DA40 Memory Items Flashcards
V_s0
Stall speed in landing configuration (stuffs out): 60 KIAS
V_s1
Stall speed in clean configuration (stuffs in): 66 KIAS
V_o
Operating maneuvering speed: 113 KIAS
V_fe
Max flaps extended airspeed:
Takeoff (1st notch): 110 KIAS
Landing (2nd notch): 98 KIAS
V_50
Speed at 50 feet above takeoff surface: 72 KIAS
V_y
Best rate of climb with flaps set for takeoff (1st notch): 72 KIAS
V_r
Rotation speed: 67 KIAS
V_ref
Landing reference / Final approach speed with flaps in landing configuration (2nd notch): 77 KIAS
Go around speed
Go around speed with flaps set to takeoff configuration: 72 KIAS
Cruise climb
Climb speed in clean configuration above 400 feet AGL: 88
V_no
Maximum structural cruise / normal operating speed: 130 KIAS
V_ne
Never exceed speed: 172 KIAS
Best glide
Engine off best glide speed: 88 KIAS
How many minutes can you run at 100% max power?
5 minutes
What is the maximum continuous power?
92% load
Maximum ramp weight
2897 lbs
Maximum takeoff weight
2888
Maximum landing weight
2822 pounds
Maximum zero fuel weight
2789 pounds
Approved fuel types
Jet A
Jet A-1
Maximum fuel quantity (usable and unusable)
41 gallons total
39 gallons usable
Maximum fuel imbalance
9 gallons
Maximum indicated fuel
14 gallons per side (28 gallons total)
Flight operations are not permitted below what temperature?
-40 C
What temperature is pre-heat required?
-30 C
Above what temperature must the fuel cooler baffle removed?
20 C
Below what temperature must the radiator baffle installed?
-30 C
Below what temperature must the batteries be pre-heated?
-30 C
What is the minimum height that autopilot can be engaged?
800 feet AGL
What is the minimum approach height you need to disengage autopilot by?
200 feet AGL
The rear door must be what during flight?
Latched/Unlocked
What is the service ceiling?
The maximum altitude where an aircraft can maintain 100 feet per minute climb under standard atmospheric conditions: 16,400 feet MSL (pressure altitude)
Intentional negative G maneuvers are?
Prohibited
Our aircraft are approved for _ and _ day and nighttime operations
VFR and IFR
Flights into known or forecasted icing conditions are _?
Prohibited
Engine off glide ratio
1.54 NM per 1000 feet of descent
FAA required fuel reserves
- 30 minutes past first point of intended landing in the day time
- 45 minutes past first point of intended landing in the night time
LIFT required fuel reserves
1 hour past point of first intended landing
Airspeed for best glide angle (clean configuration)
88 KIAS
V_ref for emergency landing with engine off in clean configuration
83 KIAS
V_ref for emergency landing with engine off in take off configuration (1st notch of flaps)
78 KIAS
V_ref for emergency landing with engine off in landing configuration (2nd notch)
77 KIAS
Can you fly into known icing conditions in the DA40?
No
Does max wind refer to steady state or gusts?
Steady state
Solo visibility limitations for daytime, local operation if you hold a private pilot certificate
5 SM
Solo ceiling limitation for daytime, local operation if you hold a private pilot certificate
1500 feet
Solo max wind limitation for operation if you hold a private pilot certificate
18 knots
Solo crosswind component wind limitation for operation if you hold a private pilot certificate
10 knots
Solo visibility limitation for daytime, XC operation if you hold a private pilot certificate
5 SM
Solo ceiling limitation for daytime, XC operation if you hold a private pilot certificate
3000 feet
Solo visibility limitation for night operations if you hold a private pilot certificate
7 SM
Solo ceiling limitation for night operations if you hold a private pilot certificate
3000 feet
Maximum wind limitation for night operations if you hold a private pilot certificate
15 knots
Maximum crosswind component limitation for night operations if you hold a private pilot certificate
5 knots
Solo visibility limitation for IFR operations if you hold a private pilot certificate
2 SM
Solo ceiling limitation for IFR operations if you hold a private pilot certificate
1000 feet
Solo max wind limitation for IFR operations if you hold a private pilot certificate
18 knots
Solo crosswind component for IFR operations if you hold a private pilot certificate
10 knots
Minimums visibility limitation for a dual VFR flight
3 SM
Minimum ceiling limitation fir a dual VFR flight
1500 feet
Max wind limitation for a dual VFR flight
35 knots
Max crosswind component for a dual VFR flight
25 knots
Visibility limitation for a dual IFR flight
1 SM
Ceiling limitation for a dual IFR flight
500 feet
Wind limitation for a dual IFR flight
35 knots
Crosswind component limitation for dual IFR flight
25 knots
Engine failure in flight
- Airspeed 88 (best glide)
- Flaps up
- Identify a suitable landing site (into the wind and clear open area)
- Power level set to idle
- VOTER switch to auto
- Fuel pumps on
- Fuel valve normal
- Alternate air
- Check fuel quantity
- Fuel transfer pump
- Electric master on
- Engine master on
Verify checklist - Fuel valve emergency
If engine did not start, proceed with emergency landing with engine off checklist
Engine fire in flight
- Cabin heat off
- Identify suitable landing site
- Fuel valve off
- Power level max
Verify with checklist - Emergency windows
- Unlatch canopy as necessary
- Proceed with emergency landing with engine off OR emergency descent checklist
Smoke and/or fire in flight
- Emergency switch on
- Avionics master switch off
- Electric master switch off
- Cabin heat off
Verify with checklist - Emergency windows
- Canopy
- Land immediately
- Proceed with emergency landing with engine off OR emergency descent checklist
Spin recovery
- Power lever set to idle
- Ailerons neutral
- Rudder opposite of spin direction
- Full foward elevator
After rotation ceases - Flaps up
- Rudder neutral
- Pull elevator up carefully