TYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET Diamond DA20-A1 and DA20-C1
Diamond DA20 · Type Certificate
Overview
This Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) provides essential information regarding the Diamond DA20-A1 and DA20-C1 aircraft models. It outlines the general specifications, certification basis, technical characteristics, operational limitations, and operating instructions for these two variants. The document is intended for use by pilots, maintenance personnel, and aviation enthusiasts who require detailed knowledge of the DA20 series. It includes critical data such as airworthiness categories, engine specifications, weight limits, and performance metrics, ensuring that users have access to the necessary information for safe operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
- Wingspan: 10.84 m (35 ft 7 in)
- Maximum take-off weight: 730 kg (1609 lbs) for A3/F3 engines, 750 kg (1653 lbs) for S3 engine
- Maximum speed: 157 KIAS
- Fuel capacity: 74 liters (19.5 US gallons) usable
- Night VFR and IFR flights prohibited.
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General Information
The DA20-A1 is a single-engine, two-seater aircraft with a cantilever low wing and composite construction. It features fixed tricycle landing gear and a T-tail design. The aircraft is certified under the CS-VLA airworthiness category, with the type certificate held by Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc.
Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations
The DA20-A1 has a wingspan of 10.84 m (35 ft 7 in), a length of 7.17 m (23 ft 6 in), and a height of 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in). It is powered by Rotax 912 A3, F3, or S3 engines, with maximum take-off weights of 730 kg (1609 lbs) for the A3 and F3 engines, and 750 kg (1653 lbs) for the S3 engine. The aircraft has a maximum speed of 157 KIAS and a design manoeuvring speed of 104 KIAS.
Engine Specifications
The DA20-A1 can be equipped with Rotax 912 A3, F3, or S3 engines. The maximum take-off rotational speed is 5800 RPM for the A3 and F3, while the S3 has the same limits. The engine limits and specifications are detailed in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM).
Fluid Capacities
The DA20-A1 has a usable fuel capacity of 74 liters (19.5 US gallons) and a total capacity of 76 liters (20.1 US gallons). The oil capacity ranges from a minimum of 3.0 liters (3.2 US quarts) to a maximum of 3.4 liters (3.6 US quarts).
Safety Notes
Night VFR, IFR, and acrobatic flights, including intentional spins, are prohibited. Flight in known or expected icing conditions is also prohibited.
Safety notes
- Night VFR, IFR, and acrobatic flights including intentional spins are prohibited.
- Flight in known or expected icing conditions is also prohibited.
Full document text
TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 1 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 European Aviation Safety Agency EASA TYPE-CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET Diamond DA20-A1 and DA20-C1 Type Certificate Holder: Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. 1560 Crumlin Sideroad, London Ontario N5V 1S2 CANADA Manufacturer: Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. 1560 Crumlin Sideroad, London Ontario N5V 1S2 CANADA For variants: DA20-A1 DA20-C1 Issue 02 : 02. July 2009 List of effective Pages: Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Issue 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 2 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 CONTENT SECTION 1: DA20-A1 A.I. General A.II. Certification Basis A.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations A.IV. Operating and Service Instructions A.V. Notes SECTION 2 : DA20-C1 B.I. General B.II. Certification Basis B.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations B.IV. Operating and Service Instructions B.V. Notes Change Record TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 3 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 SECTION 1 DA20-A1 A.I. General 1. a) Type: DA20-A1 b) Variant: --- 2. Airworthiness Category: CS-VLA 3. Type Certificate Holder: Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. 1560 Crumlin Sideroad, London Ontario, N5V 1S2 CANADA 4. Manufacturer: Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. 1560 Crumlin Sideroad, London Ontario, N5V 1S2 CANADA 5. EASA Certification Application Date: None (Prior to 28. September 2003, accepted under EU Regulation EC 1702/2003) 6. TCCA Type Certification Date: 29. July 1994 7. EU Member States reference Type Certificates Austria: FZ 014-ACG Germany: LBA 1099 Italia: A 410 Spain: 260-I 8. EASA Type Certificate Issue Date: 07. November 2008 A.II. Certification Basis 1. Reference Date for determining the applicable requirements: Accepted under EU Regulation EC 1702/2003 2. (Reserved) 3. (Reserved) 4. Certification Basis: The EASA Aircraft Type Certification standard includes that of TCCA TCDS A-191, based on individual EU member state acceptance or certification of this standard prior to 28. September 2003 using JAR-VLA as the applicable airworthiness requirement. Other standards conforming to TC/TCDS standards certificated by individual EU member states prior to 28. September 2003 are also acceptable. (See note 2.) 5. Airworthiness Requirements: JAR-VLA including Amendment VLA/92/1 6. Requirements elected to comply: None TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 4 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 7. Special Conditions: None 8. (Reserved): 9. Equivalent Safety Findings: Model equipped with Rotax 912 A3 engine: Findings of equivalent safety to AWM 523- VLA.203(a) for the Rotax 912 A3 engine as per Transport Canada letter 5010-A518 (AARDD) dated 22. June 1995. 10. Environmental Standards: ICAO, Annex 16, Volume I, see EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet Noise TCDSN IM.A.223 A.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations 1. Type Design Definition: Configuration Document No. DA20-A1 (Project Description DA 4.07.00) Including Diamond Aircraft Drawing No. 20-0100- 00-00 for the optional retrofit of the Rotax Model 912 S3 engine (Project Description PD-DA20-100) 2. Description: Single engine, two-seated cantilever low wing airplane, composite construction, fixed tricycle landing gear, T-tail 3. Equipment: see Equipment List, AFM. In addition a fire extinguisher and a fuel pipette acc. AFM must be installed. 4. Dimensions: Span 10.84 m (35 ft. 7.0 in) Length 7.17 m (23 ft. 6.0 in) Height 2.10 m ( 6 ft. 11.0 in) Wing Area 11.6 m² (125 sqft) 5. Engines: Rotax 912 A3 or 912 F3 or 912 S3 EASA Engine TCDS No. E.121 Engine Limits: Model with engine Rotax 912 A3 or 912 F3 Max take-off rotational speed 5800 r.p.m. Max continuous rotational speed 5500 r.p.m Propeller reduction 1:2.2727 Model with engine Rotax 912 S3 Max take-off rotational speed 5800 r.p.m. Max continuous rotational speed 5500 r.p.m Propeller reduction 1:2.43 TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 5 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 For power-plants limits, refer to AFM. 6. (Reserved) 7. Propellers: Hoffmann HO-V352F/170FQ or Hoffmann HO-V352F/C170FQ LBA TCDS No. 32.130/88 Propeller limits: Diameter Maximum: 1.70 m (5 ft 6.9 in.) + 0 mm Minimum: 1.70 m (5 ft 6.9.in.) – 10 mm (0.39 in.) Low pitch setting: 10.5° High pitch setting: 30° 8. Fluids: Fuel: AVGAS 100LL or Unleaded Automotive Fuel 95 RON / 91 AKI (Specification EN 228) See AFM for approved possible fuel types. Oil: See AFM for approved possible oil types. 9. Fluid capacities: Fuel: Usable: 74 litres 19.5 US Gall. Total: 76 litres 20.1 US Gall. Oil: Minimum: 3.0 litres 3.2 US Qt. Maximum: 3.4 litres 3.6 US Qt. 10. Air Speeds: Design Manoeuvring Speed vA: 104 KIAS Flap Extended Speed vFE: 81 KIAS Maximum structural cruising speed vNO: 116 KIAS Never exceed speed vNE: 157 KIAS 11. All-weather Capability: Day-VFR (see note 2) 12. Maximum Masses: Model with engine Rotax 912 A3 or 912 F3 Take-Off 730 kg (1609 lbs) Landing 730 kg (1609 lbs) Model with engine Rotax 912 S3 Take-Off 750 kg (1653 lbs) Landing 750 kg (1653 lbs) 13. Centre of Gravity Range: Forward limit (for all masses): 250 mm ( 9.84 in.) behind Datum Rear limit (for all masses): 390 mm (15.35 in.) behind Datum 14. Datum: tangent to the leading edge of the wing at the root rib 15. (reserved) TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 6 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 16. Levelling Means: Wedge 52:1000, 500mm (19.69 in) in front of the rudder fin. 17. Minimum Flight Crew: 1 (Pilot) 18. Maximum Passenger Seating Capacity: 1 19. (Reserved) 20. Baggage / Cargo Compartments: Max. allowable load 20 kg (44 lbs) only permissible with baggage harness 21. Wheels and Tyres Nose Wheel Tyre Size 4.00 – 4 or 5.00 – 5 Main Wheel Tyre Size 5.00 x 5, 6 ply or 15 x 6.00-5 For approved types and rating, refer to AFM.
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A.IV. Operating and Service Instructions 1. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Model with engine Rotax 912 A3 or 912 F3 Document No. DA202-VLA Model with engine Rotax 912 S3 Document No. DA202-100-VLA (English) or Document No. DA2002D-100-VLA (German) 2. Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) Document No. DA201 (incl. Airworthiness Limitations) 3. Service Informations, Service Bulletins and Services Letters 4. Life Limited Parts as listed in AMM Document No. DA201, chapter 4 A.V. Notes 1. S/N 10002 through 10092 originally equipped with Rotax 912 A3 engine may be retrofitted with a Rotax 912 F3 engine accordance with Service bulletin DA20-73-01. S/N 10093 through 10331 inclusive is originally equipped with Rotax 912 F3 engine. S/N 10002 through 10332 inclusive originally equipped with Rotax 912 A3 or F3 engine may be modified to a Rotax 912 S3 by Diamond Aircraft or its Agents in accordance with Diamond Drawing No. 20-0100-00-00. 2. Night VFR, IFR, Acrobatic flights including intentional spins are prohibited. Flight in known or expected icing condition is also prohibited. TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 7 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 3. The minimum oil pressure limit for Rotax 912 A3 and 912 F3 powered Da20-A1airplanes, as delivered, is 1.5 bar (22psi). Rotax has retroactively revised the minimum oil pressure limit for Rotax 912 A3 and 912 F3 engines to be 0,8 bar (12 psi) below 3500 RPM and 2.0 bar (29 psi) above 3500 RPM. The original oil pressure limits are valid for aircraft equipped with an oil pressure gauge marked accordingly. The revised limit is valid for any aircraft retrofit with an oil prossure gauge marked with the revised limits. (see also AFM) TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 8 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 SECTION 2 DA20-C1 B.I. General 1. a) Type: DA20-A1 b) Variant: DA20-C1 2. Airworthiness Category: CS-VLA 3. Type Certificate Holder: Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. 1560 Crumlin Sideroad, London Ontario, N5V 1S2 CANADA 4. Manufacturer: Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. 1560 Crumlin Sideroad, London Ontario, N5V 1S2 CANADA 5. EASA Certification Application Date: None (Prior to 28. September 2003, accepted under EU Regulation EC 1702/2003) 6. TCCA Type Certification Date: 19. December 1997 7. EU Member States reference Type Certificates Germany: LBA 1099 Italia: A 410 United Kingdom: Approval Note No. 27046 8. EASA Type Certificate Issue Date: 07. November 2008 B.II. Certification Basis 1. Reference Date for determining the applicable requirements: Accepted under EU Regulation EC 1702/2003 2. (Reserved) 3. (Reserved) 4. Certification Basis: The EASA Aircraft Type Certification standard includes that of TCCA TCDS A-191, based on individual EU member state acceptance or certification of this standard prior to 28. September 2003 using JAR-VLA as the applicable airworthiness requirement. Other standards conforming to TC/TCDS standards certificated by individual EU member states prior to 28. September 2003 are also acceptable. (See note 4.) 5. Airworthiness Requirements: JAR-VLA including Amendment VLA/92/1 6. Requirements elected to comply: None TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 9 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 7. Special Conditions: None 8. (Reserved): 9. Equivalent Safety Findings: None 10. Environmental Standards: ICAO, Annex 16, Volume I, see EASA Type Certificate Data Sheet Noise TCDSN IM.A.223 B.III. Technical Characteristics and Operational Limitations 1. Type Design Definition: Configuration Document No. DA20-C1 2. Description: Single engine, two-seated cantilever low wing airplane, composite construction, fixed tricycle landing gear, T-tail 3. Equipment: see Equipment List, AFM. In addition a fire extinguisher and a fuel dipstic acc. AFM must be installed. 4. Dimensions: Span 10.87 m (35 ft. 8 in) Length 7.17 m (23 ft. 6 in) Height 2.19 m ( 7 ft. 2 in) Wing Area 11.6 m² (125 sqft) 5. Engines: Teledyne Condinental Motors IO-240-B EASA Engine TCDS No. IM.E.169 Engine Limits: Max take-off rotational speed 2800 r.p.m. Max continuous rotational speed 2800 r.p.m For power-plants limits, refer to AFM. 6. (Reserved) 7. Propellers: Hoffmann HO-14HM-175-157 or Sensenich W69EK7-63 or Sensenich W69EK7-63G or Sensenich W69EK-63 (up to Aircraft S/N C0149) Propeller limits (Diameter): HO-14HM-175-157 : 1.750 m (68.9 in.) W69EK7-63 : 1.752 m (69.0 in.) W69EK7-63G : 1.752 m (69.0 in.) W69EK-63 : 1.752 m (69.0 in.) 8. Fluids: Fuel: AVGAS 100 or 100LL TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 10 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 See AFM for approved possible fuel types. Oil: See AFM for approved possible oil types. 9. Fluid capacities: Fuel: S/N C0001 to C0013 Usable: 80.5 litres 21.3 US Gall. Unusable: 14.5 litres 3.8 US Gall. Total: 95.0 litres 25.0 US Gall. S/N C0014 and subsequent, and S/N C0001 to C0013 if Service bulletin DA C1-28-01 incorporated Usable: 91 litres 24.0 US Gall. Unusable: 2 litres 0.5 US Gall. Total: 93 litres 24.5 US Gall. All S/N if 20 U.S. Gal. fuel tank (Dwg. No. 22- 2813-00-00 is installed) Usable: 76 litres 20.0 US Gall. Unusable: 2 litres 0.5 US Gall. Total: 78 litres 20.5 US Gall. Oil: Minimum: 3.79 litres 4 US Qt. Maximum: 5.68 litres 6 US Qt. 10. Air Speeds: Design Manoeuvring Speed vA: 106 KIAS Flap Extended Speed vFE: 100 KIAS with flaps in T/O position (15°) 78 KIAS with flaps in Landing position (45°) Maximum structural cruising speed vNO: 118 KIAS Never exceed speed vNE: 164 KIAS 11. All-weather Capability: Day-VFR (see note 4.) 12. Maximum Masses: Take-Off 750 kg (1653 lbs) Landing 750 kg (1653 lbs) 13. Centre of Gravity Range: Forward limit (for all masses): 202 mm ( 7.96 in.) behind Datum Rear limit (for all masses): 317 mm (12.49 in.) behind Datum 14. Datum: tangent to the leading edge of the wing at the root rib 15. (reserved) 16. Levelling Means: Wedge 55.84:1000, 2000mm (78.7 in.) behind the canopy. 17. Minimum Flight Crew: 1 (Pilot) 18. Maximum Passenger Seating Capacity: 1 TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 11 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 19. (Reserved) 20. Baggage / Cargo Compartments: Max. allowable load 20 kg (44 lbs) only permissible with baggage harness 21. Wheels and Tyres Nose Wheel Tyre Size 5.00 – 5, 6 ply Main Wheel Tyre Size 5.00 – 5, 6 ply For approved types and rating, refer to AFM. B.IV. Operating and Service Instructions 1. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Document No. DA202-C1 (English) Document No. DA202-C1-D (German) 2. Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) Document No. DA201-C1 (incl. Airworthiness Limitations) 3. Service Informations, Service Bulletins and Services Letters 4. Life Limited Parts as listed in AMM Document No. DA201-C1, Ch. 4 B.V. Notes 1. Night VFR, IFR or Acrobatic flights including intentional spins are prohibited. Flight in known or expected icing condition is also prohibited. TCDS IM.A.223 Diamond DA20-A1, DA20-C1 Page 12 of 12 Issue 02 - 02. July 2009 Change Record Issue Date Changes Issue 1 07. Nov 2008 Initial Issue Issue 2 02.July 2009 Editorial Changes Clarification of the 912 A3 engine capability according to the TCCA TC A.III.5. Note 1 A.V.1 rewording Typographical Error B.III.2 and 5