Required Equipment Flashcards
What does KOEL stand for?
Kind of Operations Equipment List
KOEL describes the equipment required for various types of operations for the DA42.
What is required onboard the DA42 according to the KOEL?
- Fuel measuring device
- Flashlight for flight at night
The KOEL lists specific equipment essential for safe operations.
List the items required for Day VFR according to TOMATO FFLAAMES.
- Tachometer
- Oil pressure gauge
- Manifold pressure gauge
- Altimeter
- Temperature gauge for liquid-cooled engine
- Oil temperature gauge for air-cooled engine
- Fuel gauge indicating the amount of fuel in each tank
- Flotation gear for each occupant (if operated for hire)
- Landing gear position indicator
- Airspeed indicator
- Anti-collision lights
- Magnetic compass
- Emergency Locator Transmitter
- Safety belts/harness for each occupant over 2 years of age
TOMATO FFLAAMES is a mnemonic for remembering the required equipment for Day VFR.
What additional items are required for Night VFR according to FFLAPS?
- Flashlight (required by DA42 KOEL)
- Fuses (one spare set or three of each kind required)
- Landing light (if operated for hire)
- Anti-collision lights
- Position lights
- Source of electricity
FFLAPS is a mnemonic for remembering the required equipment for Night VFR.
What does GRAB A CARDD stand for in IFR requirements?
- Generator or alternator (source of electricity)
- Radios for communication and navigation for route to be flown
- Altimeter (sensitive altimeter)
- Ball (skid indicator)
- Altitude-Encoding Transponder
- Clock (with sweep second hand or digital seconds)
- Attitude indicator
- Rate of turn indicator
- Directional gyro (heading indicator)
- Database in GPS must be current for IFR
GRAB A CARDD is a mnemonic for remembering the required equipment for IFR.
What is the purpose of the Altitude-Encoding Transponder?
Required by 14 CFR 91.215 for operation in Class B or C airspace
It helps air traffic control to identify and track aircraft.
What areas require ADS-B OUT according to 14 CFR 91.225?
- Class A, B, C airspace
- Within a Mode C Veil
- Above Class B or Class C airspace designated for an airport up to 10,000 feet MSL
- Class E airspace within 48 contiguous states and District of Columbia, above 10,000 feet MSL, and also above 2,500 feet AGL
- Class E airspace at and above 3,000 feet MSL over the Gulf of Mexico and up to 12 NM from the coastline of the United States
ADS-B OUT is crucial for enhancing situational awareness and safety.
What governs the handling of inoperative equipment for a DA42 without a minimum equipment list?
- KOEL
- 14 CFR 91.205
These regulations dictate how to manage inoperative equipment safely.
What steps must be taken if inoperative equipment is not required on the KOEL list?
- Determine the flight can be conducted safely
- Placard the equipment as inoperative
- Remove or deactivate the equipment
- Document your actions in the appropriate maintenance logbook
These steps ensure compliance with safety procedures.
