MEP – Test Study Guide with Key Concepts and Practice
Questions
Vmca is normally established for the takeoff condition using the following criteria? - correct
answer ✔✔ Undercarriage retracted, inoperative engine propeller windmilling, rearmost
allowable center of gravity
An aircraft fitted with a stabilizer rather than a conventional tailplane/elevator, is normally fitted
with an anti-servo tab. Why is this so? - correct answer ✔✔ to add control 'feel', by resisting the
movement of the control
When should the 'pulsating boot' de-icing system be activated? - correct answer ✔✔ after
waiting until there is an accumulation of ice before activating
Why is there a reduction in the potential for engine icing with fuel-injected engines? - correct
answer ✔✔ carburettor icing will not occur and only manifold icing is possible
If power is lost on one engine in a full power climb, by how much will the climb rate reduce
approximately? - correct answer ✔✔ 80%
Why is a minimum rpm normally stated for selection of the prop-feathering system? - correct
answer ✔✔ the anti-feathering latches or high-pitch stop may seat and stop feathering action
Which unbalanced power phenomenon is eliminated by 'handing' of the propellers? - correct
answer ✔✔ Critical engine
With normally-aspirated engines fitted with CSU propellers, there is a rule-of-thumb that states:
- correct answer ✔✔ during a climb, the manifold pressure will decrease by 1in. Hg. for each
1000ft of climb
, 'Vlor' is defined as the: - correct answer ✔✔ maximum speed for raising gear
'Vno' is defined as the: - correct answer ✔✔ maximum structural operating speed
'Vsse' is defined as the: - correct answer ✔✔ minimum speed for initiating asymmetric practice
DA42 wingspan including anti collision light? - correct answer ✔✔ 13.55m
Length of the DA42? - correct answer ✔✔ 8.56m
When was the DA42NG certified? - correct answer ✔✔ in March 2009
The DA42NG is certified in accordance with? - correct answer ✔✔ JAR-23
What material makes up the semi-monocoque? - correct answer ✔✔ Carbon finer reinforced
plastic
How is the centre wing attached to the fuselage? - correct answer ✔✔ With bolts
What parts comprise the wing assembly? - correct answer ✔✔ Front and rear spar, bottom and
top shell, ribs, wing tip and rear web. Whole wing is a fail-safe
What is the type of construction is used to make up the flying surfaces? - correct answer ✔✔
Sandwich type
Questions
Vmca is normally established for the takeoff condition using the following criteria? - correct
answer ✔✔ Undercarriage retracted, inoperative engine propeller windmilling, rearmost
allowable center of gravity
An aircraft fitted with a stabilizer rather than a conventional tailplane/elevator, is normally fitted
with an anti-servo tab. Why is this so? - correct answer ✔✔ to add control 'feel', by resisting the
movement of the control
When should the 'pulsating boot' de-icing system be activated? - correct answer ✔✔ after
waiting until there is an accumulation of ice before activating
Why is there a reduction in the potential for engine icing with fuel-injected engines? - correct
answer ✔✔ carburettor icing will not occur and only manifold icing is possible
If power is lost on one engine in a full power climb, by how much will the climb rate reduce
approximately? - correct answer ✔✔ 80%
Why is a minimum rpm normally stated for selection of the prop-feathering system? - correct
answer ✔✔ the anti-feathering latches or high-pitch stop may seat and stop feathering action
Which unbalanced power phenomenon is eliminated by 'handing' of the propellers? - correct
answer ✔✔ Critical engine
With normally-aspirated engines fitted with CSU propellers, there is a rule-of-thumb that states:
- correct answer ✔✔ during a climb, the manifold pressure will decrease by 1in. Hg. for each
1000ft of climb
, 'Vlor' is defined as the: - correct answer ✔✔ maximum speed for raising gear
'Vno' is defined as the: - correct answer ✔✔ maximum structural operating speed
'Vsse' is defined as the: - correct answer ✔✔ minimum speed for initiating asymmetric practice
DA42 wingspan including anti collision light? - correct answer ✔✔ 13.55m
Length of the DA42? - correct answer ✔✔ 8.56m
When was the DA42NG certified? - correct answer ✔✔ in March 2009
The DA42NG is certified in accordance with? - correct answer ✔✔ JAR-23
What material makes up the semi-monocoque? - correct answer ✔✔ Carbon finer reinforced
plastic
How is the centre wing attached to the fuselage? - correct answer ✔✔ With bolts
What parts comprise the wing assembly? - correct answer ✔✔ Front and rear spar, bottom and
top shell, ribs, wing tip and rear web. Whole wing is a fail-safe
What is the type of construction is used to make up the flying surfaces? - correct answer ✔✔
Sandwich type
