Limitations Flashcards
Va
Maneuvering speed
111 (above 2284lbs up to 2646lbs)
94 (1720lbs up to 2284lbs)
Do not make full or abrupt control surface movements above the speed
Vfe
Max flaps extended speed
T/O: 108 KIAS
LDG: 91 KIAS
Do not exceed these speeds with the given flap settings
Vno = Vc
Max structural cruising speed
129 KIAS
Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and only with caution
Vne
Never exceed speed
178 KIAS
Do not exceed the speed in any operations
Airspeed Red band
Low
20 KIAS - 53 KIAS
Lower speed awareness - stall is imminent
Airspeed Yellow band
Low
53 KIAS - 58 KIAS
Low speed awareness - reduced airspeed margin to stall
Airspeed White band
58 KIAS - 91 KIAS
Operating range with flaps fully extended
Airspeed Green band
58 KIAS - 129 KIAS
Normal operating range
Airspeed Yellow band
129 KIAS - 178 KIAS
Caution range - smooth air only
Airspeed Red band
178 KIAS and greater
The maximum speed for all operations
RPM limitations
Max takeoff RPM: 2700 RPM
Max continuous RPM: 2700 RPM
Normal operating range 500-2700 RPM
Manifold pressure limitation
Maximum: full throttle
Normal operating range 13 - 30 In.-Hg
Oil pressure
Minimum (idle): 25 PSI
Maximum: 98 PSI
Normal operating range: 55 - 95 PSI
Oil quantity
Minimum: 4 qts
Maximum: 8 qts
Oil temperature
Maximum: 245° F
Normal operating range 149-230
Caution range 231 - 245
Fuel pressure
Minimum: 14 PSI
Maximum: 35 PSI
Cylinder head temperature
Maximum: 500° F
Normal operating range 150 - 475
Caution range 476-500
Fuel flow
Normal operating range 1-20 gal/hr
8 normal
10 XC
20 climb out
Voltage
Red low 0 - 24.1 volts
Yellow low 24.1 - 25 volts
Normal green 25.1 - 30 volts
Yellow high 30.1 - 32 volts
Red high >32 volts
Amperage
Normal operating range 2 - 75 amps
Fuel quantity
Total: 2 x 20.6 = 41.2g
Unusable: 2 x 0.5 = 1g
Max indicated: 17g per
Max difference allowed: 10g
Maximum ramp weight
2655 lb
Maximum takeoff weight
(normal category)
2646 lb
Normal takeoff weight
(Utility category)
2161 lb
Maximum landing weight
2535 lb
Maximum zero fuel weight
2535 lb
Max load and standard baggage compartment
66 lb
Maximum demonstrated operating altitude
16,400 ft
Maximum approved operating altitude
14,000 ft MSL
Fuel quantity
Total: 2 x 20.6 US gal = 41.2 gal
Unusable: 2 x 0.5 US gallons = 1 gal
Usable: 40.2 gal
Max difference between tanks 10gal
Operating temperatures
-40° C (-40° F) - 54° C ( 129° F)
Vy
76 KIAS
Vg
Best glide 73
Vapp
Approach speed
67 KIAS
VFR Weather minimums - Solo
Traffic pattern
Clouds/Precipitation - none below 2000 ft
Visibility - 5 miles
Max steady wind - 15 kts
Max peak wind - 15 kts
Max gust factor - 5 kts
Max crosswind - 10 kts*
VFR Weather minimums - Solo
Local or XC
Clouds/precip - none below 5000 ft
Visibility - 5 miles
Max steady wind - 15 kts
Max peak wind - 15 kts
Max gust factor - 5kts
Max crosswind component - 10 kts*
VFR Weather minimums Dual
Local
Ceiling - 1500 ft
Visibility - 3 miles
Max steady wind - 25 kts
Max peak wind - 30 kts
Max gust factor - 10 kts
Max crosswind component - 17 kts
VFR Weather minimums Dual
XC
Ceiling - 3000 ft
Visibility - 3 miles
Max steady wind - 25 kts
Max peak wind - 30 kts
Max gust factor - 10 kts
Max crosswind component - 17 kts
Minimum runway length
DA40 - 3000 ft
DA42 - 3500 ft
Intersection takeoff dual
Operational necessity
Usable runway:
DA40 3000
DA42 3500
Intersection takeoff solo
Not authorized except at KMHR 22L B. Only if done in dual
IFR weather minimums takeoff
Ceiling and Visibility - 500/1
Must have min ceiling and Visibility for lowest compatible approach at takeoff airport
Max steady wind - 25 kts
Max peak wind - 30 kts
Max gust factor - 10 kts
Max crosswind component - 17 kts
No flight into known icing or thunderstorms
IFR weather minimums
Prior to commencing approach
Must be at or above required mins for approach prior to commencing the approach
Max steady wind - 25 kts
Max peak wind - 30 kts
Max gust factor - 10 kts
Max crosswind component - 17 kts
No flight into known icing or thunderstorms
Minimum maneuvering altitude
Stalls & Slowflight ≥ 3000 AGL
Steep turns ≥ 2000 AGL
Simulated emergency landing
Field/ non airport > 500agl
Approved runway can land
Non approved airport >500 agl
Night - cruise 4500 MSL
Emergency descents - rec > 1500agl
Checkride cancellation
PPL solo mins
Student complete what they can.
If better than mine requires written explanation, discussion, and approval
FTA internal stage checks
Dual mins
Student will accomplish what weather allows and discontinue if conditions go beyond ability. In flight discussion between student and check pilot will be had. If time allows use another airport before discontinue
Flight dispatch policy
Safet
Crew flight and duty limitations
Quality of training
Flight training schedule
Efficiency
Flight cancellations
Require management pilot approval
Unless extenuating circumstances expected to go
Accomplish what the weather allows, discontinue if beyond ability
If better than men’s, requires written explanation and discussion prior to cancel
Tailwind component
KMHR only
IP take off and land up to 10 kts tailwind if usable runway >5,000
Solo students take off up to 5 kts tailwind if usable runway > 5000, but no landing unless waved by CI or ACI
Heat exposure guidelines
Caution zone: 95° F - 104° F (35° C - 40° C)
Be alert for symptoms of heat stress
Drink plenty of fluids
Cool down break between flights
Danger zone: 105° F - 115° F (41° C - 46° C)
In addition to above:
30 minute min cool down break
No rear observers unless required
Cancel low level missions 3000AGL
Third flight min 1 hour break
No solo flights
Extreme danger: 116 F (47° C) above
Cancel mission
Fuel policy
DA20
Blockout: sufficient for lesson
Min landing: 6 gallons
DA40
Blockout: solo full tanks, dual sufficient for lesson
Min landing: 8g no tank < 3
DA42
Blockout: solo full tanks, dual sufficient for lesson
Min landing: 17g
Practice areas
Low sector: 1000 AGL - 3,500 MSL
High sector 4000 MSL - 7,000 MSL
Departure altitude
Between 3,500 and 4000 MSL
Arrival altitude
Below 1,500 MSL within 5 NM
Night flights
Within 5NM of any airport or highway 99
Terrain function used
Minimum cruise altitude 4,500 MSL
Propeller
MTV-12-B/183-59b
Max. Takeoff RPM: 2700
Max. Continuous RPM: 2700
Prop diameter: 1.3 m (72.05 in)
Prop pitch angle: 11.0°-30.0° (@0.75R)
