DA42 Questions - EKQ & CPL | Quiz - Pilot George, L3 Airline Academy (CTC Aviation) Cadet Blog

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Q334 What is the maximum take off mass for the DA42 - presuming modification fitted?

1700 kg

1785 kg

1580 kg

1500 kg

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Q391 Which of the following is true concerning the anti-icing system when operating in NORMAL mode?

The selected pump operates for 30 seconds “on” and 30 seconds “off”

The selected pump operates continuously

System pumps 1 and 2 operate alternately, each cycling 30 seconds “on” and 90 seconds “off”

All 4 system pumps operate in sequence, each being “on” for 30 seconds at the time

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Q383 The DA42 demonstrated crosswind limit is:

24 kts

26 kts

22 kts

20 kts

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Q330 Which engine does the L3 NZ Twinstar have?

Austro Engine AE 300

Thielert TAE 125-01 Centurion 1.7

Lycoming IO-360

Thielert TAE 125-02-99

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Q341 How long does gear extension / retraction take?

8 - 14 sec

6 - 10 sec

5 - 8 sec

7 - 12 sec

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Q355 Which engine oil is used in the L3 NZ DA42?

SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-40

AEROSHELL Oil Diesel 10W-40

SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-30

AERO SHELL Oil Diesel Ultra 5W-30

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Q395 Your flaps fail to lower on approach, what is the speed for final?

≥ 85 kts

≥ 76 kts

85 kts

76 kts

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Q3107 Where are the static ports located in the DA42's pitot-static system?

Lower and rear edges of the pitot tube

Sensors under the nose

Sensors underneath each wing

Sensor on the upper leading edge of the tail plane

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Q368 In an asymmetric circuit, what power setting is used on the base leg?

35%

25%

45%

55%

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Q371 At Va what are the manoeuvring load factors?

+3.8, -1.52

+3.5, -1.00

+2.6, -1.25

+2.1, -1.4

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Q3110 A circuit breaker sits in the distribution line between engine alternators and each respective bus. What Amperage is this?

70 Amps

80 Amps

50 Amps

60 Amps

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Q3113 The DA42 main battery is _____ and is stored _______.

24V 10 Amp lead-acid, between the rear and forward landing gear.

24V 10 Amp lead-acid, in the forward baggage compartment.

28V 20 Amp lead-acid, in the forward baggage compartment.

28V 20 Amp lead-acid, between the rear and forward landing gear.

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Q389 Which of the following is correct with regard to the ECUs:

There is an ECU A and ECU B for each engine and both engines normally operate using their ECU A

The LH engine uses ECU A and the RH engine uses ECU B. Either ECU can run both engines

In the event of an ECU failure an automatic changeover to the other engine’s ECU B occurs

In the event of an ECU failure an automatic changeover to the other engine’s ECU A occurs

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Q396 The minimum RPM required to achieve feathering is:

1400

1600

2300

1300

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Q3112 An alternator control unit controls load balancing across each alternator. How does this system function?

The load is split across both alternators equally - at all times.

Loading is shifted to the alternator with the highest internal temperature first; as a higher temperature indicates higher efficiency.

Only one alternator is required for aircraft power and thus ensures the aircraft alternates between each BUS.

Loading is shifted to the alternator with the the lowest internal temperature first.

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Quiz: DA42 Questions - EKQ & CPL