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Diamond DA40 NG · Pilot's Operating Handbook

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This document is a checklist for the Diamond DA40 NG, specifically the NXI edition. It includes three main sections: Normal Checklist, Emergency Checklist, and Abnormal Checklist. The checklist is designed for pilots and operators of the DA40 NG, providing a structured approach to preflight, normal operations, and emergency procedures. It emphasizes the importance of adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and serves as a supplementary reference. The document is not a substitute for the AFM but is intended to enhance operational safety and efficiency during flight operations.

  • Max takeoff mass: 1310 kg
  • Stalling speed (Flaps UP) at 1200 kg: 66 KIAS
  • Cruise climb speed (Flaps UP): 88 KIAS
  • Max. flap speed (Flaps T/O): 110 KIAS
  • Emergency landing gliding speed: 88 KIAS
  • Oil pressure must be checked within 3 seconds after engine start
  • Max demonstrated crosswind: 25 kt

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Normal Checklist

The Normal Checklist includes preflight procedures, engine start procedures, and various checks during taxi, takeoff, and landing. It outlines specific actions such as checking aircraft papers, ensuring the fuel valve is normal, and verifying that all lights are off before engine start. The checklist emphasizes the importance of confirming that engine temperatures are within the green range before performing tests and checks.

Emergency Checklist

The Emergency Checklist provides procedures for various emergency situations, including engine failure, engine fire, and electrical system failures. It details steps such as informing ATC during an emergency landing and managing fuel valves and electrical systems. The checklist is designed to guide pilots through critical situations to ensure safety.

Abnormal Checklist

The Abnormal Checklist addresses non-normal situations that may arise during flight. It includes procedures for troubleshooting engine issues, managing electrical failures, and responding to warnings from the G1000 system. This section is crucial for pilots to maintain control of the aircraft in unexpected scenarios.

Safety notes

  • Use of the checklist is at the user's sole risk and discretion.
  • This checklist does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual or any of its supplements.
  • Ensure all procedures are followed as outlined in the AFM for safety.

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Checklist für Diamond DA40 NG - NXI Edition #:1.2 Nxi Edition date: 10.11.2020 Please observe: The file you are receiving hereby combines all three sections of the checklist: Normal Checklist, Emergency Checklist and Abnormal Checklist. All pages of a new edition will have the same new “edition #” and “edition date”, even if only one page was amended and all other pages still have the same, unchanged content. Therefore the “List of Effective Pages” (LEP) is provided. It is here where you can see whether a particular page was amended. Pages which have been amended by a new edition will be marked yellow. For all other pages you will see which original “edition #” (and of course any higher “edition #”) is still valid. Note: The system of assigning “Edition #” is as follows: • if the revision affects all types, a new edition # (without a decimal figure) will be assigned to all of the checklists • if the revision does not affect all types, the affected checklists will get subsequent “decimal figures” until a major revision affecting all checklists is issued. Have a lot of nice flights and happy landings! Peter Schmidleitner Comments explaining Edition # 1.2 Nxi are on page 2 of this document Checklist DA40 NG - NXI LEP Following Page Edition Date (or any higher) is valid Section : Normal Checklist 1 15 20.05.2010 2 18.1 20.02.2019 3 16.4 01.08.2014 4 17.3 15.04.2017 5 1.0 Nxi 20.02.2019 6 16.2 01.06.2014 7 17.2 15.03.2017 8 1.0 Nxi 20.02.2019 Section: Emergency Checklist 1 1.0 Nxi 20.02.2019 2 1.2 10.11.2020 3 15.2 15.12.2011 4 1.0 Nxi 20.02.2019 5 15.2 15.12.2011 6 15.2 15.12.2011 7 15.3 15.12.2011 8 17 01.03.2015 9 15.2 15.12.2011 10 1.0 Nxi 20.02.2019 11 1.0 Nxi 20.02.2019 Section: Abnormal Checklist 12 1.2 10.11.2020 13 17.1 01.06.2016 14 1.0 Nxi 20.02.2019 15 16.4 01.08.2014 16 1.0 Nxi 20.02.2019 Comments explaining Edition # 17.1 Emergency Prodedures Page 2: Emergency landing (Engine OFF): Fuel pumps OFF added Abnormal Procedures Page 13: Editorial correction Comments explaining Edition # 17.2 Normal Procedures Page 5: Gearbox temperature before ECU Test Page 7: “SECURING THE AIRCRAFT” added Emergency Prodedures No change Comments explaining Edition # 17.3 Normal Procedures Page 4: Engine Start Procedure: “Prop Area….CLEAR” placed on top Comments explaining Edition # 1.0 Nxi changes from legacy edition #17.3 Normal Procedures Page 2: Editorial changes Page 5: Props cycling 2 times > 1800RPM Page 8: Vy up to safe altitude (Flap T/O) Page 8: Cruise climb speed (Flaps UP) Page 8: Maneuvering speed (Vo) above 1180kg Page 8: Empty mass 940kg Emergency Procedures Page 1: G1000 Warnings ALTN AMPS Pg. 8 (page referral) Page 4: Engine Troubleshooting, 9. updated acc. AFM Page 10: Fire / Smoke on ground, 3. ”Apply Brakes added” Page 10: Fire / Smoke during cont. TKOF, 9. ”Verify Flaps position” Abnormal Procedures Page 14: Cool Lvl, Check Temp. check page 16 (page referral) Page 16: Fuel Temp low, changed to <-25°C Comments explaining Edition # 1.1 Nxi changes from NXi edition #1.0 Emergency Procedures Page referral ”Title – Engine Fire edited” Abnormal Procedures Blank page deleted Comments explaining Edition # 1.2 Nxi changes from NXi edition #1.1 Emergency Procedures Page 2 referral ”Restart changed p.7 to p.3” Abnormal Procedures Page 12 referral “COOL LVL changed from p.16 to p14” DA40 NG 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 1 Edition #1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual NORMAL CHECKLIST This checklist is compiled according the guidelines of GAMA Specification No.1, SECTION 3, para 3.5, SECTION 3A, para 3A.5 and SECTION 4, para 4.5. The “Amplified Normal Procedures”, „Amplified Emergency Procedures“ and „Amplified Abnormal Procedures“ according GAMA Specification No. 1 are in the DA40 Airplane Flight Manual Chapters 4A, 3 and 4B. This checklist is a Recommended Operator Checklist and for reference only. It is not a substitute for and does not supersede the current approved Airplane Flight Manual or any of its supplements or parts thereof, or any training or procedures required by any regulatory or advisory bodies. This checklist may not contain all procedures shown in the Airplane Flight Manual. For a comprehensive listing of all procedures consult the Airplane Flight Manual. Use of the checklist is at the user's sole risk and discretion. Any possible liability of Diamond Flight Training and/or Diamond Aircraft Industries for any damages, injury or death resulting from its use is excluded. All such terms and conditions shall be deemed to be explicitly accepted in full by using the checklist. If you do not understand, or if you disagree with, any of the above terms and conditions and in any jurisdiction that does not give effect to all provisions of these terms and conditions any use of the checklist is not permitted. Use of the electronic checklist (if available): Before using the electronic checklist on the G1000 the following sections have to be completed using this paper checklist: • Preflight interior + exterior • Preflight exterior • Check before engine start items 1 to 21 (may be completed by heart). This checklist also serves as a back up for the electronic checklist in case the G1000 MFD is not available. Diamond DA40 NG DA40 NG PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES For use of fuel additives see AFM. 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 2 Edition #1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual PREFLIGHT INTERIOR + EXTERIOR. 1 Check Aircraft papers 2 Remove pitot cover 3 Check interior for foreign or loose objects 4 Check flight controls free 5 Check circuit breakers 6 Fuel Valve NORMAL 7 Engine Master OFF 8 VOTER switch AUTO 9 Fuel pumps OFF 10 Essential bus OFF 11 Avionic Master + electrics OFF 12 Electric Master ON check voltage 13 Check fuel quantity + temp 14 External lights ON 15 Pitot heat ON 16 Parking brake SET 17 Check stall warning 18 Check pitot tube 19 Check external lights 20 Pitot heat / ext. lights OFF 21 Electric Master OFF, key removed

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PREFLIGHT EXTERIOR Left main gear Wheel fairing Tire condition, slip mark Brake, hydraulic line Left wing Wing leading edge, top- and bottom surface Drain fuel tank and sample check Air intake (winter baffle ) Stall warning Fuel vent Fuel filler cap Pitot probe (cover removed) Landing/Taxi light Wing tip, position light Static dischargers Aileron (freedom of movement, hinges, control linkage) Wing flap Left fuselage Canopy left side Rear door Fuselage left side Antennas Tail Elevator & rudder (freedom of movement, hinges) Trim - tab Tail skid + lower fin Static dischargers Right fuselage Fuselage right side Rear window Canopy right side Right wing 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 Fuel vent Fuel cooler air inlet (winter baffle ?) + outlet Drain fuel tank Right main gear Wheel fairing Tire condition, slip mark Brake, hydraulic line Nose section OAT sensor Propeller surface Spinner Cowling, Air inlets Nose gear Wheel fairing Tire condition, slip mark Engine bay Engine oil level (5,0 – 7,0 l) Gearbox oil level Drain gascolator and sample check Chocks removed Towbar removed DA40 NG NORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 3 Edition #1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START 1 Preflight check ................................. COMPLETED 1 2 Baggage and tow bar............................ SECURED 2 3 Fuel valve ........................... NORMAL / SECURED 3 4 Power lever ............................................... IDLE 4 5 Parking brake .............................................. SET 5 6 Alternate Air .......................................... CLOSED 6 7 Electric master............................................. OFF 7 8 Avionic master ............................................. OFF 8 9 Essential bus ............................................... OFF 9 10 Alternate static ...................................... CLOSED 10 11 Engine master ............................................. OFF 11 12 VOTER switch ........................................... AUTO 12 13 Fuel pumps ................................................. OFF 13 14 All light switches .......................................... OFF 14 15 Emergency switch ...................... OFF / GUARDED 15 16 ELT ....................................................... ARMED 16 17 Circuit breakers .............................. CHECKED IN 17 18 Flap selector ................................................. UP 18 19 Pitot heat .................................................... OFF 19 20 Fuel transfer ................................................ OFF 20 If starting with external power: External power….CONNECT Check Prop clear 21 Electric Master .......... ON (check avionic fan noise) 21 22 Rudder pedals ................................... ADJUSTED 22 23 Passengers ..................................... INSTRUCTED 23 24 Seat belts ......................................... FASTENED 24 25 Rear door ......................... CLOSED and LATCHED 25 26 Front canopy ..................................... POS 1 or 2 26 27 G1000 ..................... POWERED, ACKNOWLEDGED 27 28 MFD - EIS ............................................. ENGINE 28 29 Fuel Quantity .......... CHECKED, RESET/SET if requ. 29 30 Fuel temperature .................................CHECKED 30 31 Total time in service ................................ NOTED 31 32 Power lever ............................................... IDLE 33 33 ACL (strobe) .............................................. ON 34 End of Checklist DA40 NG NORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 4 Edition #1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual ENGINE START PROCEDURE Propeller area ......................................... CLEAR Engine Master ............................................. ON Annunciations / Eng.Instr. ................... CHECKED Glow indication........................................... OFF Start key ................................................START Oil pressure ............... OUTSIDE RED within 3 sec Voltage, Electrical load ..........CHECK INDICATION Annunciations / Eng.Instr. ....................... CHECK CHECK AFTER ENGINE START If external power was used: External power .................................... DISCONNECT 1 Oil pressure ...................................... CHECKED 1 2 RPM 710 +/- 30 ................................ CHECKED 2 3 Circuit breakers ............................ CHECKED IN 3 4 Pitot heat ...... ON, annunciation + Amps checked 4 5 Pitot heat ................................................. OFF 5 6 Avionics master ......................................... ON 6 FMS SETUP I nitialize profile (AUX 4, MAP) F light plan R adios (COM,NAV,ADF,DME,CDI,BRG 1/2, AUX3,RAIM) P erformance (speed bugs, flight ID if applicable) 7 FMS setup .................................... COMPLETED 7 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 8 Autopilot test ................................ COMPLETED 8 9 Flood light ................. CHECKED, ON as required 9 10 Position lights ........................... ON as required 10 11 Flaps ...................full travel CHECKED, then T/O 11 12 Altimeters (2) ........................................... SET 12 13 Standby horizon ................................ CHECKED 13 14 Transponder .................. CODE/MODE CHECKED 14 15 Engine temperatures ......................... CHECKED 15 16 Parking brake .................................. RELEASED 16 Max power 50% until engine temperatures in green range End of Checklist; see next page for “During taxi” – items DA40 NG NORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 5 Edition #1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual DURING TAXI Check brakes Check flight instruments BEFORE TAKE OFF CHECK 1 Parking brake ........................................... SET 1 2 Seat belts .......................................FASTENED 2 3 Adjustable backrests........................... UPRIGHT 3 4 Rear door .......................... CLOSED + LATCHED 4 5 Front canopy ..................... CLOSED + LATCHED 5 6 Door warning light ..................................... OFF 6 7 Circuit breakers ................................ CHECKED 7 8 Electric elevator trim ........... CHECKED, T/O SET 8 9 Flaps ......................................... CHECKED T/O 9 10 Flight controls ................................... CHECKED 10 11 Power lever ............................................. IDLE 11 12 MFD - EIS .......................................... ENGINE 12 13 Engine instruments ........................... CHECKED 13 Engine temperatures must be in green range before performing ECU test. (For gearbox min.38° recommended). For warm up max power 50%. 14 VOTER switch ....................... A, AUTO, B, AUTO 14 ECU TEST ECU test button ........................... press and hold “ECU A/B fail” ............................................. ON Prop cycling 2 times > 1800 RPM “ECU A/B fail” ............................................ OFF ECU test button ...................................... release 15 ECU test ...................................... PERFORMED 15 16 Pitot heat ................................... AS REQUIRED 16 17 Transponder .................. CODE/MODE CHECKED 17 18 Fuel pumps ............................................... ON 18 19 MFD - EIS ......................................... DEFAULT 19 20 Parking brake .................................. RELEASED 20 End of Checklist LINE UP PROCEDURE Landing light ............................................... ON Approach sector ...................................... CLEAR Runway .......................................... IDENTIFIED Available power check (see pg.6) ....... PERFORMED DA40 NG NORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 6 Edition #1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual Available Power Check: 10 sec. power MAX, RPM 2200 – 2300 (min. 2100 below -10°C), min. load acc. table below AFTER TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE After passing safe altitude: Flaps ........................................................... UP Climb power .............................................. SET CLIMB TO CRUISE CHECK 1 Flaps .......................................... CHECKED UP 1 2 Fuel pumps .............................................. OFF 2 3 Climb power ............................................. SET 3 4 Landing light ............................................ OFF 4 End of Checklist PERIODICALLY DURING CRUISE Fuel transfer .......................... repeat as required Maximum fuel unbalance - Long range tank: 9 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 Adjustable backrests........................... UPRIGHT 5 6 Fuel transfer ............................... AS REQUIRED 6 7 Parking brake ................... CHECKED RELEASED 7 8 Fuel pumps ............................................... ON 8 9 Landing light ............................................. ON 9 End of Checklist DA40 NG NORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 7 Edition #1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual BEFORE LANDING PROCEDURE Downwind, latest base leg: Flaps ..........................................................T/O On final: Flaps ......................................................... LDG GO AROUND PROCEDURE Power .......................................................MAX Flaps ..........................................................T/O Continue with take-off profile AFTER LANDING CHECK 1 Flaps .........................................................UP 1 2 Pitot heat ................................................. OFF 2 3 Fuel pumps .............................................. OFF 3 4 Alternate air ....................................... CLOSED 4 5 Landing/Taxi light ....................... AS REQUIRED 5 End of Checklist PARKING CHECK 1 Parking brake ........................................... SET 1 2 Power lever ....................... max 10% for 1 min. 2 3 ELT .................................. CHECK not activated 3 4 MFD - EIS ................. ENGINE PAGE - CHECKED 4 5 MFD - EIS ................... TTL TIME IN SVC NOTED 5 6 Avionic master .......................................... OFF 6 7 Electrical consumers except ACL (strobe) ..... OFF 7 8 Engine Master ........................................... OFF 8 9 ACL (strobe) ............................................. OFF 9 When engine indications x-out: 10 Electric Master .......................................... OFF 10 11 Start key ........................................ REMOVED 11 End of Checklist SECURING THE AIRCRAFT Release parking brake, use chocks. Cover the pitot probe. Attach tie down ropes to mooring points DA40 NG NORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 8 Edition #1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual STALLING SPEEDS KIAS 1000kg 1100kg 1200kg 1310kg Stalling speed (VS) Flaps UP 58 61 64 66 Stalling speed (VS) Flaps T/O 54 56 60 62 Stalling speed (VSO) Flaps LDG 55 57 59 60 OPERATING SPEEDS KIAS 940kg 1000kg 1100kg 1200kg 1280kg + above Rotation speed 56 58 61 65 67 V50 up to 50 ft 62 65 67 70 72 Vy up to safe altitude (Flaps T/O) 72 Cruise climb speed (Flaps UP) 88 Max. cruising speed (VNO) 130 Never exceed speed (VNE) 172 Max. flap speed (VFE) Flaps T/O 110 Max. flap speed (VFE) Flaps LDG 98 940kg 1000kg 1100kg 1200kg 1216kg 1280kg +above Approach VREF Flaps UP 71 73 78 82 82 83 Approach VREF Flaps T/O 68 70 74 77 77 78 Approach VREF Flaps LDG 66 68 72 76 76 77 Min. GA speed Flaps T/O 72 up to 1080 kg 1081-1180 kg above 1180 kg Maneuvering speed (VO) 101 108 113 Best gliding Flaps UP, windmilling prop 88 Gliding ratio 1:9,7 1,59 NM / 1000 ft Without wheel fairings: Gliding ratio 1:9,4 1,54 NM / 1000 ft Max demonstrated X-wind: 25 kt MASS Option “574” Option “662” Max. TKOF mass 1280 kg 1310 kg Max ZF mass 1200 kg 1265 kg Max. LDG mass 1216 kg 1280 kg Empty mass 940 kg Max. baggage in FWD compartment 45 kg Max. baggage in AFT extension 18 kg Total in both 45 kg DA40 NG 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 1 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual EMERGENCY + ABNORMAL CHECKLIST 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. G1000 WARNINGS ENG TEMP Pg. 6 Coolant temperature high (red range) OIL TEMP Pg. 6 Oil temperature high (red range) OIL PRES Pg. 6 Oil pressure low (red range) GBOX TEMP Pg. 7 Gearbox temperature high (red range) L/R FUEL TEMP Pg. 7 Fuel temperature high (red range) FUEL PRESS Pg. 7 Fuel pressure low ALTN FAIL Pg. 7 Alternator failed ALTN AMPS Pg. 8 High Current (red range) STARTER Pg. 8 Starter not disengaging DOOR OPEN Pg. 8 Unlocked doors For other parameters “out of green range” see Abnormal Checklist Abnormal Checklist starts at page 12 Emergency landing (engine off) ............. page 2 Engine Engine failure / Engine Fire in flight ........................... page 2 Windmill engine start ................................................. page 3 Engine troubleshooting ............................................... page 4 Oscillating RPM ........................................................... page 5 RPM overspeed ........................................................... page 5 RPM underspeed ......................................................... page 5 Electric System High current .............................................................. page 9 Total electrical fail ..................................................... page 9 Smoke and Fire Engine fire in flight .................................................... page 2 Electric fire / smoke in flight ..................................... page 9 Fire / smoke on ground ........................................... page 10 Fire / smoke in continued TKOF................................ page 10 Other Emergencies Unintentional flight into icing ..................................... page 8 Landing with defective main gear tire ...................... page 11 Landing with defective brakes .................................. page 11 Fuel transfer pump u/s ............................................ page 11 Suspicion of carbon monoxide .................................. page 11 DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 2 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT 1 Airspeed ........................................... 88 KIAS 1 2 Flaps ........................................................ UP 2 Depending on remaining altitude consider: RESTART (page 3) or EMERGENCY LANDING (ENGINE OFF) (see ) EMERGENCY LANDING (ENGINE OFF) 1 Gliding speed .................................... 88 KIAS 1 2 ATC .................................................. INFORM 2 3 Adjustable backrests ......................... UPRIGHT 3 4 Engine master ......................................... OFF 4 5 Fuel transfer pump ................................... OFF 5 6 Fuel pumps ............................................. OFF 6 7 Fuel valve ............................................... OFF 7 8 Avionic master ......................................... OFF 8 9 Safety harness .....................................TIGHT 9 On final: 10 Flaps ............................................T/O or LDG 11 Approach speed KIAS Flaps 1000 kg 1080 kg 1160 kg 1216 kg 1280 kg T/O 70 73 76 77 78 LDG 69 72 74 76 77 11 Electric master switch ............................... OFF 10 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1 Cabin heat .............................................. OFF 1 2 Canopy ........................ UNLATCH as necessary 2 Select emergency landing area When certain to reach landing area: 3 Fuel valve ............................................... OFF 3 4 Power lever ............................................ MAX 4 5 Emergency windows ............ OPEN as necessary 5 Carry out: EMERGENCY LANDING (ENGINE OFF) (see ) DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 3 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual WINDMILL ENGINE START Do not consider starter assisted restart if propeller has stopped Max. altitude: 16.400 ft PA for immediate restart 10.000 ft PA for restart within 2 minutes 1 Airspeed ........................................... 88 KIAS 1 2 Power lever ............................................ IDLE 2 3 VOTER switch ......................... CHECKED AUTO 3 4 Fuel valve .......................... CHECKED NORMAL 4 5 Alternate air .............................. AS REQUIRED 5 6 Fuel quantity ................................... CHECKED 6 7 Fuel transfer pump ..................... AS REQUIRED 7 8 Electric master ........................... CHECKED ON 8 9 Engine master ............................ CHECKED ON 9  If engine does not start: 10 Fuel valve ................................... EMERGENCY 10  If engine does not start: 11 Flaps ........................................................ UP 11 Carry out: EMERGENCY LANDING (ENGINE OFF) (page 2) DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 4 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Airspeed ........................................... 88 KIAS 1 2 Power lever ............................................ MAX 2  If ECU A AND B FAIL simultaneously and ALL of the following conditions exist: o indicated LOAD unchanged o perceived thrust is reduced o engine noise level changes or engine running rough 3 POWER lever ...................... IDLE for 1 second 3 4 POWER lever ....... slowly increase to 1975 RPM 4  If engine shows power loss during the POWER lever increase 5 POWER lever ........................ idle for 1 second 5 6 POWER lever .......................... slowly increase 6 stop prior to the RPM where former engine power loss was observed Do not increase the POWER lever past the propeller speed of 1975 RPM or the setting determined in step 4. An increase of engine power beyond this setting leads into another power loss. With this power setting the engine can provide up to 65% at the maximum propeller speed of 1975 RPM 7 Land at nearest suitable airfield ..................... 7 End of Checklist  Otherwise: 3 Circuit breakers ............................. CHECK/RESET 3  If engine OK: continue, land ASAP End of Checklist 4 VOTER switch ................... SWAP between A and B 4  If engine OK: continue, land ASAP End of Checklist 5 VOTER switch ............................................ AUTO 5  If engine OK: continue, land ASAP End of Checklist 6 Fuel valve ........................................ EMERGENCY 6  If engine OK: continue, land ASAP End of Checklist 7 Fuel valve ............................................. NORMAL 7 8 Alternate air .............................................. OPEN 8 9 POWER lever.................... apply power as required 8  If engine OK: land as soon as practicable End of Checklist  If engine still not OK: be prepared for ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT, land ASAP End of Checklist DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 5 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual OSCILLATING RPM 1 Power lever ......................... CHANGE SETTING 1  If no success: 2 VOTER switch ...............SWAP between A and B 2  If no success: 3 VOTER switch ........................................AUTO 3 Land at nearest suitable airfield RPM OVERSPEED 1 Power lever ............. ADJUST to max. 2300 RPM 1 2 Airspeed ........................................... 88 KIAS 2 3 Flaps ........................................................ UP 3  If RPM stabilized below 2300: 4 Airspeed ................................... AS REQUIRED 4 5 Power lever ............................... AS REQUIRED 5 but do not exceed 2300 RPM  If RPM still above 2300: 6 VOTER switch ...............SWAP between A and B 6  If no success: 7 VOTER switch ........................................AUTO 7 adjust RPM with power lever Land at nearest suitable airfield If increased climb rate required: 8 Flaps ...................................................... T/O 8 9 Airspeed ........................................... 72 KIAS 9 10 Power lever ............. ADJUST to max. 2300 RPM 10 RPM UNDERSPEED 1 Power lever ............................... AS REQUIRED 1 2 VOTER switch ...............SWAP between A and B 2  If no success: 3 VOTER switch ........................................AUTO 3 4 Power lever ............................... AS REQUIRED 4 Land at nearest suitable airfield DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 6 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual G1000 WARNINGS ENG TEMP COOLANT TEMPERATURE HIGH  Check “COOL LVL” caution message  If “COOL LVL” OUT:  During climb:  Reduce power 10%  Increase airspeed 10 KIAS  If not returning to green range within 60 seconds: reduce power as far as possible and increase airspeed  During cruise:  Reduce power  Increase airspeed, if necessary descend  Check coolant temperature in green range  If not returning to green range:  land at nearest suitable airfield  If “COOL LVL” ON:  Reduce power  Expect loss of coolant fluid  Be prepared for emergency landing OIL TEMP OIL TEMPERATURE HIGH  Check oil pressure  If too low:  Reduce power  Be prepared for loss of oil and engine fail; be prepared for emergency landing  If in green range:  Reduce power  Increase airspeed OIL PRES OIL PRESSURE LOW  Reduce power  Expect loss of oil  Land at nearest suitable airfield  Be prepared for engine fail DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 7 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual GBOX TEMP  Reduce power  Increase airspeed  If gearbox temperature still in red range:  Land at nearest suitable airfield  Be prepared for engine fail L/R FUEL TEMP FUEL TEMPERATURE HIGH  Reduce power  Increase airspeed  Consider fuel transfer from AUX to MAIN tank  If fuel temperature not returning to green range:  Land at nearest suitable airfield FUEL PRESS FUEL PRESSURE LOW  Check fuel quantity  Check fuel valve NORMAL  Switch fuel pumps ON  If FUEL PRESS warning remains:  Fuel valve to EMERGENCY  Switch fuel pumps OFF  If FUEL PRESS warning still remains  Be prepared for engine fail ALTN FAIL ALTERNATOR FAILED Batteries will last for about 30 minutes  Check circuit breakers  ESSENTIAL BUS: ON  Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment  Land at nearest suitable airfield  Be prepared for engine fail; be prepared for emergency landing DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 8 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual ALTN AMPS HIGH CURRENT Consumption of electrical power is too high Possible reason: fault in wiring or equipment  Switch OFF electrical equipment as necessary and possible to reduce electric load  If problem not cleared: Land at nearest suitable airfield STARTER STARTER NOT DISENGAGING  Power lever IDLE  Engine master OFF  Electric master OFF DOOR OPEN UNLOCKED DOORS  Reduce airspeed  Check canopy and rear door visually  If canopy and/or rear door unlocked:  Airspeed below 140 KIAS  Land at nearest suitable airfield UNINTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ICING Leave icing area, inform ATC 1 Pitot heat ................................................. ON 1 2 Cabin heat ............................................... ON 2 3 Cabin air ......................................... DEFROST 3 4 RPM ................. INCREASE, change periodically 4 5 Alternate air .......................................... OPEN 5 6 Emergency windows .............. OPEN as required 6 Do not try to lock the rear door in fligh DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 9 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual HIGH CURRENT Refer to Emergency Checklist page 8 “ALTN AMPS” TOTAL ELECTRIC FAIL 1 Circuit breakers .........................CHECK ALL IN 1 2 Essential bus ............................................ ON 2  If no success: 3 Emergency switch ..................................... ON 3 4 Flood light, if necessary ............................. ON 4 5 Power ..................................................... SET 5 according power lever position and/or engine noise 6 Flaps .................................. VERIFY POSITION 6 Land at nearest suitable airfield ELECTRIC FIRE / SMOKE IN FLIGHT 1 Emergency switch ..................................... ON 1 2 Avionic master ......................................... OFF 2 3 Electric master ........................................ OFF 3 4 Cabin heat .............................................. OFF 4 5 Emergency window ............. OPEN as necessary 5 6 Canopy ........................ UNLATCH as necessary 6 Land immediately Consider: EMERGENCY LANDING (ENGINE OFF) (page 2) DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 10 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual FIRE / SMOKE ON GROUND 1 Power lever ............................................ IDLE 1 2 Cabin heat .............................................. OFF 2 3 Brakes ......................... apply –airplane to stop 3 4 Fuel valve ............................................... OFF 3 5 Fuel transfer pump ................................... OFF 4 6 Engine master ......................................... OFF 5 7 Fuel pumps ............................................. OFF 6 8 Electric master ........................................ OFF 7 After standstill and when engine stopped: 9 Canopy ................................................. OPEN 8 Evacuate FIRE / SMOKE DURING CONTINUED TKOF 1 Cabin heat .............................................. OFF 1 If possible climb to safe height and land ASAP When landing assured: 2 Fuel valve ............................................... OFF 2 3 Fuel transfer pump ................................... OFF 3 4 Engine master ......................................... OFF 4 5 Fuel pumps ............................................. OFF 5 6 Electric master ........................................ OFF 6 7 Emergency window ............. OPEN as necessary 7 8 Canopy ........................ UNLATCH as necessary 8 9 Flaps ................................. Verify Flap position 9 Approach speed KIAS Flaps 1000 kg 1080 kg 1160 kg 1216 kg 1280 kg T/O 70 73 76 77 78 LDG 69 72 74 76 77 DA40 NG EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 11 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual 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 Preferably land on grass. After touchdown (if necessary): 1 Fuel valve ............................................... OFF 1 2 Engine master ......................................... OFF 2 3 Fuel pumps ............................................. OFF 3 4 Electric master ........................................ OFF 4 FUEL TRANSFER PUMP U/S 1 Fuel valve ................................... EMERGENCY 1 2 Fuel pumps ............................................. OFF 2 3 AUX fuel quantity ................. CHECK min 1 USG 3 4 MAIN fuel quantity ............ CHECK max 14 USG 4 5 Fuel valve ............................ Reset to NORMAL 5 SUSPICION OF CARBON MONOXIDE 1 Cabin heat .............................................. 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 DA40 NG ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 12 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual G1000 CAUTION LIGHTS ECU A FAIL Page 13 Fault in ECU A ECU B FAIL Page 13 Fault in ECU B FUEL LOW Page 14 Main tank fuel qty low VOLTS LOW Page 14 Bus voltage too low PITOT FAIL Page 14 Pitot heating system failed COOL LVL Page 14 Engine coolant level low PITOT HT OFF No procedure Pitot heating system OFF Indications outside of green range RPM high ................................................................... page 15 OIL PRESSURE high/low ........................................... page 15 OIL TEMPERATURE high/ low .................................... page 15 FUEL TEMPERATURE high/low ................................... page 16 COOLANT TEMPERATURE high/low ........................... page 16 GEARBOX temperature high ...................................... page 16 ALTERNATOR load yellow range ................................ page 16 Other abnormal situations Flap failure ................................................................ page 16 DA40 NG ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 13 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual ECU A OR B FAIL ON GROUND 1 Alternate Air ............................... check CLOSED 1 2 Fuel pumps ............................................... OFF 2 3 VOTER switch ................................ check AUTO 3 4 Other ECU caution ............................. check OFF 4 Clearing procedure: 5 VOTER switch .......................... set to failed ECU 5 Wait 5 seconds 6 Voter switch .......................................... AUTO 6  If ECU caution persists termimate flight preparation ECU A OR B FAIL Remark: in case of ECU fail the system automatically switches to the other ECU 1 Alternate Air ........................................... OPEN 1 2 Fuel pumps ................................................ ON 2 3 Circuit breakers ........ CHECK/RESET if necessary 3 4 VOTER switch ................................ check AUTO 4  If ECU caution persists:  Land at nearest suitable airfield  If additional engine problems are observed:  Go to Emergency Checklist page 4 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING Remark: after landing the clearing procedure for “ECU FAIL ON GROUND” may be used. ECU A AND B FAIL SIMULTANEOUSLY DURING FLIGHT  Go to Emergency Ckl page 4 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING DA40 NG ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 14 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual FUEL LOW  Fuel transfer pump: ON  Check fuel quantity  Avoid uncoordinated flight  If light still ON:  Expect fuel leak  Fuel valve to EMERGENCY  Fuel transfer pump OFF  Be prepared for emergency landing VOLTS LOW BUS VOLTAGE TOO LOW Remark: possible reason is a fault in the electrical power supply  On ground  Terminate flight preparation  In flight  Check circuit breakers  Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment  If light still ON: Apply “ALTERNATOR FAIL”-emergency procedure (Emergency Checklist page 7) PITOT FAIL PITOT HEATING SYSTEM FAILED  check pitot heat ON  If in icing conditions  expect loss of airspeed indication  leave area with icing conditions COOL LVL ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW  Monitor annunciations and instruments  Check „Coolant temperature“ procedure, page 16 DA40 NG ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 15 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual INDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF GREEN RANGE RPM high Yellow range is permitted for up to 5 minutes if required  Reduce power  Keep RPM in green range using the power lever  If problem not solved  Go to „RPM overspeed“ procedure, Emergency Checklist page 5  Land at nearest suitable airfield OIL pressure high  On ground during warm up with low oil temperature  Reduce power until oil pressure green, continue warm up at reduced power  During flight  Check oil temperature  Check coolant temperature  If temperatures within green range  Oil pressure indication may be faulty; watch temperatures  If temperatures outside of green range  Reduce power;  Land at nearest suitable airfield, be prepared for engine fail Oil pressure low  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 6, “OIL PRES” Oil temperature high  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 6, “OIL TEMP” Oil temperature low  Increase power  Reduce airspeed DA40 NG ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 10.11.2020 Diamond Flight Training Page 16 Edition # 1.2 NXI Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual Fuel temperature high  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 7, “L/R FUEL TEMP” FUEL temperature low  Monitor fuel temperature  If fuel temperature decreases to red range (< -25°C):  Increase power  Reduce airspeed  If not returning to yellow range:  Land at nearest suitable airfield Coolant temperature high  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 6, “ENG TEMP” Coolant temperature low Remark: During low power descent from high altitude coolant temperature may decrease  Check “COOL LVL” caution light  If ON  Reduce power  Expect loss of coolant fluid  Be prepared for engine failure Gearbox temperature high  Refer to Emergency Checklist page 7, “GBOX TEMP” Alternator load yellow range  Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment  If indication still outside of green range:  Land at nearest suitable airfield Flap failure  Check flaps visually, recheck all flap switch positions  Approach speeds with abnormal flap setting: Approach speed KIAS Flaps 940 kg 1000 kg 1100 kg 1200 kg 1216 kg 1280 kg + above T/O 68 70 74 77 77 78 UP 71 73 78 82 82 83