What are the maximum maneuvering load factors at Va (positive/negative)?

What are the maximum maneuvering load factors at Va (positive/negative)?

• A. +3.0, -2.0
• B. +4.4, -2.2
• C. +3.5, -2.5
• D. +5.0, -3.0

Answer: (B)

The speed Va is the point where full control deflection can be used without exceeding the airframe’s structural limits. At this speed, the airplane is certified to withstand the maximum positive and negative load factors before overstressing. For the DA20-C1, those limit load factors are +4.4 g and -2.2 g, so the maximum maneuvering load factors at Va are +4.4 and -2.2. This means you can pull up to about 4.4 g or push down to about 2.2 g without risking structural damage when flying at Va.

The speed Va is the point where full control deflection can be used without exceeding the airframe’s structural limits. At this speed, the airplane is certified to withstand the maximum positive and negative load factors before overstressing. For the DA20-C1, those limit load factors are +4.4 g and -2.2 g, so the maximum maneuvering load factors at Va are +4.4 and -2.2. This means you can pull up to about 4.4 g or push down to about 2.2 g without risking structural damage when flying at Va.