Diamond DA40 Checklist

Diamond DA40 NG · Checklist

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Overview

This document is a checklist for the Diamond DA40 aircraft, specifically designed to assist pilots in performing preflight inspections, engine starts, and various operational procedures. It provides a comprehensive guide to ensure that all necessary checks are completed before and during flight, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The checklist covers critical areas such as cockpit preparation, engine starting procedures, takeoff, landing, and emergency protocols. It is intended for use by pilots and aviation enthusiasts who operate or are interested in the Diamond DA40 model.

Preflight inspection includes checking fuel quantity (min 1/2 tank) and ensuring all documents are on board.
For engine start, check oil temperature; cold starts require specific throttle and mixture settings.
Normal take-off speed (Vr) is 59 KIAS; flaps should be retracted at 400 feet after takeoff.
Emergency procedures must be followed for engine failure and fires, including specific airspeeds and actions to take.
V-speeds are critical: stall speed (Vs) is 52 KIAS, and never exceed speed (Vne) is 178 KIAS.

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Preflight Inspection

The preflight inspection section outlines the necessary checks to be performed before starting the engine. This includes verifying that the flight control lock is removed, ensuring all airplane documents are on board, checking the fuel quantity (minimum 1/2 tank), and inspecting various aircraft components such as the wings, tail, and landing gear. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring that all electrical equipment is off and that the master switch is turned on for initial checks.

Starting Engine

This section details the procedures for starting the engine, including specific steps for cold and warm starts based on oil temperature. For a cold start, the battery master should be on, brakes held, and the throttle opened halfway. The mixture should be rich for 5-10 seconds before moving to idle cutoff. After starting, the oil pressure must be checked within 15 seconds to ensure proper engine operation.

Normal Take-Off

The normal take-off checklist includes ensuring all lights are on, setting the trim, and confirming that the fuel is from the fullest tank. The pilot must also ensure the canopy and rear door are latched and closed, and the mixture is rich. The take-off speed (Vr) is set at 59 KIAS, with specific procedures for after takeoff, including retracting flaps at 400 feet.

Emergency Procedures

Emergency procedures are critical for ensuring safety during flight. This section includes steps for engine failure on takeoff, during flight, and in the event of an engine fire. Key actions include maintaining control of the aircraft, managing airspeed, and executing emergency landings if necessary. The checklist emphasizes the importance of following these procedures to enhance pilot response during emergencies.

V-Speeds

The V-speeds section provides essential performance data for the Diamond DA40, including rotation speed (Vr) of 59 KIAS, climb rates, and stall speeds. It also lists the maximum and never exceed speeds, which are crucial for safe operation of the aircraft.

Safety notes

Always ensure the flight control lock is removed before flight.
Check oil pressure within 15 seconds after starting the engine to confirm proper operation.
In case of engine failure, maintain airspeed and look for a suitable landing area.

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Diamond DA40 N655NA Diamond DA40 N655NA Preflight Inspection Cockpit Flight Control Lock Remove Airplane Documents On Board Ignition Key pulled out Front canopy / rear door Check Electrical Equipment Off Prop levers Full FWD Mixture and Throttle Idle Cutoff Propeller Full FWD Circuit Breakers Check Master Switch On Annunciator Panel Lights Check Fuel Quantity Check Flaps Extend to Ldg Lights Check Lights Off Master Switch Off Fire Extinguisher charged/secure Rescue Hammer On Board Fuselage and Empenage Fuel Quantity min 1/2 Skin Inspect Fuel Tank Vent Inspect Maintenance Fuel Drains Inspect Stabilizer Inspect Rudder Inspect Static Wicks 3 Antennas Check Security Gascolator Sample Right wing Main Gear Inspect Slip Skid Aligned Break Line Attached not leaking Breaks Serviceable Entire Wing Inspect Static Wicks 2 Fuel Drain Sample Flap Inspect Aileron Balancing Weights Inspect Aileron incl inspection panel Inspect Wing Tip Inspect Position/Strobe Lights Inspect Landing/Taxi Light(s) Inspect Nose Right Step Inspect Temp Probe Check Propeller and spinner Inspect Air intakes Clear Nose Gear Inspect (SLIP SKID) Oil Quantity Min 4, Max 6 Cowling Inspect Engine Air/ Cabin Heat vents Inspect OAT Probe Inspect Left Wing Main Gear Inspect Slip Skid Aligned Entire Wing Inspect Static Wicks 2 Fuel Drain Sample Flap Inspect Aileron Balancing Weights Inspect Aileron incl inspection panel Inspect Main Gear Inflated/Cond Brakes Not Leaking Wing Tip Inspect Position/Strobe Lights Inspect Pitot-Static Probe Inspect Stall warning Check Unblocked Landing/Taxi Light(s) Inspect Aileron incl inspection panel Inspect Before starting engine Preflight inspection Complete Passenger Briefing Complete Seats, belts Adjust & Lock Rudder Pedals adjusted Front Canopy/rear door Closed & Latched POS 1 or 2 Brakes & Pressure Set & Test Circuit breakers Check In Electrical Equipment Off Avionics Power Switch Off Fuel Selector Fullest tank Trim Neutral Throttle Free & Idle Position Throttle friction Set Alternate Air Off Alternate Static Closed (pointing FWD) Essential Bus Off Horizon Emergency Switch Off Master Switch (Bat only) On G1000 Powered and Acknowledged Fuel quantity check/updated Strobes On Position Lights (night) On Instrument Lights (night) On KSPG Frequencies: ASOS 118.87 Ground 121.80 Tower 127.40 Departure/ Approach 119.65 KSPG Runways: 7 RNAV 25 VISUAL only (no T/Gs) 18 VOR/RNAV 36 RNAV Starting Engine Oil Temp ......Less than 100°F follow Cold Start Oil Temp...Greater than 100°F follow Warm Start Cold Start Battery Master On Brakes HOLD Strobes On Throttle Open half way Fuel Pump On Mixture rich 5-10 sec, then idle cutoff Throttle Open 1/4 inch Propeller area “Clear” Ignition Start Mixture full rich when engine fires Throttle Adjust 1000 rpm Flaps Up Fuel Pump Off Oil Pressure Check green w/in 15 sec Alt Master On Avionics Master Switch On Radios Check On Transponder Alt and 1200 Ammeter Check charge Flight Instruments check ATIS/AWOS/ASOS Obtain Altimeter Set Clearance/Ground Contact Run-Up Brakes Set Elevator Trim Set for TAKEOFF Flight Controls Free and Correct Fuel Selector Valve Fullest Tank Mixture Rich Propeller Full FWD Throttle 2000RPM Engine Gauges Check (Green) Propeller Cycle 3 times Magnetos max 150rpm drop /50rpm diff Alternate Air Off Throttle Idle, then 1000rpm Engine Gauges Check (Green) Circuit Breakers In Auto Pilot Test and Off Electric Trim Check PFD/MFD/Avionics Set Normal Take-Off All lights. On (night / IFR) Trim Set Radios/Avionics Set Transponder ‘1200’ or assigned Flaps T/O position Magnetos Both Canopy/ Rear Door Latched & Closed Mixture Rich (or set to DA) Prop Full FWD Fuel Pump On Fuel Fullest Tank Flight Instruments Set HDG/ALT bug Departure Brief Briefed After Takeoff Oil Temp and Pressure Green Flaps (400ft) Up Fuel Pump Off Lights As required Cruise Fuel Fullest Tank (max 10gal difference) Throttle Set for cruise Propeller 1800rpm - 2400rpm Fuel Pump On at high altitude Mixture Lean for best power Trim Set Pre-landing checklist Fuel selector Fullest tank Mixture Full Rich below 3000' Fuel Pump On Engine Instruments Green ATIS/AWOS/ASOS Checked Altimeter Set Final Approach Brakes Check pressure Flight instruments Checked & Set Radios Set Fuel Pump On GUMPS Check Landing light On (IFR or Night) Flaps Set T/O (108) or LDG (91kts) Airspeed 73 KIAS (1200 kg, 2646 lb) 71 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 63 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 58 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) After landing Flaps Up Fuel Pump Off Strobe light Off Mixture Lean for taxi Radio Taxi Clearance Shut Down Avionics Off Lights Off Throttle 1000 RPM Magnetos Ground check Mixture Cut-off Ignition switch Off Master switch Off Control Lock Install Keys Remove Short field take-off All lights. On (night / IFR) Radios/Avionics Set Transponder ‘1200’ or assigned Flaps T/O position Magnetos Both Canopy/ Rear Door Latched & Closed Mixture Rich (or set to DA) Prop Full FWD Fuel Pump On Flight Instruments Set HDG/ALT bug Departure Brief Briefed Taxi Max runway Brakes Set and hold Throttle Full Brakes Release Climb 59 KIAS Flaps Retract when clear Airspeed 67 KIAS Short field landing Pre-landing check Complete Approach 62 KIAS Flaps LDG Throttle Maintain glide Touchdown Power Off Flaps Up Elevator Full up Braking Heavy as required Soft field take-off All lights. On (night / IFR) Radios/Avionics Set Transponder ‘1200’ or assigned Flaps T/O position Magnetos Both Canopy/ Rear Door Latched & Closed Mixture Rich (or set to DA) Prop Full FWD Fuel Pump On Flight Instruments Set HDG/ALT bug Departure Brief Briefed Throttle Full Elevator (stick) Full aft Brakes release (???) Airspeed 67 KIAS Soft field landing Pre-landing check Complete Throttle 1500 RPM Flaps LDG Airspeed 60 KIAS Touchdown Main first, softly

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Landing roll Nose wheel up Elevator Up Braking As required V-Speeds Rotate Vr 59 Normal Climb Out Vclimb T/O flaps 67 (1200kg,2646lb) 66 (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 60 (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 54 (850 kg, 1874 lb) Max angle (Sea Level) Vx 60 Climb rate (Sea Level) Vy 75 Maneuver Va 108 above(980kg,2161lb) 94 above(780 kg,1720 lb) Norm. oper. range 52-129 Flaps Vfe 108 T/O 91 LDG Maneuver max Vno 129 Never exceed Vne 178 Stall (clean) Vs 52 Stall (land) Vso 49 Final Approach Flaps 73 KIAS (1200 kg, 2646 lb) 71 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 63 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 58 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) No flaps 65 S-turns 104 Point turns 104 Chandelles 104 Lazy Eights 104 Steep Turns 100 Steep Spirals 80 Signal On Ground In Flight Steady Green Takeoff Land Flashing Green Taxi Return to land Steady Red Stop Give way Flashing Red Clear runway Do not land Flashing white Return to ramp -- Red/Green alternating WARNING – USE CAUTION Engine Failure ON TAKEOFF Power IDLE Brakes APPLY Centerline MAINTAIN Mixture CUT OFF if necessary Mags OFF Ignition OFF AFTER TAKEOFF Stick push forward Airspeed 59-74 KIAS (flaps UP) 60-67 KIAS (flaps DN) Mixture Idle Cut-off Ignition Off Flaps As Required Master switch Off Cabin Doors Unlatch Land (below 800’ AGL) Straight head DURING FLIGHT Airspeed 73 KIAS LOOK FOR A FIELD within 30 degrees of centerline Fuel selector valve Fullest Mixture Rich Ignition BOTH (or START) Alt Air Open Fuel Pump On If no engine restart possible Mixture Idle Cut-off Fuel selector valve Off Fuel Pump Off Ignition Off Flaps As Required Mayday Transmit 121.5 Mayday Squawk 7700 Master switch Off Touchdown Tail Low Emergency Decent Throttle IDLE Bank 30°- 40° Speed 125 High Manifold Throttle reduce Mixture Adjust Engine Roughness Magnetos Check Mixture Rich Throttle Full Fuel Pump On Engine Fire on ground Fuel Selector Off Cabin Heat Off Brakes Apply Throttle Full Master Bat Off Ignition Off Airplane Evacuate Engine Fire during flight Cabin Heat/Air Off Fuel selector valve Off Fuel Pump Off Master Switch On Airspeed 100 KIAS Electrical failure Load meter Verify Alternator Off Reduce load to minimum Breaker/alt Check & Reset Alternator On If still no power: Alternator Off Reduce load and land Electrical overload Master Switch Off All on/off appliances Off Master Switch On turn on appliances one at a time Over-voltage light Off or TERMINATE flight ASAP

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