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Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42
DA42
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Year
Owner
Diamond Aircraft Industries
Last seen
MTOW
1,600 kg
Range
1,030 nm
Seats
4
DA42hover
Diamond Aircraft Industries · DA42
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
185
Active
143
Origin
AT
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Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
DA42
DA42
1,600 kg1,030 nm168 kt4
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Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 manuals & documents

37 documents for the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 Wiring Diagram · Type Certificate · Airworthiness Directives · Supplemental Type Certificate · Emergency Procedures · Service Bulletins · Normal Procedures · Weight And Balance · Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Flight Manual · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Specifications · Other Documents. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
Pilot’s Operating Handbook · 2024

This Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) is designed for the Diamond DA42 Series, specifically focusing on the DA42 VI and DA42 TDI models. It serves as a comprehensive guide for users, particularly flight students, to effectively operate the aircraft within a flight simulation environment. The manual includes detailed instructions on enabling and disabling various aircraft features, important operational speeds and limitations, flight planning tips, and links to additional resources. It aims to enhance the user's experience by providing accurate representations of the aircraft's systems and procedures, ensuring a realistic training experience.

  • Takeoff Rotation Speed (Vr): 76 KIAS
  • Single Engine Climb Speed (Vyse): 85 KIAS
  • Best Rate of Climb (Vy): 92 KIAS
  • Approach Speed (Vref): 84 KIAS
  • Maximum landing gear operating speed (VLO): 188 KIAS

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How many Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 are there?

185 Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 are on the worldwide civil registry, of which about 143 are active. This counts registered airframes, not total production.

What is the range of the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42?

The Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 has a range of about 1,030 nautical miles.

How fast is the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42?

The Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 cruises at around 168 knots.

What is the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42's maximum take-off weight?

The Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 has a maximum take-off weight of 1,600 kg.

How many seats does the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 have?

The Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 is typically configured for up to 4 occupants.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42?

The Diamond Aircraft Industries DA42 uses ICAO type designator DA42.