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This document is a checklist specifically for the Diamond DA40 TDI, providing pilots with a structured guide for normal, emergency, and abnormal procedures. It is intended for use as a reference during flight operations and is compiled according to GAMA specifications. The checklist is divided into three main sections: Normal Checklist, Emergency Checklist, and Abnormal Checklist. Each section outlines critical procedures and checks that pilots must follow to ensure safe operation of the aircraft. The checklist is not a substitute for the official Airplane Flight Manual but serves as a supplementary tool for pilots to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

  • The Diamond DA40 TDI checklist is divided into Normal, Emergency, and Abnormal sections.
  • Normal procedures include preflight checks, engine start, and before takeoff checks.
  • Emergency procedures cover scenarios like engine failure and electrical issues, emphasizing communication with ATC.
  • Abnormal procedures guide pilots on responding to caution lights and out-of-range parameters.
  • The checklist does not replace the official Airplane Flight Manual.

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Flight Manual
Year
2017
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Normal Checklist

The Normal Checklist includes preflight procedures, engine start procedures, and various checks before takeoff, during taxi, and after landing. It emphasizes the importance of checking aircraft papers, ensuring the emergency fuel valve is in the correct position, and verifying that all systems are operational before starting the engine. Specific procedures for engine start and checks after engine start are detailed, including oil pressure and RPM checks.

Emergency Checklist

The Emergency Checklist provides procedures for various emergency scenarios, such as engine failure, electrical failures, and fire/smoke situations. It outlines critical actions to take, including airspeed management, fuel valve operations, and communication with ATC. Each emergency situation is addressed with step-by-step instructions to ensure pilots can respond effectively.

Abnormal Checklist

The Abnormal Checklist addresses situations where aircraft parameters are outside normal operating ranges. It includes procedures for handling caution lights and indications of engine or electrical system malfunctions. Pilots are guided on how to respond to abnormal conditions, including reducing power and preparing for potential emergency landings.

Safety notes

  • Use of the checklist is at the user's sole risk and discretion; liability for damages is excluded.
  • This checklist may not contain all procedures shown in the Airplane Flight Manual.

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Checklist für Diamond DA40 TDI Diamond Star Edition #: 17.1 Edition date: 15.04.2017 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 # 17.1 are on page 2 of this document Checklist DA40 TDI - LEP Following Page Edition Date (or any higher) is valid Section : Normal Checklist 1 14 01.12.2006 2 15.2 01.03.2015 3 14 01.12.2006 4 17.1 15.04.2017 5 14 01.12.2006 6 14 01.12.2006 7 14 01.12.2006 8 15.2 01.03.2015 Section: Emergency Checklist 1 15.1 20.03.2014 2 15.1 20.03.2014 3 15 20.05.2010 4 15 20.05.2010 5 15 20.05.2010 6 15 20.05.2010 Section: Abnormal Checklist 7 14 01.12.2006 8 14 01.12.2006 9 14 01.12.2006 10 14 01.12.2006 Comments explaining Edition # 15.1 Emergency Checklist: Page 1: “Emergency Landing”: Safety harnesses added Page 2: “Rough Engine and/or Power Loss” updated Comments explaining Edition # 17 Preflight Procedures: Page 2: Parking brake, chocks, towbar added Normal Procedures: Page 8: Parking Check, item 3: Text of ELT check revised Comments explaining Edition # 17.1 Normal Procedures: Page 4: Engine Start Procedure: “Prop Area….CLEAR” placed on top DA40 TDI 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 1 NORMAL CHECKLIST Diamond DA40 TDI 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 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. Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual DA40 TDI PREFLIGHT PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 2 Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual Landing/Taxi light PREFLIGHT INTERIOR + EXTERIOR. 1 Check Aircraft papers 2 Remove pitot cover 3 Check interior for foreign objects 4 Check flight controls free 5 Check circuit breakers 6 Emergency Fuel Valve NORMAL 7 Engine Master OFF 8 ECU SWAP AUTO 9 Essential bus OFF 10 All avionics + all electrics OFF 11 Electric Master ON Check battery voltage 12 Check fuel quantity + temp 13 External lights ON 14 Pitot heat ON 15 Parking brake SET 16 Check stall warning 17 Check pitot heat 18 Check external lights 19 Electric Master OFF, key removed PREFLIGHT EXTERIOR Left main gear Wheel fairing Tire condition, pressure (2,5 bar), position mark Brake, hydraulic line Left wing Wing leading edge, top- and bottom surface, stall strips Drain fuel sump Stall warning Fuel vent Fuel filler cap Pitot, static probe (cover removed) Wing tip, position light Static dischargers Aileron (freedom of movement, hinges, control linkage, security) 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, stall strips Fuel filler cap Fuel vent Drain fuel sump Right main gear Wheel fairing Tire condition, pressure (2,5 bar), position mark Brake, hydraulic line Nose section OAT sensor Propeller surface Spinner Cowling, Air inlets (5) Nose gear Wheel fairing Tire condition, pressure (2,0 bar), position mark Engine bay Engine oil level (4,5 – 6,0 l) Gearbox oil level Drain fuel strainer Chocks removed Towbar removed DA40 TDI NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 3 Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual CHECK BEFORE ENGINE START 1 Preflight check ............................COMPLETED 1 2 Baggage and tow bar ...................... SECURED 2 3 Emergency fuel valve ........................NORMAL 3 4 Power lever........................................... IDLE 4

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5 Parking brake......................................... SET 5 6 Alternate air..................................... CLOSED 6 7 Circuit breakers .......................... CHECKED IN 7 8 Fuel transfer .......................................... OFF 8 9 Avionic master ....................................... OFF 9 10 Essential bus.......................................... OFF 10 11 Electric Master........................................ OFF 11 12 All light switches..................................... OFF 12 13 Pitot heat .............................................. OFF 13 14 Alternate static................................. CLOSED 14 15 Emergency switch.................. OFF / GUARDED 15 16 ECU swap ............................................AUTO 16 17 Engine Master ........................................ OFF 17 18 Instrument + flood light .......................... OFF 18 19 Gyro slave switch ................................SLAVE 19 20 Flap selector ............................................ UP 20 21 Electric Master......................................... ON 21 22 Annunciator Panel/ Eng.instr. ........... CHECKED 22 23 Acknowledge button............................ PRESS 23 24 Low coolant warning Light.......... CHECKED OFF 24 25 Rudder pedals ............................... ADJUSTED 25 26 Passengers ............................... INSTRUCTED 26 27 Seat belts ..................................... FASTENED 27 28 Rear door .................... CLOSED and LATCHED 28 29 Front canopy.................................POS 1 or 2 29 30 Fuel quantity.................................. CHECKED 30 31 Fuel temperature ............................ CHECKED 31 32 Hobbs meter ......................................NOTED 32 33 Power lever........................................... IDLE 33 34 ACL (strobe) ........................................... ON 34 End of Checklist DA40 TDI NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 4 Edition # 17.1 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 ACKNOWLEDGE / Eng.Instr. CHECK CHECK AFTER ENGINE START 1 Oil pressure ................................... CHECKED 1 2 RPM 890 +/- 20.............................. CHECKED 2 3 Warm up time .................................... START 3 Warm up: Idle ................................................. 2 minutes 1400RPM .................. until OT > 50°C and CT > 60°C 4 Pitot heat ... ON, annunciation + Amps checked 4 5 Pitot heat .............................................. OFF 5 6 Avionics master ....................................... ON 6 7 VHF COM / NAV / GPS ............................. SET 7 AUTOPILOT TEST DISCONN press, check electric trim not working AP ON, check overpowering servos DISCONN press, check AP 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 (3) ........................................ SET 12 13 Horizon / Directional gyro ........CHECKED / SET 13 14 Transponder ..............CODE / MODE CHECKED 14 15 Parking brake................................ RELEASED 15 End of Checklist DURING TAXI Check Brakes Check flight instruments DA40 TDI NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 5 Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual BEFORE TAKE OFF CHECK 1 Parking brake......................................... SET 1 2 Seat belts ..................................... FASTENED 2 3 Rear door ....................... CLOSED + LATCHED 3 4 Front canopy................... CLOSED + LATCHED 4 5 Door warning light .................................. OFF 5 6 Engine instruments ......................... CHECKED 6 7 Fuel Temperature (Diesel min. +5°) .. CHECKED 7 8 Circuit breakers .............................. CHECKED 8 9 Electric elevator trim ..........CHECKED, T/O SET 9 10 Flaps....................................... CHECKED T/O 10 11 Flight controls ................................ CHECKED 11 12 Power lever........................................... IDLE 12 13 ECU test ........................................ PERFORM 13 ECU TEST ECU test button........................... press and hold ECU backup unsafe light ........................ flashing ECU A, B, Caution lights ........................ flashing ECU B, Caution lights .........flashing / prop cycling ECU A, Caution lights .........flashing / prop cycling All ECU caution lights ......................extinguished ECU backup unsafe light ..................extinguished ECU test button..................................... release 14 ECU swap ................ ECU B, ENGINE CHECKED 14 15 ECU swap ............................................AUTO 15 16 Pitot heat ................................ AS REQUIRED 16 17 Transponder ..............CODE / MODE CHECKED 17 18 Parking brake................................ RELEASED 18 End of Checklist For procedural items and take-off profile see next page DA40 TDI NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 6 LINE UP PROCEDURE Landing light............................................... ON Approach sector ..................................... CLEAR Runway..........................................IDENTIFIED Power lever max (100% / 10 sec) ........................... ....................CHECK RPM /OP / LOAD / Fuel flow Rotate at 59 kt AFTER TAKE-OFF PROCEDURE After passing safe altitude: Flaps ..........................................................UP Landing light.............................................. OFF Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual DA40 TDI NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 7 CLIMB TO CRUISE CHECK 1 Flaps........................................ CHECKED UP 1 2 Landing light ............................ CHECKED OFF 2 End of Checklist PERIODICALLY DURING CRUISE Fuel Radio Engine Direction Altitude Fuel transfer .......................... repeat as required Maximum fuel unbalance - Long range tank: 9 USG DESCENT / APPROACH CHECK 1 Landing data ................................. RECEIVED 1 2 Altimeters (3) ........................................ SET 2 3 COM / NAV / GPS.................................... SET 3 4 Directional gyro ...................................... SET 4 5 Seatbelts ...................................... FASTENED 5 6 Fuel transfer ............................ AS REQUIRED 6 End of Checklist BEFORE LANDING PROCEDURE Downwind, latest base leg: Flaps ........................................................ T/O Landing light............................................... ON On final: Flaps ....................................................... LDG GO AROUND PROCEDURE Power ...................................................... MAX Flaps ........................................................ T/O Continue with take-off profile Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual DA40 TDI NORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 8 Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual AFTER LANDING CHECK 1 Flaps....................................................... UP 1 2 Pitot heat .............................................. OFF 2 3 Alternate air..................................... CLOSED 3 4 Landing/Taxi light ..................... AS REQUIRED 4 5 Transponder ............................ AS REQUIRED 5 End of Checklist PARKING CHECK 1 Parking brake......................................... SET 1 2 Power lever............................ IDLE for 2 min. 2 3 ELT ................................ CHECK not activated 3 4 Hobbs meter ......................................NOTED 4 5 Avionic master ....................................... OFF 5 6 Electrical consumers except ACL (strobe) ... OFF 6 7 Engine Master ........................................ OFF 7 8 ACL (strobe) .......................................... OFF 8 9 Electric Master........................................ OFF 9 10 Interior light ............................ CHECKED OFF 10 11 Start key .......................................REMOVED 11 End of Checklist OPERATING SPEEDS KIAS 850 kg 1000 kg 1150 kg Best gliding angle (Flaps UP 60 68 73 Best angle of climb (VX) Best rate of climb (VY ) 54 60 66 Cruising climb speed 60 68 73 Rotating speed 49 55 59 Max. flap speed (VFE ) T/O 108 Max. flap speed (VFE ) LDG 91 Landing speed Flaps UP 60 68 73 Landing speed Flaps LDG 58 63 71 Stalling speed (VS0) LDG 42 <-980kg-> 49 Stalling speed (VS) T/O 44 <-980kg-> 51 Stalling speed (VS) clean 47 <-980kg-> 52 Max. cruising speed (V NO) 129 Never exceed speed (VNE ) 178 Manoeuvring speed (VA) 94 <-980kg-> 108 Max. turbulence speed 129 Weights Empty weight 850 kg Max. TKOF weight 1150 kg Max. baggage weight 30 kg DA40 TDI 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 1 EMERGENCY + ABNORMAL CHECKLIST Abnormal Checklist starts at page 7 WARNING LIGHTS Engine Rough engine and/or power loss ........................ page 2 Windmill engine start .......................................... page 3 Powered engine start .......................................... page 3 Fluctuating RPM .................................................. page 4 RPM overspeed.................................................... page 4 RPM underspeed ................................................. page 4 Electric System Under/over voltage ............................................ page 6 Total electrical fail .............................................. page 6 Smoke and Fire Fire / smoke on ground ...................................... page 5 Fire / smoke in continued TKOF .......................... page 5 Engine fire in flight ............................................. page 5 Electric fire / smoke in flight .............................. page 6 Other Emergencies Fuel transfer pump u/s ...................................... page 3 Suspicion of carbon monoxide............................. page 6 EMERGENCY LANDING 1 Airspeed..................................73/68/60 KIAS 1 2 ATC ................................................. INFORM 2 3 Emergency fuel valve............................... OFF 3 4 Engine Master ......................................... OFF 4 On final: 5 Flaps .....................................................LDG 5 6 Safety harnesses.................................. TIGHT 6 7 Electric master switch .............................. OFF 7 Edition # 11 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual 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. ………………………..……………….....page 2 DA40 TDI EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 2 Edition # 11 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual WARNING LIGHTS STARTER STARTER NOT DISENGAGING 1 Power lever ........................................... IDLE 1 2 Engine master......................................... OFF 2 3 Electric master ........................................ OFF 3 DOORS DOOR(S) OPEN OR UNLOCKED 1 Airspeed........................................... REDUCE 1 2 Canopy and rear door ...............CHECK visually 2 If unlocked: Aispeed below 140 KIAS, land ASAP Do not try to lock the rear door in flight TRIM FAIL AUTOPILOT TRIM FAIL 1 AP DISC switch (red button) ................. PRESS 1 2 AP circuit breaker ................................... PULL 2 ROUGH ENGINE AND/OR POWER LOSS 1 Airspeed..................................73/68/60 KIAS 1 2 Power lever ........................................... MAX 2 3 Engine caution light ...............................check 3 If ON: .......................... CHECK CED 4 Alternate air .............. in icing conditions: OPEN 4 5 Main tank fuel quantity ........................ CHECK 5 6 Fuel transfer pump ................................... ON 6 7 Emergency fuel valve.............. CHECK NORMAL 7 8 ECU swap............................................ ECU B 8 • In case of power loss: ECU reset: 9 Engine master................................. OFF – ON 9 If no success: 10 ECU swap.............................................AUTO 10 If no success and insufficient power: Land ASAP DA40 TDI EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 3 Edition # 11 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual WINDMILL ENGINE START 1 Airspeed............................ 73 - max 110 KIAS 1 2 Pressure Altitude ..........................max 6000 ft 2 3 Power lever ........................................... IDLE 3 4 Emergency fuel valve.............. CHECK NORMAL 4 5 Alternate air ......................................... OPEN 5 6 Fuel transfer pump ................................... ON 6 7 Avionic master ........................................ OFF 7 8 Electric master ......................................... ON 8 9 Engine master............................ OFF, then ON 9 10 Avionic master ......................................... ON 10 POWERED ENGINE START 1 Gliding airspeed .......................73/68/60 KIAS 1 2 Pressure Altitude ..........................max 6000 ft 2 3 Engine master......................................... OFF 3 4 Power lever ........................................... IDLE 4 5 Emergency fuel valve.............. CHECK NORMAL 5 6 Alternate air ......................................... OPEN 6 7 Fuel transfer pump ................................... ON 7 8 Avionic master ........................................ OFF 8 9 Electric master ......................................... ON 9 10 Engine master.......................................... ON 10 11 Glow indication ........... CHECK ON, wait for OFF 11 12 Electric master .................................... START 12 13 Avionic master ......................................... ON 13 FUEL TRANSFER PUMP U/S 1 Emergency fuel valve.......... EMERG. TRANSFER 1 2 AUX fuel quantity ................ CHECK min 1 USG 2 3 MAIN fuel quantity.............CHECK max 15 USG 3 4 Emergency fuel valve............. reset to NORMAL 4 DA40 TDI EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 4 Edition # 11 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual FLUCTUATING RPM 1 Power lever ........................ CHANGE SETTING 1 • If no success: 2 ECU swap............................................ ECU B 2 • If no success: 3 ECU swap.............................................AUTO 3 • If no success: Land ASAP RPM OVERSPEED 1 Power lever ............ ADJUST to max. 2300 RPM 1 2 Flaps ....................................................... UP 2 3 Airspeed........................................... 73 KIAS 3 4 Power lever .............................. AS REQUIRED 4 but do not exceed 2300 RPM 5 ECU swap............................................ ECU B 5 • If no success: 6 ECU swap.............................................AUTO 6 Land ASAP If increased climb rate required: 7 Flaps ..................................................... T/O 7 8 Airspeed........................................... 66 KIAS 8 9 Power lever ............ ADJUST to max. 2300 RPM 9 RPM UNDERSPEED 1 Power lever .............................. AS REQUIRED 1 2 ECU swap............................................ ECU B 2 • If no success: 3 ECU swap.............................................AUTO 3 Land ASAP DA40 TDI EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 5 Edition # 11 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual FIRE / SMOKE ON GROUND 1 Power lever ........................................... IDLE 1 2 Cabin heat.............................................. OFF 2 3 Emergency fuel valve............................... OFF 3 4 Fuel transfer pump .................................. OFF 4 5 Engine master......................................... OFF 5 6 Electric master ........................................ OFF 6 When engine stopped: 7 Canopy ................................................ OPEN 7 Evacuate FIRE / SMOKE DURING CONTINUED TKOF 1 Cabin heat.............................................. OFF 1 Land ASAP When landing assured: 2 Emergency fuel valve............................... OFF 2 3 Fuel transfer pump .................................. OFF 3 4 Engine master......................................... OFF 4 5 Electric master ........................................ OFF 5 6 Emergency window............. OPEN as necessary 6 7 Canopy ........................UNLATCH as necessary 7 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1 Cabin heat.............................................. OFF 1 2 Emergency landing ........................... PREPARE 2 3 Airspeed..................................73/68/60 KIAS 3 4 ATC ................................................. INFORM 4 5 Emergency window............. OPEN as necessary 5 6 Canopy ........................UNLATCH as necessary 6 When landing assured: 7 Emergency fuel valve............................... OFF 7 8 Power lever ........................................... MAX 8 9 Engine Master ......................................... OFF 9 On final: 10 Flaps .....................................................LDG 10 11 Electric master switch .............................. OFF 11 DA40 TDI EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 6 Edition # 11 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual 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 ASAP SUSPICION OF CARBON MONOXIDE 1 Cabin heat & defrost ................................ OFF 1 2 Ventilation............................................ OPEN 2 3 Emergency windows .............................. OPEN 3 4 Airspeed...................................max 120 KIAS 4 5 Canopy .......................................... UNLATCH 5 Push up and lock in cooling gap position UNDER / OVER VOLTAGE 1 Essential bus ........................................... ON 1 Land ASAP 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 ASAP DA40 TDI ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 7 Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual CAUTION LIGHTS ENGINE Page 7 Eng. parameter(s) out of green range PITOT Page 7 Pitot heating system failed or OFF LOW FUEL Page 7 LH tank fuel quantity low ECU A Page 8 Engine ECU A malfunction ECU B Page 8 Engine ECU B malfunction LOW VOLTS Page 8 Bus voltage too low ALTERNATOR Page 8 Alternator failure Indications outside of green range RPM high ..........................................page 9 OIL pressure high/low ........................page 9 OIL temperature high/ low ..................page 9 FUEL temperature high/low .................page 9 COOLANT temperature high/low ........ page 10 GEAR temperature high .................... page 10 GENERATOR yellow range ................. page 10 VOLT low/high................................. page 10 ENGINE ENG. PARAMETER(S) OUT OF GREEN RANGE ¾ Check Compact Engine Display CED 125 ¾ Check Auxiliary Engine Display AED 125 ¾ Press „Acknowledge” button ™ If an indication is outside of green range: ⇒ continue with appropriate INDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF GREEN RANGE procedure PITOT PITOT HEATING SYSTEM FAILED OR OFF ¾ Check pitot heat ON ™ If in icing conditions: ⇒ Expect failure of the pitot-static-system ⇒ Alternate static valve: OPEN ⇒ Leave area with icing conditions LOW FUEL LH TANK FUEL QTY LOW ¾ Fuel transfer pump: ON ¾ Check fuel quantity ™ If light still ON: ⇒ Expect fuel leak ⇒ Be prepared for emergency landing DA40 TDI ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 8 Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual ECU A OR B ON GROUND ¾ Discontinue operation, terminate flight preparation ECU A DURING FLIGHT Remark: in case of ECU A fail the system automatically switches to ECU B ¾ Press ECU TEST button for more than 2 seconds ™ If ECU A caution message re-appears or cannot be reset: ⇒ Land ASAP ™ If ECU A caution message can be reset: ⇒ Continue flight. Engine must be serviced after LDG ECU B DURING FLIGHT ¾ Press ECU TEST button for more than 2 seconds ™ If ECU B caution message re-appears or cannot be reset: ⇒ Land ASAP ™ If EDU B caution message can be reset: ⇒ Continue flight. Engine must be serviced after LDG LOW VOLTS BUS VOLTAGE TOO LOW Remark: possible reasons are - malfunction of electrical supply - RPM too low ¾ Check circuit breakers ™ On ground ⇒ Increase RPM ™ If light still ON: ⇒ Terminate flight preparation ™ In flight ⇒ Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment ™ If light still ON: ⇒ Apply “ALTERNATOR”-caution procedure ALTERNATOR ALTERNATOR FAILURE ¾ Check circuit breakers ™ If all CBs OK: ⇒ ESSENTIAL BUS: ON ¾ Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment ¾ Land ASAP ¾ Be prepared for engine fail; be prepared for emergency landing DA40 TDI ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 9 Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual INDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF GREEN RANGE RPM high ¾ Reduce power ¾ Keep RPM in green range with appropriate power lever setting ™ If power not sufficient: land ASAP Oil pressure (OP) high ¾ Check oil temperature ¾ Check coolant temperature ™ If within green range ⇒ Oil pressure indication may be faulty; watch temperatures ™ If outside of green range ⇒ Reduce power ⇒ Be prepared for engine fail; be prepared for emergency landing Oil pressure (OP) low ¾ Reduce power ¾ Be prepared for loss of oil and engine fail; be prepared for emergency landing Oil temperature (OT) high ¾ 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 temperature (OT) low ¾ Increase power ¾ Reduce airspeed Fuel temperature high ¾ Reduce power ¾ Increase airspeed Fuel temperature low ¾ Increase power ¾ Reduce airspeed DA40 TDI ABNORMAL PROCEDURES 15.04.2017 Diamond Flight Training Page 10 Edition # 17.1 Does not replace the Airplane Flight Manual Coolant temperature (CT) high ¾ Check WATER LEVEL caution light ™ If “WATER LEVEL” OUT ™ During climb: ⇒ Reduce power 10% ⇒ Increase airspeed 10 KIAS ⇒ If not returning to green range within 60 seconds: reduce power as much as possible and increase airspeed ™ During cruise: ⇒ Reduce power ⇒ Increase airspeed ⇒ Check coolant temperature in green range ⇒ If not returning to green range: land ASAP ™ If “WATER LEVEL” ON ⇒ Reduce power ⇒ Expect loss of coolant fluid ⇒ Be prepared for emergency landing Coolant temperature (CT) low Remark: During low power descent from high altitude coolant temperature may decrease ¾ Check WATER LEVEL caution light ™ If “WATER LEVEL” ON ⇒ Reduce power ⇒ Expect loss of coolant fluid ⇒ Be prepared for emergency landing Gear temperature (GT) high ¾ Reduce power ¾ Increase airspeed GENERATOR yellow range ¾ Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment ™ If indication still outside of green range: ⇒ Land ASAP VOLT low ¾ Check circuit breakers ¾ Switch off unnecessary electrical equipment ™ If light still ON ⇒ Apply “ALTERNATOR”-caution procedure VOLT high ¾ Land ASAP