DA-40 In-Flight Emergencies
Diamond DA40 NG · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document outlines emergency procedures specifically for the Diamond DA40 NG. It provides pilots with critical steps to follow in various engine-related emergencies, including high oil pressure, high oil temperature, engine running rough, and loss of oil pressure. The procedures are designed to ensure safety and effective management of in-flight emergencies. Pilots will find detailed checklists and recommended actions to take during different scenarios, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control and preparing for a safe landing.
- Monitor oil temperature and pressure closely during flight.
- In case of high RPM, check the friction lock and oil pressure immediately.
- For loss of oil pressure, reduce power and prepare for landing if necessary.
- Best glide speed varies with weight: 73 KTS at 2535 lbs, 68 KTS at 2205 lbs, and 60 KTS at 1874 lbs.
- In case of smoke or fire, maintain airspeed below 140 KTS and manage electrical systems.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.blueskyaa.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Emergency Procedures
- Year
- 2016
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 91 KB
- Publisher
- www.blueskyaa.com
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- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Engine Problems
This section covers various engine problems that may arise during flight. It includes procedures for handling high oil pressure and temperature, engine running rough, and loss of oil pressure. Pilots are advised to monitor engine instruments closely and take appropriate actions based on the readings. For instance, if high oil temperature is detected, pilots should check EGT and CHT, and if necessary, reduce power and prepare to land.
Emergency Landing Procedures
In the event of an emergency landing, pilots should select a suitable landing area, turn off the fuel tank, and configure the aircraft for landing by adjusting flaps and tightening harnesses. The master switch should be turned off after landing is assured, and pilots should communicate with ATC using a 'Mayday' call.
Smoke and Fire Procedures
This section provides guidance on how to handle smoke and fire in the cockpit. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining airspeed below 140 KTS and managing the electrical systems appropriately. Pilots are instructed to open emergency windows if necessary and to ensure the canopy and door are checked before landing.
Best Glide Speeds
The document lists best glide speeds based on the aircraft's weight. For a maximum takeoff weight of 2535 lbs, the best glide speed is 73 KTS. For weights of 2205 lbs and 1874 lbs, the glide speeds are 68 KTS and 60 KTS respectively.
Safety notes
- Always check engine instruments regularly to detect issues early.
- In case of engine failure, prioritize selecting a suitable landing area.
- Do not attempt to lock the canopy in-flight; check its status before landing.
Full document text
ENGINE PROBLEMS continued…. HIGH OIL PRESSURE Oil Temp……………………..…check -with normal temp, likely indic. problem HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE EGT and CHT…………….…….check -if low, proceed with Loss of Oil Press. HIGH CHT (yellow arc or above) Mixture……………consider richer mix Oil temp/pressure ……………check -consider reducing power and need to land HIGH RPM (RPM moves on its own or is in red arc) Friction lock……………………….check Oil pressure……………………….check (with low pressure, prop governor sets a high RPM) -If unable to control RPM with Prop control, use Throttle for normal RPM ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH Airspeed ………………………..60-73 Fuel pump………………………ON Fuel tank…………………….…check Eng inst’s………………………check Throttle…………………………check Prop lever………………………check Mixture…………………set for smooth Alternate Air……………………OPEN Ignition………………………….BOTH Throttle/Prop/Mix…….various settings LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE Check annunciator light and oil press. Check oil temp a) (with normal temp and low pressure - possibly bad indication) -monitor oil temp & CHT b) low pressure and rising temps -reduce power and land c) oil pressure near zero, unusual noises, vibrations, smells -shut down engine, land continued…. ENGINE PROBLEMS continued… LOW RPM Fuel pump………………………..ON Fuel tank…………………………check Throttle quadrant friction………check Prop lever………………….HIGH RPM listen for change in RPM and consider using throttle to control thrust - LAND HIGH FUEL FLOW (in red arc) Fuel Pump………………………..ON Fuel Press…………check in10-15 sec. (With normal pressure and no annunciator light - likely bad fuel flow indicator) Fuel quantity…………………..check (With abnormal decrease in quantity - consider landing) LOW FUEL PRESSURE (Pump ON) Fuel Flow……………………….check (With normal fuel flow, likely bad fuel pressure indication. With high Fuel Flow or rough operation - likely leak/ starvation) LAND DA-40 In-Flight Emergencies DA-40 In-Flight Emergencies DA-40 In-Flight Emergencies ENGINE PROBLEMS Dec 2016 Airspeed…………………………70 KTS Select Landing Area Fuel tank……………………………OFF Flaps…………………………………LDG Harnesses………………………..tighten Ignition……………………………….OFF Master Switch………………………OFF ATC……………………………”Mayday" ENGINE Landing Area ……………………choose Cabin Heat…………………………OFF -with landing assured: Fuel…………………………………OFF Throttle…………………………Max Pwr Fuel Pump…………………………OFF Master switch (ALT/BAT)…………..ON Emerg. Windows………..OPEN if req’d ELECTRICAL Emergency Switch………………….ON Master Switch (ALT/BAT)………….OFF Cabin Heat………………………….OFF Emerg. Windows………..OPEN if req’d Canopy may be unlatched if necessary Airspeed…………….…below 140 KTS Canopy & Door …………………..check -do not attempt to lock inflight If unlocked…………………………LAND WINDMILLING PROP Airspeed………………………80KTS Fuel…………………………fullest tank Ignition………………………BOTH Mixture……………..appropriate for alt. Fuel Pump…………………………ON Alternate Air…………………….OPEN -if engine does not start: Mixture……………………………LEAN Mixture………….slowly richer until start STATIONARY PROP Airspeed…………………………80 KTS Avionics and Electrics…………….OFF Master Switch………………ON (BAT) Mixture……………………………..check Fuel…………………………..fullest tank Fuel Pump……………………………ON Alternate Air………………………OPEN Ignition switch……………………START DA-40 In-Flight Emergencies DA-40 In-Flight Emergencies DA-40 In-flight Emergencies EMERGENCY LANDING ENGINE RESTART “DOOR” light ON Dec 2016 SMOKE & FIRE BEST GLIDE SPEEDS Flaps UP 2535 LBS (max T.O.).………..….73KTS 2205 LBS……………..…….…68 KTS 1874 LBS………..……….……60 KTS