Checklist DA42 GFC700 LEP 18

Aileron (freedom of movement, hinges, control linkage, security) Wing flap Fuel cooler air in- & outlet ** AUX tank vent ** Drain AUX tank Left fuselage Step Rear cabin door Fuselage left side Static source Antennas DA42 Twin Star GFC700 PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 3 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual Tail Elevator & rudder (freedom of movement, hinges) Elevator & rudder trim - tabs Tail skid & lower fin Static dischargers Right fuselage Fuselage right side Static source Rear window Step Right wing Fuel cooler air in- & outlet ** AUX tank vent ** Drain AUX tank Wing flap Aileron (freedom of movement, hinges, control linkage, security) Static dischargers Wing tip, position light Wing leading edge, top- and bottom surface Fuel filler cap Tank air vent Tank drain Canopy right side Right engine nacelle ** Check AUX tank full ? 3 air inlets / 2 air outlets Spinner, propeller Gearbox oil level Engine oil level Cowling Nacelle underside Venting pipe Exhaust Drain cascolator Ventilation air inlet Right main gear Strut (min 4cm bare piston) & downlock Tire condition, pressure (4,5 bar), position mark Brake, hydraulic line Gear door & linkage Nose section * De-ice fluid tank L + R front baggage door locked OAT sensor EPU connection Landing / Taxi light Nose gear Strut (min 15cm bare piston) & lock Tire condition, pressure (6 bar), position mark Gear door & linkage Chocks removed Tow bar removed DA42 Twin Star GFC700 NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 4 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START 1 Preflight check ............................COMPLETED 1 2 Baggage and tow bar ...................... SECURED 2 3 **AUX PUMPS (2) ................................... OFF 3 4 Fuel selectors (2)........ ON, safety guard closed 4 5 Power levers (2) .................................... IDLE 5 6 Parking brake......................................... SET 6 7 Alternate Air .................................... CLOSED 7 8 Manual gear extension handle ............ PUSHED 8 9 Gear selector ..................................... DOWN 9 10 Avionic master ....................................... OFF 10 11 Electric master ....................................... OFF 11 12 Engine masters (2) ................................. OFF 12 13 Pitot heat .............................................. OFF 13 14 Alternate static................................. CLOSED 14 15 Alternators (2) ........................................ ON 15 16 ECU swap (2) .......................................AUTO 16 17 All light switches..................................... OFF 17 18 Emergency switch.................... OFF/GUARDED 18 19 ELT ...................................................ARMED 19 20 Circuit breakers .......................... CHECKED IN 20 21 Flap selector ............................................ UP 21 If starting with external power: a Prop area ....................... CHECK CLEAR a b External power...................... CONNECT b 22 Electric master ........................................ ON 22 23 Rudder pedals ............................... ADJUSTED 23 24 Flight controls ................................ CHECKED 24 25 Trims ............................................ CHECKED 25 26 Gear warning + lights, fire detector..........TEST 26 27 * De-ice ANNUN TEST .............................. ON 27 28 * DEICE LVL LO caution . CHECKED ON if applic. 28 29 * Windshield de-icing ..... PUMP 1 + 2 CHECKED 29 Checklist continued next page DA42 Twin Star GFC700 NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 5 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START continued 30 Flaps.....................................................LDG 30 31 Variable elevator backstop ................... CHECK 31 Control stick ............................... AFT and HOLD Power levers ............................................. MAX Check backstop limit decreasing Power levers .............................................IDLE Check backstop limit increasing 32 Flaps....................................................... UP 32 33 Passengers ............................... INSTRUCTED 33 34 Seat belts ..................................... FASTENED 34 35 Rear door .................... CLOSED and LATCHED 35 36 Front Canopy ................................POS 1 or 2 36 37 G1000.................POWERED, ACKNOWLEDGED 37 38 MFD............................................ EIS – FUEL 38 39 Fuel Quantity .....CHECKED, RESET/SET if requ. 39 40 Fuel temperature ............................ CHECKED 40 41 Total time in service............................NOTED 41 42 MFD........................................ EIS – SYSTEM 42 43 * DEIC PRESS LO caution ........... CHECKED ON 43 44 * De-ice ANNUN TEST ............................. OFF 44 45 Start key ...................................... INSERTED 45 46 Power levers (2) .................................... IDLE 46 47 ACL (strobe) ........................................... ON 47 End of Checklist ENGINE START PROCEDURE Normal sequence: first start LH engine Propeller area ........................................ CLEAR Engine Master ............................................. ON Annunciations / Eng.Instr. ................... CHECKED Glow indication .......................................... OFF Start key....START, do not release below 500 RPM Oil pressure ............... OUTSIDE RED within 3 sec Voltage, Electrical load ......... CHECK INDICATION Annunciations / Eng.Instr. .......................CHECK If external power was used: External power................. DISCONNECT Start RH engine, procedure as above DA42 Twin Star GFC700 NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 6 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual CHECK AFTER ENGINE START 1 Oil pressure ................................... CHECKED 1 2 RPM 900 +/- 20.............................. CHECKED 2 3 Warm up time .................................... START 3 Warm up: Idle ................................................. 2 minutes 1400RPM ............. until Oil > 50°C and Coolant > 60°C 4 Fuel selectors (2)............................... X-FEED 4 5 Pitot heat ....ON, annunciation + Amps checked 5 6 Pitot heat .............................................. OFF 6 7 Avionics master ....................................... ON 7 FMS SETUP I nitialize profile (AUX 4, MAP) F light plan R adios (COM, NAV, ADF, DME, CDI, BRG 1/2) P erformance (speed bugs; Flight ID if applicable) 8 FMS setup ..................................COMPLETED 8 AUTOPILOT TEST DISCONN press, check electric trim not working AP ON, check annunciations and FD DISCONN press, check AP off GA button press, check FD commands climb, FD OFF 9 Autopilot test ..............................COMPLETED 9 10 Flood light .............. CHECKED, ON as required 10 11 Position lights..........................ON as required 11 12 Fuel Selectors (2) .................................... ON 12 13 Altimeters (2) ........................................ SET 13 14 Standby horizon ............................. CHECKED 14 15 Transponder ..............CODE / MODE CHECKED 15 16 Parking brake................................ RELEASED 16 End of Checklist DURING TAXI Check brakes Check nose wheel steering Check flight instruments DA42 Twin Star GFC700 NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 7 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual BEFORE TAKE OFF CHECK 1 Parking brake......................................... SET 1 2 Seat belts ..................................... FASTENED 2 3 Rear door ....................... CLOSED + LATCHED 3 4 Front canopy................... CLOSED + LATCHED 4 5 Front baggage doors ........... CHECKED CLOSED 5 6 Door warning light .................................. OFF 6 7 Engine instruments ......................... CHECKED 7 8 Fuel temperature (Diesel min. +5°)... CHECKED 8 9 Circuit breakers .............................. CHECKED 9 10 Electric elevator trim ..........CHECKED, T/O SET 10 11 Fuel selectors (2)....................... CHECKED ON 11 12 Rudder trim ............................. AS REQUIRED 12 13 Flaps........................................ CHECKED UP 13 14 Flight controls ................................ CHECKED 14 15 Power levers (2) .................................... IDLE 15 16 ECU test (2)................................... PERFORM 16 ECU TEST ECU test button........................... press and hold “L/R ECU A/B fail”........ON / RPM increasing / OFF “L/R ECU B fail”...............ON / prop cycling / OFF “L/R ECU A fail”...............ON / prop cycling / OFF RPM......................................... decrease to idle ECU test button..................................... release 17 ECU swap (2) ......... ECU B, ENGINES CHECKED 17 18 ECU swap (2) .......................................AUTO 18 19 Pitot heat ................................ AS REQUIRED 19 20 * Ice protection ........................ AS REQUIRED 20 21 Transponder ..............CODE / MODE CHECKED 21 22 MFD.......................................EIS – DEFAULT 22 23 Parking brake................................ RELEASED 23 End of Checklist LINE UP PROCEDURE Landing light............................................... ON Approach sector ..................................... CLEAR Runway..........................................IDENTIFIED Power lever max (100% / 10 sec) ........................... CHECK LOAD / RPM / FUEL FLOW / OP DA42 Twin Star GFC700 NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 8 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual AFTER TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE Brakes ...................................................APPLY Gear ...........................................................UP Landing light.............................................. OFF CLIMB TO CRUISE CHECK 1 Gear ........................................ CHECKED UP 1 2 Flaps........................................ CHECKED UP 2 3 Landing light ............................ CHECKED OFF 3 End of Checklist PERIODICALLY DURING CRUISE Fuel Radio Engine Direction Altitude Maximum fuel unbalance: 5 USG DESCENT / APPROACH CHECK 1 Landing data ................................. RECEIVED 1 2 Altimeters (2) ........................................ SET 2 3 COM / NAV / FMS ................................... SET 3 4 Seatbelts ...................................... FASTENED 4 5 Fuel selectors (2)....................... CHECKED ON 5 6 Parking brake..................CHECKED RELEASED 6 7 Rudder trim ............................. AS REQUIRED 7 8 Gear warning + lights.............................TEST 8 End of Checklist BEFORE LANDING PROCEDURE Downwind, latest base leg: Flaps ........................................................ APP Gear ...........................DOWN, CHECK 3 GREENS Landing light............................................... ON On final when landing assured: FINAL CHECK 1 Flaps.....................................................LDG 1 2 Gear .............................. 3 GREENS CHECKED 2 3 Rudder trim ....................................NEUTRAL 3 DA42 Twin Star GFC700 NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 9 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual GO AROUND PROCEDURE Power ...................................................... MAX Flaps ........................................................ APP Positive rate of climb: Gear ...........................................................UP Continue with take-off profile At safe altitude: Flaps ..........................................................UP Landing light.............................................. OFF AFTER LANDING CHECK When clear of runway 1 Flaps....................................................... UP 1 2 Pitot heat .............................................. OFF 2 3 Alternate air..................................... CLOSED 3 4 * De-ice systems .................................... OFF 4 5 Landing/Taxi light ..................... AS REQUIRED 5 End of Checklist PARKING CHECK 1 Parking brake......................................... SET 1 2 Power levers (2) ..................... IDLE for 2 min. 2 3 ELT ................................ CHECK not activated 3 4 Engine / System page ..................... CHECKED 4 5 Engine / Fuel page ..... TTL TIME IN SVC NOTED 5 6 Avionic master ....................................... OFF 6 7 Electrical consumers except ACL (strobe) ... OFF 7 8 Engine Masters (2).................................. OFF 8 9 ACL (strobe) .......................................... OFF 9 10 Electric Master........................................ OFF 10 11 Interior light ............................ CHECKED OFF 11 12 Start key .......................................REMOVED 12 End of Checklist SECURING THE AIRCRAFT Release parking brake, use chocks. Cover the pitot probe. Attach tie down ropes to mooring points. DA42 Twin Star GFC700 IMPORTANT DATA AND LIMITATIONS 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 10 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual OPERATING SPEEDS    1400 kg 1785 kg Stalling speed (VS0) Flaps LDG 54 62 Stalling speed (VS) Flaps APP 59 64 Stalling speed (VS) clean 63 69 In Ice: + 4 Kt Best gliding angle (Flaps UP) 85 Best angle of climb (V X) 82 Best rate of climb (VY ) 82 Best rate of climb 1-eng. (V YSE ) 85 Min. control speed (VMCA) 71 Min. control speed for TRG(V SSE) 85 Min. control speed (VMCA) in ice 75 Operating speed in ice 118 - 156 Cruising climb speed 88 Rotation speed 76 Max. flap speed (VFE ) Flaps APP 133 Max. flap speed (VFE ) Flaps LDG 113 Max. LG extension (VLOE ) 188 Max. LG extended (VLE ) 188 Max. LG retraction (V LOR) 152 1700 kg 1785 kg Approach VREF Flaps UP 87 88 Approach VREF Flaps APP 83 83 Approach VREF Flaps LDG 79 82 Min. Go-around speed Flaps UP 85 85 Max. cruising speed (V NO) 151 Never exceed speed (VNE ) 188 up to 1542 kg above - 1542 kg Manoeuvring speed (V A) 117 123 MASS Increased LM ZFM LM + ZFM Max. TKOF mass 1785 kg Max. ZF mass 1650 kg 1674 kg 1730 kg Max. LDG mass 1700 kg 1785 kg 1785 kg Empty mass 1295 kg Max. baggage in NOSE 30 kg Max. baggage in COCKPIT 45 kg Max. baggage in rear EXTENSION 18 kg Max. total of COCKPIT + EXTENSION 45 kg DA42 Twin Star GFC700 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 1 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual EMERGENCY + ABNORMAL CHECKLIST 2 engines out landing ............................................page 2 G1000 Warnings ...................................................page 3 Engine Engine failure during take-off.....................page 7 Engine failure, engine shutdown in flight ....page 7 Engine troubleshooting .............................page 8 Engine restart..........................................page 9 Oscillating RPM ...................................... page 10 RPM overspeed ...................................... page 10 Landing Gear Landing with defective main gear tire........ page 10 Landing with defective brakes .................. page 10 Landing gear unsafe warning ................... page 11 Manual extension of landing gear ............. page 11 Landing gear up landing .......................... page 11 Smoke and fire Engine fire on ground or during take-off ......page 6 Engine fire in flight ...................................page 6 Electrical fire on ground .......................... page 12 Electrical fire in flight .............................. page 12 I f O x y g e n S y s t e m i s i n s t a l l e d Cabin smoke, cabin fire, above 10.000 ft ... page 13 Oxygen pressure loss above 10.000 ft....... page 13 Other Emergencies Emergency descent ................................ page 13 Unintentional flight into icing, Inadvertent icing encounter & excessive ice accumulation .... page 14 Ice protection failure .............................. page 14 Suspicion of carbon monoxide.................. page 14 Electrical System Complete electrical failure ....................... page 12 For conditions to use this Emergency + Abnormal Checklist see page 1 of the Normal Checklist. All such conditions are fully applicable also for this checklist. DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 2 ENGINES OUT LANDING 1 Mayday call .................................... CONSIDER 1 2 Engine masters (2) ................................... OFF 2 3 Alternators (2) ......................................... OFF 3 4 Fuel selectors (2) ..................................... OFF 4 5 Avionic master ......................................... OFF 5 6 Safety harnesses............. FASTENED and TIGHT 6 When sure of making landing area: 7 Flaps .......................... APP or LDG, as required 7 8 Approach speed ...... min (APP)82/(LDG)78 KIAS 8 9 Power levers (2)...................................... IDLE 9  Gear UP landing After touchdown: 10 Electric master ......................................... OFF 10  Gear DOWN landing 11 Gear ..................... DOWN, 3 GREENS CHECKED 10 12 Electric master ......................................... OFF 11 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual 10 11 DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 3 G1000 WARNINGS L/R ALTN AMPS Pg. 3 High Current (red range) L/R OIL PRES Pg. 3 Oil pressure low (red range) L/R OIL TEMP Pg. 3 Oil temperature high (red range) L/R GBOX TEMP Pg. 4 Gearbox temperature high (red range) L/R ENG TEMP Pg. 4 Coolant temperature high (red range) L/R FUEL TEMP Pg. 4 Fuel temperature high (red range) L/R FUEL PRES Pg. 5 Fuel pressure low L/R STARTER Pg. 5 Starter not disengaging DOOR OPEN Pg. 5 Unlocked doors L/R ENG FIRE Pg. 6 Engine fire on ground, during take-off, in flight For other parameters “out of green range” see Abnormal Checklist Abnormal Checklist starts at page 15 L/R ALTN AMPS HIGH CURRENT  Check circuit breakers  Reduce electrical load and land at nearest suitable airfield Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual L/R OIL PRES OIL PRESSURE LOW  Reduce power on affected engine  Be prepared for loss of oil and an engine failure; land at nearest suitable airfield L/R OIL TEMP OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH  Check oil pressure  If oil pressure too low (outside green range):  Reduce power on affected engine  Expect loss of engine oil  Be prepared for an engine failure  If oil pressure in green range  Reduce power on affected engine  Increase airspeed  If oil temperature not returning to green range:  Be prepared for an engine failure; land at nearest suitable airfield DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 4 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual L/R GBOX TEMP GEARBOX TEMPERATURE HIGH  Reduce power on affected engine  Increase airspeed  If gearbox temperature still in red range:  Land at nearest suitable airfield  Be prepared for an engine failure L/R ENG TEMP COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH  Check G1000 for LOW COOL LVL caution light  If LOW COOL LVL caution light OFF  During climb:  Reduce power on affected engine by 10% or more as required  Increase airspeed by 10 KIAS or more as required  If coolant temp. not returning to green range within 60”:  reduce power on affected engine as much as possible and increase airspeed  During cruise:  Reduce power on affected engine  Increase airspeed  If coolant temp. not returning to green range:  Be prepared for an engine failure; land at nearest suitable airfield  If LOW COOL LVL caution light ON  Reduce power on affected engine  Expect loss of coolant fluid  Be prepared for an engine failure L/R FUEL TEMP FUEL TEMPERATURE HIGH  Reduce power on affected engine  Increase airspeed  Transfer fuel from AUX to MAIN tank if applicable  If not returning to green range:  Land at nearest suitable airfield DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 5 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual L/R STARTER STARTER NOT DISENGAGING  On ground:  Affected power lever IDLE  Affected engine master OFF  Electric master OFF  In flight:  Pull LDG LT/START CB (RH Main Bus; push again when LDG light needed)  Watch engine cowling and instruments  Land at nearest suitable airfield DOOR OPEN UNLOCKED DOORS  Reduce airspeed immediately  Check canopy visually  If open:  airspeed below 140 KIAS, land at nearest suitable airfield  Check rear door visually  If open:  airspeed below 140 KIAS, land at nearest suitable airfield  do not try to lock door in flight  Check front baggage doors visually  If one or both open:  reduce airspeed to keep door(s) in stable position, land at nearest suitable airfield DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 6 G1000 WARNING L/R ENG FIRE OR ENGINE FIRE OBSERVED  On ground: 1 Engine masters (2) ................................... OFF 1 2 Fuel selectors (2) ..................................... OFF 2 3 Mayday call .................................... CONSIDER 3 4 Electric master ......................................... OFF 4 When engine and aircraft stopped: 5 Canopy ................................................. OPEN 5 Evacuate  During Take-off 1 Cabin heat & defrost ................................. OFF 1 2 Emergency windows (2) .......................... OPEN 2 3 Proceed according ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE-OFF  page 7 … 3 G1000 WARNING L/R ENG FIRE  In flight:  Evaluate the situation  If Engine Fire observed:  Proceed according ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT  page 7 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 7 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE-OFF REJECTED TAKE-OFF OR EMERGENCY RE-LANDING 1 Power ..................................................... OFF 1 2 Brakes ................................................. APPLY 2 3 ATC ...................................................INFORM 3 If necessary: 4 Engine Masters (2) ................................... OFF 4 5 Fuel selectors (2) ..................................... OFF 5 6 Electric Master ......................................... OFF 6 ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN If airspeed below Vmca: Perform Vmc recovery procedure Airspeed above Vmca: 1 Power ............................. INCREASE up to MAX 1 2 Airspeed................................... min BLUE LINE 2 3 Landing gear ............................................. UP 3 4 Flaps ........................................................ UP 4 5 Power lever (affected engine).. REDUCE TO VERIFY 5 6 Engine Master (affected engine) ................. OFF 6 Above safe altitude 7 Power (life engine) ...... up to MAX CONTINUOUS 7 8 Alternator (dead engine) ........................... OFF 8 9 Fuel selector (dead engine)........................ OFF 9 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1 Cabin heat & defrost ................................. OFF 1 2 Canopy .......................... UNLATCH if necessary 2 Max airspeed 120 KIAS 3 Shut down the engine according  ENGINE SHUT DOWN-procedure  DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 8 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Power lever (good engine) . INCREASE up to MAX 1 2 Power lever (affected engine).................... IDLE 2  If in icing conditions: 3 Alternate air .......................................... OPEN 3 4 Fuel quantity ....................................... CHECK 4 5 AUX transfer (affected engine) .......... CONSIDER 5 6 Fuel selector (affected engine) ..... ON or X-FEED 6 7 ECU swap (affected engine) .................... ECU B 7  If successful: land ASAP  If unsuccessful: 8 ECU swap (affected engine) ..................... AUTO 8 9 Circuit breakers........................ CHECK / RESET 9  If successful: land ASAP  If unsuccessful: continue with ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT checklist Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 9 Wording and figures in italic print are for the TAE 125-01 engine. ENGINE RESTART Engine restart is possible up to 8000 (6000) ft pressure altitude 1 Airspeed For starter assisted restart: ........ below 90 KIAS 1 For windmilling restart: ............. 125 – 145 KIAS 1 2 Power (affected engine) .......................... IDLE 2 3 Fuel selector (affected engine) ................... ON 3 4 Alternate air ............................. AS REQUIRED 4 5 Alternator (affected engine) ....................... ON 5 6 Engine Master (affected engine) ................. ON 6 For starter assisted restart: 7 Starter............................................. ENGAGE 7 until 500 RPM or prop windmills  If engine started: 8 Power (affected engine) ................. MODERATE 8 9 Engine instruments.......... check GREEN RANGE 9 10 Circuit breakers............................... CHECKED 10  If engine did not start (re-feathering procedure): One attempt only, expect altitude loss of up to 800 (500) ft 8 Airspeed........................................... 85 KIAS 8 9 Power lever (affected engine)................... MAX 9 10 Engine Master (affected engine) ....... CHECK ON 10 11 Airspeed.......... INCREASE to achieve 1800 RPM 11 12 Engine Master (affected engine) ................ OFF 12 13 Airspeed........................... REDUCE to 85 KIAS 13 14 Propeller ...........................CHECK FEATHERED 14 15 Alternator (dead engine) .......................... OFF 15 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual 16 Fuel selector (dead engine)....................... OFF 16 DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 10 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual OSCILLATING RPM 17 Power lever ............................. change setting 1  If no success: 18 ECU swap............................................ ECU B 2  If no success: 19 ECU swap.............................................AUTO 3 Land at nearest suitable airfield RPM OVERSPEED 20 Power setting.................................... REDUCE 1  If no success: 21 ECU swap............................................ ECU B 2  If no success: 22 ECU swap.............................................AUTO 3 Land at nearest suitable airfield Be prepared for ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE MAIN GEAR TIRE 1 ATC ...............................................INFORMED 1 For landing: Land on RWY side with “good” tire Keep wing on “good” side low Support directional control with brake LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES After touchdown (if necessary): 23 Engine Masters (2) ................................... OFF 1 24 Fuel selectors (2) ..................................... OFF 2 25 Electric Master ......................................... OFF 3 DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 11 LANDING GEAR UNSAFE WARNING If on for more than 20 seconds: 1 Airspeed.................................... max 152 KIAS 1 In cold temperature: 2 Airspeed.................................... max 110 KIAS 2 3 Gear selector .................................... RECYCLE 3  If landing gear extension unsuccessful: Continue with MANUAL EXTENSION  If landing gear retraction unsuccessful: Consider flight with landing gear down MANUAL EXTENSION OF LANDING GEAR 1 Airspeed.................................... max 152 KIAS 1 2 Gear indicator lights ................................TEST 2 3 Electric master ................................ CHECK ON 3 4 Bus voltage ............................ CHECK NORMAL 4 5 Circuit breaker ..................................... CHECK 5 6 Gear selector ........................................DOWN 6 7 Manual extension handle .......................... PULL 7 If necessary 8 Airspeed.................................... max 110 KIAS 8 Apply moderate yawing 9 Gear indicator lights .............. CHECK 3 GREENS 9 LANDING GEAR UP LANDING (Landing gear completely retracted) 1 Approach .......................................... NORMAL 1 If time/situation allows: just before touchdown: 2 Power lever ............................................ IDLE 2 3 Engine Masters (2) ................................... OFF 3 4 Fuel selectors (2) ..................................... OFF 4 Immediately after touchdown: 5 Electric Master ......................................... OFF 5 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 12 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual ELECTRICAL FIRE ON GROUND 1 Mayday call .................................... CONSIDER 1 2 Electric Master ......................................... OFF 2 3 Power levers (2)...................................... IDLE 3 4 Engine Masters (2) ................................... OFF 4 5 Fuel selectors (2) ..................................... OFF 5 When engine and aircraft stopped: 6 Canopy ................................................. OPEN 6 Evacuate ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1 Emergency switch ......................................ON 1 2 Mayday call .................................... CONSIDER 2 3 Avionic master ......................................... OFF 3 4 Electric master ......................................... OFF 4 5 Cabin heat & defrost ................................. OFF 5 6 Emergency windows ............ OPEN as necessary 6 7 Canopy .......................... UNLATCH if necessary 7 Max airspeed 120 KIAS Land at nearest suitable airfield COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE * Leave icing area 1 Circuit breakers............................ CHECK all IN 1  If no success: 2 Emergency switch ......................................ON 2 3 Flood light, if necessary...............................ON 3 4 Power ..................................................... SET 4 according power lever position and/or engine noise 5 Flaps ................................... VERIFY POSITION 5 Land at nearest suitable airfield Landing gear may slowly extend For landing apply “Manual extension of landing gear” DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CABIN SMOKE ABOVE 10.000 FT 1 Oxygen .......................................... CHECK ON 1 2 Emergency descent ........................... INITIATE 2 When passing 10.000 ft 3 Oxygen ................................................... OFF 3 Land at nearest suitable airfield CABIN FIRE ABOVE 10.000 FT 1 Oxygen ........................................... PUSH OFF 1 2 Emergency descent ..........................INTITIATE 2 Land at nearest suitable airfield OXYGEN PRESSURE LOSS ABOVE 10.000 FT 1 Oxygen ........................................... PUSH OFF 1 2 Oxygen pressure .............. CHECKED, note down 2 3 Emergency descent ............................ INTIATE 3 When passing 10.000 FT: 4 Oxygen pressure ........................ CHECK AGAIN 4  If oxygen pressure constant:..... Continue flight  If oxygen pressure dropped: ....Land at nearest suitable airfield EMERGENCY DESCENT 1 Flaps ........................................................ UP 1 2 Landing Gear ........................................DOWN 2 3 Power levers ........................................... IDLE 3 4 Airspeed.................................... AS REQUIRED 4 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 13 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual I f O x y g e n S y s t e m i s i n s t a l l e d I f O x y g e n S y s t e m i s i n s t a l l e d DA42 Twin Star GFC700 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 14 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual UNINTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ICING Leave icing area, continue with item 1 * INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER & EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION 1 Pitot heat ..................................................ON 1 2 Cabin heat & defrost ...................................ON 2 3 Power ....................... INCREASE PERIODICALLY 3 4 * De-ice systems................. USE as appropriate 4 5 Alternate air ..........................OPEN as required 5 6 Emergency windows ...............OPEN as required 6  When pitot heat fails: 7 Alternate static valve .............................. OPEN 7 8 Emergency windows ........................... CLOSED 8  * When de-ice system does not work properly: Continue with ICE PROTECTION FAILURE * ICE PROTECTION FAILURE 1 Airspeed.......................min 118 KIAS until final 1 2 Flaps ........................................................ UP 2 3 Slip angle ........................................ MINIMIZE 3 4 Approach with residual ice ................... 92 KIAS 4 5 Landing distance ......................................x1,4 5 SUSPICION OF CARBON MONOXIDE 1 Cabin heat & defrost ................................. OFF 1 2 Ventilation............................................. OPEN 2 3 Emergency windows ............................... OPEN 3 4 Airspeed.................................... max 117 KIAS 4 5 Canopy ............................................UNLATCH 5 Push up and lock in cooling gap position DA42 Twin Star GFC700 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 15 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual G1000 CAUTION LIGHTS L/R ECU A FAIL Page 15 ECU A failed L/R ECU B FAIL Page 15 ECU B failed L/R VOLTS LOW Page 15 Bus voltage too low L/R ALTN FAIL Page 15 Alternator failed L+R ALTN FAIL Page 16 Both Alternators failed L/R COOL LVL Page 16 Engine coolant level low PITOT FAIL Page 16 Pitot heating system failed PITOT HT OFF Page 16 Pitot heating system OFF STALL HT FAIL Page 16 Stall warning heating failed STALL HT OFF Page 16 Stall warning heating OFF L/R FUEL LOW Page 16 Main tank fuel qty low L/R AUX FUEL E Page 16 L/R auxiliary fuel tank empty STICK LIMIT Page 17 Stick limiting system failed DEICE LVL LO Page 17 De-icing fluid level low DEIC PRES LO Page 17 De-icing pressure low DEIC PRES HI Page 17 De-icing pressure high Engine instrument indications outside of green range COOLANT temperature high/low .................. page 18 OIL temperature high/low........................... page 18 OIL pressure high/low ................................ page 18 FUEL temperature high/low......................... page 18 VOLT low.................................................. page 19 RPM high.................................................. page 19 Other abnormal situations Hydraulic pump fail or continuous ops... page 19 AUX fuel transfer fail ............................. page 19 DA42 Twin Star GFC700 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES CAUTION ALERTS ON THE G1000 L/R ECU A OR B FAIL ON GROUND  Discontinue operation, terminate flight preparation L/R ECU A FAIL DURING FLIGHT Remark: in case of ECU A fail the system automatically switches to ECU B  Press ECU TEST button for more than 2 seconds  If ECU A caution message re-appears or cannot be reset:  Land at nearest suitable airfield  If ECU A caution message can be reset  Continue flight. Engine must be serviced after LDG L/R ECU B FAIL DURING FLIGHT  Press ECU TEST button for more than 2 seconds  If ECU B caution message re-appears or cannot be reset:  Land at nearest suitable airfield  If ECU B caution message can be reset  Continue flight. Engine must be serviced after LDG 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 16 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual L/R VOLTS LOW BUS VOLTAGE TOO LOW Remark: possible reasons are - fault in the electrical power supply - Alternators OFF  Continue with “Engine instrument indications outside of green range” – VOLTS low, page 19 L/R ALTN FAIL ALTERNATOR FAILED  If in icing conditions:  Leave icing area as soon as practicable  Alternator on affected side OFF  Monitor bus voltage  Reduce electrical consumers  If both alternators failed:  See Abnormal Checklist “Both Alternators failed”, page 16 DA42 Twin Star GFC700 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES L ALTN FAIL R ALTN FAIL BOTH ALTERNATORS FAILED Reduce all electrical equipment to a minimum:  Avionic Master: OFF  LH/RH Alternator: OFF  Transponder: STBY  Gear: DOWN  When down and locked:  Pull manual gear extension handle  Stall/Pitot heat: OFF  All lights:OFF  Expect battery power to last for 30 minutes  Expect engine stoppage after this time  Land ASAP 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 17 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual L/R COOL LVL ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW  Monitor annunciations / engine instruments  Check coolant temperature  See “Engine instrument indications outside of green range” – COOLANT TEMPERATURE PITOT FAIL PITOT HT OFF STALL HT FAIL STALL HT OFF  check pitot heat ON, if in icing conditions  expect failure of the pitot-static-system  alternate static valve: OPEN  expect loss of aural stall warning  leave area with icing conditions (see Emergency Checklist page 13 “Unintentional flight into icing”) L/R FUEL LOW MAIN TANK FUEL QTY LOW  Check fuel quantity  If LH & RH quantities show remarkable difference:  Expect loss of fuel on side with lower indicaton  Use x-feed: Fuel selector to x-feed on side with LOW FUEL indication L/R AUX FUEL E AUXILIARY FUEL TANK EMPTY  L/R auxiliary fuel pump OFF + DA42 Twin Star GFC700 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES STICK LIMIT VARIABLE ELEVATOR BACKSTOP SYSTEM FAILED  1 or 2 power levers set for MORE than 20% load:  Elevator variable backstop is INOP  Do not stall in any configuration!  2 power levers set for LESS than 20% load:  Elevator variable backstop always ACTIVE  Reduced elevator capacity  For approach min V REF 79/82 KIAS 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 18 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual DEICE LVL LO DE-ICING FLUIS LEVEL LOW  Maximum duration of ice protection in NORMAL mode: 45 min, in HIGH mode: 22 min DEIC PRES LO DE-ICING PRESSURE LOW  Switch DE-ICE to HIGH  If DEIC PRES LO light still ON  PUMP1 / PUMP2: select other pump  If necessary prime pump by activating windshield pump  If DEIC PRES LO light still ON  Activate ALTERNATE switch  If DEIC PRES LO light still ON  Go to Emergency Checklist page 13 ICE PROTECTION FAILURE    If DEIC PRES LO light OFF  Continue flight (de-icing fluid flow: 30 lt/hr)  Monitor ice protection system operation  Check de-icing fluid level periodically DEIC PRES HI DE-ICING PRESSURE HIGH  Possible reduced system performance  Filter cartridge to be replaced at next scheduled maintenance DA42 Twin Star GFC700 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ENGINE INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF GREEN RANGE COOLANT temperature high  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 4, “L/R ENG TEMP” COOLANT temperature low Remark: During low power descent from high altitude coolant temperature may decrease. Consider increasing power.  Check G1000 for LOW COOLANT LVL caution light  If “LOW COOLANT LVL caution light” ON  Reduce power on affected engine  Expect loss of coolant fluid  Be prepared for an engine failure OIL temperature high  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 3, “L/R OIL TEMP” OIL temperature low  Increase power  Reduce airspeed OIL pressure high  Check oil temperature and coolant temperature  If within green range  Oil pressure indication may be faulty; watch temperatures  If outside of green range  Reduce power on affected engine;  Be prepared for an engine faiure; Land at nearest suitable airfield OIL pressure low  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 3, “L/R OIL PRES” FUEL temperature high  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 4, “L/R FUEL TEMP” FUEL temperature low (JET Fuel operation)  Monitor fuel temperature  If fuel temperature decreases to red range (< 30°C):  Increase power on affected engine  Reduce airspeed  If not returning to yellow range:  Land at nearest suitable airfield FUEL temperature low (Diesel Fuel operation)  Increase power on affected engine  Reduce airspeed  If not returning to green range: 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 19 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual  Land at nearest suitable airfield DA42 Twin Star GFC700 ABNORMAL PROCEDURES VOLTS low  On ground:  Check alternators ON  Check circuit breakers  If LOW VOLTS CAUTION still indicated on the G1000:  Discontinue operation; terminate flight preparation  In flight:  Check alternators ON  Check circuit breakers  Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment  If LOW VOLTS CAUTION still indicated on the G1000:  Apply L/R ALTN FAIL caution procedure, page 15 RPM high  Reduce power on affected engine  Keep RPM in green range with appropriate power lever setting  If problem not solved:  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 9 “RPM overspeed”  Land at nearest suitable airfield OTHER ABNORMAL SITUATIONS Hydraulic pump: failure or continuous operation  Check gear indication lights  Prepare for manual landing gear extension L/R Auxiliary fuel XFER FAIL  Both x-fer pumps OFF  Check fuel quantity  Use X-feed to keep main tank fuel unbalance within 1 USG  Switch remaining x-fer pump ON  Use X-feed to keep main tank fuel unbalance within 1 USG  Amend flight plan to allow for reduced amount of available fuel 15.12.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 20 Edition # 18 GFC700 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual FMS Intitialization – AUX 4 page Recommended and compulsory settings TIME FORMAT UTC NAV ANGLE AUTO DIS. SPD NAUTICAL ALT. VS FEET TEMP CELSIUS FUEL, FF GALLONS POSITION HDDD°MM.MM’ AIRSPACE ALERTS As desired ARRIVAL ALERT As desired VOICE As Desired MFD DATA BAR FIELDS 1 GS 2 DIS 3 ETE 4 TRK GPS CDI SELECTED AUTO COM CHANNEL SPACING 25,0 KHZ or 8,33 KHZ NEAREST APT RWY SURFACE As desired MIN LENGHT As desired Compulsory: ARINC 424 Distance Coding:                               ! " #        $ % & ' (       Intercept Procedures  Typically two fighters approach from the stern -- you may only see one  Fighter rocks wings to signal intercept  Fighter responsible for safe separation Your Actions  Remain predictable – Altitude, heading, airspeed, don’t descend  Acknowledge fighter with wing rock  Talk to ATC  Talk to fighter on 121.5 Post Intercept  Comply with instructions  Land where directed Interceptor Signals Meaning Fighter slow turn to desired heading FLY THIS WAY Fighter abrupt turn across nose to desired heading and may dispense flares WARNING: TURN NOW (DIRECTION OF FIGHTER) Fighter circles airport, lowers landing gear, overflies runway in direction of landing LAND HERE FLY THIS WAY NIGHT INTERCEPT SIGNALS Interceptor Signals Meaning Flash navigation lights You have been intercepted Turn on landing lights Land here Your Signal Meaning Flash navigation lights I will comply Turn on landing light I will land Flash landing light Airport inadequate Flash all lights regular Can not comply Flash all lights irregular Distress DAY INTERCEPT SIGNALS REASON GA AIRCRAFT ARE INTERCEPTED: Entering restricted airspace and not talking to ATC #1 NORAD / FAA / ICAO INTERCEPT PROCEDURES