Limitations - DA 42 NG

Question 1

How long can we leave power set to above 92% load?

Answer 1

Max of 5 mins

Question 2

What is Max Continuous Power?

Answer 2

92% load

Question 3

Maximum Immediate Engine Restart Altitude

Answer 3

Between 10,000ft - 15,000ft PA

If an engine stops between these altitudes, it must be immediately restarted. Max INTENTIONAL engine shutdown altitude is 10,000 ft

Question 4

Engine restart times below 10,000ft PA

Answer 4

• Above -5c = 10mins
• -5c to -15c = 5 mins
• Below -15c = 2 mins

Max amount of time you have to restart the engine before it cools

Question 5

Min Flight Weight

Answer 5

3,197 lbs

Question 6

MTOW

Answer 6

Max Takeoff Weight
4407 lbs

Question 7

Max Landing Weight

Answer 7

4407 lbs

Question 8

Max Zero Fuel Weight

Answer 8

4045 lbs

Question 9

Approved Fuel Types

Answer 9

Jet A, Jet A-1

Jet A-1 has Prist

Question 10

Max Total Fuel

Answer 10

79.4 gallons

Question 11

Max Usable Fuel: Main Tanks

Answer 11

25 gallons (x2)

Question 11

Max Usable Fuel Total

Answer 11

76.4 gallons

Question 12

Max Usable Fuel: Aux

Answer 12

13.2 gallons (x2)

Question 13

Max Fuel Imbalance between the main tanks

Answer 13

5 gallons
1 gallon when any amount of fuel is in the Aux tanks

Question 14

Fuel Transfer Rate

Answer 14

1 gal/min (approximate)

Question 15

Do the Aux Tanks have Fuel Quantity Indicators?

Answer 15

NO, an annunciation will appear when tank is empty
fuel transfer must be simultaniously from both aux tanks

Question 16

What limitations are associated with operating below -30c?

Answer 16

• Engine must be preheated
• Batteries must be preheated
• Radiator baffle must be installed
• No Ice Protection System usage

Question 17

What limitation is associated with operations ABOVE 20c?

Answer 17

Fuel cooler baffle must be removed

Question 18

What limitation is associated with operations below -40c?

Answer 18

The aircraft CANNOT be operated below -40c

Question 19

Autopilot min engagement height

Answer 19

800 ft AGL

Question 20

Autopilot min use height

Answer 20

200 ft AGL

Question 21

What position must the rear door be in during flight?

Answer 21

UNLOCKED

Question 22

Maximum Altitude

Answer 22

18,000ft PA

Question 23

What kind of manuevers are prohibited?

Answer 23

Intentional negative G manuevers

Question 24

Flight into known icing conditions?

Question 25

What are the limits of the Eletcronic Stability Protection System?

Answer 25

Bank:
* 45, return to 30

Pitch:
* +16, return to +12
* -22, return to -17

Question 26

What is ESP, and whats it for?

Answer 26

Electronic Stability Protection
* It will engage the AP in order to return us to stable flight. Pitch & Bank

Question 27

How do you disengage ESP?

Answer 27

Press the AP disconnect button

Question 28

What is the max allowable weight in the Nose baggage compartment?

Answer 28

66lbs -TKS fluid weight