DA42-TDI QRH
Diamond DA42 NG · Checklist
Overview
The DA42-TDI QRH (Quick Reference Handbook) is a comprehensive checklist designed for the Diamond DA42 TDI aircraft. It serves as an essential tool for pilots, providing detailed procedures for normal, abnormal, and emergency situations. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to the Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures while ensuring that the information does not supersede the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual. The checklist is organized into various sections, including limitations, airspeeds, weights, pre-flight inspections, and specific procedures for normal operations, abnormal conditions, and emergencies. Each section is clearly marked with color-coded tables to facilitate quick reference during flight operations.
- V NE is 194 KTS; V NO is 155 KTS; V A is 120 KTS for weights below 1542 KG.
- Maximum takeoff weight (M TOW) is 1785 KG; maximum landing weight (M LW) is 1700 KG.
- Pre-flight inspection includes checking tire pressure (65 PSI) and ensuring all flight controls move freely.
- During the start procedure, oil pressure must be checked within 3 seconds of starting the engine.
- In case of an engine failure during flight, maintain directional control and set the gear to UP.
Document
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Originally published by learntofly.edu.au. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Checklist
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- 28
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- 3.0 MB
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- learntofly.edu.au
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In this document
Limitations
This section outlines critical limitations for the DA42 TDI, including airspeeds and weights. Key airspeeds include V NE (194 KTS), V NO (155 KTS), and V A (120 KTS for weights below 1542 KG). The maximum takeoff weight (M TOW) is 1785 KG, and the maximum landing weight (M LW) is 1700 KG. Fuel capacity is specified as 50 USG, with a total of 76.4 USG including auxiliary tanks.
Pre-Flight Inspection
The pre-flight inspection checklist details the necessary checks before flight. It includes verifying documentation, ensuring the cabin is secure, checking the condition of the landing gear, inspecting engine nacelles, and confirming fuel quantities. Specific checks include tire pressure (65 PSI) and ensuring all flight controls move freely.
Normal Checklist
The normal checklist provides a step-by-step guide for pre-flight, start procedures, taxiing, take-off, and landing. It emphasizes the importance of securing harnesses, checking fuel selectors, and ensuring all systems are operational before take-off. For example, during the start procedure, the left engine should be started first, and oil pressure must be checked within 3 seconds of starting.
Abnormal Checklist
This section outlines procedures to follow in the event of abnormal situations, such as ECU failures or low voltage. It provides specific actions to take, such as checking circuit breakers and turning off unnecessary electrical equipment. The checklist emphasizes the importance of maintaining control of the aircraft and assessing the situation.
Emergency Checklist
The emergency checklist details critical procedures for handling in-flight emergencies, including engine failure, electrical fires, and unintentional flight into icing conditions. It provides immediate actions to protect the aircraft and its occupants, such as shutting down engines and informing ATC.
Safety notes
- Always follow the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual and regulatory requirements.
- Checklist titles encased in BLACK should be committed to memory for immediate action during critical situations.
- In emergency situations, control the aircraft, assess the situation, and take appropriate action.
Full document text
DA42 - TDI QRH DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 USE OF THIS CHECKLIST This Checklist is to be used at all times, together with the Company Operations Manual and Standard Operating Procedures. However, information contained in this Checklist does not take precedence over the CASA approved Aircraft Flight Manual and other regulatory requirements. The Normal Checklist (indicated by a GREEN table) contains the routine procedures for normal operation of the aircraft that provide an acceptable level of airworthiness. Checklist titles encased in BLACK are to be committed to memory and actioned without recourse to the written checklist. The Abnormal Checklist (indicated by a YELLOW table) contains procedures which, if followed, will maintain an acceptable level of airworthiness or reduce operational risk resulting from a failure or abnormal condition. The procedures under this part supplement Normal Checklist when a failure or abnormal condition exists. The Emergency Checklist (indicated by a RED table) contains procedures to protect the occupants and the aircraft from harm during a critical situation requiring an immediate response. The procedures under this part supplement the Normal Checklist when an emergency condition exists. Checklist titles encased in BLACK are to be committed to memory and actioned without recourse to the written checklist. These are of particular relevance to critical emergency related procedures were immediate action is required. In addition to the outlined items in both Emergency & Abnormal Checklists, the following steps are considered part of all emergency/abnormal situations: Control the Aircraft Assess the Situation Take Appropriate Action DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 LIMITATIONS DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 AIRSPEEDS V NE 194 V NO 155 V A 120 < 1542 KG < 126 V FE 111 – LDG 137 – APP V Y 77 < 1700 KG < 79 V LOR | V LOE 156 | 194 V LE 194 V MCA / V YSE 68 / 82 V S0 57 – 1785 KG V S1 64 – 1785 KG V R 70 < 1700 KG < 72 V APPROACH 90 V AT 76 X-WIND 20 WEIGHTS M TOW 1785 KG M LW 1700 KG M ZFW 1650 KG M BAGGAGE (NOSE) 30 KG M BAGGAGE (CABIN) 45 KG M BAGGAGE (EXT) 18 KG OTHERS FUEL 50 USG 76.4 USG - INCLUDING AUX TANKS OIL 4.8 QTZ - MIN 6.3 QTZ - MAX DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 PRE FLIGHT INSPECTION DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 1. CABIN Documentation Complete & Current Ignition Key Out Front Canopy & Rear Door Clean, Undamaged & Check Lock Switches All OFF Circuit Breakers Set In Gear Selector DOWN Power Levers Check Condition & Movement IDLE Electrical Master ON Gear Selector 3 GREENS Lights & Pitot Heat All ON & Inspect Flaps LDG Variable Elevator Backstop Check Fuel Quantities Check Lights & Pitot Heat All OFF Electrical Master OFF Loose Items Check & Secure Flight Controls & Trim Full & Free Movement Baggage Stowed & Secure 2. LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR Landing Gear Strut Inspect, min 4 cm bare piston Landing Gear Door Inspect Down & Up Lock Switches Inspect Tyre Pressure (65 PSI) Check Wear & Tread Inspect Tyre, Wheel & Brake Inspect Brake Line Connection Check for Leaks Slip Marks Inspect Chocks Remove DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 3. LEFT ENGINE NACELLE 3 Air Inlets / 2 Air Outlets Inspect Engine Oil Level Check, at least 5 min after shutdown Gearbow Oil Level Inspect Cowling Inspect Gascolator Drain Venting Pipe Clear Exhaust Inspect Propeller Inspect Nacelle Underside Check for Excessive Contaminants AUX Tank Outlet Inspect AUX Tank Drain Drain & Inspect AUX Tank Filler Inspect 4. LEFT WING Wing Surface Inspect Step Inspect Lower Surface Air Intake & Openings Inspect Tank Drain Drain & Inspect Stall Warning Check Tank Filler Inspect (as required) Pitot Probe Check & Orifices Open Wing Tip Inspect Position & Strobe Lights Inspect Tie-Down Check & Remove Aileron, Linkage, Hinges & Pin Inspect Aileron Paddles Inspect Flap, Linkage, Hinges & Pin Inspect Nacelle Underside Fuel Cooler Vents Inspect DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 5. LEFT FUSELAGE Canopy Inspect Rear Door & Window Inspect Fuselage Skin Inspect Antennas Inspect 6. EMPENNAGE Stabilizers & Control Surfaces Inspect Hinges Inspect Elevator & Rudder Trim Tabs Inspect & Check Locking Wire Tie-Down Check & Remove Tail Skid & Lower Fin Inspect 7. RIGHT FUSELAGE Fuselage Skin Inspect Window Inspect Canopy Inspect 8. RIGHT WING Nacelle Underside Fuel Cooler Vents Inspect Flap, Linkage, Hinges & Pin Inspect Aileron Paddles Inspect Aileron, Linkage, Hinges & Pin Inspect Tie-Down Check & Remove Position & Strobe Lights Inspect Wing Tip Inspect Tank Filler Inspect Tank Drain Drain & Inspect Lower Surface Air Intake & Openings Inspect Step Inspect Wing Surface Inspect DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 9. RIGHT ENGINE NACELLE 3 Air Inlets / 2 Air Outlets Inspect Engine Oil Level Check, at least 5 min after shutdown Gearbow Oil Level Inspect Cowling Inspect Gascolator Drain Venting Pipe Clear Exhaust Inspect Propeller Inspect Nacelle Underside Check for Excessive Contaminants AUX Tank Outlet Inspect AUX Tank Drain Drain & Inspect AUX Tank Filler Inspect 10. RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR Landing Gear Strut Inspect, amin 4 cm bare piston Landing Gear Door Inspect Down & Up Lock Switches Inspect Tyre Pressure (65 PSI) Check Wear & Tread Inspect Tyre, Wheel & Brake Inspect Brake Line Connection Check for Leaks Slip Marks Inspect Chocks Remove DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 A 11. FRONT FUSELAGE Front Baggage Doors Inspect Nose Landing Gear Strut Inspect Down & Up Lock Switches Inspect Tyre Pressure (87 PSI) Check Wear & Tread Inspect Slip Marks Inspect Gear Door Linkages Inspect Chocks Remove Strut Fairing Inspect (if installed) Wheel Fairing Inspect Tow Bar Remove Landing & Taxi Lights Inspect OAT Sensor Check EPU Connector Check DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 NORMAL CHECKLIST DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 1. BEFORE START Pre-Flight Completed Documentation On-Board Start Position Suitable PAX Brief Completed Harness Secured Front Canopy & Rear Door Secured / Cooling Gap Rudder Pedals Adjusted
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Fuel Selector ON, Safety Guard Closed Power Levers IDLE Park Brake Reset ON Alternate Air Closed Manual Gear Extension Handle Pushed In Gear Selector DOWN Switches All OFF Alternate Static Closed Alternators ON ECU Swaps AUTO Electrical Master ON Circuit Breakers Checked ELT Armed / Portable CO Detector Tested Emergency Switch OFF & Guarded G1000 Database Verified PFD | MFD Checked | Back-Up Flight Times Checked MR & Trip Sheet Completed Fuel Quantities Checked or Reset Fuel T’s > -5ºC Voltage > 12 V DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 2. START PROCEDURE Start LH Engine First Engine Master ON Annunciation Panel Checked & Glow Indication OFF Starter Engage, hold until above 500 rpm Oil Pressure Outside RED within 3 s Voltage | Ammeter Checked | Charging Annunciation Panel Checked 3. AFTER START Throttle (2) 900 RPM ± 20 Strobe – OFF Warm Up Throttle (2) IDLE, for 2 min 1400 RPM, until Oil T’s > 50ºC & Coolant T’s > 60ºC Fuel Selectors X-Feed Pitot Heat ON, then OFF Avionics Master ON Flaps UP ANN Test (AUX – 5/6) Checked & Tested Radios – COM 1 CTR / CTA – COM 2 ATIS / AWIS / CTAF ATIS & QNH Checked & Set Transponder Checked Code & STBY Standby AI Caged Flight Plan Loaded & Verified Fuel Selectors ON DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 4. TAXI Brakes Checked Turning Left | Right Compass & HSI ↓↓ | ↑↑ Right | Left Skid AI No Topple 5. PRE-TAKE-OFF Park into Wind Park Brake ON T Throttle (2) IDLE Trims Tested & Set for T/O M Electrical Master ON Engine Masters ON P Pitch N/A F Fuel Selectors ON Flaps Checked & UP I Instruments Left to Right Checked HDG & CDI Set ALT Set Autopilot AP Engaged & Tested CWS Tested AP Disengaged Electric Trim Tested S Switches – ECU Test Buttons Press & Hold Both Check Annunciation Panel ECU A/B Fail Lights ON, RPM Increase, OFF ECU B Fail Light ON, RPM Cycle, OFF ECU A Fail Light ON, RPM Cycle, OFF RPM IDLE ECU Test Buttons Release Both ECU Swaps ECU B AUTO DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 5. PRE-TAKE-OFF (continued) LH Engine Available Power Check First Throttle Max 10 s Annunciation Panel Checked RPM between 2240-2300 LOAD between 90-100% Throttle IDLE Repeat for RH Engine Available Power Check C Circuit Breakers Checked Controls Correct, Full & Free H Hatches & Harnesses Secured T.O.S.B. & Taxi Call 6. LINE-UP F Flaps UP A Avionics Set Current & Next Frequencies S Switches & Lights Strobe – ON for entering RWY Landing – ON for T/O T Transponder Set ALT when entering RWY Trim Checked Pitot Heat As Required Hatches & Harnesses Secured 7. AFTER TAKE-OFF Positive ROC Gear UP 300 FT Flaps UP Lights Landing – OFF DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 8. PRE-LANDING B Brakes OFF & Operating O Oil T’s & P’s GREEN U Undercarriage Gear Warning Tested DOWN, 3 GREENS M Electrical Master ON Engine Master ON F Fuel Selector ON Fuel Quantities Checked & Sufficient A Autopilot Disengaged H Hatches & Harnesses Secured L Lights Landing – ON 9. SHORT FINAL C Carby Heat N/A P Pitch N/A U Undercarriage 3 GREENS F Flaps As Required Rudder Trim Neutral 10. AFTER LANDING F Flaps UP A Avionics Set Current Frequency & Taxi Call S Switches Landing – OFF Strobe – OFF / ON if crossing RWY T Transponder Checked Code & STBY Trim Set for T/O Pitot Heat OFF Alternate Air Closed DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 11. SHUTDOWN Park Brake ON Throttle (2) IDLE, for 2 min Annunciation Panel Checked Avionics Master L – BOTH – R – BOTH – OFF – BOTH Engine Masters OFF Flight Times OFF Electrical Master Checked Switches All OFF ABNORMAL CHECKLIST DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 ECU A/B FAIL On Ground Terminate flight In-Flight ECU Test Button Press for 2 s If indication re-appears – Land ASAP If no indication – Continue flight, Engine to be serviced after landing LOW VOLTAGE On Ground Alternators Checked ON Circuit Breakers Checked If unchanged, terminate flight In-Flight Alternators Checked ON Circuit Breakers Checked Unnecessary Electrical Equipment OFF If unchanged, follow ‘ALTERNATOR FAILURE’ ALTERNATOR FAILURE Alternator (affected side) OFF Unnecessary Electrical Equipment OFF If both Alternators failed, follow ‘BOTH ALTERNATORS FAILURE’ LOW COOLANT TEMPERATURE Throttle Reduced Coolant Fluid Expect Loss Be prepared for an engine failure, land ASAP DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 LOW OIL TEMPERATURE Throttle Increase IAS Reduce HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Throttle Reduce Be prepared for an engine failure, land ASAP LOW FUEL TEMPERATURE (RED RANGE) Throttle Increase IAS Reduce If not returning yellow, land ASAP HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILURE Gear Check indication lights Be prepared for manual gear extension AUX FUEL TRANSFER FAILURE Transfer Pumps OFF Fuel Quantities Checked Remaining Transfer Pump ON Fuel Selectors Use CROSSFEED to maintain imbalance between tanks ± 1 USG RPM HIGH Throttle Reduce, keep in green range If unchanged, follow ‘RPM OVERSPEED’, land ASAP VARIABLE ELEVATOR BACKSTOP FAILURE If 1-2 Power Levers > 20% Do not stall in any configuration If 2 Power Levers < 20% V AT > 82 KTS DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE-OFF Throttle (2) IDLE Brakes Applied ATC Informed Engine Masters OFF Fuel Selectors OFF Electrical Master OFF ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT & ENGINE SHUTDOWN Rudder Maintain Directional Control Throttle (2) Max IAS > 82 KTS Gear UP Flaps UP Throttle (affected side) Retard to identiy Engine Master (affected side) OFF Throttle (LIVE side) MCP Alternator (affected side) OFF Fuel Selector (affected side) OFF ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING Alternate Air OPEN Fuel Quantities Checked Transfer Pump Considered Fuel Selector ON / CROSSFEED ECU Swap ECU B If not successful ECU Swap AUTO Circuit Breakers Checked If not successful, continue with ‘ENGINE SHUTDOWN’ DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 ENGINE RESTART Altitude ≤ 8000 FT IAS 80-120 KTS Throttle IDLE Fuel Selector ON Alternate Air As Required Alternator ON Engine Master ON If propellar is not windmilling Starter Engaged Circuit Breakers Checked If engine does not start, feather again IAS 82 KTS Throttle MAX Engine Master ON IAS Increase to get RPM above 1800 RPM Engine Master OFF IAS 82 KTS OSCILLATING RPM / RPM OVERSPEED Throttle Change Setting / Reduce If not successful ECU Swap ECU B If not successful ECU Swap AUTO If not successful, land ASAP DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE MAIN TYRE ATC Advised Touchdown Land on ‘good’ tyre Keep wing on ‘good’ side low Use brakes as required AFTER TOUCHDOWN WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES Engine Masters OFF Fuel Selectors OFF Electrical Masters OFF DOOR OPEN IAS Reduced Front Canopy & Rear Door Visually Checked If unlocked IAS < 140 KTS Land ASAP BOTH ALTERNATORS FAILURE Avionics Masters OFF Alternators OFF Transponder STBY Gear DOWN, when down & locked, pull Manual Gear Extension Handle Pitot Heat OFF Lights All OFF COMPLETE ELECTRICAL FAILURE Circuit Breakers Checked Horizon Emergency Switch ON Throttle (2) & Flaps Via lever positions and engine noise Land ASAP Gear Follow ‘MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION’ DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 ENGINE FIRE IN-FLIGHT / AFTER TAKE-OFF Cabin Heat OFF Canopy Unlatched as required IAS < 120 KTS Follow ‘ENGINE SHUTDOWN’ Follow ‘ENGINE SHUTDOWN’ Engine Masters OFF Fuel Selectors OFF ATC Informed Electrical Masters OFF Canopy Opened ELECTRICAL FIRE / SMOKE ON GROUND Electrical Master OFF Throttle (2) IDLE Engine Masters OFF Fuel Selectors OFF Canopy Opened ELECTRICAL FIRE / SMOKE IN-FLIGHT Emergency Switch ON ATC Informed Avionics Master OFF Electrical Master OFF Cabin Heat OFF Canopy Unlatched as required IAS < 120 KTS Land ASAP DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 UNINTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ICING CONDITIONS Pitot Heat ON Cabin Heat ON Throttle (2) Increased Periodically Alternate Air As Required When pitot heat fails Alternate Static OPEN LANDING GEAR UNSAFE WARNING If more than 20 s IAS < 156 KTS, < 110 KTS when cold Gear Recycle If extension unsuccessful, follow ‘MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION’ If retraction unsuccessful, consider flight with gear down MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION IAS < 156 KTS Gear Test Indicator Bus Voltage Checked Circuit Breakers Checked Gear DOWN Manual Gear Extension Handle Pull STARTER NOT DISENGAGING Throttle (affected side) IDLE Engine Master (affected side) OFF Electric Master OFF DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE If ‘LOW COOL LEVEL’ light is off Throttle (affected side) Reduce IAS Increase Land ASAP If ‘LOW COOL LEVEL’ light is on Throttle (affected side) Reduce Coolant Fluid Expect Loss Be prepared for an engine failure HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE Oil P’s Checked Throttle (affected side) Reduce Oil Expect Loss If Oil T’s return to green IAS Increase If Oil T’s does not return to green, be prepared for an engine failure LOW OIL PRESSURE Throttle (affected side) Reduce Be prepared for an engine failure, land ASAP HIGH FUEL TEMPERATURE Throttle (affected side) Reduce IAS Increase Transfer fuel from AUX to Main tank If not returning to green, land ASAP DA42-TDI QRH V1.2 22-24 Northern Ave, Moorabbin Airport VIC 3194