MEP

Question 1

Definition: all-engine service ceiling.

Answer 1

The all-engine service ceiling of multiengine airplanes is the highest altitude at which the airplane can maintain a steady rate of climb of 100 fpm with both engines operating. The airplane has reached its absolute ceiling when climb is no longer possible.

Question 2

Definition: single-engine service ceiling.

Answer 2

The single-engine service ceiling is reached when the multiengine airplane can no longer maintain a 50 fpm rate of climb with OEI, and its single-engine absolute ceiling when climb is no longer possible.

Question 3

Flaps should be retracted before the landing gear for two reasons:

Answer 3

First, on most airplanes, full flaps produce more drag than the extended landing gear.

Secondly, the airplane tends to settle with flap retraction, and the landing gear should be down in the event of an inadvertent, momentary touchdown.

Question 4

Effect of bank:

How much to use:

Effect on performance:

Answer 4

At least 5° of bank should be used initially to stop the yaw and maintain directional control. This initial bank input is held only momentarily, just long enough to establish or ensure directional control.

Climb performance suffers when bank angles exceed approximately 2-3°, but obtaining and maintaining VYSE and directional control are paramount.

DA42 Balanced Flight: ~½ ball deflection towards good engine/3-5° AOB towards LIVE engine (raise the dead engine)

Question 5

Engine Failure - Immediate Actions:

Answer 5

POWER/Pitch to BLUE LINE (~ 5° NU) BALL

PERFORMANCE:

Drag Flap UP

+’ve ROC x2: gear UP/Flap UP

Climb at VYSE (use airspeed trend)

Confirm 100%, TRIM

Question 6

Engine Shut Down Drill

Answer 6

IDENTIFY: dead leg

VERIFY: Instr/IDLE

FEATHER:

Eng Master OFF/Alternator OFF/Fuel Cock OFF

HDG/BLUE LINE/BALANCE