DA 20 KATANA Flight Manual

Diamond DA20-A1 Katana · Systems Description

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The Diamond DA20 Katana Flight Manual provides essential information for the safe operation of the aircraft. It includes details on operating limitations, emergency procedures, normal operating procedures, performance metrics, weight and balance, and a description of the airplane and its systems.

The DA20 Katana is classified under the utility category of airworthiness.
The manual must be carried in the aircraft at all times.
It is crucial to familiarize oneself with the manual for safe handling and operation.
The document is approved by Transport Canada.
The manual includes a comprehensive table of contents for easy navigation.
Revisions to the manual are recorded and must be kept up to date.
The manual emphasizes the importance of following recommendations for trouble-free operation.
All rights to the manual are reserved by Diamond Aircraft Industries.

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Type: Systems Description
Year: 2012
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Publisher: jetage.sk
Language: en

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What is the DA 20 KATANA Flight Manual?

The DA 20 KATANA Flight Manual is a systems description for the Diamond DA20-A1 Katana, dated 2012.

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The DA 20 KATANA Flight Manual — the Diamond DA20-A1 Katana systems description on file — is dated 2012.

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In this document

General

This section introduces the DA20 Katana and outlines its airworthiness category and applicable requirements.

Operating Limitations

Details the operational limits that must be adhered to for safe flight.

Emergency Procedures

Outlines the necessary actions to take in various emergency situations.

Normal Operating Procedures

Describes standard procedures for operating the aircraft under normal conditions.

Performance

Provides performance metrics and capabilities of the DA20 Katana.

Weight and Balance / Equipment List

Details the weight limits and balance considerations for safe operation.

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Page 0 - 1 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES FLIGHT MANUAL DA 20 KATANA Category of Airworthiness : UTILITY Applicable Airworthiness Requirements : AWM Chapter 523-VLA Serial No. : Registration : Date of Issue : July 28, 1994 Document No. : DA202 This manual must be carried in the aircraft at all times! Scope and revision status can be found in the List of Effective Pages and in the Record of Revisions. The pages identified as "DOT-appr." in the List of Effective Pages are approved by: Signature K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test Authority For Director, Airworthiness Transport Canada Date of approval 28 July 1994 This airplane is to be operated in compliance with the information and limitations contained herein. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 2 Revision No. 18 PREFACE Congratulations on your choice of the DA 20 KATANA. Safe handling of an airplane increases and ensures your safety and provides you with many hours of enjoyment. For this reason you should take the time to familiarize yourself with your new KATANA airplane. We ask that you carefully read this Flight Manual and pay special attention to the recommendations given. A careful study of the manual will reward you with many hours of trouble-free flight operation of your KATANA airplane. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual or any portion thereof by any means without the express written permission of DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES prohibited. Copyright © by DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES, London, Ontario DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 3 Revision No. 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter GENERAL 1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS 2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES 4 PERFORMANCE 5 WEIGHT AND BALANCE / EQUIPMENT LIST 6 DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS 7 HANDLING, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 8 SUPPLEMENTS 9 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 4 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Chapter Page Date Chapter Page Date 0 0-1 January 18, 2012 3 DOT-appr 3-1 January 18, 2012 0-2 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-2 January 18, 2012 0-3 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-3 January 18, 2012 0-4 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-4 January 18, 2012 0-5 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-5 January 18, 2012 0-6 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-6 January 18, 2012 0-7 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-7 January 18, 2012 0-8 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-8 January 18, 2012 0-9 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-9 January 18, 2012 0-10 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-10 January 18, 2012 0-11 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-11 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-12 January 18, 2012 1 1-1 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-13 January 18, 2012 1-2 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-14 January 18, 2012 1-3 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-15 January 18, 2012 1-4 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-16 January 18, 2012 1-5 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-17 January 18, 2012 1-6 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 3-18 January 18, 2012 1-7 January 18, 2012 1-8 January 18, 2012 4 DOT-appr 4-1 January 18, 2012 1-9 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-2 January 18, 2012 1-10 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-3 January 18, 2012 1-11 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-4 January 18, 2012 1-12 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-5 January 18, 2012 1-13 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-6 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-7 January 18, 2012 2 DOT-appr. 2-1 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-8 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-2 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-9 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-3 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-10 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-4 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-11 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-5 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-12 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-6 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-13 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-7 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-14 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-8 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-15 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-9 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-16 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-10 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-17 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr. 2-11 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 4-18 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-12 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-13 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-14 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-15 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-16 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-17 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 2-18 January 18, 2012 Revision No. 18 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 5 Chapter Page Date Chapter Page Date 5 DOT-appr 5-1 January 18, 2012 8 8-1 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-2 January 18, 2012 8-2 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-3 January 18, 2012 8-3 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-4 January 18, 2012 8-4 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-5 January 18, 2012 8-5 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-6 January 18, 2012 8-6 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-7 January 18, 2012 8-7 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-8 January 18, 2012 8-8 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-9 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-10 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-11 January 18, 2012 9 9-1 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-12 January 18, 2012 9-2 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-13 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-14 January 18, 2012 Supp. 1 DOT-appr. S1-1 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 5-15 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr. S1-2 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr. S1-3 January 18, 2012 6 DOT-appr. 6-1 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-2 January 18, 2012 Supp. 2 DOT-appr. S2-1 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-3 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr. S2-2 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-4 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr. S2-3 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-5 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-6 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-7 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-8 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-9 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-10 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-11 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-12 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-13 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-14 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr 6-15 January 18, 2012

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7 7-1 January 18, 2012 7-2 January 18, 2012 7-3 January 18, 2012 7-4 January 18, 2012 7-5 January 18, 2012 7-6 January 18, 2012 7-7 January 18, 2012 7-8 January 18, 2012 7-9 January 18, 2012 7-10 January 18, 2012 7-11 January 18, 2012 7-12 January 18, 2012 7-13 January 18, 2012 7-14 January 18, 2012 7-15 January 18, 2012 7-16 January 18, 2012 7-17 January 18, 2012 7-18 January 18, 2012 Revision No. 18 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 6 Revision No. 18 RECORD OF REVISIONS Revisions to this manual, with the exception of actual weighing data, are recorded in the following table. Revisions of approved sections must be endorsed by the responsible airworthiness authority. The new or amended text will be indicated by a bold black vertical line in the right hand margin of a revised page. Revision No. and reference will be shown on the bottom left hand corner of the page. The airplane may only be operated if the Flight Manual is up to date. Rev. No Affected Pages Approved Date Name Original Issue All July 28,1994 K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 1 0-6, 0-7, 3-2, 4-5, 4-12 Dec. 8, 1994 K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 2 0-4, 0-5, 0-6, 2-10, 4-5,4-9, 7-5,7-7,7-8 Jan.17, 1995 K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 3 0-1, 0-4, 0-5, 0-6,1-2, 1-7, 3-3, 3-14,3-15, 3-17, 4-7, 4-10, 4-12, 4-13, 4-17, 5-13, 6-4, 6- 8, 6-9, 6-10, 7-5,7-5A, 7-6, 7-9, 7-10, 7-12, 7-14, 7-16, 8-2, 8-3, 8-5, 8-6 April, 13, 1995 K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 4 0-4, 0-5, 0-6, 2-9, 2-9A, 2-10, 2-10A, 3-1, 3-1A, 3-14, 3-15, 3-19, 4-9, 4-9A, 4-16, 4-16A, 7-5, 7-5A, 7-16, 7-16A June 22, 1995 K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 5 0-4, 0-5, 0-6, 2-6, 2-10, 2-10A, 3-14, 3-15, 4-1, 4-3, 4-5, 4-10, 4-11 July 13, 1995 W. Jupp for K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 6 All November 9, 1995 K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 7 0-4, 0-5, 0-6,1-4, 2-10, 3-6, 3-10, 3-11, 5-1, 5-7, 5-10, 6-3, 6-4, 6-8, 6-9, 6-10, 7-5, 7-6, 8-1, 8-3, 9-1, 9-2, S1-1,S1-2, S1-3 March 18, 1996 R. Walker for K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 7 Revision No. 18 RECORD OF REVISIONS cont’d. Rev. No Affected Pages Approved Date Name 8 0-4, 0-5, 0-6, 0-7, 0-8, 2-1, 2-3, 2-9, 2-10, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13, 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17, 2-18, 4-5, 4-7, 4-13, 6-1, 6-7, 6-11, 6-12, 6-13, 6-14, 6-15 April 18, 1996 R. Walker for K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 9 0-4, 0-5, 0-7, 0-9, 2-15, 6-14 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-6, 7-12, 7-13, 7-17, 8-4, 9-2 S2-1, S2-2, S2-3 July 3, 1996 R. Walker for K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 10 0-4, 0-5, 0-7, 1-5, 1-6, 2-9, 2-13, 2-16, 3-6, 4-8, 4-12, 5-11, 6-8, 6-14, 7-11A, 7-12, 7-13, 9-2, S1-1, S1-2, S1-3, S2-1, S2-2, S2-3, December 10,1996 K. Horton for K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Airworthiness; Transport Canada 11 0-4, 0-5, 0-7, 1-7, 2-18, 4-10, 4-12, 5-9, 5-11 February 12,1997 W. Jupp for K.J. Mansfield Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Aircraft Certification; Transport Canada 12 0-4, 0-5, 0-7, 0-9, 2-10, 7-17, S2-2 July 15, 1997 L. Gavin for Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Aircraft Certification; Transport Canada 13 0-4, 0-5, 0-7, S2-2, S2-3 December 12, 1997 W. Jupp for Chief, Flight Test; for Director, Aircraft Certification; Transport Canada 14 0-4, 0-5, 0-7, 1-4, 3-7, 3-18, 4-15, 4-16, 4-17, 6-14, 6-15 November 30, 1998 W. Jupp Chief, Flight Test for Director, Aircraft Certification Transport Canada 15 0-4,0-5,0-7,0-9,1-4,1-5,1-6,1-7, 2-3,2-4,2-5,2-7,2-8,2-9,2-10, 2-11,2-12,2-14,2-16,3-1, 3-18,4-9,4-16,5-8,6-14,7-4, 7-5,7-6,7-11A,7-16,8-2,8-3, S2-2,S2-3 November 18, 2003 W. Jupp Chief, Flight Test for Director, Aircraft Certification Transport Canada 16 0-4, 0-5, 0-7, 5-1, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, 5-10, 5-11, 5-12, 5-13, 5-14,5-15 March 19, 2004 M. Brulotte Chief, Flight Test for Director, Aircraft Certification Transport Canada DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual RECORD OF REVISIONS cont'd. Rev. No Affected Pages Al:lproved Date Name 17 0-4,0-8,0-9,0-10, 1-7 August 22, 2006 W. Jupp Chief, Flight Test for Director, Aircraft Certification Transport Canada TR 10-01 0-8,4-9, 7-9 February 22, 2010 J. Martin Chief, Flight Test for Director, Aircraft Certification 1cansport CaDlda ..I 0-4,0-5,0-8,0-9,0-10,0-11, /I~L/. . ./.fed 18 1-7,2-8,2-16, 4-1,4-9,4-10,4-15,4-16,4 17, 6-14,7-9,7-12,7-15 8-1, 8-8. 7- A<.LJ "" t- ~O'l tor Director, '{htibnal J~ Certification TRANSPORTCANh Doc# DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 8 Revision 1\10. 18 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 9 REVISION LOG This log should be used for control of all revisions issued and installed in this manual. The affected pages of any revision as well as the Record of Revisions must be inserted into the manual upon receipt. The pages superseded by the revision must be removed and destroyed. The Revision Log should be updated by hand. Changes are identified on those pages affected by a revision bar. Rev. No. Date Issued: Inserted On: Inserted By: July 28,1994 July 28,1994 Diamond Aircraft 1 Dec. 8, 1994 Dec. 8, 1994 Diamond Aircraft 2 Jan.17, 1995 Jan.17, 1995 Diamond Aircraft 3 April, 13, 1995 April, 13, 1995 Diamond Aircraft 4 June 22, 1995 June 22, 1995 Diamond Aircraft 5 July 13, 1995 July 13, 1995 Diamond Aircraft 6 November 9, 1995 November 9, 1995 Diamond Aircraft 7 March 18, 1996 March 18, 1996 Diamond Aircraft 8 April 18, 1996 April 18, 1996 Diamond Aircraft 9 July 3, 1996 July 3, 1996 Diamond Aircraft 10 December 10, 1996 December 10, 1996 Diamond Aircraft 11 February 12, 1997 February 12, 1997 Diamond Aircraft 12 July 15, 1997 July 15, 1997 Diamond Aircraft 13 December 12, 1997 December 12, 1997 Diamond Aircraft 14 November 30, 1998 November 30, 1998 Diamond Aircraft 15 November 18, 2003 November 18, 2003 Diamond Aircraft 16 March 19, 2004 March 19, 2004 Diamond Aircraft 17 August 22, 2006 August 22, 2006 Diamond Aircraft 18 January 18, 2012 Revision No. 18 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 10 REVISION HIGHLIGHTS Changes of technical material in Revision 18 of the AFM are described below and are indicated in the text pages by revision bars in the margin adjacent to the change. Chapter Pages Highlights 0 0-4 and 0-5 List of Effective Pages revised. Rev bars inserted adjacent to the changed pages. 0-8 Record of Revised Pages and Approval for Revision 18. 0-9 Revision Log entries. 0-10 Revision Highlights page added for Revision 18. 0-11 Changed due to pagination with page added. 1 1-7 Intro para revised. Added alternate replacement for the EVANS NPG+ waterless coolant with a 50/50 Glycol type coolant – Service Bulletin DA20-72-03L, Rev 2. 2 2-8 Note added for aircraft operation in EASA member countries. 2-16 Placard for the EVANS NPG+ waterless coolant added. Not applicable to aircraft with Service Bulletin DA20-72-03L installed. 4 4-1 Page change for 4.4.14 Engine Shut-down 4-9 Caution added to Para 4.4.2 Before Starting engine. 4-10 Spelling of Tanis corrected. 4-15 and 4-16 Notes for Carburetor Icing revised. Paras renumbered. 4-17 Changed due to pagination. 6 6-14 Part number for the RPM Indicator changed. 7 7-9 Caution added to Para 7.8 CANOPY. 7-12 Warning revised (hot magneto). Revised Graphic and page re-formatted. 7-15 Warning revised (hot magneto). 8 8-1 Table of Contents numbering revised. Item 8.6 GROUND DE-ICING added. 8-8 Para 8.6 GROUND DE-ICING added. Revision No. 18 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 11 SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE Diamond Aircraft Publications Revision Subscription Contacts To ensure safe operation and maintenance of the DA20 Katana aircraft, it is recommended that operators verify that their documentation is at the correct issue/revision levels. For revision and subscription service please contact the following: 1. DA20 Katana related manuals and publications. North America,Australia and Africa: Other: Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Customer Support 1560 Crumlin Sideroad London, Ontario Canada N5V 1S2 www.diamondair.com Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Customer Support N.A. Otto-Strasse 5 A-2700 Wiener Neustadt Austria www.diamond-air.at Phone: Fax: 519 457-4041 519 457-4045 Phone: Fax: + 43-(0) 2622-26700 + 43-(0) 2622-26780 2. Rotax 912 Engine related manuals and publications. North America: Austria: Rotech Research Canada LTD. 6235 Okanagan Landing Road Vernon, British Columbia Canada V1H 1M5 www.rotec.com HB- FLUGTECHNIK GES.M.B.H. Dr. Adolf Scharf Str. 44 A-4053HAID www.rotax.bombardier.com Phone: Fax: (250) 260-6299 (250) 269-6269 Phone: Fax: 07229 / 79104/79117 07229 / 79104 15 OR Contact your authorized Rotax Engine distributor as listed in the back of the 912F Operators Manual. 3. Hoffman Propeller Model HO-V352 related manuals and publications. North America and Australia: Other: Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Customer Support 1560 Crumlin Sideroad London, Ontario Canada N5V 1S2 www.diamondair.com Hoffman Propeller Customer Support Kupferlingstr. 9 D-83022 Rosenheim Germany Phone: Fax: 519 457-4041 519 457-4045 Phone: Fax: + 49-(0) 8031-18780 + 49-(0) 8031-187878 Revision No. 18 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 1 Revision 18 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1.1. INTRODUCTION 1- 1 1.2. CERTIFICATION BASIS 1- 2 1.3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES 1- 2 1.4. THREE-VIEW-DRAWING OF AIRPLANE 1- 3 1.5. DIMENSIONS 1- 4 1.6. ENGINE 1- 5 1.7. PROPELLER 1- 5 1.8. FUEL 1- 5 1.9. LUBRICANT AND COOLANT 1- 6 1.10. WEIGHT 1- 8 1.11. LIST OF DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1- 9 1.12. CONVERSION FACTORS 1-13 1.1. INTRODUCTION The Airplane Flight Manual has been prepared to provide pilots and instructors with information for the safe and efficient operation of this airplane. This Manual includes the material required by JAR-VLA and Transport Canada Airworthiness Manual (AWM) Chapter 523-VLA. It also contains supplemental data supplied by the airplane manufacturer which can be useful to the pilot. The Flight Manual conforms to a standard equipped DA 20 KATANA. Any optional equipment installed on request of the customer (COMM, NAV, etc.) is not considered. For the operation of optional equipment the Operation Manual of the respective vendor must be used. For permissible accessories refer to the equipment list, Section 6.5. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 2 Revision 18 1.2. CERTIFICATION BASIS The DA 20 has been approved by Transport Canada in accordance with the Canadian Airworthiness Manual (AWM) Chapter 523-VLA. The Type Certificate No. A-191 has been issued on July 29th, 1994. Category of Airworthiness: UTILITY Noise Certification Basis: a) Canadian Airworthiness Manual Chapter 516 b) FAA Part 36 1.3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES The following definitions apply to warnings, cautions, and notes used in the Flight Manual: WARNING means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation of the flight safety. CAUTION means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a minor or to a more or less long term degradation of flight safety. NOTE draws the attention to any special item not directly related to safety but which is important or unusual. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 3 Revision 18 1.4. THREE-VIEW-DRAWING OF AIRPLANE DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 4 Revision 18 1.5. DIMENSIONS 1.5.1 Overall Dimensions Span: 35 ft 6.7 in (10.84 m) Length: 23 ft 6.0 in ( 7.17 m) Height: 6 ft 11.0 in ( 2.11m) 1.5.2 Wing Airfoil: Wortmann FX 63-137/20 HOAC Wing Area: 125 sq.ft. (11.6 m2) Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC): 3 ft 6.9 in ( 1.09 m) Aspect Ratio: 10.0 Dihedral: +4° nominal Sweep of Leading Edge: +1° nominal 1.5.3 Horizontal Stabilizer Angle of Incidence : -2.5° ±0.5° Span: 8 ft 8 in (2.65 m) 1.5.4 Landing Gear Track: 6 ft 2.8 in (1.90 m) Wheel Base: 5 ft 8.9 in (1.75 m) Tire Size: Nose: 4.00-4 (TOST) (S/N 10001 – 10050 Without SB 20-32-02 Part 2 Accomplished) 5.00-4 (GOODYEAR) (S/N 10051 and subsequent) Main: 15 x 6.00-5 (GOODYEAR) or 5.00 x 5, 6 Ply (TSO C62) Tire Pressure: Nose: 26 psi (1.8 bar) Main: 33 psi (2.3 bar) Main tires must be same brand, model and size. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 5 Revision 18 1.6. ENGINE Rotax 912, 4 Cylinder, 4 Stroke-Engine, horizontally opposed, liquid cooled cylinder heads, air-cooled cylinders. Propeller drive via integrated reduction gear. Reduction Ratio: 2.2727 : 1 Displacement: 73.9 cu.in. (1.211 liters) Output Power: 80 hp (59.6 kW) at 2550 RPM 1.7. PROPELLER Two-bladed variable pitch propeller, manufactured by HOFFMANN, Constant speed, hydraulic pitch control model HO-V352F/170FQ or model HO-V352F/C170FQ Range of Pitch Angle: 10 - 35 Diameter: 5 ft 6.9 in (1.70 m) 1.8. FUEL Approved Fuel Grades: AVGAS 100LL Total Fuel Capacity: 20.1 US gal. (76 liters) Usable Fuel: 19.5 US gal. (74 liters) Unusable Fuel: 0.6 US gal. ( 2 liters) DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 6 Revision 18 1.9. LUBRICANT AND COOLANT 1.9.1. Lubricant Use only motor oil with API classification SF or SG or higher. Due to high stresses in the reduction gears, a 4 stroke motorcycle oil of a registered brand with gear additives that meets API classification SF or SG are highly recommended. The viscosity should be selected according to the various climatic conditions using the following table. CAUTION Do not use aviation lubricant! When operating with AVGAS100LL fuel do not use synthetic oil. Oil Capacity: Minimum : 3.0 liters (3.2 US qt.) Maximum : 3.4 liters (3.6 US qt.) DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 7 Revision 18 1.9.2. Coolant EVANS NPG+ waterless coolant or an alternate coolant as provided by Service Bulletin DA20-72-03L, Rev 2 must be used. WARNING In the case of using EVANS NPG+, water or water-containing coolant must not be added in any case to the cooling system. CAUTION The coolant manufacturer’s data for change/replacement, usage, and operation are to be observed. Installed Service Bulletin DA20-72-03L, Rev 2 - dated July 23, 2009 provides an alternate replacement for the EVANS NPG+ waterless coolant with a 50/50 Glycol type coolant as stipulated in EASA AD No. 2007-0155. (a) Coolant Capacity: Minimum : 2.5 US qt. (2.4 liters) Maximum : 2.6 US qt. (2.5 liters) (b) Reservoir Capacity: Minimum : 0.11 US qt. (0.1 liters) Maximum : 0.21 US qt. (0.2 liters) NOTE The level in the reservoir can be checked using the coolant dipstick. Excessive overfilling of the reservoir can result in overflow during operation. In the event of a completely empty reservoir, the coolant level in the dispatcher vessel on top of the engine must also be checked. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 8 Revision 18 1.10. WEIGHT Maximum Take-off Weight : 1609 lbs (730 kg) Maximum Landing Weight : 1609 lbs (730 kg) Empty Weight : See Chapter 6 Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment : 44 lbs (20 kg) only if restraining devices available Wing Loading At Maximum Take-off Weight : 12.86 lbs/sq.ft. (62.80 kg/m2) Performance Load at Max. Take-off Weight : 20.1 lbs/hp (12.24 kg/kW) DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 9 Revision 18 1.11. LIST OF DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1.11.1. Speed AGL: Above Ground Level CAS: Calibrated airspeed; Indicated speed corrected for installation and instrument errors. CAS is equal to TAS at standard atmospheric conditions at MSL. KCAS: CAS in knots. IAS: Indicated airspeed as shown on the airspeed indicator. KIAS: IAS indicated in knots. GS: Ground Speed. Speed of the airplane relative to the ground. TAS: True airspeed. Speed of the airplane relative to air. TAS is CAS corrected for altitude and temperature errors. vA: Maneuvering speed. Maximum speed at which the airplane is not overstressed at full deflection of control surfaces. vFE: Maximum speed with flaps extended. vNE: Speed which must never be exceeded in any operation. vNO: Maximum structural cruising speed which should only be exceeded in calm air, and then only with caution. vS: The power-off stall speed with the airplane in its standard configuration. vSO: The power-off stall speed with the airplane in landing configuration. vX: Best angle-of-climb speed. vY: Best rate-of-climb speed. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 10 Revision 18 1.11.2. Meteorological Terms ISA: International Standard Atmosphere at which air is identified as a dry gas. The temperature at mean sea level is 15° Celsius (59° F), the air pressure at sea level is 1013.25 mbar (29.92 inHg), the temperature gradient up to the altitude at which the temperature reaches -56.5° C (-67.9° F) is -0.0065° C/m (-0.0036° F/ft) and 0° C/m (0° F/ft) above. OAT: Outside air temperature. AGL: Above Ground Level Indicated Pressure Altitude: Altitude reading with altimeter set to 1013.25 mbar (29.92 inHg) air pressure. Pressure Altitude: Altitude measured at standard pressure at MSL (1013.25 mbar / 29.92 inHg) using a barometric altimeter. Pressure altitude is the indicated altitude corrected for installation and instrument errors. Within this manual the instrument errors are assumed to be zero. Aerodrome/Airport Pressure: Actual atmospheric pressure at the aerodrome/airport altitude. Wind: The wind speeds used in the diagrams in this manual should be referred to as headwind or tailwind components of the measured wind. 1.11.3. Powerplant Take-off Power: Maximum engine power for take-off. Maximum Continuous Power: Maximum permissible continuous engine output power during flight. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 11 Revision 18 1.11.4. Flight Performance and Flight Planning Demonstrated Crosswind Component: The max. speed of the crosswind component at which the manoeuvrability of the airplane during take-off and landing has been demonstrated during type certification test flights. Service Ceiling: The altitude at which the maximum rate of climb is 0.5 m/s (100 ft/min.). 1.11.5. Weight and Balance Reference Datum (RD): An imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances for the center of gravity calculations are measured. It is the plane through the leading edge of the wing root rib, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the airplane. Station: A defined point along the longitudinal axis which is generally presented as a specific distance from the reference datum. Lever Arm: The horizontal distance from the reference datum to the center of gravity (of a component). Moment: The weight of a component multiplied by its lever arm. Center of Gravity (CG): Point of equilibrium for the airplane weight. CG position: Distance from the reference datum to the CG. It is determined by dividing the total moment (sum of the individual moments) by the total weight. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 12 Revision 18 Center of Gravity Limits: The CG range which an airplane with a given weight must be operated within. Usable Fuel: The amount of fuel available for the flight plan calculation. Unusable Fuel: The amount of fuel remaining in the tank, which cannot be safely used in flight. Empty Weight: Weight of the airplane including unusable fuel, all operating fluids and maximum oil amount. Useful Load: The difference between take-off weight and empty weight. Maximum Take-off Weight: Maximum weight permissible for take-off. 1.11.6. Equipment ACL: Anti collision light 1.11.7 Miscellaneous GFRP - Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic CFRP - Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual General Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 13 Revision 18 1.12. CONVERSION FACTORS 1.12.1. Length or Altitude 1 [ft.] = 0.3048 [m] 1 [in.] = 25.4 [mm] 1.12.2. Speed 1 [kts] = 1.852 [km/h] 1 [mph] = 1.609 [km/h] 1.12.3. Pressure 1 [hPa] = 100 [N/m2] = 1 [mbar] 1 [in. Hg] = 33.865 [hPa] 1 [psi] = 68.97 [mbar] 1.12.4 Weight 1 [lbs] = 0.454 [kg] 1.12.5 Volume 1 [US gallon] = 3.78 [liters] 1 [Imperial gallon] = 4.546 [liters] DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 1 Revision No. 18 DOT Approved CHAPTER 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2-1 2.2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS 2-2 2.3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS 2-2 2.4 POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS 2-3 2.5 POWERPLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2-5 2.6 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2-5 2.7 WEIGHT 2-6 2.8 CENTER OF GRAVITY 2-6 2.9 APPROVED MANEUVERS 2-7 2.10 MANEUVERING LOAD FACTORS 2-7 2.11 MAXIMUM PASSENGER SEATING 2-7 2.127 FLIGHT CREW 2-7 2.13 KINDS OF OPERATION 2-8 2.14 FUEL 2-9 2.15 PLACARDS 2-9 2.16 DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND COMPONENT 2-18 2.17 TEMPERATURE LIMITS 2-18 2.1. INTRODUCTION Chapter 2 of this Flight Manual comprises the operating limitations, instrument markings, airspeed indicator markings, and the limitation placards which are necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, its engine, and standard systems and equipment. The operating limitations in this Chapter and Chapter 9 have been approved by the Department of Transport (DOT), and must be complied with for all operations. WARNING These limitations must be complied with for all operations. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 2 Revision No. 18 DOT Approved 2.2. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS IAS Speed kts mph km/h Remarks vA Maneuvering Speed 104 120 193 Do not make full or abrupt control movement above this speed, because under certain conditions the airplane may be overstressed by full control movement. vFE Maximum Flap Extended Speed 81 93 150 Do not exceed this speed with flaps extended vNO Maximum Structural Cruising Speed 118 135 218 Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and then only with caution vNE Never Exceed Speed 161 185 298 Do not exceed this speed in any operation 2.3. AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS IAS Marking kts mph km/h Explanation White Arc 37-81 43-93 69-150 Operating range with extended flaps Green Arc 41-118 47-135 76-218 Normal operating range Yellow Arc 118-161 135-185 218-298 Maneuvers must be conducted with caution and only in smooth air. Red Line 161 185 298 Maximum permissible speed for all operating modes DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 3 2.4. POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS 2.4.1. Engine (a) Engine Manufacturer : Bombardier Rotax, Gunskirchen/Austria (b) Engine Type Designation : 912 A3 (up to aircraft S/N 10092, inclusive) : 912 F3 (aircraft S/N 10093 and subsequent and aircraft S/N 10002 up to 10092 with S.B. DA20-73-01 complied with) NOTE The propeller is driven by the engine via a reduction gear with a ratio of 2.2727:1. The RPM indicator indicates the propeller speed. For that reason, all speed references within this manual - contrary to the engine manual - are propeller speeds. (c) Engine Operating Limitations Max. T/O Power (5 min.) : 80 hp / 59.6 kW Max. Permissible T/O RPM : 2550 RPM Max. Continuous Power : 78 hp / 58 kW Max. Permissible Continuous RPM : 2420 RPM (d) Oil Pressure Minimum : 22 psi (1.5 bar) Normal : 73 psi (5.0 bar) Max. in case of Cold-start (short-term) : 102 psi (7.0 bar) For gauges supplied after 2001 Minimum : 12 psi (.8 bar) Below 1540 RPM Normal : 29 psi – 73 psi (2.0-5.0 bar) Above 1540 RPM Max. in case of Cold-start (short-term) : 102 psi (7.0 bar) (e) Fuel Pressure Minimum : 2 psi (0.15 bar) Maximum : 6 psi (0.40 bar) (f) Oil Temperature Minimum : 122°F ( 50°C) Maximum : 284°F (140°C) Revision No. 18 DOT Approved DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 4 Revision No. 18 DOT Approved (g) Cylinder Head Temperature Maximum : 302°F (150°C) (h) Fuel Specifications Approved Fuel Grades : AVGAS 100LL (i) Oil Grades : 4 stroke motorcycle oil of a registered brand with gear additives that meets or exceedes API classification SF or SG are highly recommended. (also see Page 1-6 for additional information on the selection of suitable lubricants) 2.4.2. Propeller (a) Propeller Manufacturer : Hoffmann Propeller, Rosenheim/Germany (b) Propeller Type : HO-V352F/170FQ or HO-V352F/C170FQ (c) Propeller Diameter : 5 ft 6.9 in (1.70 m) (d) Propeller Pitch (at 3/4 radius) : 10° - 35° (e) Propeller Speed Limitations Max. T/O RPM (max. 5 min.) : 2550 RPM Max. Continuous RPM : 2420 RPM DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 5 Revision No. 18 DOT Approved 2.5. POWERPLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Powerplant instrument markings and their color code significance are shown below: Instrument Red Line = Lower Limit Green Arc = Normal Operating Range Yellow Arc = Caution Range Red Line = Upper Limit Tachometer - 950 - 2420 RPM 2420 - 2550 RPM 2550 RPM Oil Temperature Indicator 122° F 50° C 122- 284° F 50 - 140° C - 284° F 140° C Cylinder Head Temperature Indicator - - - 302° F 150° C Oil Pressure Indicator 22 psi 1.5 bar 22 - 73 psi 1.5 - 5 bar 73 - 102 psi 5 - 7 bar 102 psi 7 bar Oil Pressure Indicator for gauges delivered after March 2001 12 psi 0.8 bar 29 - 73 psi 2 – 5 bar ABOVE 1540 RPM 12 – 29 psi 0.8 – 2 bar BELOW 1540 RPM 73 - 102 psi 5 - 7 bar 102 psi 7 bar 2.6. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Instrument Red Line = Lower Limit Green Arc = Normal Operating Range Yellow Arc = Caution Range Red Line = Upper Limit Voltmeter 8-11 Volts 12.5 - 16 Volts 11 - 12.5 Volts 16.1 Volts DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 6 Revision No. 18 DOT Approved 2.7. WEIGHT Maximum permissible weight : 1609 lbs (730 kg) Maximum permissible weight in the baggage compartment : 44 lbs ( 20 kg) only permissible with baggage harness WARNING Exceeding the weight limitations may lead to overloading of the airplane, as well as degrading of the handling characteristics and flight performance. 2.8. CENTER OF GRAVITY The reference datum (RD) for the center of gravity (CG) calculation is tangent to the leading edge of the wing at the root rib. This plane is vertical when the fuselage is horizontal. Procedures for horizontal alignment, as well as particulars with regard to the empty weight center of gravity, refer to Chapter 6. Most forward CG (all weights) : 9.84 in (250 mm) aft of RD Most rearward CG (all weights) : 15.35 in (390 mm) aft of RD WARNING Exceeding the center of gravity limitations reduces the maneuverability and stability of the airplane. The procedure used to determine the center of gravity is described in Chapter 6. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 7 Revision No. 18 DOT Approved 2.9. APPROVED MANEUVERS This airplane is certified in the UTILITY Category in accordance with JAR-VLA. Permissible Utility Category Maneuvers: a) All normal flight maneuvers b) Stalls (except whip stalls) c) Lazy Eight’s Entry speed: 116 kts (215 km/h) Chandelles: Entry speed: 116 kts (215 km/h) Steep turns in which the angle of bank does not exceed 60° d) Spinning (with Wing Flaps UP) NOTE Aerobatics are prohibited. 2.10. MANEUVERING LOAD FACTORS Table of structural maximum permissible load factors: at vA: at vNE: with fully extended flaps Positive + 4.4 + 4.4 + 2.0 Negative - 2.2 - 2.2 0 WARNING Exceeding the maximum load factors will result in overstressing of the airplane. Simultaneous full deflection of more than one control surface can result in overstressing of the structure, even at speeds below the maneuvering speed. 2.11. MAXIMUM PASSENGER SEATING Maximum Passenger Seating: one passenger. 2.12. FLIGHT CREW Minimum Flight Crew: one pilot, aircraft to be flown solo from left seat only DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 8 Revision No. 18 DOT Approved 2.13. KINDS OF OPERATION NOTE For aircraft operated in EASA member countries, if the Rotax 912 A3 engine is installed operations are limited to Day VFR only. Flights are permissible in accordance with Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Minimum Equipment, Flight and Navigation Instruments: Airspeed Indicator Altimeter Magnetic Compass Directional Gyro (not mandatory for Day-VFR only) Attitude Gyro (Artificial Horizon) (not mandatory for Day-VFR only) Turn and Bank Indicator (not mandatory for Day-VFR only) Outside Air Temperature Indicator (mandatory for Night-VFR only) Vertical Speed Indicator (mandatory for Night-VFR only) Minimum Equipment, Powerplant Instruments: Fuel Quantity Indicator Manifold Pressure Indicator Oil Pressure Indicator Oil Temperature Indicator Cylinder Head Temperature Indicator Tachometer Fuel Pressure Warning Light Voltmeter Ammeter Generator Warning Light Minimum Equipment, Lighting: Instrument Panel and Map Lighting (mandatory for Night-VFR only) Landing Light (mandatory for Night-VFR only) Position and Anti-Collision Lights (mandatory for Night-VFR only) NOTE Additional equipment may be required for compliance with specific operational or specific national requirements. It is the operators responsibility to ensure compliance with any such specific equipment requirements. DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 9 2.14. FUEL Fuel Capacity Total Fuel Quantity: : 20.1 US gal. (76 liters) Usable Fuel: : 19.5 US gal. (74 liters ) Unusable Fuel: : 0.6 US gal. ( 2 liters) 2.15. PLACARDS The following placards must be installed: 1. On the instrument panel next to airspeed indicator a. b. For aircraft operated in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) member countries only Revision No. 18 DOT Approved DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 10 3. Next to the switches 2. On the instrument panel under the airspeed 5. On the dimming switch for trim display, flap control and GPS (if installed) 6. Next to dimming potentiometer for cabin and fuel shut-off valve light Revision No. 18 DOT Approved 4. On the flap control CRUISE T/O LDG DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 11 7. On the instrument panel next to the individual circuit breakers Revision No. 18 DOT Approved DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 12 7. On the instrument panel next to the individual circuit breakers Depending on aircraft specific avionic equipment configuration. OR OR OR Revision No. 18 DOT Approved DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 13 8. On top of the instrument panel under the compass 9. Around Trim Display on top of the instrument panel 10. On top the instrument panel within pilot’s direct line of vision 11. On DME channeling switch on the RH side of the radio stack (optional) 12. Above RH air vent on the instrument panel (optional) 13. Above the OAT indicator 14. Below Microphone jack on the LH of the instrument panel 15. On the fuel quantity gauge 16. Next to GPS (if installed) Revision No. 18 DOT Approved DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 14 17. Under the instrument panel next to the individual knobs 22. Next to fuel shut-off valve in correct position 21. Next to instrument and map light switches on the centre console 20. Next to trim switch on the centre console 18. On the centre consol between throttle and propeller levers 19. On the side of the throttle quadrant next to tension adjustment knob Revision No. 18 DOT Approved DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 15 23. Next to canopy release handles Inside Left (partially coloured red) Inside Right (partially coloured red) Outside Left Outside Right 24. Next to ELT (if installed) to indicate switch position for EBC 102A ELT model for EBC 502 ELT model 25. Next to Headset Jacks on the Back Rest Pilot side (LH) Co-pilot side (RH) Revision No. 18 DOT Approved DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20 Flight Manual Limitations Doc # DA202 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 16 26. On the LH side of baggage compartment 27. On the brake fluid reservoires (rudder pedals) 28. On inside of oil filler door (coloured red) 29. On oil filler cap Revision No. 18 DOT Approved 30. On coolant equalizing reservoir Placard on reservoir cap. Placard is not applicable to aircraft with Service Bulletin DA20-72-03L, Rev 2 installed. 32. Next to fuel filler cap 31. On coolant dispatcher vessel

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