DA 40 Aircraft Limitations

Question 1

Maximum Power Limitation

Answer 1

92%-100% load for only 5 mins

Question 2

Maximum Continuous Power

Answer 2

92%

Question 3

Max Ramp Weight

Answer 3

2,897 lbs

MTOW+9

Question 4

Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW)

Answer 4

2,888 lbs

Question 5

Maximum Landing Weight

Answer 5

2,822 lbs

Question 6

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

Answer 6

2,789 lbs

Question 7

What are the Approved Fuel Types?

Answer 7

Jet A
Jet A-1

Question 8

What is our Max Fuel quantities?

Answer 8

41 gallons total
39 gal usable
19.5 gal per side

Question 9

What is our Max usable fuel?

Answer 9

39 gallons

Question 10

What is the Maximum Fuel Imbalance

Answer 10

9 gallons

Question 11

What is the Max Cockpit Fuel Indication?

Answer 11

14 Gallons per tank (28gal total)

Question 12

We cannot operate the aircraft below what temperature?

Answer 12

-40c

Question 13

At what temperature is preheating the engine required?

Answer 13

-30c

Question 14

At what temperature must the batteries be preheated?

Answer 14

-30c

Question 15

What is the Autopilot minimum engagement height?

Answer 15

800ft AGL

Question 16

What is the Autopilot minimum use height?

Answer 16

200ft AGL

Question 17

What is the Maximum Altitude?

Answer 17

16,400 ft MSL

Question 18

The aircraft is approved for operation under which flight rule conditions?

Answer 18

VFR and IFR

Question 19

What is the Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind Component?

Answer 19

25kts

Question 20

What position must the rear door be in during flight?

Answer 20

Unlocked

Question 21

What maneuvers are prohibited?

Answer 21

Intentional negative G maneuvers

Question 22

Flight into what weather condition is prohibited?

Answer 22

Known or forecasted icing conditions.

Question 23

What kind of Oil can our aircraft use?

Answer 23

5W-30
5W-40
OW-40

Question 24

What is the Glide Ratio of the DA 40 NG?

Answer 24

Glide ratio is 1:9,4 (9,400ft)

For every 1,000FT of altitude lost, 1.54 NM distance can be gained

Question 25

What is the maximum allowed bank in the DA40 NG?

Answer 25

60 degrees

Question 26

What limitation is associated with the Emergency Battery seal?

Answer 26

No IFR flight allowed if the Emergency Battery seal is broken

Question 27

What limitation is associated with the Main Battery?

Answer 27

No Night Flight or IFR flight is allowed with an empty Main Battery *In other words, you are not allowed to jump start the battery if it was dead, it must be fully recharged.

Question 28

What limitation is associated with an External Engine Start?

Answer 28

No engine start with external power because of an empty main battery for IFR or Night-VFR flight. The battery must be fully charged first.

Question 29

What are the maximum baggage capacities?

Answer 29

Standard Compartment = 100lbs Extended Compartment = 40lbs *Combined weight in both compartments may not exceed 100lbs!

Question 30

What limitation is associated with the Alternate Static source?

Answer 30

1. The cockpit windows and vents must be closed 2. Auto pilot use is prohibited

Question 31

Define Zero Fuel weight

Answer 31

The total weight of an aircraft and its contents, excluding fuel. * It includes the weight of the aircraft's structure, crew, passengers, baggage, cargo, and any other non-fuel items on board. ## Footnote The purpose of Zero Fuel Weight is to ensure the wings are not overstressed in flight by excessive weight

Question 32

What is the purpose of Zero Fuel Weight?

Answer 32

The purpose of Zero Fuel Weight is to ensure the wings are not overstressed in flight by excessive weight in the fuselage

Question 33

If the Alternate Static source is being used, what must be closed?

Answer 33

1. The Emergency Window 2. Air Vents | Source: DA40 NG AFM