1. Pre-flight operations and departure

Question 1

What defines icing conditions?

Answer 1

On ground:

• OAT <+10* (in flight (TAT)
• Visible moisture (clouds, fog with vis <1600m, rain, snow, ice crystals, etc.)
• Ice/snow/slush/standing water on RWY, TWY
• The test assumes icing conditions exist!

Question 2

How do you calculate XWC from drift?

Answer 2

XWC = Drift * TAS (nm/min)

Question 3

How do you calculate HWC?

Answer 3

Compare TAS and G/S (or use DME)

Question 4

What are the documents required for flight? Which expires when?

Answer 4

In Aircraft Document Bag:

1. Tech log
2. CofRtoS
3. ADD list
4. CofR (orig) - non expiring as long as no details change
5. CofA (orig) - valid unless revoked by authority
6. ARC - valid for 1 year
7. Noise cert - N/A
8. Radio license - valid as long as noth changes. Fee payable
9. Insurance cert - valid for 1 year
10. Weight andM+B schedule
11. Interception procedures
12. MEL
13. FCL176 + Appendix approval for testing document - valid 1 year

In aircraft:

1. AFM (side bag of FWD L seat)
2. DA42 G1000 pilots guide (bag on rear of FWD L seat)
3. ATS flight plan
4. Aero charts (curent+suitable)
5. 2* Normal checklist
6. 2*QRH/Expanded checklist

Question 5

How do you define Icing conditions?

Answer 5

• visually detected ice OR
• visible moisture at IOAT of =<3*C

Question 6

What is you mixed profile sortie fuel consumption?

Answer 6

Assume 12GPH for both

Question 7

Standard checklist procedures

Answer 7

• Read and Do
  
  • Normal chklist on ground and stationary
  • All non-memory QRH (+verbalised)
• Do and Verify
  
  • All normal checklists in the air
  • all boxed QRH

Question 8

How do you calculate T/O climb gradient?

Answer 8

Same formula for AEO and OEI

Question 10

What are the DA42 T/O performance factors

Answer 10

1. Grass <5cm - 1.1
2. Grass 5cm-10cm - 1.15
3. Grass 10cm-25cm - 1.25
4. Grass >25cm - no T/O!
5. Wet grass 1.1
6. 2% Uphill slope - 1.1

Question 11

What are the DA42 LDG performance factors?

Answer 11

1. Grass <5cm - 1.05
2. Grass 5cm-10cm - 1.15
3. Grass 10cm-25cm - 1.25
4. Wet grass 1.1
5. 2% downhill slope - 1.1

Question 12

What precautions must you observe during the engine run up checks (as per L3OM)

Answer 12

Where possible, the aircraft is to be positioned into wind before performing run-up checks. Where
this is not possible, the aircraft is to be positioned at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the
taxiway to avoid slipstream damage to any aircraft behind.
Before use of high power settings on the ground, pilots are to ensure the area behind the aircraft
is clear of people and obstructions.

Question 13

If during preflight you find defect not listed in the MEL, can you go?

Answer 13

No. Maint action reqd.

Question 14

If during preflight you find defect listed in the MEL, can you go?

Answer 14

Yes, but you need to ADD it into the tech log and sign and stamp it by an engineer.

Question 15

When you get given W/V - what do you do and tell the examiner? Where else do you do this before departing?

Answer 15

Check X-wind withing limits- confirm with examiner. Same at dep point

Question 16

What are your T/O and LDG EU OPS safety factors? What are the POH performance factors for grass, etc?

Answer 16

1. T/O
   
   1. 1.25*TODR (if no CWY/SWY). If greater
   2. TODR=TORA
   3. TODR*1.15=TODA
   4. TODR-1.3=ASDA
   5. Short/Med/Long/Vlong grass = *1.1/1.15/1.25/NoTO
   6. Wet grass - 1.1
   7. 2% uphill - 1.1
2. LDG
   
   1. LDR*1.43=LDA
   2. Short/Med/Long/Vlong grass = *1.05/1.15/1.25/NoTO
   3. Wet grass - 1.1
   4. 2% downhill- 1.1

Question 17

What do you need to fly a commercial departure

Answer 17

ATC approval

Question 18

What is the departure wake turb separation minima?

Answer 18

Same point/ Intermediate point

• L—>M (2/3 mins)
• L—>H (2/3 mins)
• L—>S (3/4 mins)

Question 19

Your are being intercepted! What are your actions captain?

Answer 19

1. Follow the instructions of the a/c with the missiles
2. Call ATC and notify
3. Establish comms with interceptor on 121.5
4. SQ A7700, unless ASTU says otherwise

Question 20

Where are the CPL flying hour limits listed? What are they?

Answer 20

ANO, Part-FCL

• 100hrs - 28 days
• 900hrs - calendar year
• 1000hrs - 12 consec mths
• N/A for private flying of MTWA<1600kg

Question 21

In a DA42, what does it mean if there is a placard or note stating it is fitted with a DMF?

Answer 21

• There is a Dual Mass Flywheel fitted - When starting the engine, the prop must be allowed to reach 800 RPM before releasing the key

Question 22

In a DA42, what is the Autopilot Test checklist?

Answer 22

• Test electric trim functions: Correct sense - Press and hold AP DISC button down. Manual electric trim should not function. - Engage AP and check the AP can be overpowered by moving the control column left and right and fore and aft. - Press the AP DISC button and verify that the autopilot disconnects. - AP Baro: Set

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