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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

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

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

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

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Q356 What is the MZFM?

1580 kg

1650 kg

1600 kg

1655 kg

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Q381 The landing gear is:

Fixed tricycle landing gear

Fully retractable, electrically operated, tricycle landing gear

Fully retractable, hydraulically operated, tricycle landing gear.

Fully retractable, tricycle landing gear with gravity assisted extension and hydraulically operated retraction

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Q340 According to L3 SOPs airspeed must be attained before attempting engine restart?

90 - 120 kts

< 90 kts

120 kts - 140 kts

100 - 140 kts

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Q392 Why is the emergency battery for the standby Attitude Indicator wire-locked?

To prevent it being turned on accidentally

To indicate that it’s never been used since the aircraft was built

To indicate that it has not been used since last checked

Because it’s for emergency use only

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Q339 How much fuel can be carried, inclusive of unusable?

36 US Gal

48 US Gal

52 US Gal

32 US Gal

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Q359 Which is the correct combination for rotation?

IAS: 70 kts, Load: 100%, Pitch: 5°

IAS: 70 kts, Load: 100%, Pitch: 8°

IAS: 60 kts, Load: 100%, Pitch: 8°

IAS: 70 kts, Load: 100%, Pitch: 10°

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Q3106 How many fuel injection nozzles are there per engine?

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Q341 How long does gear extension / retraction take?

7 - 12 sec

5 - 8 sec

6 - 10 sec

8 - 14 sec

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Q3111 The DA42 power system can be described as what:

28 Volt AC system

28 Volt DC system

24 Volt DC system

24 Volt AC system

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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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Q377 The lack of locking varnish is an indication of?

Loose controls

An absent control lock

Twisting and control adjustment

Damaged control surfaces

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Q3104 To unfeather the propeller, the associated ENGINE MASTER switch must be set to ON. This action causes the following:

Strain being released from the spring assisted feather lock. Oil pumped into the propeller head.

Oil pressure flows from the propeller hub into the governor.

Electric servo motors rotate the prop.

Propeller control valve electrically opens, accumulator oil pressure released into the propeller hub.

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Q385 VFE (Approach)

194 kts

156 kts

111 kts

137 kts

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

50 Amps

80 Amps

70 Amps

60 Amps

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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 continuously

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

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

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

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Q342 The gear warning horn sounds when:

Gear retracted below 500 ft

Hydraulic pressure lost at the actuator

Power set below 20%, Gear Up

Gear fails to retract

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Q382 _____ assist the hydraulic system in locking gear in the down position.

Servo Motors

DC Motors

Springs

Gravity

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Q337 What is the maximum operating altitude?

10,000 ft

20,000 ft

12,000 ft

18,000 ft

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Q363 What is the SSR?

Nose Down then Power Down until symptoms cease, Wings Level, Gear Up, Flap Up, Speed Increasing? - Select Vy

Nose Down then Power Up until symptoms cease, Wings Level, Gear Up, Flap Up, Speed Increasing? - Select Vy

Nose Down & Power Up until symptoms cease, Wings Level, Gear Up, Flap Up, Speed Increasing? - Select Vy

Power Down & Nose Down until symptoms cease, Wings Level, Gear Up, Flap Up, Speed Increasing? - Select Vy

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Q331 How much oil does the DA42 consume per hour?

1.0 liter/hr

0.1 liter/hr

0.75 liter/hr

0.5 liter/hr

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

Sensor on the upper leading edge of the tail plane

Lower and rear edges of the pitot tube

Sensors underneath each wing

Sensors under the nose

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Q390 The speeds for VA (1785 kg), VMCA, VNE, and VLE, in order, are:

126 kts, 68 kts, 194 kts and 194 kts

130 kts, 68 kts, 194 kts and 194 kts

155 kts, 72 kts, 194 kts and 155 kts

124 kts, 68 kts, 194 kts and 155 kts

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Q333 What is the maximum engine restart pressure altitude?

8000 ft

6000 ft

3000 ft

5000 ft

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Q369 What power setting is used on final approach?

30% for 90 kts

30% for 82 kts

30% for 86 kts

30% for 76 kts

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Q370 At what height do you transition from Initial Climb to Normal Climb?

400 ft

300 ft

600 ft

500 ft

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Q398 Who manufactures the props?

MT-Propeller

Sensenich Propellers

McCauley Propeller Systems

Precision Propellers

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Q384 VFE (Landing)

194 kts

111 kts

156 kts

137 kts

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

Gear Down, Flap Landing, Power Idle, High ROD

Gear Down, Flap Up, Power Idle, High ROD

Gear Up, Flap Up, Power Idle, High ROD

Gear Up, Flap Landing, Power Idle, High ROD

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Q3101 You experience a fuel issue with the right engine. Your actions require you cross-feed the fuel. What do you do?

Switch the left fuel lever to cross-feed.

Switch the right fuel lever to cross-feed

Switch the left fuel lever to off.

Switch the right fuel lever to off.

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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

Air bypass located at the front of the engine air nacelle

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

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Q365 You're flying an instrument approach, what speed/power setting is required when asymmetric?

IAS: 120 kts, Power: 35%

IAS: 105 kts, Power: 55%

IAS: 105 kts, Power: 75%

IAS: 120 kts, Power: 55%

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

45%

55%

35%

25%

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Q361 What IAS is required for a Vy or Vx climb?

82 kts

80 kts

77 kts

76 kts

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Q357 L3 SOPs state the minimum altitude for engine restart is

6000 ft

3000 ft

3500 ft

8000 ft

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Q396 The minimum RPM required to achieve feathering is:

2300

1400

1300

1600

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Q336 Max. load in cabin baggage compartment (behind rear seats)?

40 kg

50 kg

55 kg

45 kg

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Q3116 In the event of a total power failure, how long can you expect power to last for once all critical services have been disconnected?

30 minutes

15 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

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Q387 The engine RPM limitations are:

2300 with a max overspeed of 2500 for 30 seconds

2300 for 5 mins with a max overspeed of 2500 for 20 seconds

2500 for 60 seconds and 2300 thereafter

2300 with a max overspeed of 2500 for 20 seconds

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Q367 In a flapless circuit, what power setting is used on the base leg?

35%

25%

45%

55%

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Q329 Which fuel does the L3 Twinstar use?

Diesel

Jet-A1

Jet-A

AVGAS

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Q3109 The alternator are connected to:

LH alternator connected to the LH MAIN BUS. RH alternator connected to the RH MAIN BUS.

LH alternator connected to the RH MAIN BUS. RH alternator connected to the LH MAIN BUS.

Both alternators are connected to the BATTERY BUS via a 90 Amp circuit breaker.

LH alternator connected to the LH MAIN BUS. RH alternator connected to the RH MAIN BUS and HOT BATTERY BUS.

Correct!

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Q371 At Va what are the manoeuvring load factors?

+2.1, -1.4

+2.6, -1.25

+3.5, -1.00

+3.8, -1.52

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

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

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, between the rear and forward landing gear.

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Q375 The elevator is operated by:

Cables

Control Rods

Servo Motors

DC Motors

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

AERO SHELL Oil Diesel Ultra 5W-30

AEROSHELL Oil Diesel 10W-40

SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-30

SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-40

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Q3102 Oil is required as part of the propeller pitch control. This oil is taken from which system?

Engine

Hydraulics

Propeller Governor Resovoir

Gearbox

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Q335 Max. load in nose baggage compartment (in fuselage nose)?

30 kg

25 kg

20 kg

35 kg

Correct!

Incorrect!

Q343 What are the gear limitation speeds?

VLOE: 194 kts | VLOR: 100 kts

VLOE: 194 kts | VLOR: 156 kts

VLOE: 156 kts | VLOR: 130 kts

VLOE: 165 lts | VLOR: 140 kts

Correct!

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Q378 When will the Variable Elevator Stop engage?

When power setting of both engines exceeds 15%, Landing flap

When power setting of both engines exceeds 20%, Approach flap

When power setting of both engines exceeds 15%, Approach flap

When power setting of both engines exceeds 20%, Landing flap

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Q3100 Best glide speed

82 kts

86 kts

76 kts

90 kts

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Q362 What nose attitude is typical of Vy or Vx?

10°

12°

8°

13°

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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

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

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

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

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Q394 Select the correct speeds for VNO VNE and VMCA:

VNO 155 KIAS, VNE 194 KIAS, VMCA 68 KIAS

VNO 194 KIAS, VNE 155 KIAS, VMCA 68 KIAS

VNO 124 KIAS, VNE 194 KIAS, VMCA 68 KIAS

VNO 155 KIAS, VNE 194 KIAS, VMCA 76 KIAS

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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:

Consult the QRH, the engine could fail.

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

Shut down the engine, just in case.

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

Correct!

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Q397 Maximum permitted prop. overspeed:

2300

2500

2575

2700

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Q366 You're flying an instrument approach, what speed/power setting is required?

IAS: 105 kts, Power: 55%

IAS: 120 kts, Power: 55%

IAS: 120 kts, Power: 35%

IAS: 105 kts, Power: 75%

Correct!

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Q360 Which is the correct combination for Initial Climb?

IAS: 80 kts, Power: 100%, Pitch: 8°

IAS: 82 kts, Power: 100%, Pitch: 8°

IAS: 82 kts, Power: 100%, Pitch: 5°

IAS: 80 kts, Power: 100%, Pitch: 5°

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Q373 Of what structure is the DA42?

Semi-monocoque

Truss

Geodesic

Monocoque

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Q338 What is the maximum fuel imbalance?

7 US Gal

5 US Gal

3 US Gal

1 US Gal

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Q330 Which engine does the L3 NZ Twinstar have?

Thielert TAE 125-01 Centurion 1.7

Lycoming IO-360

Thielert TAE 125-02-99

Austro Engine AE 300

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Q383 The DA42 demonstrated crosswind limit is:

22 kts

20 kts

26 kts

24 kts

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Q393 During engine trouble shooting drill following loss of power of an engine, the engine power was restored by selecting ECU B. Which course of action should you take:

Land as soon as possible

Divert to suitable airfield with an engineering base

Land immediately

Continue with planned flight

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Q332 What are the L3 SOP minimum and maximum oil levels for the DA42 (non-NG model)?

3.5 ltrs / 5.0 ltrs

6.5 ltrs / 7.5 ltrs

5.0 litrs / 6.0 ltrs

4.0 lts / 6.0 ltrs

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Q386 Speed range in icing:

100 - 160 kts

105 - 156 kts

121 - 160 kts

115 - 156 kts

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Q3108 Power generation is provided by two:

60 Amp alternators (generators)

80 Amp alternators (generators)

70 Amp alternators (generators)

90 Amp alternators (generators)

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

the flood light for 1.5 hours

the attitude gyro (artificial horizon) for 1.5 hours

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

Correct!

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Q358 Vmca

62 kts

68 kts

64 kts

66 kts

Correct!

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Q379 Once engaged, the variable elevator backstop reduces:

By 2° to 13°

By 3° to 13°

By 1.5° to 13°

By 2.5° to 13°

Correct!

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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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Q372 Of what material construction is the DA42?

Aluminium Alloy

Mixed Composite

Carbon-fibre Reinforced plastic (CFRP) with Glassfibre Reinforced Plastic (GFRP) bulkheads and stiffeners

Moulded Plastics

Correct!

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Q3114 The main battery is connected to the:

HOT BUS

LEFT and RIGHT MAIN BUSES + BATTERY BUS

BATTERY BUS

HOT BUS and BATTERY BUS

Correct!

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Q374 The ailerons, elevator and wing flaps are operated by:

Servo Motors

Cables

DC Motors

Control Rods

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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 the lowest internal temperature first.

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.

Correct!

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Q376 DA42 control surfaces make use of roll pins. Their absence can result in:

Locked controls and loss of flight safety

Loss of the hinge pin(s) and flight safety

No change in flight safety

Trim Runaway

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Q3103 To prevent engaging propeller pitch locks engaging pilots must ensure RPM remains ____ during shutdown.

≥ 1500

> 1200 < 1500

≥ 1200

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Q364 Prior to configuring for a landing, what speed is a visual circuit flown at?

IAS: 82 kts, Power 30%

IAS: 90 kts, Power: A/R

IAS: 120 kts, Power: 55%

IAS: 105 kts, Power: 35%

Correct!

Incorrect!

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