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Overview

The DA 40 D Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) is designed to provide pilots and instructors with comprehensive information necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the Diamond DA 40 D aircraft. This manual includes essential data required by aviation regulations, as well as additional operational instructions deemed valuable by the manufacturer. It is applicable to all serial numbers of the DA 40 D, with specific equipment and modification levels noted in the Equipment Inventory section. The manual emphasizes the importance of familiarization with its contents before flight and mandates that it be kept on board at all times. It also includes critical safety warnings and operational limitations to ensure safe flying practices.

  • The DA 40 D is a single-engine aircraft with specific operating limitations that must be adhered to for safe operation.
  • Pilots must familiarize themselves with the AFM before flying and keep it on board at all times.
  • The aircraft has a maximum takeoff mass that varies by serial number, and this must be checked against the Equipment Inventory.
  • Emergency procedures are critical and must be practiced to ensure readiness for unexpected situations during flight.
  • Performance data, including climb rates and fuel consumption, are essential for effective flight planning.

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Flight Manual
Year
2013
Pages
284
File size
3.3 MB
Publisher
seagle.aero
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In this document

General

This section introduces the DA 40 D AFM, emphasizing the importance of understanding the manual for safe operation. It outlines the certification basis under JAR-23 and provides a summary of the airplane's design and operational characteristics.

Operating Limitations

The operating limitations section details the maximum and minimum operational parameters for the DA 40 D, including weight limits, speed restrictions, and environmental conditions under which the aircraft can be safely operated.

Emergency Procedures

This section outlines the necessary steps and protocols to follow in various emergency situations, ensuring pilots are prepared to handle unexpected events effectively.

Normal Operating Procedures

Normal operating procedures cover standard flight operations, including pre-flight checks, takeoff, landing, and in-flight maneuvers, providing pilots with a structured approach to flying the DA 40 D.

Performance

The performance section provides detailed information on the aircraft's capabilities, including climb rates, fuel consumption, and range, essential for flight planning and operational efficiency.

Mass and Balance / Equipment List

This section includes critical data on the aircraft's mass and balance requirements, as well as a comprehensive equipment list that varies by serial number, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Description of the Airplane and Its Systems

This section describes the various systems within the DA 40 D, including the engine, avionics, and control surfaces, giving pilots a thorough understanding of the aircraft's design and functionality.

Airplane Handling, Care and Maintenance

Guidelines for the proper handling, care, and maintenance of the DA 40 D are provided to ensure the longevity and reliability of the aircraft.

Supplements

This section lists any additional supplements that may be applicable to the DA 40 D, including modifications and updates that enhance the aircraft's capabilities.

Safety notes

  • An engine failure is a possibility; avoid flying at night or in IMC conditions without suitable landing areas.
  • Always refer to the specific equipment and modification level for your aircraft as noted in the Equipment Inventory.

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DA 40 D AFM Introduction Page 0 - 0a Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E Intentionally left blank. DA 40 D AFM Introduction Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 0 - 1 FOREWORD We congratulate you on the acquisition of your new DIAMOND DA 40 D. Skillful operation of an airplane increases both safety and the enjoyment of flying. Please take the time therefore, to familiarize yourself with your new DIAMOND DA 40 D. This airplane may only be operated in accordance with the procedures and operating limitations of this Airplane Flight Manual. Before this airplane is operated for the first time, the pilot must familiarize himself with the complete contents of this Airplane Flight Manual. In the event that you have obtained your DIAMOND DA 40 D second-hand, please let us know your address, so that we can supply you with the publications necessary for the safe operation of your airplane. This document is protected by copyright. All associated rights, in particular those of translation, reprinting, radio transmission, reproduction by photo-mechanical or similar means and storing in data processing facilities, in whole or part, are reserved. Copyright © by: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES GMBH N.A. Otto-Strasse 5 A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria Phone. : +43-2622-26700 Fax : +43-2622-26780 E-Mail : office@diamond-air.at Introduction DA 40 D AFM Page 0 - 2 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 0.1 APPROVAL The content of approved chapters is approved by EASA. All other content is approved by DAI under the authority of EASA DOA No. EASA.21J.052 in accordance with Part 21. 0.2 RECORD OF REVISIONS All revisions of this manual, with the exception of - • Temporary Revisions, • updates of the modification level (Section 1.1), • updated mass and balance information (Section 6.3), • updates of the Equipment Inventory (Section 6.5), and • updates of the List of Supplements (Section 9.2) must be recorded in the following table. The new or amended text is indicated by a vertical black line at the left hand side of the revised page, with the revision number and date appearing at the bottom of the page. If pages are revised which contain information valid for your particular serial number (modification level of the airplane, weighing data, Equipment Inventory, List of Supplements), then this information must be transferred to the new pages in hand-writing. Temporary Revisions, if applicable, are inserted behind the cover page of this manual. Temporary Revisions are used to provide information on systems or equipment until the next 'permanent' Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual. When a 'permanent' Revision covers a Mandatory or Optional Design Change Advisory (MÄM or OÄM), then the corresponding Temporary Revision is superseded. For example: Revision 6 covers OÄM 40-039, therefore the Temporary Revision TR OÄM-40-039 is superseded by the 'permanent' Revision 6. DA 40 D AFM Introduction Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 0 - 3 Rev. No. Reason Chapter Page(s) Date of Revision Approval Note Date of Approval Date Inserted Signature 1 OÄM 40-105 OÄM 40-106 all all 03-Mar-2003 [approved by Ing. Andreas Winkler for ACG] 07-Mar-2003 2 OÄM 40-096 OÄM 40-130 0, 1, 2, 4a, 5, 6, 7 0-3,4,5,6,7,8 1-2 2-1, 2-11, 2-19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 4A-3 5-24 6-1, 6-5, 6-8, 6-9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 7-1, 7-26, 7-27, 7-28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44 30-Apr-2003 [approved by Ing. Andreas Winkler for ACG] 08-May-2003 3 OÄM 40-099 OÄM 40-118 OÄM 40-132 OÄM 40-136 OÄM 40-137 OÄM 40-142 OÄM 40-143 OÄM 40-144 OÄM 40-145 OÄM 40-148 OÄM 40-149 0,1,2,3, 4a,4b,5, 6,7,9 0-3 thru 0-8, 1-13, 1-14, 2-1, 2-6, 2-8, 2-16 thru 2-28, 3-2, 3-22 3-29, 3-31, 4a-1, 4a-14 thru 4a-23, 4b-5, 4b-12, 5-1, 5-6 thru 5-25, 6-3, 6-15 thru 6-20, 7-1, 7-9 thru 7-51, 9-1, 9-3 thru 9-6 26-May-2003 [approved by Ing. Andreas Winkler for ACG] 18-Jun-2003 Introduction DA 40 D AFM Rev. No. Reason Chapter Page(s) Date of Revision Approval Note Date of Approval Date Inserted Signature Page 0 - 4 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 4 type certifi- cation in China 0 0-0, 0-4 thru 0-10 15 Sep 2004 2004-12326 [approved by Ing. Andreas Winkler for ACG] 5 MÄM 40- -101, -122, -123/e, -124, -133, -137, -144, -147, -151, -155, -169, -174, -176, -207, -210, -246/a, -253, -256/b, -336, -343, OÄM 40- -100/c, -124, -132/a, -136/a, -137/b, -142/a, -144/a, -144/b, -151, -151/a, -153, -153/a, -153/b, -157, -157/a, -158, -158/a, -159, -159/a, -165, -166, -169 thru -177, -180, -182, -183, -184/a, -185, -191, -193, -199, all all, except cover page 01 Jun 2008 Revision No. 5 of the AFM Doc. No. 6.01.05-E is approved under the authority of DOA No. EASA.21J.052 DA 40 D AFM Introduction Rev. No. Reason Chapter Page(s) Date of Revision Approval Note Date of Approval Date Inserted Signature Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Page 0 - 5 5 OÄM 40- -200, -204, -208, -214, -217, -224/a, -227/a, -234, -237, -239, -244, -245, -247, -250/a, -267, -268, -271, -275, -277, -278, -293, -294, -297, corrections all all, except cover page 01 Jun 2008 Revision No. 5 of the AFM Doc. No. 6.01.05-E is approved under the authority of DOA No. EASA.21J.052 18-Jul-2008 6 MÄM 40- -354, -356, -366, -378, -399, -401, -415, -428, -440, -529, -545, -567, -570, -580, -595, -602, -603, -644, ' OÄM 40- -247a, -272, -277a, -304, -326a, -327, corrections all all, except cover page 31 Jul 2013 Revision No. 6 of the AFM Doc. No. 6.01.05-E is approved under the authority of DOA No. EASA.21J.052 22-Aug-2013 ' Introduction DA 40 D AFM Rev. No. Reason Chapter Page(s) Date of Revision Approval Note Date of Approval Date Inserted Signature Page 0 - 6 Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E ' 7 ' ' MÄM 40-701 ' ' corrections ' 0, 1, 3 ' 0-5 thru 0-16, 1-3, ' 3-11 thru 3-14 ' 27 Sep 2013 '

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Revision No. 7 ' of the AFM ' Doc. No. ' 6.01.05-E is ' approved ' under the ' authority of ' DOA No. ' EASA.21J.052 ' 27 Sep 2013 ''' DA 40 D AFM Introduction Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Page 0 - 7 0.3 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Ch. Page Date 0 0-0 15-Sep-2004 0-0a 31-Jul-2013 0-1 31-Jul-2013 0-2 31-Jul-2013 0-3 31-Jul-2013 0-4 31-Jul-2013 0-5 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-6 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-7 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-8 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-9 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-10 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-11 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-12 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-13 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-14 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-15 27-Sep-2013 ' 0-16 27-Sep-2013 ' Ch. 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Page Date 3 3-1 31-Jul-2013 3-2 31-Jul-2013 3-3 31-Jul-2013 3-4 31-Jul-2013 3-5 31-Jul-2013 3-6 31-Jul-2013 3-7 31-Jul-2013 3-8 31-Jul-2013 3-9 31-Jul-2013 3-10 31-Jul-2013 3-11 27-Sep-2013 ' 3-12 27-Sep-2013 ' 3-13 27-Sep-2013 ' 3-14 27-Sep-2013 ' 3-15 31-Jul-2013 3-16 31-Jul-2013 3-17 31-Jul-2013 3-18 31-Jul-2013 3-19 31-Jul-2013 3-20 31-Jul-2013 3-21 31-Jul-2013 3-22 31-Jul-2013 3-23 31-Jul-2013 3-24 31-Jul-2013 3-25 31-Jul-2013 3-26 31-Jul-2013 3-27 31-Jul-2013 3-28 31-Jul-2013 Ch. Page Date 3 3-29 31-Jul-2013 3-30 31-Jul-2013 3-31 31-Jul-2013 3-32 31-Jul-2013 3-33 31-Jul-2013 3-34 31-Jul-2013 Introduction DA 40 D AFM Page 0 - 10 Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E Ch. Page Date 4A 4A-1 31-Jul-2013 4A-2 31-Jul-2013 4A-3 31-Jul-2013 4A-4 31-Jul-2013 4A-5 31-Jul-2013 4A-6 31-Jul-2013 4A-7 31-Jul-2013 4A-8 31-Jul-2013 4A-9 31-Jul-2013 4A-10 31-Jul-2013 4A-11 31-Jul-2013 4A-12 31-Jul-2013 4A-13 31-Jul-2013 4A-14 31-Jul-2013 4A-15 31-Jul-2013 4A-16 31-Jul-2013 4A-17 31-Jul-2013 4A-18 31-Jul-2013 4A-19 31-Jul-2013 4A-20 31-Jul-2013 4A-21 31-Jul-2013 4A-22 31-Jul-2013 4A-23 31-Jul-2013 4A-24 31-Jul-2013 4A-25 31-Jul-2013 4A-26 31-Jul-2013 4A-27 31-Jul-2013 4A-28 31-Jul-2013 Ch. Page Date 4A 4A-29 31-Jul-2013 4A-30 31-Jul-2013 4B 4B-1 31-Jul-2013 4B-2 31-Jul-2013 4B-3 31-Jul-2013 4B-4 31-Jul-2013 4B-5 31-Jul-2013 4B-6 31-Jul-2013 4B-7 31-Jul-2013 4B-8 31-Jul-2013 4B-9 31-Jul-2013 4B-10 31-Jul-2013 4B-11 31-Jul-2013 4B-12 31-Jul-2013 4B-13 31-Jul-2013 4B-14 31-Jul-2013 4B-15 31-Jul-2013 4B-16 31-Jul-2013 4B-17 31-Jul-2013 4B-18 31-Jul-2013 4B-19 31-Jul-2013 4B-20 31-Jul-2013 4B-21 31-Jul-2013 4B-22 31-Jul-2013 DA 40 D AFM Introduction Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Page 0 - 11 Ch. Page Date 5 5-1 31-Jul-2013 5-2 31-Jul-2013 5-3 31-Jul-2013 5-4 31-Jul-2013 5-5 31-Jul-2013 5-6 31-Jul-2013 5-7 31-Jul-2013 5-8 31-Jul-2013 5-9 31-Jul-2013 5-10 31-Jul-2013 5-11 31-Jul-2013 5-12 31-Jul-2013 5-13 31-Jul-2013 5-14 31-Jul-2013 5-15 31-Jul-2013 5-16 31-Jul-2013 5-17 31-Jul-2013 5-18 31-Jul-2013 5-19 31-Jul-2013 5-20 31-Jul-2013 5-21 31-Jul-2013 5-22 31-Jul-2013 5-23 31-Jul-2013 5-24 31-Jul-2013 5-25 31-Jul-2013 5-26 31-Jul-2013 5-27 31-Jul-2013 5-28 31-Jul-2013 Ch. Page Date 6 6-1 31-Jul-2013 6-2 31-Jul-2013 6-3 31-Jul-2013 6-4 31-Jul-2013 6-5 31-Jul-2013 6-6 31-Jul-2013 6-7 31-Jul-2013 6-8 31-Jul-2013 6-9 31-Jul-2013 6-10 31-Jul-2013 6-11 31-Jul-2013 6-12 31-Jul-2013 6-13 31-Jul-2013 6-14 31-Jul-2013 6-15 31-Jul-2013 6-16 31-Jul-2013 6-17 31-Jul-2013 6-18 31-Jul-2013 6-19 31-Jul-2013 6-20 31-Jul-2013 6-21 31-Jul-2013 6-22 31-Jul-2013 6-23 ' 31-Jul-2013 6-24 ' 31-Jul-2013 6-25 ' 31-Jul-2013 6-26 ' 31-Jul-2013 Introduction DA 40 D AFM Page 0 - 12 Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E Ch. Page Date 7 7-1 31-Jul-2013 7-2 31-Jul-2013 7-3 31-Jul-2013 7-4 31-Jul-2013 7-5 31-Jul-2013 7-6 31-Jul-2013 7-7 31-Jul-2013 7-8 31-Jul-2013 7-9 31-Jul-2013 7-10 31-Jul-2013 7-11 31-Jul-2013 7-12 31-Jul-2013 7-13 31-Jul-2013 7-14 31-Jul-2013 7-15 31-Jul-2013 7-16 31-Jul-2013 7-17 31-Jul-2013 7-18 31-Jul-2013 7-19 31-Jul-2013 7-20 31-Jul-2013 7-21 31-Jul-2013 7-22 31-Jul-2013 7-23 31-Jul-2013 7-24 31-Jul-2013 7-25 31-Jul-2013 7-26 31-Jul-2013 7-27 31-Jul-2013 7-28 31-Jul-2013 Ch. Page Date 7 7-29 31-Jul-2013 7-30 31-Jul-2013 7-31 31-Jul-2013 7-32 31-Jul-2013 7-33 31-Jul-2013 7-34 31-Jul-2013 7-35 31-Jul-2013 7-36 31-Jul-2013 7-37 31-Jul-2013 7-38 31-Jul-2013 7-39 31-Jul-2013 7-40 31-Jul-2013 7-41 31-Jul-2013 7-42 31-Jul-2013 7-43 31-Jul-2013 7-44 31-Jul-2013 7-45 31-Jul-2013 7-46 31-Jul-2013 7-47 31-Jul-2013 7-48 31-Jul-2013 7-49 31-Jul-2013 7-50 31-Jul-2013 7-51 ' 31-Jul-2013 7-52 ' 31-Jul-2013 DA 40 D AFM Introduction Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Page 0 - 13 Ch. Page Date 8 8-1 31-Jul-2013 8-2 31-Jul-2013 8-3 31-Jul-2013 8-4 31-Jul-2013 8-5 31-Jul-2013 8-6 31-Jul-2013 8-7 31-Jul-2013 8-8 31-Jul-2013 8-9 31-Jul-2013 8-10 31-Jul-2013 8-11 31-Jul-2013 8-12 31-Jul-2013 Ch. Page Date 9 9-1 31-Jul-2013 9-2 31-Jul-2013 9-3 31-Jul-2013 9-4 31-Jul-2013 9-5 31-Jul-2013 9-6 31-Jul-2013 Introduction DA 40 D AFM Page 0 - 14 Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E Intentionally left blank. DA 40 D AFM Introduction Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Page 0 - 15 0.4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter GENERAL (a non-approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS (an approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (a non-approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES (a non-approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES (a non-approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4B PERFORMANCE (a non-approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 MASS AND BALANCE / EQUIPMENT LIST (a non-approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS (a non-approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 AIRPLANE HANDLING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE (a non-approved chapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SUPPLEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Introduction DA 40 D AFM Page 0 - 16 Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E Intentionally left blank. DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Page 1.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1.2 CERTIFICATION BASIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 1.3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 1.4 DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 1.5 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 1.6 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 1.6.1 CONVERSION FACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 1.6.2 CONVERSION CHART LITERS / US GALLONS . . . . . . . . 1-19 1.7 THREE-VIEW DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 1.8 SOURCE DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 1.8.1 ENGINE AND ENGINE INSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 1.8.2 PROPELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 2 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 1.1 INTRODUCTION This Airplane Flight Manual has been prepared in order to provide pilots and instructors with all the information required for the safe and efficient operation of the airplane. The Airplane Flight Manual includes all the data which must be made available to the pilot according to the JAR-23 requirement. Beyond this, it contains further data and operating instructions which, in the manufacturer’s opinion, could be of value to the pilot. This Airplane Flight Manual is valid for all serial numbers. Equipment and modification level (design details) of the airplane may vary from serial number to serial number. Therefore, some of the information contained in this manual is applicable depending on the respective equipment and modification level. The exact equipment of your serial number is recorded in the Equipment Inventory in Section 6.5. The modification level is recorded in the following table (as far as necessary for this manual). NOTE If the Garmin G1000 System is installed, the warning, caution and advisory alerts differ from those contained in the AFM. Refer to Supplement A32, Integrated Avionics System, G1000, Garmin, IFR-Operation (OÄM 40-193 and OÄM 40-278) or Supplement A31, Integrated Avionics System, G1000, Garmin, VFR-Operation (OÄM 40-224 and OÄM 40-268) for further information. DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Page 1 - 3 Modification Source Installed Increase of Fuel Temp Limit MÄM 40-106 9 yes 9 no Use of Diesel Fuel MÄM 40-129%% Modified MLG-Strut MÄM 40-123 9 yes 9 no TAE 125 Rev. 5 Engine MÄM 40-124 9 yes 9 no Coolant G30 MÄM 40-147 9 yes 9 no Alternator with External Regulator MÄM 40-151 9 yes 9 no Fuel Cooler MÄM 40-169 9 yes 9 no TAE 125-02-99 Engine MÄM 40-256 9 yes 9 no TAE 125-02-99 Dual-mass % Flywheel % MÄM 40-701 % 9 yes % 9 no % AED/CED in Combination with TAE 125-02-99 Engine OÄM 40-293 9 yes 9 no Muffler OÄM 40-096 9 yes 9 no Long Range Tank OÄM 40-130 9 yes 9 no Winter Baffle Fresh Air Inlet OÄM 40-183 9 yes 9 no Nose Landing Gear Tie-down OÄM 40-200 9 yes 9 no ELT Artex ME 406 OÄM 40-247 9 yes 9 no Autopilot Static Source OÄM 40-267 9 yes 9 no Garmin G1000, VFR OÄM 40-224 9 yes 9 no Garmin G1000, VFR without A/P OÄM 40-268 9 yes 9 no Garmin G1000, IFR OÄM 40-193 9 yes 9 no Optional Main Battery OÄM 40-272 9 yes 9 no Garmin G1000, IFR without A/P OÄM 40-278 9 yes 9 no Emergency Axe OÄM 40-326 9 yes 9 no General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 4 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E This Airplane Flight Manual must be kept on board the airplane at all times. Its designated place is the side bag of the forward left seat. CAUTION The DA 40 D is a single engine airplane. When the operating limitations and maintenance requirements are complied with, it has the high degree of reliability which is required by the certification basis. Nevertheless, an engine failure is not completely impossible. For this reason, flights during the night, on top, under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), or above terrain which is unsuitable for a landing, constitute a risk. It is therefore highly recommended to select flight times and flight routes such that this risk is minimized. 1.2 CERTIFICATION BASIS This airplane has been type certified in accordance with the JAA JC/VP procedure. The certification basis is JAR-23, published on 11-Mar-1994, including Amdt.1, and additional requirements as laid down in CRI A-01. DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 5 1.3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Special statements in the Airplane Flight Manual concerning the safety or operation of the airplane are highlighted by being prefixed by one of the following terms: WARNING means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation in flight safety. CAUTION means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a minor or to a more or less long term degradation in flight safety. NOTE draws the attention to any special item not directly related to safety but which is important or unusual. General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 6 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 1.4 DIMENSIONS Overall Dimensions Span : appr. 11.94 m appr. 39 ft 2 in Length : appr. 8.06 m appr. 26 ft 5 in Height : appr. 1.97 m appr. 6 ft 6 in Wing Airfoil : Wortmann FX 63-137/20 - W4 Wing Area : appr. 13.54 m² appr. 145.7 sq.ft. Mean aerodynamic chord (MAC) : appr. 1.121 m appr. 3 ft 8.1 in Aspect ratio : appr. 10.53 Dihedral : appr. 5° Leading edge sweep : appr. 1° Aileron Area (total, left + right) : appr. 0.654 m² appr. 7.0 sq.ft. Wing Flaps Area (total, left + right) : appr. 1.56 m² appr. 16.8 sq.ft. Horizontal Tail Area : appr. 2.34 m 2 appr. 25.2 sq.ft. Elevator area : appr. 0.665 m² appr. 7.2 sq.ft. Angle of incidence : appr. -3.0° relative to longitudinal axis of airplane DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 7 Vertical Tail Area : appr. 1.60 m² appr. 17.2 sq.ft. Rudder area : appr. 0.47 m² appr. 5.1 sq.ft. Landing Gear Track : appr. 2.97 m appr. 9 ft 9 in Wheelbase : appr. 1.68 m appr. 5 ft 6 in Nose wheel : 5.00-5; 6 PR, 120 mph Main wheel : (a) 6.00-6; 6 PR, 120 mph (b) 6.00-6; 8 PR, 120 mph (c) 15x6.0-6, 6 PR, 160 mph (OÄM 40-124; approved only % in combination with MÄM 40-123, main landing gear strut with 18 mm / 0.71 in thickness) % General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 8 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 1.5 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS (a) Airspeeds CAS: Calibrated Airspeed. Indicated airspeed, corrected for installation and instrument errors. CAS equals TAS at standard atmospheric conditions (ISA) at MSL. KCAS: CAS in knots. KIAS: IAS in knots. IAS: Indicated Airspeed as shown on an airspeed indicator. TAS: True Airspeed. The speed of the airplane relative to the air. TAS is CAS corrected for errors due to altitude and temperature. vA: Maneuvering Speed. Full or abrupt control surface movement is not permissible above this speed. vC : Design Cruising Speed. This speed may be exceeded only in smooth air, and then only with caution. vFE: Maximum Flaps Extended Speed. This speed must not be exceeded with the given flap setting. vNE: Never Exceed Speed in smooth air. This speed must not be exceeded in any operation. vNO: Maximum Structural Cruising Speed. This speed may be exceeded only in smooth air, and then only with caution. DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 9 vS: Stalling Speed, or the minimum continuous speed at which the airplane is still controllable in the given configuration. vS0 : Stalling Speed, or the minimum continuous speed at which the airplane is still controllable in the landing configuration. vx: Best Angle-of-Climb Speed. vy: Best Rate-of-Climb Speed. (b) Meteorological Terms ISA: International Standard Atmosphere. Conditions at which air is identified as an ideal dry gas. The temperature at mean sea level is 15 °C (59 °F), air pressure at MSL is 1,013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg); the temperature gradient up to the altitude at which the temperature reaches -56.5 °C (-69.7 °F) is -0.0065 °C/m (-0.00357 °F/ft), and above this 0 °C/m (0 °F/ft). MSL: Mean Sea Level. OAT: Outside Air Temperature. QNH: Theoretical atmospheric pressure at MSL, calculated from the elevation of the measuring point above MSL and the actual atmospheric pressure at the measuring point. Density Altitude: Altitude in ISA conditions at which the air density is equal to the current air density. Indicated Pressure Altitude: Altitude reading with altimeter set to 1,013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg). General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 10 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E Pressure Altitude: Altitude above MSL, indicated by a barometric altimeter which is set to 1,013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg). The Pressure Altitude is the Indicated Pressure Altitude corrected for installation and instrument errors. In this Airplane Flight Manual altimeter instrument errors are regarded as zero. Wind: The wind speeds which are shown as variables in the diagrams in this manual should be regarded as headwind or tailwind components of the measured wind. (c) Flight Performance and Flight Planning Demonstrated Crosswind Component: The speed of the crosswind component at which adequate maneuverability for take-off and landing has been demonstrated during type certification. MET: Weather, weather advice. NAV: Navigation, route planning. DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 11 (d) Mass and Balance CG: Center of Gravity, also called 'center of mass'. Imaginary point in which the airplane mass is assumed to be concentrated for mass and balance calculations. Its distance from the Datum Plane is equal to the Center of Gravity Moment Arm. Center of Gravity Moment Arm: The Moment Arm which is obtained if one divides the sum of the individual moments of the airplane by its total mass. Center of Gravity Limits: The Center of Gravity range within which the airplane, at a given mass, must be operated. DP: Datum Plane; an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances for center of gravity calculations are measured. Empty Mass: The mass of the airplane including unusable fuel, all operating consumables and the maximum quantity of oil. Maximum Take-off Mass: The maximum permissible mass for take-off. Maximum Landing Mass: The highest mass for landing conditions at the maximum descent velocity. This velocity was used in the strength calculations to determine the landing gear loads during a particularly hard landing. Moment Arm: The horizontal distance from the Datum Plane to the Center of Gravity of a component. Moment: The mass of a component multiplied by its moment arm. General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 12 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E Usable Fuel: The quantity of fuel available for flight planning. Unusable Fuel: The quantity of fuel remaining in the tank which cannot be used for flight. Useful Load: The difference between take-off mass and empty mass. (e) Engine AED: Auxiliary Engine Display CED: Compact Engine Display CT: Coolant Temperature ECU: Engine Control Unit FADEC: Full Authority Digital Engine Control GT: Gearbox Temperature LOAD: Engine output power in percent of max. continuous power OP: Oil Pressure (oil pressure in the lubrication system of the engine) OT: Oil Temperature (oil temperature in the lubrication system of the engine) RPM: Revolutions per minute (rotational speed of the propeller) Engine Starting Fuel Temperature: Above this fuel temperature the engine may be started. Take-Off Fuel Temperature: Above this fuel temperature take off power setting is permitted. DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 13 (f) Designation of the Circuit Breakers on the Instrument Panel ESSENTIAL BUS: ESS. AV. Essential Avionic Bus FLAPS Flaps HORIZON Artificial Horizon (Attitude Gyro) ANNUN Annunciator Panel INST.1 Engine Instrument PITOT Pitot Heating System LANDING Landing Light FLOOD Flood Light ESS. TIE Bus Interconnection MASTER CONTROL Master Control (Avionics Main Switch, Bus Connection, Avionics Relais) MAIN BUS: PWR Power MAIN TIE Bus Interconnection FAN/OAT Fan / Outside Air Temperature T&B Turn And Bank Indicator DG Directional Gyro INST. LT Instrument Lights General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 14 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E TAXI/MAP Taxi Lights / Map Lights POSITION Position Lights STROBE Strobe Lights (=Anti Collision Lights, ACL) START Starter XFER PUMP Fuel Transfer Pump AV. BUS Avionics Bus 2. HORIZON 2nd Artificial Horizon (2nd Attitude Gyro) MAIN AV. BUS (MAIN AVIONIC BUS): GPS/NAV2 Global Positioning System and NAV Receiver No. 2 COM2 COM Radio No. 2 AUTO PILOT Auto Pilot System ADF Automatic Direction Finder DME Distance Measuring Equipment Wx500 Stormscope AUDIO Audio Panel DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 15 ESSENTIAL AV. BUS: COM1 COM Radio No. 1 GPS/NAV1 Global Positioning System and NAV Receiver No. 1 XPDR Transponder ECU BUS: ECU ALT ECU Alternate power relay ECU A ECU A ECU B ECU B (g) Equipment ELT: Emergency Locator Transmitter (h) Design Change Advisories MÄM: Mandatory Design Change Advisory OÄM: Optional Design Change Advisory General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 16 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E (i) Miscellaneous ACG: Austro Control GmbH (formerly BAZ, Federal Office of Civil Aviation) ATC: Air Traffic Control CFRP: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic GFRP: Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic JAR: Joint Aviation Requirements JC/VP: Joint Certification/Validation Procedure PCA: Primary Certification Authority DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 17 1.6 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT 1.6.1 CONVERSION FACTORS Dimension SI-Units US Units Conversion Length [mm] millimeters [m] meters [km] kilometers [in] inches [ft] feet [NM] nautical miles [mm] / 25.4 = [in] [m] / 0.3048 = [ft] [km] / 1.852 = [NM] Volume [l] liters [US gal] US gallons [qts] US quarts [l] / 3.7854 = [US gal] [l] / 0.9464 = [qts] Speed [km/h] kilometers per hour [m/s] meters per second [kts] knots [mph] miles per hour [fpm] feet per minute [km/h] / 1.852 = [kts] [km/h] / 1.609 = [mph] [m/s] x 196.85 = [fpm] Speed of rotation [RPM] revolutions per minute -- Mass [kg] kilograms [lb] pounds [kg] x 2.2046 = [lb] Force, weight [N] newtons [lbf] pounds force [N] x 0.2248 = [lbf] Pressure [hPa] hecto- pascals [mbar] millibars [bar] bars [inHg] inches of mercury [psi] pounds per square inch [hPa] = [mbar] [hPa] / 33.86 = [inHg] [bar] x 14.504 = [psi] Temperature [°C] degrees Celsius [°F] degrees Fahrenheit [°C]x1.8 + 32 = [°F] ([°F] - 32)/1.8 = [°C] General DA 40 D AFM Dimension SI-Units US Units Conversion Page 1 - 18 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E Intensity of electric current [A] ampères -- Electric charge (battery capacity) [Ah] ampère-hours -- Electric potential [V] volts -- Time [sec] seconds -- DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 19 1.6.2 CONVERSION CHART LITERS / US GALLONS Liters US Gallons US Gallons Liters 5 1.3 1 3.8 10 2.6 2 7.6 15 4.0 4 15.1 20 5.3 6 22.7 25 6.6 8 30.3 30 7.9 10 37.9 35 9.2 12 45.4 40 10.6 14 53.0 45 11.9 16 60.6 50 13.2 18 68.1 60 15.9 20 75.7 70 18.5 22 83.3 80 21.1 24 90.9 90 23.8 26 98.4 100 26.4 28 106.0 110 29.1 30 113.6 120 31.7 32 121.1 130 34.3 34 128.7 140 37.0 36 136.3 150 39.6 38 143.8 160 42.3 40 151.4 170 44.9 45 170.3 180 47.6 50 189.3 General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 20 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 11940 mm (39 ft 2 in) 8060 mm (26 ft 5 in) 1.7 THREE-VIEW DRAWING DA 40 D AFM General Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 1 - 21 1.8 SOURCE DOCUMENTATION This Section lists documents, manuals and other literature that were used as sources for the Airplane Flight Manual, and indicates the respective publisher. However, only the information given in the Airplane Flight Manual is valid. 1.8.1 ENGINE AND ENGINE INSTRUMENTS Address: Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Platanenstrasse 14 D-09350 LICHTENSTEIN GERMANY Phone: +49-37204-696-90 Fax: +49-37204-696-50 Internet: www.thielert.com Documents: TAE 125-01 Operation and Maintenance Manual or TAE 125-02-99 Operation and Maintenance Manual (MÄM 40-256 carried out) General DA 40 D AFM Page 1 - 22 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 1.8.2 PROPELLER Address: mt-propeller Airport Straubing Wallmühle D-94348 ATTING GERMANY Phone: +49-9429-9409-0 E-mail: sales@mt-propeller.com Internet: www.mt-propeller.de Documents: E-124, Operation and Installation Manual Hydraulically controlled variable pitch propeller MTV -5, -6, -9, -11, -12, -14, -15, -16, -21, -22, -25 DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 1 CHAPTER 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS Page 2.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 2.2 AIRSPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 2.3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 2.4 POWER-PLANT LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 2.5 ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 2.6 WARNING, CAUTION AND STATUS LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 2.7 MASS (WEIGHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 2.8 CENTER OF GRAVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 2.9 APPROVED MANEUVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 2.10 MANEUVERING LOAD FACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 2.11 OPERATING ALTITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 2.12 FLIGHT CREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 2.13 KINDS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 2.14 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 2.15 LIMITATION PLACARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 2.16 OTHER LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 2.16.1 TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 2.16.2 FUEL TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 2.16.3 DOOR LOCKING DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 2.16.4 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 2.16.5 SMOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 2.16.6 EMERGENCY SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 2.16.7 ECU BACKUP BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 2.16.8 USE OF THE SUN VISORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 ' Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 2 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E 2.1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 2 of this Airplane Flight Manual includes operating limitations, instrument markings, and placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, its power-plant, standard systems and standard equipment. The limitations included in this Chapter are approved. WARNING Operation of the airplane outside of the approved operating limitations is not permissible. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 3 2.2 AIRSPEED Airspeed IAS Remarks vA Maneuvering speed 108 KIAS above: 980 kg / 2161 lb up to: 1150 kg / 2535 lb 94 KIAS above: 780 kg / 1720 lb up to: 980 kg / 2161 lb Do not make full or abrupt control surface movement above this speed. v FE Max. flaps ex- tended speed LDG: 91 KIAS T/O: 108 KIAS Do not exceed these speeds with the given flap setting. v NO = vC Max. structural cruising speed 129 KIAS Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and then only with caution. vNE Never exceed speed in smooth air 178 KIAS Do not exceed this speed in any operation. Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 4 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E 2.3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS Marking IAS Significance White arc 49 KIAS - 91 KIAS Operating range with flaps fully extended. Green arc 52 KIAS - 129 KIAS Normal operating range. Yellow arc 129 KIAS - 178 KIAS 'Caution' range - “Only in smooth air”. Red line 178 KIAS Maximum speed for all operations - v NE. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 5 2.4 POWER-PLANT LIMITATIONS a) Engine manufacturer : Thielert Aircraft Engines b) Engine designation : TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99 (if MÄM 40-256 is carried out) c) RPM limitations (shown as propeller RPM) TAE 125-01 TAE 125-02-99 (MÄM 40-256 carried out) Maximum 2500 RPM 2300 RPM Maximum overspeed -- 2500 RPM (max. 20 sec) d) Engine power Max. take-off power : 99 kW (135 DIN-hp) at 2300 RPM Max. continuous power : 99 kW (135 DIN-hp) at 2300 RPM e) Oil pressure (indicated values are corrected for pressure altitude) Minimum : 1.2 bar Maximum : 6.5 bar f) Oil quantity Minimum : 4.5 liters (appr. 4.8 US qts) Maximum : 6.0 liters (appr. 6.3 US qts) Maximum oil consumption : 0.1 liters/hr (appr. 0.1 US qts/hr) Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 6 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E g) Oil temperature TAE 125-01 TAE 125-02-99 (MÄM 40-256 carried out) Minimum -32 °C -32 °C Maximum +140 °C +140 °C h) Gearbox temperature Maximum : 120 °C i) Coolant temperature TAE 125-01 TAE 125-02-99 (MÄM 40-256 carried out) Minimum -32 °C -32 °C Maximum +105 °C +105 °C j) Propeller manufacturer : mt-Propeller k) Propeller designation : MTV-6-A/187-129 l) Propeller diameter : 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) m) Propeller pitch angle (0.75 R) : 12° to 28° n) Oil specification : SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5W-30 SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5W-40 AERO SHELL OIL Diesel 10W-40 AERO SHELL OIL DIESEL ULTRA 5W-30 ' DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 7 o) Coolant : DAI-G30-MIX (TAE 125-01 engine) or DAI-G48-MIX (TAE 125-02-99 engine) Water according to TAE-125-OM-02-01 / Cooler protection (BASF Glysantin Alu Protect / G30 (TAE 125-01 engine) or G48 (TAE 125-02-99 engine)) 1/1. The freezing point of the coolant is -36 °C (-32.8 °F). CAUTION The use of water which does not meet the specifications according to the applicable TAE Operation Manual may cause engine damage. CAUTION If the coolant level is low the reason must be determined and the problem must be corrected by authorized personnel. p) Gearbox oil (propeller gearbox) : SHELL EP 75W90 API GL-4 SHELL SPIRAX GSX 75W-80 GL-4 ' SHELL SPIRAX S4 G 75W-90 ' SHELL SPIRAX S6 GXME 75W-80 ' CAUTION If the gearbox oil level is low the reason must be determined and the problem must be corrected by authorized personnel. q) Maximum restart altitude : 6500 ft (TAE 125-01 engine) 6000 ft (TAE 125-01 R5 engine) 8000 ft (TAE 125-02-99 engine) Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 8 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E 2.5 ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Engine instrument markings and their color code significance are shown in the tables below: If the TAE 125-01 engine is installed: Indi- cation Red arc/bar = lower prohibited range Yellow arc/bar = caution range Green arc/bar = normal operating range Yellow arc/bar = caution range Red arc/bar = upper prohibited range RPM -- -- up to 2400 RPM 2400 to 2500 RPM above 2500 RPM Oil pressure below 1.2 bar 1.2 to 2.3 bar 2.3 to 5.2 bar 5.2 to 6.5 bar above 6.5 bar Oil temp. below -32 °C -32 to 50 °C 50 to 125 °C 125 to 140 °C above 140 °C Coolant temp. below -32 °C -32 to 60 °C 60 to 96 °C 96 to 105 °C above 105 °C Gearbox temp. -- -- up to 115 °C 115 to 120 °C above 120 °C Load -- -- 0 - 100 % -- -- Fuel temp. below -30 °C -30 to +4 °C +5 to 69 °C 70 to 75 °C above 75 °C Ammeter -- -- up to 85 A 85 to 90 A above 90 A Volt- meter below 11 V 11 to 12.6 V 12.6 to 15.0 V 15.0 to 15.5 V above 15.5 V Fuel qty. below 0.45 US gal -- 0.45 to 14 US gal -- -- DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 9 If the TAE 125-02-99 engine and the AED/CED Engine Instrument are installed (MÄM 40-256 & OÄM 40-293 are carried out): Indi- cation Red arc/bar = lower prohibited range Yellow arc/bar = caution range Green arc/bar = normal operating range Yellow arc/bar = caution range Red arc/bar = upper prohibited range RPM -- -- 0-2300 RPM -- above 2300 RPM Oil pressure below 1.2 bar 1.2 to 2.3 bar 2.3 to 5.2 bar 5.2 to 6.5 bar above 6.5 bar Oil temp. below -32 °C -32 to 50 °C 50 to 125 °C 125 to 140 °C above 140 °C Coolant temp. below -32 °C -32 to 60 °C 60 to 96 °C 96 to 105 °C above 105 °C Gearbox temp. -- -- up to 115 °C 115 to 120 °C above 120 °C Load -- -- 0 - 100 % -- -- Fuel temp. below -30 °C -30 to +4 °C +5 to 69 °C 70 to 75 °C above 75 °C Ammeter -- -- up to 85 A 85 to 90 A above 90 A Volt- meter below 11 V 11 to 12.6 V 12.6 to 15.0 V 15.0 to 15.5 V above 15.5 V Fuel qty. below 0.45 US gal -- 0.45 to 14 US gal -- -- From -30 °C to -6 °C the lower yellow bar of the fuel temp bar flashes, from -5 °C to +4 °C the lower yellow bar of the fuel temp is continuously on. This applies only to conventional instrument panel versions. Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 10 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E 2.6 WARNING, CAUTION AND STATUS LIGHTS The following tables show the color and significance of the warning, caution and status lights on the annunciator panel. NOTE The ECU BACKUP UNSAFE warning light is located above the airspeed indicator on the instrument panel. NOTE Section 7.10 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM includes a detailed description of the lights on the annunciator panel. Color and Significance of the Warning Lights (Red) Warning Light (Red) Meaning Cause WARNING Warning message -- START Starter Operation of starter, or failure of the starter motor to disengage from the engine after starting DOOR Doors Front canopy and/or rear door not completely closed and locked TRIM FAIL Trim fail / autopilot Failure in the automatic trim system of the autopilot (if installed) ECU BACKUP UNSAFE ECU Backup Battery ECU Backup Battery has less than 70% electric charge. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 11 Color and Significance of the Caution Lights (Amber) Caution Light (Amber) Meaning Cause CAUTION Caution message -- LOW VOLTS Low voltage On-board voltage below 12.6 V (± 0.2 V) ALTERNATOR Generator Generator failure PITOT Pitot heating Pitot heating OFF or failure LOW FUEL Low fuel MAIN tank, fuel low ENGINE Engine Engine limit exceeded ECU A ECU A A fault has occurred in the ECU A (one reset of minor faults is possible) or ECU A is being tested during the ECU-test procedure during the 'before take-off-check'. ECU B ECU B A fault has occurred in the ECU B (one reset of minor faults is possible) or ECU B is being tested during the ECU-test procedure during the 'before take-off-check'. Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 12 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E Color and Significance of the Status Lights (White) Status Light (White) Meaning Cause FUEL TRANS Transfer pump Transfer pump active / fuel transfer from the AUX tank to the MAIN tank GLOW Glow plugs Glow plugs active DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 13 2.7 MASS (WEIGHT) Maximum take-off mass (Normal Category) : 1150 kg (2535 lb) Maximum take-off mass (Utility Category) : 980 kg (2161 lb) Maximum landing mass : 1150 kg (2535 lb) if landing gear struts with 18 mm (0.71 in) thickness are installed (if MÄM 40-123 is installed) 1092 kg (2407 lb) otherwise Max. load in baggage compartment : 30 kg (66 lb) WARNING Exceeding the mass limits will lead to an overstressing of the airplane as well as to a degradation of flight characteristics and flight performance. NOTE The maximum landing mass is the highest mass for landing conditions at the maximum descent velocity. This velocity was used in the strength calculations to determine the landing gear loads during a particularly hard landing. Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 14 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E 2.8 CENTER OF GRAVITY Datum Plane The Datum Plane (DP) is a plane which is normal to the airplane’s longitudinal axis and in front of the airplane as seen from the direction of flight. The airplane’s longitudinal axis is parallel with the upper surface of a 600:31 wedge which is placed on top of the rear fuselage in front of the vertical stabilizer. When the upper surface of the wedge is aligned horizontally, the Datum Plane is vertical. The Datum Plane is located 2.194 meters (86.38 in) forward of the most forward point of the root rib on the stub wing. Center of Gravity Limitations The center of gravity (CG position) for flight conditions must be between the following limits: Most forward CG: 2.40 m (94.5 in) aft of DP from 780 kg to 980 kg (1720 lb to 2161 lb) 2.46 m (96.9 in) aft of DP at 1150 kg (2535 lb) linear variation between these values Most rearward CG: Standard tank: 2.59 m (102.0 in) aft of DP Long Range Tank: 2.55 m (100.4 in) aft of DP WARNING Exceeding the center of gravity limitations reduces the controllability and stability of the airplane. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 15 2.9 APPROVED MANEUVERS The airplane is certified in the Normal Category and in the Utility Category in accordance with JAR-23. Approved Maneuvers a) Normal Category: 1) All normal flight maneuvers; 2) Stalling (with the exception of dynamic stalling); and 3) Lazy Eights, Chandelles, as well as steep turns and similar maneuvers, in which an angle of bank of not more than 60° is attained. CAUTION Aerobatics, spinning, and flight maneuvers with more than 60° of bank are not permitted in the Normal Category. Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 16 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E b) Utility Category: 1) All normal flight maneuvers; 2) Stalling (with the exception of dynamic stalling); and 3) Lazy Eights, Chandelles, as well as steep turns and similar maneuvers, in which an angle of bank of not more than 90° is attained. CAUTION Aerobatics, spinning, and flight maneuvers with more than 90° of bank are not permitted in the Utility Category. CAUTION The accuracy of the attitude gyro (artificial horizon) and the directional gyro is affected by the maneuvers approved under item 3 if the bank angle exceeds 60°. Such maneuvers may therefore only be flown when the above mentioned instruments are not required for the present kind of operation. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 17 2.10 MANEUVERING LOAD FACTORS NOTE The tables below show structural limitations. The load factor limits for the TAE 125-01 engine or TAE 125-02-99 engine (if MÄM 40-256 is carried out) must also be observed. Refer to the Operation & Maintenance Manual for the engine. CAUTION Avoid extended negative g-loads duration. Extended negative g-loads can cause propeller control problems and engine surging. Table of maximum structural load factors: Normal Category at vA at vNE with flaps in T/O or LDG position Positive 38 38 20 Negative -152 0 Utility Category at vA at vNE with flaps in T/O or LDG position Positive 44 44 20 Negative -176 -1 WARNING Exceeding the maximum load factors will lead to an overstressing of the airplane. Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 18 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E 2.11 OPERATING ALTITUDE The maximum demonstrated operating altitude is 16400 ft (5000 m) pressure altitude. 2.12 FLIGHT CREW Minimum crew : 1 (one person) Maximum number of occupants Normal Category : 4 (four persons) Utility Category : 2 (two persons, both must sit in front) DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 19 2.13 KINDS OF OPERATION Approved are : * Flights according to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) * Flights according to Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) * Flights according to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Flights into known or forecast icing conditions are prohibited. Flights into known thunderstorms are prohibited. Minimum Operational Equipment (Serviceable) The following table lists the minimum serviceable equipment required by JAR-23 and operational requirements. Additional minimum equipment for the intended operation may be required by national operating rules and also depends on the route to be flown. Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 20 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E For daytime VFR flights In addition for night VFR flights In addition for IFR flights Flight and naviga- tion instru- ments * Airspeed indicator * Altimeter * Magnetic compass * Vertical speed indicator (VSI) * Attitude gyro (artificial horizon) * Turn & bank indicator * Directional gyro * OAT indicator * Chronometer with indication of hours, minutes, and seconds * VHF radio (COM) * VOR receiver * Transponder (XPDR), mode A and mode C * 1 headset (2 headsets if PM 1000 Intercom is installed) * Second VHF radio (COM) * VOR-LOC-GS receiver * Marker beacon receiver DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations For daytime VFR flights In addition for night VFR flights In addition for IFR flights Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 21 Engine instru- ments * Fuel quantity * Oil pressure * Oil temperature * Coolant temperature * Gear box temperature * Load * Propeller RPM * Fuel temperature left & right tank * Engine caution light (on White Wire) * Ammeter * Voltmeter Lighting * Position lights * Strobe lights (anti collision lights) * Landing light * Instrument lighting * Flood light * Flashlight Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM For daytime VFR flights In addition for night VFR flights In addition for IFR flights Page 2 - 22 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E Other opera- tional minimum equip- ment * Stall warning system * Fuel quantity measuring device (see 7.9 of the AFM) * Safety belts for each occupied seat * Airplane flight manual * Pitot heating system * Alternate static valve * Emergency battery for horizon/ flood light * ECU-backup unsafe warning light NOTE A list of approved equipment can be found in Chapter 6. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 23 2.14 FUEL JET Fuel: JET A-1 (ASTM D 1655) ' JET A (ASTM D 1655) JP-8 (MIL-DTL-83133) ' JET Fuel No. 3 (China, GB 6537-2006) TS-1 (GOST 10227-86) (only if MÄM 40-256 is incorporated) ' and blends of the above listed Jet Fuel grades, Diesel and TS-1 Fuel. Diesel Fuel: Diesel Fuel (EN590) and ' blends of the above listed Jet Fuel grades: see CAUTIONS below. CAUTION Additional temperature limitations must be observed if the airplane is operated with Diesel Fuel or blends of Diesel Fuel with JET Fuel. CAUTION Limitations for operation in the following countries: Indonesia, Malaysia: Use of Diesel Fuel is NOT approved. NOTE Use only uncontaminated fuel from reliable sources. Standard tank: Total fuel quantity : 2 x 15.0 US gal (2 x 56.8 liters) Usable fuel : 2 x 14.0 US gal (2 x 53.0 liters) Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 24 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E Long Range Tank: Total fuel quantity : 2 x 20.5 US gal (2 x 77.6 liters) Usable fuel : 2 x 19.5 US gal (2 x 73.8 liters) Max. indicated fuel quantity : 15 US gal (56.8 liters) per tank Max. permissible difference between right and left tank : 9 US gal (approx. 34 liters) CAUTION If an indicator shows 15 US gal, then 19.5 US gal must be assumed for the calculation of the difference between right and left tank. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 25 2.15 LIMITATION PLACARDS All limitation placards are shown below. A list of all placards is included in the Airplane Maintenance Manual (Doc. No. 6.02.01), Chapter 11. On the Instrument Panel: Maneuvering speed: vA = 108 KIAS (above 980 up to 1150 kg / above 2161 up to 2535 lb) vA = 94 KIAS (780 to 980 kg / 1720 to 2161 lb) This airplane may only be operated in accordance with the Airplane Flight Manual. It can be operated in the “Normal” and “Utility” categories in non- icing conditions. Provided that national operational requirements are met and the appropriate equipment is installed, this airplane is approved for the following kinds of operation: day VFR, night VFR and IFR. All aerobatic maneuvers including spinning are prohibited. For further operational limitations refer to the Airplane Flight Manual. No smoking. If KAP 140 Autopilot system is installed (OÄM 40-153 carried out): Cruise, Climb, Descent and Maneuvering: Minimum altitude for autopilot operation: Autopilot OFF during take-off and landing. Do not use AP if "Alternate Static" is open. Minimum speed for autopilot operation is 70 KIAS. Maximum speed for autopilot operation is 165 KIAS. Limitations for KAP 140 Autopilot System: Approach: 200 feet AGL 800 feet AGL Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 26 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E for precision approaches. NAV No. 2 not approved max. usable fuel: 2 x 19.5 US gal * Max. indicated fuel quantity: 2 x 15 US gal * Refer to AFM to use entire tank capacity * Max. difference LH/RH tank: 9 US gal GPS NOT APPROVED ' FOR SBAS OPERATIONS ' If the No. 2 Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) is installed on the co-pilot’s side (OÄM 40-214 or OÄM 40-153 carried out): On the Instrument Panel, Next to the Fuel Quantity Indication: Long Range Tank: On the Conventional Instrument Panel, Next to the Fuel Temperature Indication: Diesel Fuel or Unknown Fuel Blend: Yellow blinking: No engine start permitted Yellow steady on (LH fuel tank): No take-off permitted DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 27 Next to Each of the Two Fuel Filler Necks: WARNING APPROVED FUEL: JET A-1 or see Airplane Flight Manual On Airplanes with early serial numbers the placard may include “Diesel EN590". Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 28 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E max. 108 KIAS max. 91 KIAS OIL Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 or see Airplane Flight Manual Next to the Essential Bus Switch: In the Cowling, on the Door for the Oil Filler Neck: Next to the Flap Selector Switch: Ess. Bus NOT for normal operation. See AFM. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 29 EMERG. TRANSFER CAUTION: Intermittent use only (see AFM) NORMAL OFF On the Emergency Fuel Valve: In the Cockpit, on the Left Fuselage Sidewall: Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 30 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E 66 lbs 30 kg / max. Next to the Baggage Compartment: Beside the Door Locking Device: EMERGENCY EXIT: The keylock must be unlocked during flight DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 31 2.16 OTHER LIMITATIONS 2.16.1 TEMPERATURE - The airplane may only be operated when its temperature prior to operation is not less than -20 °C (-4 °F) and not higher than 54 °C (129 °F) . - With the airplane cold soaked and its temperature below -20 °C (-4 °F) the use of an external pre-heater for the engine and pilot compartment prior to operation is mandatory. 2.16.2 FUEL TEMPERATURE JET Fuel grades and blends thereof: ' TAE 125-01 engine: from -30 °C to +65 °C (from -22 °F to +149 °F) TAE 125-02-99 engine (MÄM 40-256 carried out): from -30 °C to +75 °C (from -22 °F to +167 °F) Diesel Fuel, blends of Jet Fuel grades with Diesel Fuel or unknown fuel blend: ' Engine starting fuel temperature: min. -5 °C (+23 °F) Take-off fuel temperature left: min. +5 °C (+41 °F) Maximum fuel temperature: TAE 125-01 engine: +65 °C (+149 °F) TAE 125-02-99 engine (MÄM 40-256 carried out): +75°C (+167 °F) Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 32 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E 2.16.3 DOOR LOCKING DEVICE The canopy and the passenger door must not be locked during operation of the airplane. 2.16.4 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The use and switching on of electronic equipment other than that which is part of the equipment of the airplane is not permitted, as it could lead to interference with the airplane’s avionics. Examples of undesirable items of equipment are: - Mobile telephones - Remote radio controls - Video screens employing CRTs - Minidisc recorders when in the record mode This list is not exhaustive. The use of laptop computers, including those with CD-ROM drives, CD and minidisc players in the replay mode, cassette players and video cameras is permitted. All this equipment however should be switched off for take-off and landing. 2.16.5 SMOKING Smoking in the airplane is not permitted. 2.16.6 EMERGENCY SWITCH IFR flights are not permitted when the seal on the EMERGENCY switch is broken. DA 40 D AFM Operating Limitations Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Page 2 - 33 2.16.7 ECU BACKUP BATTERY The ECU BACKUP UNSAFE-light (red) indicates an insufficient backup battery charge. IFR-flights are not permitted. 2.16.8 USE OF THE SUN VISORS ' The sun visors (if installed, OÄM 40-327) may only be used during cruise. During all other ' phases of flight the sun visors must be locked in the fully upward position. ' Operating Limitations DA 40 D AFM Page 2 - 34 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 EASA approved Doc. # 6.01.05-E Intentionally left blank. DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 1 CHAPTER 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Page 3.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3.1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 3.1.2 CERTAIN AIRSPEEDS IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3.2 ENGINE PROBLEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 3.2.1 ENGINE PROBLEMS ON GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 3.2.2 ENGINE PROBLEMS DURING TAKE-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 3.2.3 ENGINE PROBLEMS IN FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 3.2.4 RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH WINDMILLING PROPELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 3.2.5 RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH STATIONARY PROPELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 3.2.6 DEFECTIVE RPM REGULATING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3.2.7 FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 3.3 SMOKE AND FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 3.3.1 SMOKE AND FIRE ON GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 3.3.2 SMOKE AND FIRE DURING TAKE-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 3.3.3 SMOKE AND FIRE IN FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23 3.4 GLIDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 3.5 EMERGENCY LANDINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 3.5.1 EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OFF . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 3.5.2 LANDING WITH A DEFECTIVE TIRE ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 3.5.3 LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 2 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.6 RECOVERY FROM AN UNINTENTIONAL SPIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 3.7 OTHER EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 3.7.1 ICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30 3.7.2 FAILURES IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31 3.7.3 SUSPICION OF CARBON MONOXIDE CONTAMINATION IN THE CABIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 3.7.4 'DOOR'-WARNING LIGHT ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 NOTE Procedures for uncritical system faults are given in Chapter 4B - ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES. DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 3 3.1 INTRODUCTION 3.1.1 GENERAL This Chapter contains checklists as well as the description of recommended procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency. Engine failure or other airplane-related emergencies are most unlikely to occur if the prescribed procedures for pre-flight checks and airplane maintenance are followed. If, nonetheless, an emergency does arise, the guidelines given here should be followed and applied in order to clear the problem. As it is impossible to foresee all kinds of emergencies and cover them in this Airplane Flight Manual, a thorough understanding of the airplane by the pilot is, in addition to his knowledge and experience, an essential factor in the solution of any problems which may arise. WARNING In each emergency, control over the flight attitude and the preparation of a possible emergency landing have priority over attempts to solve the current problem ("first fly the aircraft"). Prior to the flight the pilot must consider the suitability of the terrain for an emergency landing for each phase of the flight. For a safe flight the pilot must constantly keep a safe minimum flight altitude. Solutions for various adverse scenarios should be thought over in advance. Thus it should be guaranteed that the pilot is at no time shocked by an engine failure and that he can act calmly and with determination. Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 4 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.1.2 CERTAIN AIRSPEEDS IN EMERGENCIES Event 850 kg 1874 lb 1000 kg 2205 lb 1150 kg 2535 lb Engine failure after take-off (Flaps T/O) 59 KIAS 66 KIAS 72 KIAS Airspeed for best glide angle (Flaps UP) 60 KIAS 68 KIAS 73 KIAS Emergency landing with engine off Flaps UP 60 KIAS 68 KIAS 73 KIAS Flaps T/O 59 KIAS 66 KIAS 72 KIAS Flaps LDG 58 KIAS 63 KIAS 71 KIAS DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 5 3.2 ENGINE PROBLEMS 3.2.1 ENGINE PROBLEMS ON GROUND 1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 2. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required NOTE If considered necessary, the engine must be shut down. Otherwise the cause of the problem must be established in order to re-establish engine performance. CAUTION If the oil pressure is in the red range, the engine must be shut down immediately. WARNING If the problem cannot be cleared, the airplane must not be flown. END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 6 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.2.2 ENGINE PROBLEMS DURING TAKE-OFF (a) Take-Off Can Still Be Aborted (Sufficient Runway Length Available) Land straight ahead: 1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE On the ground: 2. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required CAUTION If sufficient time is remaining, the risk of fire in the event of a collision can be reduced as follows: - Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . OFF - ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . OFF - ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . OFF END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 7 (b) Take-Off Can No Longer Be Aborted 1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 66 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 59 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) WARNING If, in the event of an engine problem occurring during take-off, the take-off can no longer be aborted and a safe height has not been reached, then a straight-ahead emergency landing should be carried out. Do not attempt to turn back to the airfield. Turning back can be fatal. If time allows: 2. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check MAX 3. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B WARNING If the problem does not clear itself immediately, and the engine is no longer producing sufficient power, then an emergency landing must be carried out in accordance with 3.5.1 - EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OFF. END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 8 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.2.3 ENGINE PROBLEMS IN FLIGHT (a) Engine Running Roughly 1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 68 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 60 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) 2. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX 3. Engine caution light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check NOTE If the caution light is on, the engine instruments must be checked. Proceed in accordance with 4B.2 - INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF GREEN RANGE. 4. If in icing conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Air ON 5. Fuel qty. MAIN tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check 6. Fuel transfer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 7. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check NORMAL 8. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B NOTE If selecting ECU B does not solve the problem, switch back to AUTOMATIC. CONTINUED DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 9 WARNING If the problem does not clear itself immediately, and the engine is no longer producing sufficient power, perform a precautionary landing on the nearest airfield in accordance with 4B.1 - PRECAUTIONARY LANDING, but be prepared for an emergency landing in accordance with 3.5.1 - EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OFF. END OF CHECKLIST (b) Loss of Power NOTE As long as an airspeed of at least 60 KIAS is maintained, and there is no major mechanical engine defect, the propeller will continue to windmill. 1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 68 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 60 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) 2. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX 3. If in icing conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alternate Air ON 4. Fuel qty. MAIN tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check 5. Fuel transfer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 6. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check NORMAL 7. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B CONTINUED Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 10 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E ECU reset: 8. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF - ON NOTE If selecting ECU B does not solve the problem, switch back to AUTOMATIC. WARNING If the problem does not clear itself immediately, prepare for an emergency landing in accordance with 3.5.1 - EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OFF, then try to restart the engine with windmilling propeller in accordance with 3.2.4 - RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH WINDMILLING PROPELLER. END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Page 3 - 11 3.2.4 RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH WINDMILLING PROPELLER NOTE As long as an airspeed of at least 60 KIAS is maintained, and there is no major mechanical engine defect, the propeller will continue to windmill. % CAUTION The maximum airspeed for windmilling is 110 KIAS. Higher % airspeeds may result in propeller overspeed. NOTE Restarting the engine with windmilling propeller is possible at airspeeds between 73 and 110 KIAS and altitudes below % 6500 ft (TAE 125-01 engine) or 6000 ft (TAE 125-01 R5 engine) or 8000 ft (TAE 125-02-99 engine) pressure altitude. 1. Airspeed for best glide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 68 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 60 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) 2. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 3. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check NORMAL 4. Alternate air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPEN 5. Fuel transfer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 6. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF CONTINUED Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 12 Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 7. ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 8. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 to 110 KIAS % ECU reset: 9. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF - ON NOTE If it is not possible to start the engine: - Adopt glide configuration as in 3.4 - GLIDING. - Carry out emergency landing in accordance with 3.5.1 - EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OFF. CAUTION Engine restart following an engine fire should only be attempted if it is unlikely that a safe emergency landing can be made. It must be expected that engine restart is impossible after an engine fire. 10. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON, if required END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Page 3 - 13 3.2.5 RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH STATIONARY PROPELLER CAUTION % The propeller of a failed TAE 125-02-99 engine with dual- % mass flywheel (MÄM 40-701) installed continues windmilling. % A stopped propeller indicates a major mechanical engine % defect. A restart with a stationary propeller shall not be % considered. % NOTE Restarting the engine with stationary propeller is possible at altitudes below 6500 ft (TAE 125-01 engine) or 6000 ft (TAE 125-01 R5 engine) or 8000 ft (TAE 125-02-99 engine, pressure altitude. 1. Airspeed for best glide angle . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 68 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 60 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) 2. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 3. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 4. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check NORMAL 5. Alternate air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPEN 6. Fuel transfer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 7. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 8. ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 9. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON NOTE Only if the ENGINE MASTER is switched OFF and ON again, glowing will be initiated. Glowing must be initiated shortly before the restart attempt. % CONTINUED Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 14 Revision 7 27-Sep-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 10. ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . START (release when engine is running) NOTE By increasing the airspeed above approximately 105 KIAS (TAE 125-01 engine) or 110 KIAS (TAE 125-02-99 engine, MÄM 40-701 NOT installed), the propeller will begin to rotate % due to windmilling and the engine can thus be started. For this, the ELECTRIC MASTER should be set to ON (see 3.2.4 - RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH WINDMILLING PROPELLER). A loss of altitude of at least 1000 ft (300 meters) must be expected. If it is not possible to start the engine: - Adopt glide configuration as in 3.4 - GLIDING. - Carry out emergency landing as in 3.5.1 - EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OFF. CAUTION Engine restart following an engine fire should only be attempted if it is unlikely that a safe emergency landing can be made. It must be expected that engine restart is impossible after an engine fire. END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 15 3.2.6 DEFECTIVE RPM REGULATING SYSTEM CAUTION Following a failure of the governor the RPM should be adjusted with the power lever. Every effort should be made not to exceed 2500 RPM. CAUTION The power lever should be moved slowly, in order to avoid over-speeding and excessively rapid RPM changes. The light wooden propeller blades produce more rapid RPM changes than metal blades. WARNING It is possible that the propeller blades remain in the position of highest pitch in case of a malfunction of the engine control unit. In this case the reduced engine performance should be anticipated. (a) Oscillating RPM 1. Power setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . change If the problem does not clear: 2. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B NOTE If the problem does not clear itself, switch back to AUTOMATIC and land on the nearest airfield. END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 16 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E (b) Propeller Overspeed CAUTION % Climb performance will be reduced. % NOTE Constant propeller overspeed indicates that the defective governor holds the propeller blades at the fine pitch stop. NOTE The propeller now works like a fixed pitch propeller. RPM is controlled by the engine power setting. Flight to the nearest airfield can be continued with a lower power setting and at a lower airspeed. Climb and go-around remain possible. 1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reduce to not exceed 2300 RPM % 2. Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check UP % 3. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 KIAS % 4. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required, do not exceed 2300 RPM % 5. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B NOTE % Keep controlling the climb/sink rate with the power lever and % do not exceed 2300 RPM. % CONTINUED DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 17 If the problem does not clear: % 6. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUTOMATIC % 7. Land on the next suitable airfield. % % If an increased climb rate is required: % 8. Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/O position % 9. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 KIAS % 10. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required, do not exceed 2300 RPM % % NOTE % If situation requires increased engine power, a maximum of % 2500 RPM is permissible for a maximum of 10 minutes. Set % the power lever to a maximum of 2300 RPM as soon as % increased engine power is not required anymore. % Special maintenance of the engine and the propeller is % required before next flight. % END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 18 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E (c) Propeller Underspeed NOTE The propeller speed is constantly below the speed that is correct for the given power setting. This indicates that the governor holds the propeller blades at the high pitch stop. 1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 2. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B NOTE If selecting ECU B does not solve the problem, switch back to AUTOMATIC. WARNING Due to this problem the propeller RPM will drop to 1400 RPM or below. There will be no climb performance and no go-around power available. Level flight should be possible except in rough weather. 3. Land as soon as possible. END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 19 3.2.7 FUEL TRANSFER PUMP FAILURE 1. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMERG. TRANSFER CAUTION When set to EMERG. TRANSFER, the emergency fuel valve transfers fuel using the engine driven fuel pump from the auxiliary tank to the main tank at a rate of approximately 18 to 21 US gal/h (70 to 80 liters/h). WARNING The emergency fuel valve must be switched back to NORMAL before the auxiliary tank indication reads zero! Otherwise, the engine will stop during flight when the auxiliary tank is empty. WARNING When the fuel pump takes in air (e.g. when the emergency fuel valve is not switched back and the auxiliary tank is empty), an inspection of the pump is necessary prior to next flight. 2. AUX tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . monitor quantity 3. MAIN tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . monitor quantity NOTE AUX tank quantity must not be less than 1 US gal and MAIN tank quantity must not be more than 15 US gal. 4. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NORMAL END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 20 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.3 SMOKE AND FIRE 3.3.1 SMOKE AND FIRE ON GROUND (a) Engine Fire When Starting on the Ground 1. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 2. Fuel transfer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 3. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 4. ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF After standstill: 5. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 6. Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . evacuate immediately END OF CHECKLIST (b) Electrical Fire with Smoke on the Ground 1. ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF If the engine is running: 2. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 3. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF When the engine has stopped: 4. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 5. Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . evacuate immediately END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 21 3.3.2 SMOKE AND FIRE DURING TAKE-OFF (a) If Take-Off Can Still Be Aborted 1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 2. Cabin heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 3. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . apply - bring the airplane to a stop 4. After stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . proceed as in 3.3.1 - SMOKE AND FIRE ON GROUND END OF CHECKLIST (b) If Take-Off Cannot Be Aborted 1. Cabin heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 2. If possible, fly along a short-cut traffic circuit and land on the airfield. WARNING If, in the event of an engine problem occurring during take-off, the take-off can no longer be aborted and a safe height has not been reached, then a straight-ahead emergency landing should be carried out. Do not attempt to turn back to the airfield. Turning back can be fatal. 3. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 68 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 60 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) CONTINUED Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 22 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E After climbing to a height from which the selected landing area can be reached safely: 4. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 5. Fuel transfer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 6. Cabin heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 7. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 8. ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 9. Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open if necessary 10. Carry out emergency landing with engine off. Allow for increased landing distance due to the flap position. CAUTION In case of extreme smoke development, the front canopy may be unlatched during flight. This allows it to partially open, in order to improve ventilation. The canopy will remain open in this position. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly. When airplane has stopped: 11. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 12. Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . evacuate immediately END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 23 3.3.3 SMOKE AND FIRE IN FLIGHT WARNING In the event of smoke or fire, prepare to land the airplane without delay while completing fire suppression and/or smoke evacuation procedures. If it cannot be visually verified that the fire has been completely extinguished, whether the smoke has cleared or not, land immediately. (a) Engine Fire in Flight 1. Cabin heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 2. Select appropriate emergency landing area. When it seems certain that the landing area will be reached: 3. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 4. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX 5. Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open if required 6. Carry out emergency landing with engine off. CAUTION In case of extreme smoke development, the front canopy may be unlatched during flight. This allows it to partially open, in order to improve ventilation. The canopy will remain open in this position. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly. When airplane has stopped: 7. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 8. Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . evacuate immediately END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 24 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E (b) Electrical Fire with Smoke in Flight 1. EMERGENCY switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON, if installed 2. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 3. ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 4. Cabin heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 5. Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open if required 6. Land at an appropriate airfield immediately WARNING Switching OFF the ELECTRIC MASTER will lead to total failure of all electronic and electric equipment. Also affected from this are the attitude gyro (artificial horizon) and the directional gyro, if installed. However, by switching the EMERGENCY switch ON, the emergency battery will supply power to the attitude gyro (artificial horizon) and the flood light. In case of extreme smoke development, the front canopy may be unlatched during flight. This allows it to partially open, in order to improve ventilation. The canopy will remain open in this position. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly. When airplane has stopped: 7. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 8. Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . evacuate immediately END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 25 3.4 GLIDING 1. Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP 2. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 68 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 60 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) NOTE The glide ratio is 8.8; i.e., for every 1000 ft (305 meters) of altitude loss the maximum horizontal distance traveled in still air is 1.45 NM (2.68 km). During this the propeller will continue to windmill. With a stationary propeller the glide ratio is 10.3; this corresponds to a maximum horizontal distance of 1.70 NM (3.14 km) for every 1000 ft altitude. In consideration of a safe airspeed however, this configuration may not be attainable. END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 26 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.5 EMERGENCY LANDINGS 3.5.1 EMERGENCY LANDING WITH ENGINE OFF 1. Select suitable landing area. If no level landing area is available, a landing on an upward slope should be sought. 2. Consider wind. 3. Approach: If possible, fly along a short-cut rectangular circuit. On the downwind leg of the circuit the landing area should be inspected for obstacles from a suitable height. The degree of offset at each part of the circuit will allow the wind speed and direction to be assessed. 4. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb) 68 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb) 60 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb) 5. Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . advise ATC 6. Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 7. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF When it is certain that the landing field will be reached: 8. Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LDG 9. Safety harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tighten CAUTION If sufficient time is remaining, the risk of fire in the event of a collision with obstacles can be reduced as follows: - ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . OFF 10. Touchdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with the lowest possible airspeed END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 27 3.5.2 LANDING WITH A DEFECTIVE TIRE ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR CAUTION A defective (e.g. burst) tire is not usually easy to detect. The damage normally occurs during take-off or landing, and is hardly noticeable during fast taxiing. It is only during the roll-out after landing or at lower taxiing speeds that a tendency to swerve occurs. Rapid and determined action is then required. 1. Advise ATC. 2. Land the airplane at the edge of the runway that is located on the side of the intact tire, so that changes in direction which must be expected during roll-out due to the braking action of the defective tire can be corrected on the runway. 3. Land with one wing low. The wing on the side of the intact tire should be held low. 4. Direction should be maintained using the rudder. This should be supported by use of the brake. It is possible that the brake must be applied strongly - if necessary to the point where the wheel locks. The wide track of the landing gear will prevent the airplane from tipping over a wide speed range. There is no pronounced tendency to tip even when skidding. END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 28 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.5.3 LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES In general, a landing on grass is recommended in order to reduce the landing run due to the greater rolling resistance. CAUTION If sufficient time is remaining, the risk of fire in the event of a collision can be reduced as follows after a safe touch-down: - Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . OFF - ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . OFF - ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . OFF END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 29 3.6 RECOVERY FROM AN UNINTENTIONAL SPIN CAUTION Steps 1 to 4 must be carried out immediately and simultaneously. 1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 2. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . full deflection against direction of spin 3. Elevator (control stick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fully forward 4. Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neutral 5. Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP When rotation has stopped: 6. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neutral 7. Elevator (control stick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pull carefully 8. Return the airplane from a descending into a normal flight attitude. Do not exceed the 'never exceed speed' vNE = 178 KIAS. END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 30 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.7 OTHER EMERGENCIES 3.7.1 ICING Unintentional Flight Into Icing Conditions 1. Leave the icing area (by changing altitude or turning back, in order to reach zones with a higher ambient temperature). 2. Pitot heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 3. Cabin heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 4. Air distributor lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DEFROST 5. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase power, in order to prevent ice build-up on the propeller blades 6. Alternate air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPEN 7. Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open if required CAUTION Ice build-up increases the stalling speed. 8. ATC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . advise if an emergency is expected CAUTION When the Pitot heating fails: - Alternate static valve . . . . . . . . . . OPEN - Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . close END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 31 3.7.2 FAILURES IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (a) Complete Failure of the Electrical System 1. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check if all OK (pressed in) 2. ESSENTIAL BUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON If there is still no electrical power available: 3. EMERGENCY switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON, if installed 4. Flood light, if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 5. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set based on lever positions and engine noise 6. Prepare landing with flaps in the given position. Refer to 4B.6 - FAILURES IN FLAP OPERATING SYSTEM. 7. Land on the nearest appropriate airfield. END OF CHECKLIST (b) Starter Malfunction If the starter does not disengage from the engine after starting (starter warning light (START) on the annunciator panel remains illuminated or blinking after the engine has started): 1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 2. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 3. ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF Terminate flight preparation! END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 32 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E (c) Voltage If a voltage in the red range (above 15.5 V or below 11 V) is indicated: 1. Essential bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 2. Land on the nearest appropriate airfield. END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Emergency Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 3 - 33 3.7.3 SUSPICION OF CARBON MONOXIDE CONTAMINATION IN THE CABIN Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas which is developed during the combustion process. It is poisonous and without smell. Since it occurs however usually together with flue gases, it can be detected. Increased concentration of carbon monoxide in closed spaces can be fatal. The occurrence of CO in the cabin is possible only due to a defect. If a smell similar to exhaust gases is noticed in the cabin, the following measures should be taken: 1. Cabin heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 2. Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 3. Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 4. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reduce below 120 KIAS 5. Forward canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unlatch, push up and lock in 'Cooling Gap' position NOTE The maximum demonstrated airspeed for opening the front canopy in flight is 120 KIAS. CAUTION In case of suspicion of carbon monoxide contamination in the cabin, the front canopy may be unlatched during flight. This allows it to partially open, in order to improve ventilation. The canopy will remain open in this position. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly. END OF CHECKLIST Emergency Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 3 - 34 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 3.7.4 'DOOR'-WARNING LIGHT ON 1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reduce immediately % 2. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check visually if closed 3. Rear passenger door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check visually if closed % Canopy Unlocked % 4. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . below 140 KIAS % 5. Land at the next suitable airfield. % % Rear Door Unlocked % 4. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . below 140 KIAS % 5. Land at the next suitable airfield. % % WARNING % Do not try to lock the rear door in flight. The safety latch may % disengage and the door opens. Usually this results in a % separation of the door from the airplane. % NOTE % If the rear door has been lost the airplane can be safely flown % to the next suitable airfield. % END OF CHECKLIST DA 40 D AFM Normal Operating Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 4A - 1 CHAPTER 4A NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES Page 4A.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-2 4A.2 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . . 4A-2 4A.3 CHECKLISTS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . 4A-3 4A.3.1 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-3 4A.3.2 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-11 4A.3.3 STARTING ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-13 4A.3.4 BEFORE TAXIING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-15 4A.3.5 TAXIING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-16 4A.3.6 BEFORE TAKE-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-17 4A.3.7 TAKE-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-21 4A.3.8 CLIMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-22 4A.3.9 CRUISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-24 4A.3.10 FUEL TRANSFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-25 4A.3.11 DESCENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-26 4A.3.12 LANDING APPROACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-27 4A.3.13 GO-AROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-28 4A.3.14 AFTER LANDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-28 4A.3.15 ENGINE SHUT-DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-29 4A.3.16 POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-29 4A.3.17 FLIGHT IN RAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-30 4A.3.18 REFUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-30 4A.3.19 FLIGHT AT HIGH ALTITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-30 Normal Operating Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 4A - 2 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E 4A.1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 4A contains checklists and describes procedures for the normal operation of the airplane. 4A.2 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES Flight Mass 850 kg (1874 lb) 1000 kg (2205 lb) 1150 kg (2535 lb) Airspeed for rotation (Take-off run, vR ) (Flaps T/O) 49 KIAS 55 KIAS 59 KIAS Airspeed for take-off climb (best rate-of-climb speed v Y) (Flaps T/O) 54 KIAS 60 KIAS 66 KIAS Airspeed for cruise climb (Flaps UP) 60 KIAS 68 KIAS 73 KIAS Approach speed for normal landing (Flaps LDG) 58 KIAS 63 KIAS 71 KIAS Minimum speed during go-around (Flaps T/O) 54 KIAS 60 KIAS 66 KIAS DA 40 D AFM Normal Operating Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 4A - 3 4A.3 CHECKLISTS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES 4A.3.1 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION I. Cabin Check a) MET, NAV, Mass & CG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . flight planning completed b) Airplane documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . complete and up-to-date c) ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF, pull out key d) ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF e) ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check AUTOMATIC f) Emergency fuel valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . locked, in NORMAL position g) Front canopy & rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clean, undamaged, check locking mechanism function h) All electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF i) Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set in (if one has been pulled, check reason) j) Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check condition, freedom of move- ment and full travel k) Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE l) ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON m) Fuel quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check, use alternate mean NOTE If the Long Range Tank is installed and the fuel quantity indicator reads 15 US gal, the correct fuel quantity must be determined with the fuel quantity measuring device. If this measurement is not carried out, the fuel quantity available for flight planning is 15 US gal. CONTINUED Normal Operating Procedures DA 40 D AFM Page 4A - 4 Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Doc. # 6.01.05-E n) Position lights, strobe lights (ACL) . . . . . . . . . check o) ELECTRIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF p) Foreign objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check q) Controls and trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . free and correct r) Baggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stowed and secured s) Emergency axe (if OÄM 40-326 is installed) . stowed and secured % END OF CHECKLIST II. Walk-Around Check, Visual Inspection CAUTION A visual inspection means: examination for damage, cracks, delamination, excessive play, load transmission, correct attachment and general condition. In addition control surfaces should be checked for freedom of movement. CAUTION In low ambient temperatures the airplane should be completely cleared of ice, snow and similar accumulations. CAUTION Prior to flight, remove such items as control surfaces gust lock, Pitot cover, tow bar, etc. CONTINUED DA 40 D AFM Normal Operating Procedures Doc. # 6.01.05-E Revision 6 31-Jul-2013 Page 4A - 5 1. Left main landing gear: a) Landing gear strut or fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection b) Wheel fairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection c) Tire inflation pressure (2.5 bar/36 psi) . . . . . . check d) Wear, tread depth of tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check e) Tire, wheel, brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection f) Brake line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for leaks g) Slip marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection h) Chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remove 2. Left wing: a) Entire wing surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection b) Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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