DA42 Austro Question Bank Index

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Section 2 Page 3
Section 3 Page 11
Section 4 Page 14
Section 5 Page 15
Section 6 Page 18
Section 7 Page 19

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 SECTION 1

1. What is the wingspan of the DA42?

a. 14.32 m
b. 13.42 m
c. 12.34 m
d. 11.54 m

2. What is the wing area of the DA42?

a. 12.69 m²
b. 13.96 m²
c. 14.69 m²
d. 16.29 m²

3. Dihedral Angle of the DA42 wing is:

a. 5 degrees
b. 6 degrees
c. 4 degrees
d. 3 degrees
4. Aspect ratio of the DA42 wing is:
a. 10.05
b. 11.02
c. 11.06
d. 12.05
5. Angle of incidence of horizontal tail of DA42 is:
a. -1.2 degrees
b. -1.1 degrees
c. 1.2 degrees
d. 1.1 degrees
6. DA42 rudder area is:
a. 2.43 m2
b. 0.24 m2
c. 0.78 m2
d. 7.8 m2

7. What is the wheel base of the DA42?

a. 1.535m
b. 1.735m
c. 2.654m
d. 1.365m

8. How many blades does the DA42 propeller engine have:

a. 1 blades
b. 2 blades
c. 3 blades
d. 4 blades

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SECTION 2

1. Datum plane is defined as.

(a) a The Datu Pla e DP is a pla e hi h is alo g the airpla e’s lo gitudi al
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)105 KIAS
(b) 95 KIAS
(c)90 KIAS
(d)100 KIAS

3. Exceeding MTOW will result in

(a) ccDegrading of flight characteristics
(b) Overstressing of aircraft structure
(c) Degrading of flight performance
(d) all of the above
4. Maximum continuous RPM
(a) 2700
(b) 2400
(c) 2680
(d) 2300

5. 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

6. Operation is prohibited in the following area:

(a) north of 72° 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

7. 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

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8. Maximum oil pressure
(a) 5.5 psi
(b) 5.5 bar
(c) 6.5 bar
(d) 6.5 psi

9. 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.

10. Max. Load in Cockpit Baggage Compartment

(a) 30 kg
(b) 10 kg
(c) 45 kg
(d) 18 kg

11. The Negative Maneuvering Load Factor at Vo is

(a) -1.78
(b) -2.8
(c) -2.0
(d) -1.52
12. 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.

13. What is Va for the DA42 above 1800 kgs

(a) 116 KIAS
(b) 120 KIAS
(c) 122 KIAS
(d) 130 KIAS

14. What is the maximum landing gear extension speed of DA42

(a) 195 KIAS
(b) 190 KIAS
(c) 188 KIAS
(d) 184 KIAS
15. What is the maximum landing gear retraction speed of DA42
(a) 152 KIAS

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 (b) 182 KIAS
(c) 194 KIAS
(d) 164 KIAS

16. The Maximum Emergency Gear Extension speed is

(a) 166 KIAS
(b) 182 KIAS
(c) 152 KIAS
(d) 164 KIAS

17. What is the Flaps UP, Minimum control speed airborne of DA42 NG (Vmca),
(a) 75 KIAS
(b) 71 KIAS
(c) 56 KIAS
(d) 90 KIAS

18. What is VNO Max. structural cruising speed of DA42 NG

(a) 160 KIAS
(b) 151 KIAS
(c) 149 KIAS
(d) 130 KIAS

19. What is the VNE Never exceed speed in smooth air of DA42 NG
(a) 179 KIAS
(b) 189 KIAS
(c) 188 KIAS
(d) 210 KIAS

20. What is the Yello a d Cautio ’ ra ge - O l i s ooth air of DA 2

(a) 160-194 KIAS
(b) 151 - 188 KIAS
(c) 170-200 KIAS
(d) 165-190 KIAS

21. What is the Red` band Minimum control speed, single engine of DA42
(a) 55 KIAS
(b) 60 KIAS
(c) 71 KIAS
(d) 70 KIAS

22. What is the Blue band Best rate of climb speed, single engine of the DA42
(a) 80 KIAS
(b) 100 KIAS
(c) 85 KIAS
(d) 70 KIAS
23. The Positive Maneuvering Load Factor at Vo is

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 (a) 3.8
(b) 2.0
(c) 4.5
(d) -1.2
24. The Positive Maneuvering Load Factor at VNE is
(a) 3.8
(b) 2.8
(c) 2.0
(d) 4.8
25. The Positive Maneuvering Load Factor with Flaps down is
(a) 3.8
(b) 2.8
(c) 2.0
(d) 4.8
26. The Negative Maneuvering Load Factor at Vo is
(a) -1.78
(b) -2.8
(c) -2.0
(d) -1.52
27. The permitted negative Load Factor at VNE is
(a) -1.8
(b) -2
(c) -2.5
(d) -1.52

28. The Total usable fuel quantity of the main fuel tanks is of DA42 in gallons is
(a) 26x2
(b) 25x2
(c) 20x2
(d) 15x2

29. The Maximum Landing Weight of DA42 NG

(a) 3979 lbs
(b) 4000 lbs
(c) 3935 lbs
(d) 3557 lbs

30. Oil te perature should e et ee ……..to …………Deg F for o ti uous operatio .

(a) 90- 150 Deg C
(b) 50- 135 Deg C
(c) 50- 135 Deg F
(d) 155- 200 Deg F
31. What is the minimum coolant temperature at start up?
(a) -25 deg C
(b) -30 deg C

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 (c) -30 deg F
(d) -25 deg F
32. What is maximum Gear box temperature?
(a) 120 deg C
(b) 150 deg C
(c) 100 deg C
(d) 200 deg C
33. What is the max speed that the landing gear wheels, VLE can be subjected to:
(a) 170 KIAS
(b) 188 KIAS
(c) 178 mph
(d) 188 mph
34. One engine inoperative speed for best ROC( Vyse) for DA42 NG
(a) 80 KIAS
(b) 85 KIAS
(c) 90 KIAS
(d) 88 KIAS
35. What is the Maximum flap extended speed in approach(VFE LDG)
(a) 98 KIAS
(b) 113 KIAS
(c) 137 KIAS
(d) 145 KIAS
36. What is VNO, maximum structural cruising speed of DA42 NG
(a) 160 KIAS
(b) 151 KIAS
(c) 149 KIAS
(d) 130 KIAS
37. What is the Green band Normal operating range of DA42
(a) 60-112 KIAS
(b) 68 - 151 KIAS
(c) 66-125 KIAS
(d) 70-113 KIAS
38. VFE is the
(a) Max landing gear extension speed
(b) Max landing gear retraction speed
(c) Max flap extended speed
(d) Max takeoff speed
39. Maximum number of occupants of DA42 is
(a) 5

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 (b) 4
(c) 3
(d) 2
40. What is the minimum number of crew required for DA 42 NG
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
41. Normal Operating range of Oil Pressure is
(a) 45-60 PSI
(b) 45-85 PSI
(c) 3.5- 6.5 bar
(d) 2.5- 6.0 bar
42. The minimum and maximum oil quantity of DA42 NG is:
(a) 4 qts,6 qts
(b) 5 Ltr, 7 Ltr
(c) 6 qts,10 qts
(d) 3 Ltr,7 Lts
43. The maximum oil pressure
(a) 55 Psi
(b) 95 Psi
(c) 8.5 bar
(d) 6.5 bar
44. The maximum and minimum voltage of the battery is
(a) 32.0 V , 24.1 V
(b) 28 V , 30.0 V
(c) 30 V , 32.0 V
(d) 24.1 V , 32.0 V
45. The Max. Usable fuel in the main tanks is
(a) 2x30 US gal
(b) 2x40 US gal
(c) 2x 25 US gal
(d) 2x60 US gal
46. The maximum difference allowed in fuel quantity between LH/RH main tanks is
(a) 5 USG
(b) 10 USG
(c) 5LTS
(d) 10 Lts

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47. Aerobatics, Spinning, & flight maneuvers with more than_____ of bank angle are not
permitted in normal category.
(a) 300
(b) 200
(c) 600
(d) 400
48. The fuel used in DA 42 NG aircraft is
(a) JET A, JET A1
(b) AV 80 LL
(c) AV 130 LL
(d) AV 100 LL
49. The Engine oil used is
(a) SAE Grade 10W-25
(b) SAE Grade 5W-30
(c) SAE 30W20
(d) SAE 20W25
50. What is the VNE Never exceed speed in smooth air of DA42
(a) 179 KIAS
(b) 189 KIAS
(c) 188 KIAS
(d) 210 KIAS

51. Usa le fuel i au iliar ta ks is ………….. U“ Gallo s.

a. 2X13
b. 2x10
c. 13
d. 20
52. Max oil temperature of DA42 engine is
(a) 245 degrees C
(b) 140 degrees C
(c) 140 degrees F
(d) 254 degrees F
53. The minimum and maximum fuel pressure of DA42 NG is:
(a) 4 psi, 7 psi
(b) 15 bar,30 bar
(c) 12 bar,30 bar
(d) 4 bar, 7 bar

54. The red arc of voltage starts at

(a) 24.1 V
(b) 25V

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 (c) 23 V
28.1 V

55. If a o e po er le er is elo ……………. ith the la di g gear retra ted, the ar i g hor sou ds to alert the
pilot
a. 20
b. 25%
c. 2
d. 20%

55. The landing gear unsafe warning light illuminates if the landing gear is
(a) Not in the final up
(b) Not in the final down
(c) Or locked position
(d) All the above

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 SECTION 3

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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
(c) it is probable that engine might fail

4. What is Best Rate-of-Climb Speed on one engine of DA42?

(a) 79 KIAS
(b) 81 KIAS
(c) 90 KIAS
(d) 80 KIAS
5. Ma ual exte sio of la di g gear a take …….se .
(a) 15 sec
(b) 20 sec
(c) 25 sec
(d) 30 sec

6. Yawing and pitching can be done to assist the landing gear to lock down in case of manual lowering of the
undercarriage. The speed should be reduced to:
(a) 100 kts
(b) 115 kts
(c) 120 kts
(d) 110 kts

7. Max demonstrated airspeed for emergency opening the front canopy in flight is
a. 115KIAS
b. 117 KIAS
c. 120 KIAS
d. 127 KIAS

8. La di g gear u safe light should ot e o for ore tha …..se .

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 (a) 15 sec
(b) 20 sec
(c) 10 sec
(d) 25 sec
9. After six starts the starter should e allowed to ool for…………. i utes.
a. 20 minutes
b. 25 minutes
c. 30 minutes
d. 35 minutes
10. If the auto pilot trim is inoperative
(a) Land as soon as possible
(b) Disconnect the autopilot
(c) Trim the plan manually
(d) Both B & C
11. Depressing and holding the COM transfer button on the G1000 for ___ secs will tune the
emergency frequency
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5

12. The failure of the Attitude and Heading Reference is indicated by a

(a) Removal of the sky/ground presentation
(b) Red X
(c) Yellow AHR“ failure
(d) All of the above

13. In case of a RIGHT engine failure, to maintain lateral balance CROSS FEED must be selected on
(a) Right fuel selector
(b) Left fuel selector
(c) Both fuel selectors
14. If the fuel selector is set on CROSS FEED , the engine will be supplied with fuel
(a) From the auxiliary tank on the same side
(b) From the auxiliary tank on the opposite side
(c) From the main tank on the same side
(d) From the main tank on the opposite side

15. If the Landing gear CB is pulled _____ light is illuminated

(a) Green
(b) White
(c) Red
(d) yellow

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16. If the loss of power was due to the unintentional setting of the throttle lever
(a) Adjust the friction lock
(b) Feather the engine
(c) Lean the mixture
(d) Enrich the mixture

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 SECTION 4

1. Minimum Airspeed for Rotation with flaps up during takeoff for DA42 (Vr) upto 1900 kgs?
a. 70 KIAS
b. 68 KIAS
c. 76 KIAS
d. 88 KIAS

2. Minimum Airspeed for take-off climb with Flaps up(best rate of climb speed: Vy) upto 1900 kgs
a. 70 KIAS
b. 68 KIAS
c. 90 KIAS
d. 88 KIAS

3. Minimum Final Approach Speed with Landing Flaps upto 1900 Kgs
a. 70 KIAS
b. 68 KIAS
c. 90 KIAS
d. 84 KIAS

4. Minimum Go Around Speed for DA42NG Flaps up is

a. 80 KIAS
b. 85 KIAS
c. 90 KIAS
d. 88 KIAS

5. What is the White band Operating range with flaps fully extended of DA42
a. 62 - 113 KIAS
b. 58-112 KIAS
c. 60-120 KIAS
d. 55-110 KIAS

6. In strong crosswinds use ………….to augment steering during take-off.

a. Ailerons
b. Nose wheel steer
c. Toe brakes
d. Rudder

7. Do not operate the starter motor for more than…..

a. 10 Seconds
b. 20 Seconds
c. 60 Seconds
d. 30 Seconds

8. If the oil pressure has not moved into the green sector within ____seconds after starting,
switch off the engine Master
a. 10
b. 3

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 c. 20
d. 5

9. The electrically driven hydraulic pump comes on for …………..seconds when the electrical master is put
on.
a. 5-10 sec
b. 5-20 sec
c. 10-20 sec
d. 10-30 sec

10. To check cross feed the engines should be run for a minimum of ……...
a. 20 seconds
b. 25 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 35 seconds

11. If take-off with the canopy in the cooling gap position

a. Close the door in air
b. Land the aircraft and close
c. Continue with the flight

12. The engine instruments are available on the MFD only when
a. Battery is fully charged
b. Battery is disconnected
c. External power has been connected
d. G1000 power up completed

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 SECTION 5

1. Stalling speed with FLAPS LAND, GEAR DOWN

(a) 57 KIAS
(b) 64 KIAS
(c) 52 KIAS
(d) 63 KIAS

2. Stalling speed with FLAP UP, GEAR UP

(a) 57 KIAS
(b) 64 KIAS
(c) 52 KIAS
(d) 63 KIAS

3. The Maximum Operating altitude of DA42 is

(a) 10000
(b) 19500
(c) 18000
(d) 14500
4. The staling speed with flaps up and landing gear up is …..kts at a weight of 9 Kgs is…
(a) 68 Kts
(b) 63 Kts
(c) 62 Kts
(d) 61 Kts

5. The Maximum demonstrated crosswind for flaps UP is ……………..

a. 10 Kts
b. 12 Kts
c. 14 Kts
d. 25 Kts
6. The Maximum demonstrated crosswind for flaps APP is ……………..
a. 20 Kts
b. 12 Kts
c. 14 Kts
d. 25 Kts

7. An upslope of % in reases take off distan e y ……..%

(a) 10 %
(b) 12 %
(c) 09 %
(d) 17 %
8. For each 14 Knots of headwind de rease takeoff distan e y …………%
(a) 2%
(b) 3%

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 (c) 4%
(d) 10 %
9. For each 3 Knots of tailwind in rease takeoff distan e y …………%
(a) 2%
(b) 3%
(c) 10%
(d) 5%

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 SECTION 6

1. The Datum plane is located at a distance of ……….from the wing root,

a. 2.193m
b. 2.196m
c. 2.195m
d. 2.192m

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 SECTION 7

1. 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

2. 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

3. DA42 has which of the following structures:

a. Semi-Monocoque
b. Monocoque
c. Truss Type
d. Warren Type

4. L/R Oil Pressure Low

(a) Left either Right engine oil pressure is less than 0.9 bar
(b) Left and Right engine oil pressure is less than 1.5 bar
(c) Left either Right engine oil pressure is less than 1.5 bar
(d) Left and Right engine oil pressure is less than 0.9 bar

5. The ECU backup battery provides electrical power for ECU…… minutes.
(a) 25 minutes
(b) 30 minutes
(c) 35 minutes
(d) 40 minutes

6. In case of strong winds, wind shear and turbulence the airspeed on approach should be:
(a) Higher
(b) Lower
(c) Correct
(d) none of the above
7. The Fuel Quantity Indicator range of DA42 NG aircraft is
(a) 1-25 Gal
(b) 1-40 Gal
(c) 1-30 Gal
(d) 1-45 Gal

8. The minimum propeller RPM for feathering is ……..

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 a. 1000 RPM
b. 750 RPM
c. 1700 RPM
d. 1300 RPM

9. The DA 42 has a …………V DC syste .

a. 24 V
b. 32 V
c. 28 V
d. 26 V

10. The Warning Message or text is shown in

(a) Yellow
(b) Saffron
(c) Red
(d) White

11. The Design of the Prop Feathering System does not allow the feathering of a prop
(a) Which is wind-milling
(b) Which is not turning
(c) With speed below 1300 RPM
(d) None of the above

12. When the Lower light (WHITE) is illuminated, the flaps are in
(a) Cruise position
(b) Take-off position
(c) Landing position
(d) Approach position

13. The Instrument No 27

(a) Auto Pilot control
(b) De-ice control
(c) Flap selector switch
(d) Back up ASI

14. The Instrument No 21 is

(a) ELT Control
(b) Oxygen pressure Indicator
(c) Carbon Monoxide detector
(d) Emergency Compass

15. The Instrument No 09

(a) The rotary button for instrument lights

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 (b) The rotary button for flood lights
(c) Light switches
(d) Pitot/stall warning heat switch

16. The Instrument No 2

(a) Fuel Pump Switches
(b) Engine Master Switches
(c) Avionics Master
(d) Gear Test Switch

17. Take off’s are ot per itted with the fuel selector knob in
(a) On
(b) Cross-feed
(c) Off
(d) Both B & C

18. Before moving the fuel selector knob from CROSSFEED –ON or ON-CROSSFEED ensure
(a) The Aircraft is switched off
(b) The Mixture is in idle position
(c) The fuel pump is switched OFF

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