SOP Flashcards
What call outs are made with regard to KAP AP setting?
AP on
Vs/ALT armed/engaged
When can the AP come on after T/O?
500ft AGL
Does the DA42 have TAWS and synthetic vision?
SV yes, TAWS no
What is the committal height on the DA42?
For asymmetric, is 300ft AGL
What are the vertical speed to distance calculations?
Descend at 150kt, which gives 5Nm/1000ft at 500ft/min.
So multiply height loss by 5.
Describe the fuel transfer requirements
Difference between tanks must not exceed 5USG.
AUX tanks only to be filled if main tanks are already full.
First transfer at 15USG in main tanks. XFER pumps turned on. When first tank becomes full (L/R FUEL XFER disappears), both XFER pumps are to be turned off. May say full between 19-23G.
Second transfer at 15USG. Same process until each AUX tank is empty (L/R AUX FUEL E) then XFER pump turned off. Check tanks are empty after landing.
What must you do if there is fuel in the AUX tanks during a preflight?
If there is still fuel in AUX tanks after landing, next crew is to plan ‘full tanks’ for the load sheet, but assume empty for the fuel planning.
Can the DA42 be used on grass?
No, only on sealed surfaces.
If grass taxiway to fuel pump, must shutdown then pull to pumps.
What are the climb and cruise speeds for the DA42?
Climb 110kt (500ft/min means 4Nm/1000ft)
Below 6’ 140kt
Above 6’ 136kt
What is the useable fuel on the DA42?
What is the climb fuel burn?
50USG main tanks total
26.4 AUX tanks total
26USG/hr
How much fuel should be remaining the in the AUX tanks following a transfer?
No transfer (fuel burn less than 20USG) = 26USG 1 transfer (fuel burn between 20-36USG) = 10USG 2 transfers (fuel burn greater than 36USG) = 0USG
Can you take off if the T/O minima at the departure AD is met, but landing minima at departure and destination is not met?
We can’t T/O if the T/O minima is met but not the landing for the departure AD.
We can still fly if we can’t expect to land, however, must be multi engine, carry sufficient fuel and be with 1h 15m of suitable alternate on one engine cruising speed in still air.
How much oil does the DA42 use? What type?
5 cold, 4.5 warm of aero shell 100
What is Vr? What speeds and power setting are applied after T/O?
Vr: 78kt
Initial climb out Vy: 100kt
Above 500ft cruise climb 110kt
Throttles 25” 2400 RPM
Hand in front of throttles before Vyse and behind above Vyse.
Describe a circuit in the DA42
Vr 78kt Vy: 100kt \+rate... gear up 500ft... after T/O checks and 25” 2400 Circuit height 22” 2200
What is the AoA/AoB limits for the DA42?
+/-15* AoA
No more 60* AoB
Describe the poor visibility configuration in the DA42
Approach flap 95kt Lights on RPM high Throttle as required
What are the conditions for T/G landings?
Add 400m.
Not allowed too for asymmetric landings.
What are the approach speeds?
Normal/short field:
100kt base
90kt finals
85kt Vtt
Flapless:
105kt base
95kt finals
90kt Vtt
On instrument approach slow down for 95kt
When is the gear to be extended?
Abeam threshold in circuit.
Intermediate segment on approach
What considerations are there for an engine failure on approach?
Dont lower flap until visual.
Raise gear before circling.
When are you considered to be terrain critical?
Below 1500ft VFR Below MSA on a SID On a STAR On an approach Below MSA After T/O
Are reduced length T/O allowed at PMR?
Should backtrack, however pchart not required from B/C 25 or E 07.
What speed should you climb at following an engine failure?
No less than 90kt
Air speeds on an instrument approach?
150kt initial
120kt intermediate
95kt from “reduce power”
