE –
SMOOTH AIR ONLY
BUE LINE 90 KIAS BEST ROC , Single Engine
RED LINE 65 KIAS MIN CONTROL Sp Single
Engine
RED LINE(VNE) 194 KIAS MAXIMUM SPD IN ALL
CONDITIONS.
CHAPTER 3 (EMERGENCY PROCEDURES)

52. Air speeds in emergencies.

One engine Inoperative Minimum Control Speed (Air) VMCA :
: 65 KIAS
One engine Inoperative Speed for Best ROC VYSE:

: 90 KIAS
53. OIL PRESSURE below the value of 25psi can lead to engine
failure.
54. Determination of the inoperative engine is also done by
DEAD FOOT DEAD ENGINE
55. UNFEATHERING & RESTARTING the engine is possible at all
airspeeds above a safe flying airspeed up to VNE (194 KIAS)
56. Switch off engines if oil pressure is below the green sector.
57. Air speed for Ldg (one engine off flaps up):

: 85 KIAS (1700kg)

: 85 KIAS (1785kg)

58. LANDING GEAR unsafe warning lights come on if the

landing gear is neither up nor down & locked position.

59. Maximum manual Ldg gear extension speed : 156 KIAS

60. Time for Manual Extension of the landing gear is approx 20
SECS
61. The Maximum Demonstrated Airspeed for Emergency
Opening of the Front Canopy in Flight : 120 KIAS
62. EMERGENCY DECENT (FLAPS UP)
i. Max Structural Cruising Speed VNO= 155 KIAS
ii. Never Exceed Speed in Smooth Air VNE= 194 KIAS
 This Procedure may impose a risk of “SHOCK COOLING”

63. Spin recovery actions: Throttle IDLE, opposite rudder,

Control stick forward, ailerons neutral, Flaps up. When rotation
stops, rudder neutral, stick back and ease out keeping below
VNE:
64. In case of suspected CO presence in cockpit front canopy
can be unlatched in during flight. Flight characteristics will not
vary greatly.
65. The throttle lever should be moved slowly in order to avoid
over-speeding and excessively rapid RPM changes
66. Never unlock the rear passenger door during flight, it may
break away.
CHAPTER 4A (NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES)

67. Airspeed for Rotation (Take-off run, Vr)

with flaps up: 78 KIAS
68. Airspeed for Take-off Climb(Best rate-of- climb, VY)
With Flaps Up: 90 KIAS
69. Airspeed for cruise climb.
With Flaps Up: 90 KIAS
70. Airspeed to be maintained during FINAL APPROACH
With Flaps LDG: 85 KIAS
71. Airspeed to be maintained during GO AROUND
With Flaps APP: 85 KIAS
72. Intentional One Engine Inoperative Speed(VSSE)
With Flaps LDG: 80 KIAS
73. The main tire inflation press is 87 PSI and nose tire inflation
pressure is 65 PSI.
74. When Switching the Electrical Master Switch ON, the
Electrically Driven Hydraulic Gear Pump may activate itself for
5-20 sec to restore system pressure.
75. Should the pump continue to operate continuously or
periodically, there is a Malfunction In The Landing Gear System
76. If the aural alert or the warning of the PFD does not
appear, unscheduled maintenance is necessary.
77. Do not operate starter motor for more than 10 sec and let
it cool for 20 sec. After 06 attempts to start let motor cool for
30mins.
78. If ambient temp is below 0 Deg cel then pre heat and ext
power source is recommended.
79. Warm up engine at 1500 RPM for 2-5 minutes.
80. Oil press should be in green sector within 15 sec of starting.
If not then, switch off.
81. Fuel press should be 14 to 35 PSI.
82. Every time the fuel selector is moved from on to cross-feed
or from cross-feed to on the corresponding fuel pump must be
on.
83. The testing fuel cross-feed function can be done
simultaneously with both engines running for approx 30 sec with
cross-feed function selected.
84. Do not take-off with fuel selector in cross-feed position.
85. Idle rpm should be 600-800 RPM.
86. Nose wheel lift off speed is 78 KIAS. (Page 4a- 25)
87. To prevent vapor lock at high ambient temperatures run
engine at speeds of 1800 RPM or more.
88. To check both tanks are feeding run at 1500 RPM for 01
minute.
89. In magneto check Max RPM drop permitted is 175 RPM
and max difference is 50 RPM.
90. CHT should be between 150 – 400 deg Fahrenheit and
should not exceed 435 deg F in fast cruise. MAX CHT is 500 deg F.
91. The Oil Temperature in continuous operation should be
between 165 – 220 deg Fahrenheit, the oil temperature should
not lie below 180 deg F to avoid accumulation of condensation
water
92. Best economy mixture is at 75% power, to achieve it lean
mixture till engine runs rough and then enrich till the smooth
running and EGT is maximum.
93. The best power mixture is at 75 % Power and enrich till EGT
is 100 Deg F lower.
94. When reducing power the CHT should not drop more than
50 deg F per minute.
95. DURING FEATHERING CHECK Rpm Should Not Fall Below
300 Rpm.
96. If Engine is cold Oil Pressure in the Yellow sector is
Permissible
97. To Avoid Excessive Damage Of The Main Landing Gear
Wheels, Apply Brakes Firmly Before Selecting Gear Up.
98. In Case of fuel pressure low warning message, the electrical
fuel pump must be switched on.
99. Higher Approach Speeds result in longer landing distance
during flare.
100. No Flap landings with power will have reduced elevator
travel due to limiter engaged above 14.5 MAP.
101. Go –Around with Speeds below (Vref – 5 KIAS) are not
recommended.
102. After Landing maintain 800-1200 RPM before shutdown to
allow temperature to stabilize.
103. If the aircraft is not operated for 5 days, LONG TERM
PARKING PROCEDURE must be applied.
104. If the aircraft is not operated for 30 days, the STORAGE
PROCEDURE must be applied.
105. Flight through rain should be avoided due to visibility
problems, performance deteriorates in rain.
106. Refueling Grounding Parts are unpainted areas on steps ,
left and right
ABNORMAL OPERATIONS (CHAPTER 4B)
107. Precautionary approach speed with
Approach Flaps is Max 137 KIAS
Landing Flaps is Max 111 KIAS
108. It is recommended to cross 50 Ft obstacle at
Vref: Min 85 KIAS
109. If the oil temp reads constant 26 deg F or 317 deg F then
the sensor is at fault.
110. Monitor Engines performance and expect engine
roughness if prolonged uncoordinated or sideslip maneuvers are
maintained.
111. The caution Alerts on the G1000 is amber in color and a
single warning chime tone of 1.5 sec duration.
112. Failure in Flap operation Airspeed to maintain
i. Only UP available : Min 85 KIAS
ii. Only APP available : Min 85 KIAS
iii. Only LDG Available: Perform Normal Landing
113. Landing with High landing Mass Airspeed to Maintain

If MAM 42-088 is carried out, a landing with Mass between

1700-1785 is admissible.

i. Approach Speed : Min 90 KIAS with Flaps App

: Min 100 KIAS with Flaps LDG
ii. Final Approach Speed : Min 85 KIAS with Flaps LDG
iii. Minimum Go-Around : 85 KIAS
114. In case of LIGHTNING STRIKE: AIRSPEED should not exceed
VA
i. 120 KIAS up to 1542 kg
ii. 126 KIAS above 1542 kg

CHAPTER V (PERFORMANCE)
115. At ISA + 15 deg C the ac engine power deteriorates by 3%
and at ISA – 15 Deg C it improves by 3%.
116. Max cross wind component is 14 KIAS.
117. The climb gradient of the DA 42 is 6.5 % on go around with
flaps to LDG the speed is to be maintained 90 KIAS.
118. The correct fuel indication of quantity takes 2 minutes to
register after switch actuation.
119. The Datum Plane is 2.196 m ahead of the most forward
point of the root wing on the stub wing.
120. The mass of fuel is taken to be .72 kg/ liter and engine oil is
.89 kg/liter.
121. The take-off distance decreases by 3% for each 4 knots of
Headwind & increases 5% for each 2 knots of tail wind
122. A ground slope of 2 % results in an increase in the take-off
distance of approx 10%.
123. For a safe take-off the available runway length must be at
least equal to the take-off distance over a 50ft obstacle.
124. For Grass up to 5cm long, the take-off distance increase by
10%.
125. For a safe Landing the available runway length must be at
least equal to the Landing distance over a 50ft obstacle.
 SECTION 7- DESCRIPTION OF AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS
126. The fuselage is made of GFRP and is semi monocoque in
construction.
127. The wings are designed with one spar in the front and one
in the rear. It is based on the Fail Safe concept.
128. The airplane has a T tail and is GFRP construction.
129. The stabilizers have twin spars and the skin has no
sandwich.
130. The rudders and elevator are of sandwich construction.
131. The ailerons, elevator and flaps are operated by control
rods. The rudder is operated by cables. Flaps are electrically
operated. Trim Tab is operated by a Bowden Cable.
132. Flaps are made of GFRP/CFRP composite sandwich.
133. The flaps have three settings. UP, TOFF and LDG
134. The UP and LDG positions of the flaps are protected by a
limit switch.
135. A flap up position is shown by a Green Light and Flap down
is shown by a White Light.
136. When flaps are travelling both lights will be on.
137. The flap system is protected by an automatic circuit
breaker which can be operated manually.
138. The rudder pedals should be adjusted only on ground.
139. To move pedal forward depress lower side switch. To move
pedals rearward depress upper side switch.
140. The Landing Gear is a fully retractable, hydraulically
operated, tricycle landing gear.
141. Struts for the landing gear are oil assemblies.
142. The Hydraulic Pressure for the Landing Gear is by
Electrically powered hydraulic pump, activated by a Pressure
Switch
143. The Gear Extension normally takes 6-10 seconds.
144. Springs assist the Hydraulic System in Gear extension and
locking.
145. A Warning Horn sounds to alert the pilot if Manifold press
is below 14” and gear not extended.
146. Same horn appears if LDG flaps extended and Gear not
extended.
147. If the Aural warning does not appear, an unscheduled
maintenance is necessary.
148. The main landing gear is of sprung steel struts and the free
149. Castering nose wheel is sprung by an Elastomer package.
150. The wheel brakes are on the main wheel and are disk type
and are hydraulically operated by toe pedals.
151. The DA 42 can have two types of baggage compartment
and without a baggage net no baggage can be loaded.
152. The canopy has a cooling gap position and which can be
used only on ground.
153. For flying the canopy must be locked and closed but not
blocked with locking device.
154. The power plant is air cooled, four stroke, four cylinder,
horizontally opposed direct driven with fuel injection
system.
155. Displacement of the engine is 5916 Cm cube/ 361 inch
cube.
156. The max power of the engine is 180 HP at 2700 RPM at sea
level under ISA and 160 HP at 2400 RPM at SL at ISA.
157. The engine ignition switch has four positions OFF-L-R-BOTH
positions and further right is the starter motor.
158. The engine is controlled with three levers: the throttle
lever, the RPM lever and the Mixture control lever. They are
black, blue and red respectively.
159. The RPM should not exceed 2700 RPM. The chosen RPM is
maintained by the supply of engine oil. In case of defect in
governor oil system the propeller goes to fine pitch (max rpm).
160. In case of governor failure the throttle should be used to
control the RPM from exceeding 2700 RPM.
161. Alternate air supply is got for the engine from the engine
compartment in case of icing/blocking of air filter.
162. The propeller is hydraulically regulated with a CSU and
should never be rotated by hand with the ignition ON.
163. Operation at high RPM at ground to be avoided as blades
can suffer stone damage.
164. The temperature of EGT and CHT and oil temperature is in
Fahrenheit.
165. Oil and fuel press is in PSI. Fuel flow is in US gal/hr.
166. The fuel system is provided with an electrical and
mechanical fuel pump. The electrical pump is for emergency and
is used during Take Off/Landing, while switching fuel tanks and
in case of a fuel pressure decrease. It is to be checked at start up.
167. The fuel tank selector has three positions Left-Right-Off in
clockwise pattern. The capacity of each tank is 26 US gallons and
total ac fuel is 52 US gallons. If auxiliary tanks are installed the
total ac fuel is 39.7 US gallons per side.
168. The fuel capacity measurement works on the principle of
capacitance.
169. The DA 42 has a 28 Volt DC system.
170. The alternator is rated at 70 Amps and charges the battery.
If alt fails the battery provides the power.
171. The ac uses a lead acid battery with a capacity of 10 amps
or more. In the IFR model an additional dry battery provides
power to the AH and the flood lights for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
172. The master switch is divided into two parts, Master Switch
(Alt) and Master Switch (Batt).
173. The DA 42 uses the Slick Start system and it gives a more
spark energy at start. The LASAR electronic ignition can be
installed in place of the former and it uses MAP and RPM to
optimize engine timing.
174. If electronic ignition fails then the fail light comes on and
conventional magneto ignition takes over.
175. While doing magneto check the ignition is not controlled
electronically and then electronic ignition fail light should come
on.
176. If electronic ignition is U/S then for engine start 500 RPM is
required.
177. The magneto system is independent of electrical network
and thus will provide safe engine operation in case of power
failure.
178. The voltmeter gives the potential of the main bus. If alt is
on line the voltage is shown or else battery volt is indicated.
179. The ammeter gives the current with which the alternator is
loaded.
180. The landing/taxi lights are on the left wing.
181. Combined position and strobe lights are on the wing tips.
182. Floodlights brightness can be adjusted and it illuminates
the inst panel and all levers.
183. The internal inst lighting is controlled by a rotary button.
184. The Pitot heating system is protected by thermal fuse.
185. The ALT warning is red in color and only battery power is
now available.
186. Low voltage caution comes on at 24 volts and goes off at 25
volts and is amber in color.
187. Fuel press wx comes on at 14psi and is red in color.
188. Fuel low level light comes on at 3 US gal +/- 1 US gal. The
indication is calibrated for level flight only and is amber in color.
189. Oil press light comes on at 25 psi and is red in color.
190. Door warning light comes on when front canopy or/and
rear canopy is not closed and locked and is red in color.
191. The battery is connected to the aircraft electrical system
with a 70 amp circuit breaker.
192. The electronic ignition status light is white in color.
193. The starter warning light is red in color and comes on when
the starter is being operated or when the connection between
the starter motor and engine has not broken.
194. The Pitot heating caution comes on when
a. Pitot heater is off
b. Malfunction of Pitot heating system and when
c. Thermal switch operates. The light is amber in color.
195. A warning is indicated by the continuous aural alert,
flashing of the red wx light and flashing of the red wx light
associated with the system.
196. A caution is indicated by the momentary aural alert,
flashing of the amber CAUTION light and flashing of the Amber
Caution light associated with the system.
197. L/R Low fuel light comes on when the fuel in any one tank
is below 4 US gallon +- 1US gallon. This is a caution alarm. When
the second tank fuel also drops to less than 4 US gallon +- 1US
gallon then the alarm is continuous, caution light is flashed and
 the LOW FUEL light is flashed. On acknowledging also the LOW
FUEL light continues to flash.
198. The Pitot heater thermal switch operates to keep the probe
from overheating. It resets automatically.
199. There are two static measuring orifices at the lower and
rear edge of the probe.
200. In the Stall warning system, the lift detector vane, the
mounting plate and the complete housing are heated to prevent
icing.
201. The Garmin Alert Levels are
i. Warning- RED
ii. Caution - Amber
iii. Annunciation Advisory - White
iv. Message Advisory – White
v. Safe operation annunciation- Green

CHAPTER 8-AIRPLANE HDLG, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

202. For short term parking the airplane should be parked into
the wind.
203. The control surface gust locks are used for locking the
primary controls.
204. The airplane must be kept clean the bright structure, this
prevents it from overheating.
205. The Steering bar must be removed before flight.
206. Max difference permitted in the fuel quantity between left
and right tank is 8 US gallons for standard tanks.
207. Towing the aircraft with towing vehicle is not permitted.

1. The Datum Plane is defined as

a. The datum plane (DP) is a plane which is along the airplanes longitudinal axis and
in front of the airplane as seen from the direction of flight
b. Is parallel with the floor of the cockpit compartment
c. The datum plane is located 2.196meters (86.46 in) forward of the most forward
point of the root rib on the stub wing
d. All of the above
2. Minimum speed for engine restart
a. 105 KIAS
b. 95 KIAS
c. 90 KIAS
d. 100 KIAS
3. Exceeding MTOW will result in
a. Degrading of flight characteristics
b. Over stressing of aircraft structure
c. Degrading of flight performance
d. All of the above
4. Maximum CHT
a. 500 C
b. 260 C
c. 245 C
d. 230 C
5. Stalling speed with Flaps land, Gear down
a. 57 KIAS
b. 64 KIAS
 c. 52 KIAS
d. 63 KIAS
6. Stalling speed with Flaps up, Gear up
a. 57 KIAS
b. 64 KIAS
c. 52 KIAS
d. 63 KIAS
7. Max Continuous RPM is at
a. 2700
b. 2400
c. 2680
d. 2300
8. VNAV information
a. Is accurate information
b. Use of VNAV information for instrument approach procedures does not
guarantee step down fix altitude protection
c. Does guarantee approach minimums in normal position to land
d. None of the above
9. Operation is prohibited in the following area
a. North of 700N and south of 700S
b. North of 800N and south of 800N
c. North of 550N and south of 550N
d. North of 450N and south of 450N
10. Fuel information displayed when pressing the fuel button
a. Are supplemental information and requires no verification by the flight crew
b. Are supplemental information and requires verification by the flight crew
c. Is precise and indicates actual status of fuel
d. None of the above
11. The pilots altimeter is
a. The primary altitude reference during all operations using advisory vertical
navigation(NAV) information and the autopilot
b. A flight altitude selected via the autopilot must be verified and corrected
according to the indication of the calibrated altimeter
c. The barometer correction and the altitude preselect are not synchronized
between Garmin and Bendix/King Units.
d. All of the above
12. L/R ALTN FAIL represents
a. Left/Right engine generator has failed
 b. Left engine generator has failed
c. Right engine generator has failed
d. None of the above
13. Reduce airspeed below _______ and apply moderate yawing and pitching to assist in
bringing the landing gear into the locked position
a. 100 KIAS
b. 110 KIAS
c. 120 KIAS
d. 155 KIAS
14. If the oil pressure has not moved in green sector after starting
a. Wait for 2 mins
b. Shut down engine immediately
c. Proceed normally
d. Monitor CHT EGT and oil temperature
15. The primary function of the PFD
a. Is to provide attitude, heading, air data , navigation, and alerting information
to the pilot
b. The PFD cannot be used for flight planning
c. Is to provide engine information, mapping terrain information
d. All of the above.

16. The maximum oil pressure

a. 55 Psi
b. 95 Psi
c. 105 Psi
d. 115 Psi
17. GIA Fan fail represents
a. Cooling fan for the GIA’s is inoperative
b. GIA is inoperative
c. Cooling fan for the MFD is inoperative
d. Cooling fan for the PFD is inoperative
18. Max. load in cockpit baggage compartment
a. 30 Kg
b. 10 Kg
c. 45 Kg
d. 18 Kg
19. The maximum Operation Altitude is_______Ft
a. 16000
 b. 18000
c. 19000
d. 20000
20. Negative Load Factor at VNE_______
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 0
21. When the Seal on the emergency switch is broken
a. No flights can be taken
b. IFR flights can be taken
c. VFR flight can be taken
d. Both IFR and VFR flights can be taken
22. For each 4 knots of head winds, the takeoff distance decreases by ___%
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
23. What is the Blue band Best rate of climb speed, single engine of the DA42
a. 80 KIAS
b. 100 KIAS
c. 90 KIAS
d. 70 KIAS

24. To check cross feed the engines should be run for a minimum of ……..secs.
a. 20 seconds
b. 25 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 35 seconds
25. What is the Red band Minimum control speed, single engine of DA42
a. 55 KIAS
b. 60 KIAS
c. 65 KIAS
d. 70 KIAS
26. DA42 Max CHT:
a. 500 degrees F
b. 260 degrees F
 c. 500 degrees C
d. 250 degrees C
27. What is the max speed that the landing gear wheels can be subjected to:
a. 110 mph
b. 120 mph
c. 178 mph
d. 90 mph
28. The minimum and maximum oil quantity
a. 4 Qts & 6 Qts
b. 2 Qts & 6 Qts
c. 2 Qts & 8 Qts
d. 4 Qts & 8 Qts
29. The electrically driven hydraulic pump comes on for ____ Secs when the electrical
master is put on
a. 05 -10 Secs
b. 05 -20 Secs
c. 15 -30 Secs
d. 10 -30 Secs
30. The manual extension of the landing gear can take _____ secs
a. 15
b. 20
c. 25
d. 30
31. What is the wingspan of the DA42?
a. 14.32 m
b. 13.42 m
c. 12.34 m
d. 11.54 m

32. In case of strong winds, wind shear and turbulence the airspeed for approach should be
a. Higher
b. Lower
c. Correct
d. None
33. The Total fuel capacity of the main tanks of DA42 in gallons is
a. 26x2
 b. 20x2
c. 23x2
d. 21x2
34. The Maximum Take-off Weight of DA42 is
a. 3935 lbs or 1785 kgs
b. 3500
c. 3400
d. 4500
35. The variable pitch propeller is controlled by
a. Oil pressure
b. Hydraulic pressure
c. Air Pressure
d. Spring Pressure
36. To get best power mixture the EGT should be …………deg F lower than best economy.
a. 75 Deg F lower
b. 90 Deg F lower
c. 100 Deg F lower
d. 110 Deg F lower
37. In strong crosswinds use ………….to augment steering during take off.
a. Ailerons
b. Nose wheel steer
c. Toe brakes
38. What is the maximum landing gear retraction speed of DA42
a. 156 KIAS
b. 182 KIAS
c. 194 KIAS
d. 164 KIAS
39. The Maximum Emergency Gear Extension speed is
a. 166 KIAS
b. 182 KIAS
c. 156 KIAS
d. 164 KIAS

40. If oil temperature indication is high and CHT and EGT is normal then it is a
a. An oil temperature indication fault
b. An oil temperature probe fault
c. An actual oil pressure failure
d. none of the above
41. L/R Fuel Pressure Low
a. Left either Right engine fuel pressure is less than 14 Psi
b. Left and Right engine fuel pressure is less than 15 Psi
c. Left either Right engine fuel pressure is less than 14 Psi
d. Left and Right engine fuel pressure is less than 15 Psi
42. In a magneto check the maximum difference between Lt and Rt magneto RPM can be
a. 100 RPM
b. 75 RPM
c. 175 RPM
d. 50 RPM
43. The maximum RPM drop when switching of one magneto is ……..
a. 100 RPM
b. 75 RPM
c. 175 RPM
d. 50 RPM
44. The staling speed with flaps up and landing gear up is …..kts at a weight of 1785 Kgs is…
a. 64 Kts
b. 63 Kts
c. 62 Kts
d. 61 Kts
45. The Fuel Quantity Indicator range of DA42 aircraft is
a. 1-25 Gal
b. 1-40 Gal
c. 1-30 Gal
d. 1-45 Gal
46. Intentional one engine inoperative speed ( Vsse) for DA42
a. 80 KIAS
b. 68 KIAS
c. 90 KIAS
d. 88 KIAS
47. When reducing power then the CHT should not drop by more than ……….Deg F per
minute.
a. 25 Deg F
b. 30 Deg F
c. 40 Deg F
d. 50 Deg F

48. Minimum oil for VFR flight is ……………quarts.

 a. 4 Quarts
b. 5 Quarts
c. 6 Quarts
d. 8 quarts
49. Which of the statement is true
a. Gear warning Light ( RED ) Indicates that the landing gear is not in down and
locked position
50. Mark the false statement
a. CHT is 5000F
b. Oil Pressure is 115 PSI.
c. The Third statement is the False statement

DA 42 QUESTION PAPER

1. State the Vmca of DA 42 aircraft. (65 KIAS)

2. What is the diameter of propeller. (72.05 inches, 183 cm)

3. What is the range of white band on air speed indicator. (57-111 KIAS)

4. Stall speed of aircraft at different angle of banks in clean configuration.

(0 deg- 64 KIAS, 30 deg- 69 KIAS, 45 deg- 76 KIAS)

5. What is the type of landing gear in DA 42.

(Fully retractable, hydraulically operated, tricycle landing gear, struts are oil-air assembly)

6. What is displacement of each engine.

(5916 cm^3, 361 in^3)

7. Where is the datum plane located.

(2.196 meter forward of the most forward point of the root rib on the stub wing)

8. What is Vsse.

(Intentional One engine inoperative speed : 80 KIAS)

9. What engine is used on DA 42 L360.

(Left hand side: IO-360-M1A

Right hand side: LIO-360-M1A)

10. What is the maximum zero fuel weight.

(1650 Kg, 3638 lbs)

11. What is the maximum oil temperature redline.

(245 deg F, 118 deg C)

12. Which airfoil is used in DA 42.

(Wortmann FX 63-137/20 - W4)

13. What is the normal tire pressure.

(Nose gear : 87 psi,

Main gear : 65 psi)

14. When does the ATTITUDE FAIL alert shows on G1000.

(The display system is not receiving attitude reference system from the AHRS)

15. What are the forward and aft limits of CG.

(Forward- 2.365 m with 1365 Kg,

2.425 m with 1785 Kg,

Aft- 2.437 m with 1365 Kg,

2.451 m with 1785 Kg)

16. State the action when CO Contamination alert comes on.

(Cabin heat defrost- off

Ventilation- open

Emergency window- open

Forward canopy- in Cooling gap position)

17. Upper and lower limit of oil pressure.

(Max-115 psi

Min-25 psi)

18. Maximum continuous power on all engines is.

(160 Bhp)

19. What is upward limit of elevator deflection.

(When power is not idle, full deflection up is 13 deg, 2.5deg less than maximum)

20. What does WARN alert on G1000 means.

(RAIM position warning. The nav deviation bar is removed)

21. What is Cooling Gap.

(Second setting allows the bolts to lock in, leaving a gap under forward canopy)

22. What oil is used after first 50 hours of engine operations.

(SAEJ 1899/ MIL-L-22851 Ashless dispersant Oil)

23. What is the wingspan of DA 42 aircraft.

(13.42 m, 44 ft)

24. What is maximum operating altitude of DA 42 L360.

(18,000 feet)

25. What is the significance of AHRS.

(Altitude and Heading Reference System uses GPS, rate sensors, air data and magnetic variation
to determine pith and roll attitude, sideslip and heading)

26. Which transponder is used on DA 42.

(GTX 33 Mode S Transponder)

27. How do we operate cabin heating and defrost.

(On central console below instrument panel

Right lever- Up- Heat on(seats, floor)

Down- Heat off

Center lever- Up- Defrost on(airflow to canopy)

Down- Defrost off)

28. What is Take Off distance requirement at ISA MSL with MTOW.

(Take off roll- 1590 feet

Distance to 50’- 2450 feet in nil winds)

29. Maximum permissible fuel difference on both wings.

(5 USG)

30. Which type of battery is used on DA 42 aircraft.

(24 V , 10 Ah Lead-Acid Battery)

31. What propeller is used on DA 42 aircraft.

(MTV-12-B-C-F/CF 183-59b

MTV-12-B-C-F/CFL 183-59b)

32. What are the G loads limitations at Va.

(Positive- 3.8 g, Negative- -1.52 g)

33. State the Engine Securing (feathering) procedure for failed engine.

(Throttle idle, prop feathered, mixture ICO, ignition off, alternator off, fuel pump off, fuel
selector off, throttle set to silence horn)

34. How many flap positions are there in DA 42 aircraft.

(3, Cruise-UP, Approach-APP, Landing-LDG)

35. Where is external power socket located on fuselage.

(28 V DC power socket on the lower surface of fuselage nose section)

36. How much is the minimum flight weight.

(1365 Kg, 3009 lbs)

37. Where are the CO detector and annunciator located.

(CO detector is located behind instrument panel,

CO alert annunciator on top RH side of instrument panel)

38. What is the noise limitation for DA 42 as per ICAO.

(According to ICAO annex 16 chapter 10, appendix 6- 82.08 dB(A))

39. How is fuel transfer from auxillary to main tank is indicated on G1000.

(L/R FUEL XFER)

40. What data is provided by GDC 74A Air Data Computer.

(ADC provides airspeed, altitude, vertical speed and air temperature)

41. How much recieved message is recorded on clearance recorder.

( 2.5 minutes)

42. State Landing Gear operating speeds limitations.

(Vloe- Landing gear extension- 194 KIAS

Vlor- Landing gear retraction- 156 KIAS)

43. What is maximum weight of baggage allowed in nose baggage compartment.

(30 Kg)

44. Which bus is connected to Map reading light.

(Hot Battery bus , protected by 20 A fuse, cannot be disconnected)

45. State actions for Manual extension of landing gear.

(Ldg gear light- tested, Elect master- on, Bus voltage- check, CB- check,

Ldg gear lever- down, Manual gear extension handle- Pull)

46. What is the fuel tank capacity on both wings.

(Total 26 USG, Usable 25 USG in main tank,

Total 13.7 USG, Usable 13.2 USG in auxillary tank)

47. Where is the stall warning system located.

(Front edge of left wing below wing chord line)

48. What is maximum AOB allowed for steep turn in normal category.

(60 deg angle of bank)

49. When does the Gear retracted chime tone sounds.

(Landing gear is retracted or flaps to landing with MAP below 14 inches)

50. What is the range of voltmeter green arc.

(25.1-30 V)

NAME:_______________________________DATE:__________________________

1. Datum plane is defined as.

(a) (a)The Datum Plane (DP) is a plane which is along the airplane’s longitudinal
axis and in front of the airplane as seen from the direction of flight.
(b) (b) is parallel with the floor of the cockpit compartment
(c) (c) The Datum Plane is located 2.196 meters (86.46 in) forward of the most
forward point of the root rib on the stub wing
(d) (d) all of the above
2. Minimum speed for engine restart
(a) (a)105 KIAS
(b) (b) 95 KIAS
(c) (c)90 KIAS
(d) (d)100 KIAS
3. Exceeding MTOW will result in
(a) Degrading of flight characteristics
 (b) Overstressing of aircraft structure
(c) Degrading of flight performance
(d) all of the above
4. Maximum CHT
(a) 500 C
(b) 260 C
(c) 245 C
(d) 230 C
5. Stalling speed with FLAPS LAND, GEAR DOWN
(a) 57 KIAS
(b) 64 KIAS
(c) 52 KIAS
(d) 63 KIAS
6. Stalling speed with FLAP UP, GEAR UP
(a) 57 KIAS
(b) 64 KIAS
(c) 52 KIAS
(d) 63 KIAS
7. Maximum continuous RPM
(a) 2700
(b) 2400
(c) 2680
(d) 2300
8. VNAV information
(a) Is accurate information
(b) Use of VNAV information for Instrument Approach Procedures does not
guarantee step-down fix altitude protection
(c) Does guarantee approach minimums in normal position to land.
(d) None of the above
9. Operation is prohibited in the following area:
(a) north of 70° N and south of 70° S latitudes
(b) north of 65° N and south of 65° S latitudes
(c) north of 55° N and south of 55° S latitudes
(d) north of 45° N and south of 45° S latitudes
10. Fuel information displayed when pushing the FUEL button
(a) Are supplemental information and requires no verification by the
flight crew.
(b) Are supplemental information and requires verification by the flight crew.
(c) is precise and indicates actual status of fuel.
(d) None of the above
11. The pilot’s altimeter is
(a) The primary altitude reference during all operations using advisory vertical
navigation (VNAV) information and the autopilot.
 (b) A flight altitude selected via the autopilot must be verified and corrected
according to the indication of the calibrated altimeter.
(c) The barometric correction and the altitude preselect are not synchronized
between Garmin and Bendix/King units.
(d) all of the above
12. L/R ALTN FAIL represents
(a) Left / Right engine generator has failed.
(b) Left engine generator has failed.
(c) Right engine generator has failed.
(d) None of the above
13. Reduce airspeed below _____ and apply moderate yawing and pitching to assist in
bringing the landing gear into the locked position.
(a) 100 KIAS
(b) 110 KIAS
(c) 120 KIAS
(d) 155 KIAS
14. if the oil pressure has not moved in green sector after starting
(a) Wait for 2 minutes
(b) Shut down engine immediately.
(c) Proceed normally
(d) Monitor CHT, EGT and oil temperature
15. If the oil pressure indication drops below the green sector and the oil temperature is
normal
(a) it is probable that the oil pressure indication is defective
(b) it is probable that the oil pressure probe is defective
16. The primary function of the PFD
(a) is to provide attitude, heading, air data, navigation, and alerting
information to the pilot
(b) The PFD cannot be used for flight planning.
(c) is to provide engine information, mapping, terrain information
(d) all of the above
17. maximum oil pressure
(a) 55 psi
(b) 95 psi
(c) 105 psi
(d) 115 psi
18. GIA FAN FAIL represents
(a) Cooling fan for the GIAs is inoperative.
(b) GIA is inoperative
(c) Cooling fan for the MFD is inoperative.
(d) Cooling fan for the PFD is inoperative.
19. Max. Load in Cockpit Baggage Compartment
(a) 30 kg
(b) 10 kg
 (c) 45 kg
(d) 18 kg
20. The Maximum Operating altitude of DA42 is
(a) 10000
(b) 19500
(c) 18000
(d) 14500
21. The Negative Maneuvering Load Factor at VA is
(a) -1.78
(b) -2.8
(c) -2.0
(d) -1.52
22. When the seal on the emergency switch is broken.
(a) no flights can be taken
(b) IFR flights can be taken
(c) VFR flights can be taken
(d) both IFR & VFR flights can be taken.

DA42 questions DGCA july 2010

1. Datum plane is defined as.

(a) (a)The Datum Plane (DP) is a plane which is along the airplane’s longitudinal axis and
in front of the airplane as seen from the direction of flight.
(b) (b) is parallel with the floor of the cockpit compartment
(c) (c) The Datum Plane is located 2.196 meters (86.46 in) forward of the most
forward point of the root rib on the stub wing
(d) (d) all of the above
2. Minimum speed for engine restart
(a) (a)105 KIAS
(b) (b) 95 KIAS
(c) (c)90 KIAS
(d) (d)100 KIAS
3. Exceeding MTOW will result in
(a) Degrading of flight characteristics
(b) Overstressing of aircraft structure
(c) Degrading of flight performance
(d) all of the above
4. Maximum CHT
(a) 500 C
 (b) 260 C
(c) 245 C
(d) 230 C
5. Stalling speed with FLAPS LAND, GEAR DOWN
(a) 57 KIAS
(b) 64 KIAS
(c) 52 KIAS
(d) 63 KIAS
6. Stalling speed with FLAP UP, GEAR UP
(a) 57 KIAS
(b) 64 KIAS
(c) 52 KIAS
(d) 63 KIAS
7. Maximum continuous RPM
(a) 2700
(b) 2400
(c) 2680
(d) 2300
8. VNAV information
(a) Is accurate information
(b) Use of VNAV information for Instrument Approach Procedures does not guarantee
step-down fix altitude protection
(c) Does guarantee approach minimums in normal position to land.
(d) None of the above

9. Operation is prohibited in the following area:

(a) north of 70° N and south of 70° S latitudes

(b) north of 65° N and south of 65° S latitudes
(c) north of 55° N and south of 55° S latitudes
(d) north of 45° N and south of 45° S latitudes
10. Fuel information displayed when pushing the FUEL button
(a) Are supplemental information and requires no verification by the
flight crew.

(b) Are supplemental information and requires verification by the flight crew.
(c) is precise and indicates actual status of fuel.
(d) None of the above
11. The pilot’s altimeter is
(a) The primary altitude reference during all operations using advisory vertical
navigation (VNAV) information and the autopilot.
(b) A flight altitude selected via the autopilot must be verified and corrected according
to the indication of the calibrated altimeter.
 (c) The barometric correction and the altitude preselect are not synchronized between
Garmin and Bendix/King units.
(d) all of the above
12. L/R ALTN FAIL represents
(a) Left / Right engine generator has failed.
(b) Left engine generator has failed.
(c) Right engine generator has failed.
(d) None of the above
13. Reduce airspeed below _____ and apply moderate yawing and pitching to assist in bringing the
landing gear into the locked position.
(a) 100 KIAS
(b) 110 KIAS
(c) 120 KIAS
(d) 155 KIAS
14. if the oil pressure has not moved in green sector after starting
(a) Wait for 2 minutes
(b) Shut down engine immediately.
(c) Proceed normally
(d) Monitor CHT, EGT and oil temperature
15. If the oil pressure indication drops below the green sector and the oil temperature is normal
(a) it is probable that the oil pressure indication is defective
(b) it is probable that the oil pressure probe is defective
16. The primary function of the PFD
(a) is to provide attitude, heading, air data, navigation, and alerting information to
the pilot
(b) The PFD cannot be used for flight planning.
(c) is to provide engine information, mapping, terrain information
(d) all of the above
17. maximum oil pressure
(a) 55 psi
(b) 95 psi
(c) 105 psi
(d) 115 psi
18. GIA FAN FAIL represents
(a) Cooling fan for the GIAs is inoperative.
(b) GIA is inoperative
(c) Cooling fan for the MFD is inoperative.
(d) Cooling fan for the PFD is inoperative.
19. Max. Load in Cockpit Baggage Compartment
(a) 30 kg
(b) 10 kg
(c) 45 kg
(d) 18 kg
20. operating altitude_____________
21. negative load factor at vNE_____________
22. when the seal on the emergency switch is broken.
(a) no flights can be taken
(b) IFR flights can be taken
(c) VFR flights can be taken
(d) both IFR & VFR flights can be taken.