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

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

Sensors underneath each wing

Sensor on the upper leading edge of the tail plane

Lower and rear edges of the pitot tube

Sensors under the nose

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Q3115 With the emergency switch set to ON, power is provided to:

the attitude gyro (artificial horizon) & the flood light for 1.5 hours

the attitude gyro (artificial horizon), flood light and all ECUs for 1.5 hours

the attitude gyro (artificial horizon) for 1.5 hours

the flood light for 1.5 hours

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

55%

45%

25%

35%

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Q380 Ambient air is provided to the cabin via:

NACA inlet on the lower side of the RH center wing stub

Heat exchanger located at the front of the engine nacelle

NACA inlet on the lower side of the LH center wing stub

Air bypass located at the front of the engine air nacelle

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Q399 You have an engine failure which requires an emergency descent. Your actions are:

Gear Up, Flap Landing, Power Idle, High ROD

Gear Down, Flap Landing, Power Idle, High ROD

Gear Down, Flap Up, Power Idle, High ROD

Gear Up, Flap Up, Power Idle, High ROD

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Q384 VFE (Landing)

137 kts

194 kts

111 kts

156 kts

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Q388 The cabin heating and ventilation is supplied as follows:

RH engine for seats and floor, LH engine for canopy, fresh air from underside right wing

LH engine for seats and floor, RH engine for canopy, fresh air from underside right wing

RH engine for seats and floor, LH engine for canopy, fresh air from underside left wing

Both engines for seats and floor, both engines for canopy, fresh air from underside both wings

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Q3108 Power generation is provided by two:

60 Amp alternators (generators)

70 Amp alternators (generators)

80 Amp alternators (generators)

90 Amp alternators (generators)

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Q362 What nose attitude is typical of Vy or Vx?

12°

13°

10°

8°

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

SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-30

AERO SHELL Oil Diesel Ultra 5W-30

SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-40

AEROSHELL Oil Diesel 10W-40

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Q343 What are the gear limitation speeds?

VLOE: 194 kts | VLOR: 156 kts

VLOE: 165 lts | VLOR: 140 kts

VLOE: 194 kts | VLOR: 100 kts

VLOE: 156 kts | VLOR: 130 kts

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

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

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

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

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

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

76 kts

≥ 85 kts

85 kts

≥ 76 kts

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Q379 Once engaged, the variable elevator backstop reduces:

By 2.5° to 13°

By 1.5° to 13°

By 3° to 13°

By 2° to 13°

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Q3105 During cruise checks you notice a degradation of performance in one of your engines. Fuel is OK, Ts & Ps indicate normal and the temperature outside is -3°C. You have been in and out of moisture but can not see a build up of ice on your wings. Your action is:

Turn on anti-ice which to clear any ice in the engine.

Consult the QRH, the engine could fail.

Shut down the engine, just in case.

Switch to alternate air, the manifold is likely blocked with ice. Remain clear of icing.

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Quiz: DA42 Questions - EKQ & CPL