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Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse · Pilot's Operating Handbook

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Overview

This document serves as the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse. It provides essential operating limitations, emergency procedures, and performance data crucial for pilots operating this aircraft. The handbook outlines speed limitations, engine specifications, fuel capacities, and emergency protocols to ensure safe operation. It is designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts who require detailed information about the DA20-C1's performance and emergency handling procedures.

  • Maximum Take-Off Weight: 1764 lbs
  • Total Fuel Capacity: 24.5 U.S. gallons
  • Maximum RPM: 2800
  • Minimum Oil Pressure: 10 PSI
  • Max Cross Wind: 20 knots
  • Vne: 164 KIAS
  • Vs: 42 KIAS
  • Emergency airspeed after takeoff: 60 KIAS

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Source

Originally published by www.dgac.gob.cl. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Pages
4
File size
21 KB
Publisher
www.dgac.gob.cl

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Engine (hp)
125
Fuel capacity (gal)
24.5
Max takeoff weight (lb)
1,764

Performance

Max crosswind (kt)
20

V-speeds

VA
106
VR
44
VX
60
VY
75
VFE
78
VNE
164
VNO
118
VS1
42
VSO
34

Weight & balance

Baggage allowance (lb)
44
Max takeoff weight (lb)
1,764
How rare is it?
570Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse registered worldwide · 453 active

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

Documentation completeness
7/7

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Operating Limitations

The operating limitations section details critical speeds for the Diamond DA20-C1, including Va (106 KIAS), Vne (164 KIAS), Vno (118 KIAS), and stall speeds (Vs 42 KIAS, Vso 34 KIAS). Engine specifications include a maximum continuous power of 125 BHP and a maximum RPM of 2800. The fuel capacity is 24.5 U.S. gallons, with a usable capacity of 24.0 gallons.

Emergency Procedures

The emergency procedures section outlines steps for various engine failure scenarios. For engine failure during takeoff, pilots should throttle to idle, apply brakes as needed, and set flaps to cruise. If an engine failure occurs immediately after takeoff, maintain an airspeed of 60 KIAS and follow specific shutdown procedures. Additional procedures for in-flight engine failure and fire emergencies are also provided.

Safety notes

  • Follow emergency procedures precisely to ensure safety during engine failure scenarios.
  • Maintain awareness of maximum crosswind limits during takeoff and landing.

Full document text

1 DEPARTAMENTO “SEGURIDAD OPERACIONAL” “SUBDEPARTAMENTO “LICENCIAS” “DIAMOND DA20-C1” “CC–AHG ; CC–AHF” A.- OPERATING LIMITATIONS 1.- Limitations Speed (KIAS) 4.- Engine (Maximum Continuous Power) Va (1.770 lbs) 106 Engine Operating Limitations Vne 164 Reason HP o BHP 125 BHP Vno 118 Maximum RPM 2800 Vfe (Flaps LDG) 78 Minimum Static RPM 2000 Vs 42 Vso 34 Head Cylinder Temperature (°F) Vx (Flaps CRUISE) 60 Minimum 240 Vy (Flaps CRUISE) 75 Maximum 460 Vr 44 Vapp (Flaps LDG) 55 Oil Temperature (°F) Vglide (Flaps CRUISE) 73 Minimum 75 Max Cross Wind 20 Maximum 240 2.- Fuel (U.S. GAL) Oil Pressure (PSI) Type to Use 100/130 Minimum 10 Total Capacity 24,5 Maximum 100 Usable Capacity 24,0 5.- Maneuvering Limits (Utility Cat.) 2.1 Oil (U.S. Qts.) MANEUVER KIAS Capacity 6 Spin (Flaps CRUISE) STALL Chandelle 116 3.- Weight (LBS) Lazy Eight 116 Maximum TAKE-OFF 1764 Maximum Baggage 44 2 B.- EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1. ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF RUN THROTTLE CONTROL IDLE BRAKES AS REQUIRED FLAPS CRUISE MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF IGNITION SWITCH OFF GEN/BAT MASTER SWITCH OFF 2. ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER TAKEOFF AIRSPEED 60 KIAS THROTTLE IDLE MIXTURE IDLE CUTOFF FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE CLOSED IGNITION SWITCH OFF FLAPS AS REQUIRED GEN/BAT MASTER SWITCH OFF LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD AVOIDING OBSTACLES 3 3. ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (Restart Procedure) AIRSPEED 75 KIAS MIXTURE FULL RICH FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE OPEN IGNITION SWITCH BOTH FUEL PUMP ON FUEL PRIME ON THROTTLE 2 CM FORWARD 4. FIRE DURING ENGINE-START-UP ON THE GROUND FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE CLOSED CABIN HEAT CLOSED MIXTURE IDLE CUTOFF GEN/BAT MASTER SWITCH OFF IGNITION SWITCH OFF AIRPLANE EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY 5. ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE CLOSED CABIN HEAT CLOSED AIRSPEED 75 KIAS FUEL PUMP OFF 4 6. ELECTRICAL FIRE INCLUDING SMOKE DURING FLIGHT GEN/BAT MASTER SWITCH OFF CABIN AIR OPEN FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE ONLY IF SMOKE CONTINUES

Type certificate, explained

What's in the Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse TCDS

A Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) is the FAA's record of what an aircraft type was approved as. It is the source of truth for weights, seating, fuel and the rules the design was certified against. Expand any line to see what it means.

TCDS TA4CHRev 3· Issued 1998
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