Checklist Da40 II

Diamond DA40-180Normal Checklist

Version 1.3 11/11/10

NOTE: This checklist has been adapted to CESDA flight operations,and cannot be used as a substitute for the approved AFM.See AFM for detailed maneuvres and emergency procedures.

European University College of Aviation

I. In-Cabin Check1. Ignition key pulled out2. Parking brake LOCK3. Airplane documents (Technical Log) check4. ELT ARM5. Fire extinguisher check6. Baggage stowed, net attached7. Flight control lock removed8. Flight controls visual check9. Alternate air free, CLOSED10. Cabin heat free, OFF11. All electrical equipment OFF12. Circuit breakers pressed IN13. Throttle free, IDLE14. Propeller free, FULL FORWARD15. Mixture free, CUT-OFF16. Trim T/O17. Master switch (BAT) ON18. Annunciator panel check19. Fuel quantity check20. Exterior lights (if needed) ON21. Pitot tube (if needed) ON22. Lights and pitot (if needed) check on walk around23. Master switch (BAT) OFF24. Front canopy & rear door clean, undamaged

CAUTION1. Left main landing gear:

a) Landing gear strut checkb) Tire inflation pressure (2.5 bar) checkc) Tire wear and tread depth checkd) Brake disc and pad checke) Brake line connection check for leaksf) Wheel slip marks checkg) Chocks remove

2. Left wing:a) Wing surface checkb) Boarding step checkc) Air intake on lower surface checkd) Openings on lower surface check for traces of fuele) Fuel tank drain NOTE

f) Stall warning check (suck on opening)If tank is full, fuel may spill over through the tank vent

g) Tank filler checkh) Stall strips on wing (2) checki) Pitot probe clean, orifices openj) Landing and taxi lights checkk) Wingtip and static wicks checkl) Position and strobe lights checkm) Mooring check, clearn) Aileron and linkage checko) Aileron hinges and safety pin checkp) Foreign objects in counterweight checkq) Flap and linkage checkr) Flap hinges and safety pin check

1. PREFLIGHT INSPECTION (Read & Do)

II. Walk Around CheckVisually inspect for defects, contamination, cracks, delaminations, excessive play, insecure or improper mounting and general condition

Check the control surfaces for freedom of movement

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3. Fuselage, left side:a) Canopy checkb) Rear cabin door & window checkc) Fuselage skin checkd) Antennas check

4. Empennage:a) Stabilizers and control surfaces checkb) Hinges checkc) Elevator trim tab checkd) Rudder trim tab and statick wicks checke) Mooring on fin check, clearf) Tail skid and lower fin checkg) Towing assembly (if fitted) check

5. Fuselage, right side:a) Fuselage skin checkb) Window checkc) Canopy check

6. Right wing:a) Flap and linkage checkb) Flap hinges and safety pin checkc) Aileron and linkage checkd) Aileron hinges and safety pin checke) Foreign objects in counterweight checkf) Mooring check, clearg) Position and strobe lights checkh) Wingtip and static wicks checki) Wing surface checkj) Stall strips on wing (2) checkk) Tank filler visual checkl) Openings on lower surface check for traces of fuelm) Fuel tank drain NOTE

n) Boarding step check7. Right Main Landing Gear:

a) Landing gear strut checkb) Tire inflation pressure (2.5 bar) checkc) Tire wear and tread depth checkd) Brake disk and pad checke) Brake line connection check for leaksf) Wheel slip marks checkg) Chocks remove

If tank is full, fuel may spill over through the tank vent


8. Front fuselage:a) Oil level check dipstick

(MIN: VFR 4 qts, IFR 6 qts)b) Cowling checkc) Air intakes (3) cleard) Propeller check WARNING

bladeshake: max. 3 mmangular play of blade: max. 2º

e) Spinner including screws checkf) Nose landing gear checkg) Wheel slip marks checkh) Tire wear and tread depth checkj) Tow bar (if fitted) removedj) Tire inflation pressure (2.0 bar) checkk) Chocks removel) Exhaust checkm) Antennas checkn) Gascolator draino) Venting pipes checkp) Nose underside checkq) Windshield check

1. Pre-flight inspection performed2. Taxi area free of obstacles3. Rear door latched4. Rudder pedals adjust and free5. Passenger briefing performed6. Safety belts fasten (optional)7. Parking brake LOCK8. Fuel tank selector emptiest9. Throttle IDLE10. Propeller FULL FORWARD11. Mixture CUT-OFF12. Friction device of throttle quadrant adjusted13. Alternate air closed14. Alternate static CLOSED15. Emergency switch OFF and sealed16. Avionics master OFF17. Front canopy position 1 or 2

1. Master switch (BAT) ON2. Avionics master ON3. COM 1 ON4. Start up clearance & data request5. COM 1 OFF6. Avionics master OFF7. Master switch (BAT) OFF

2. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (R&D)

3. START UP CLEARANCE (If needed) (R&D)

Never move the propeller by hand while the ignition is ON, as it may result in serious personal injury


NOTE1. Master switch (BAT) ON When engine is flooded:

2. POSITION light ON Throttle FULL FORWARD

3. Throttle FULL FORWARD Fuel Pump OFF

4. Fuel pump ON NOTE5. Mixture FORWARD until fuel press.

is stablished, then CUT-OFF6. Fuel pump OFF7. Throttle 0,5 cm. forward8. Brakes apply9. Propeller area clear

CAUTION

10. Ignition switch START11. Mixture FULL FORWARD12. Throttle 1000 RPM13. Oil pressure check14. Alternator switch (ALT) ON WARNING15. Annunciator panel check

1. Safety belts fasten2. Avionics master ON3. Flight instruments and avionics set & check4. Engine and electrical gauges check5. Mixture lean6. Flaps (actuation and indicator) check7. Electric trim check and T/O

1. Pitot heat check Annunciator Paneland ammeter

2. Taxi clearance A/R3. Altimeter set & check4. Transponder set code5. Area clear

CAUTION

1. Parking brake release2. TAXI light ON3. Brakes check CAUTION4. Flight instruments check5. T/O briefing perform

WARNINGEnsure that propeller area is clear!

5. AFTER START (R&D)

6. BEFORE TAXI (Do & Check)

7. TAXI (D&C)

4. STARTING ENGINE (R&D)

Do not overheat the starter. Do not operate it for more than 10 sec. After operating it, let it cool off for 20 sec. After 6 attempts to start, let it cool off for 30 min

If the oil pressure has not moved into green sector within 15 sec. SWITCH OFF ENGINE

When taxiing over a poor surface select the lowest possible RPM to avoid damage to the propeller from stones or debris

When taxiing close to other aircraft, or during night in fog, STROBE lights should be OFF

For Starting Engine with External Power Source, refer to AFM


1. Parking brake LOCK2. TAXI light OFF3. Fuel tank selector fullest4. Safety belts fastened5. Annunciator panel check6. Engine instruments check7. Mixture FULL FORWARD8. Propeller FULL FORWARD9. Throttle 2000 RPM10. Propeller cycle to check RPM, NOTE

oil pressure and manifold(RPM: Max. drop 500 )

11. Magnetos check(RPM: Max. drop 200 - Max. diff. 50)

12. Alternate air check & OFF13. Throttle 1000 RPM14. Mixture check engine CUT-OFF

lean (if delayed )15. All doors latched16. Flaps T/O17. Flight controls check18. Departure briefing (IFR) perform19. Scan flow perform

WARNING1. Approach area both clear2. Transponder ALT3. STROBE and LANDING lights ON4. Fuel pump ON5. Propeller FULL FORWARD6. Mixture FULL FORWARD7. Trim T/O8. Directional set NOTE *9. Throttle FULL FORWARD WEIGHT(Kg) VY(KIAS)

10. Engine gauges check 850 54

11. Propeller check MIN. 2660 RPM 1000 60

1150 66

1. Airspeed 73 KIAS NOTE2. Flaps UP WEIGHT(Kg) VY(KIAS)

3. Throttle FULL FORWARD 850 60

4. Propeller 2400 RPM 1000 68

5. LANDING light OFF 1150 73

6. Fuel pump OFF7. Engine gauges check

8. BEFORE TAKE-OFF (R&D)

9. TAKE-OFF (D&C)

Vr: 59 KIAS - V y*: 54-66 KIAS

10. AFTER TAKE-OFF (Traffic Pattern Alt.) (D&C)

Use a maximum of 3 cycles to perform this check

Engine performance at full throttle should be checked early in the take-off, so that the take-off can be abandoned if needed


NOTE

1. Mixture A/R2. Propeller 2400 RPM3. Throttle FULL FORWARD4. Flaps A/R5. Airspeed 60-73 KIAS NOTE6. Engine gauges check WEIGHT(Kg) VY(KIAS)

7. Altimeter (crossing TA ) set 1013 hPa 850 60

1000 68

1150 73

NOTE

1. Flaps UP2. Fuel pump OFF3. Throttle, propeller & mixture use cruise tables4. Engine gauges check5. Fuel level & annunciator panel check (every 20 min )6. Fuel tank selector change (every 30 min ) NOTE

(Max. diff. 10 US gal )

CAUTION1. Fuel tank selector fullest2. Mixture A/R3. Power adjust (1800-2400 RPM )4. Altimeter (crossing TL) set local QNH

NOTE

CAUTION

1. Safety Belts fastened

If fuel pressure light illuminates, or fuel pressure indication is below the green sector, fuel pump must be switched ON

2. Fuel Pump ON3. Fuel tank selector fullest4. Mixture FULL FORWARD5. Flaps UP6. Airspeed 100 KIAS

13. DESCENT (D&C)

14. INITIAL APPROACH (D&C)

11. CLIMB (D&C)

12. CRUISE (D&C) CHT should be betwen 150 and 400º F in continuous operation, and at a top 435 ºF in fast cruise

Start leaning mixture above 3000 ft. AMSL or 1000 ft. AGL, the highest of both

Always switch fuel pump ON prior to switching fuel tanks. Check fuel press. indication afterwards

For leaning mixture, pull lever until engine starts to run roughly. Then push it forward just far enough to restore smooth running. Never exceed 500ºF. Always return mixture to FULL FORWARD before increasing power

Oil temp should be between 165 and 220 ºF. Oil temp should not be under 180 ºF for long periods

When reducing power, the change in CHT should not exceed 50ºF per min. An excessive cooling rate will be indicated by a flashing CHT

Enrich gradually. Full rich at 3000 ft. AMSL or 1000 ft. AGL, the highest of both


CAUTION

1. Flaps A/R2. LANDING light ON3. Airspeed 90 KIAS NOTE

FLAPS UP 100 KIAS FLAPS T/O 90 KIAS FLAPS LDG 58-67 KIAS

1. LANDING light ON2. Fuel Pump ON NOTE3. Propeller FULL FORWARD WEIGHT(Kg) Vref T/O Vref LDG (Kt)

4. Mixture FULL FORWARD 850 54 58

5. Flaps T/O or LDG 1000 60 63

6. Airspeed A/R 1150 66 67

7. Landing clearance received

NOTE1. Throttle FULL FORWARD WEIGHT(Kg) VY(KIAS)

2. Propeller FULL FORWARD 850 60

3. Airspeed 73 KIAS 1000 68

4. Flaps T/O 1150 73

1. Flaps UP2. Transponder OFF, 70003. STROBE Light OFF4. LANDING light OFF5. Fuel pump OFF6. Pitot Heat OFF7. Mixture lean (if delayed )

1. Throttle 1000 RPM2. Parking brake LOCK3. All lights (Except Position) OFF4. Avionics OFF5. Avionics master OFF6. Ignition switch magnetos grounding check

(OFF then immediately BOTH )7. Mixture CUT-OFF8. Ignition Switch (when prop. stopped) OFF9. All lights OFF10. Alternator Switch (ALT) OFF11. Master Switch (BAT) OFF

1. Ignition switch OFF, remove key2. ELT optional check

(listen on 121.5 MHz ) NOTE3. Trim T/O4. Scan flow perform5. Documents fulfilled and revised6. Airplane moor if possible

15. FINAL APPROACH (D&C)

17. MISSED APPROACH (D&C)

18. AFTER LANDING (D&C)

19. ENGINE SHUT-DOWN (R&D)

16. FINAL (D&C)

If the airplane is not to be operated for more than 5 days, follow mooring procedure as described in the Maintenance Manual

20. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION (R&D)

In conditions such as strong wind, wind shear, turbulence, etc. a higher approach speed should be selected


Diamond DA40-180Emergency Checklist

Version 1.3 04/11/10

European University College of Aviation

1. Starter crank engine

2. Mixture CUT-OFF

3. Throttle FULL FORWARD

4. Fuel Pump OFF

5. Fuel tank selector OFF

6. Abandon if fire continues

land avoiding obstacles. Turn gently

1. Airspeed see note NOTE

2. Fuel tank selector change & check quantity WEIGHT(Kg) VY(KIAS)

3. Fuel Pump check ON 850 59

4. Ignition switch check BOTH 1000 66

5. Mixture check 1150 72

6. Alternate Air OPEN

If power is not regained

At low altitude:

1. Flaps UP

2. Airspeed 60 - 73 KIAs NOTE

Prepare for power off landing WEIGHT(Kg) VY(KIAS)

If altitude permits: 850 60

3. Fuel tank selector change & check quantity 1000 68

4. Fuel Pump ON 1150 73

5. Mixture adjust for smoothness

6. Alternate air OPEN

7. Engine Gauges check CAUTION

If power is restored:

8. Alternate Air CLOSE

9. Fuel Pump OFF CAUTION

If power is not restored

If temperatures are outside green, problem is usually resolved adjusting power and mixture

1. ENGINE FIRE DURING START

Refer to 3: POWER OFF LANDING

II. In Flight


2. ENGINE POWER LOSS OR ENGINE PROBLEMSI. During Take Off

If suffiicient runway remains for a normal landingland straight ahead

If area ahead is rough or if it is necessary to clear obstacles

If sufficient altitude to attemp a restart

Fuel pump and/or alternate air must be left ON/OPEN If power is restored using any of them


1. Airspeed 60 - 73 KIAS NOTE

2. Flaps UP WEIGHT(Kg) VY(KIAS)

3. Fuel tank selector OFF 850 60

4. Throttle IDLE 1000 68

5. Mixture CUT-OFF 1150 73

6. Ignition OFF

7. ALTR Switch OFF

8. Safety Belts fasten

When committed to landing:

9. Flaps A/R (LDG if possible)

10. BATT MASTR Switch OFF

NOTE


2. Cabin heat OFF

3. Brakes apply to full stop

4. Throttle FULL FORWARD

5. Master switch (BAT) OFF

When engine stops:

6. Mixture CUT-OFF

7. Ignition switch OFF

8. Canopy open

CAUTION


2. ALTR Switch OFF

3. Vents (Emergency windows) OPEN

4. Cabin heat OFF

Land ASAP


2. Throttle IDLE

3. Mixture CUT-OFF

4. Fuel Pump check OFF

5. Heater and Defroster OFF

If extreme smoke develops, the front canopy may be unlatched in flight. This improves ventilation. The canopy will remain open in this position. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly.

Contact Surface at minimum possible airspeed

The possibility of an engine fire in flight is extremaly remote. The procedure given is general and pilot judgement should be the determining factor for action in such an emergency.

III. Engine Fire in flight:

Proceed with power off landing procedure.Refer to 3: POWER OFF LANDING

II. Electrical Fire (Smoke in Cabin) in flight:

3. POWER OFF LANDING

I. Smoke and fire on the ground:

4. FIRE AND SMOKE


1. Airspeed 80 KIAS NOTE

2. Fuel tank selector fullest

3. Ignition switch check BOTH

4. Mixture check

5. Fuel pump ON


if engine does not start:

7. Mixture CUT-OFF

8. Mixture push forward slowly

until engine starts

CAUTION

1. Airspeed 80 KIAS

2. Electrical equipment OFF

3. Avionics master OFF

4. Master switch (BAT) check ON

5. Mixture check

6. Fuel tank selector check

7. Fuel pump check ON


9. Ignition switch START

Land ASAP

Prepare for power off landing

1. Fuel Pump ON

2. Fuel tank selector change & check quantity

Land ASAP

Prepare for power off landing

5. RESTARTING ENGINE (WINDMILLING PROP)

6. RESTARTING ENGINE (STOPPED PROP)

7. LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE


8. LOSS OF FUEL FLOW/PRESSURE

9. HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE

The propeller will continue to windmill with airspeeds above 65 KIAs if there is no major engine failure

By increasing the airspeed above approximately 130 KIAS, the propeller will begin to rotate. For doing this, the ignition switch shoud be set at BOTH (see 3.2.4 RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH WINDMILLING PROPELLER). An altitude loss of at least 1000 ft must be allowed for.



Total electrical failure

1. Emergency switch ON

If problem is not resolved

2. Flaps A/R (set for landing)

3. Power set using engine sound

If alternator failure

1. ALTR Switch check ON

If ammeter shows zero:

2. ALTR Switch OFF

3. Electrical loads reduce to minimum

4. ALTRNTR. FIELD circuit braker check and reset A/R

5. ALTR Switch ON

If alternator output cannot be restored

6. ALTR Switch OFF

7. Electrical loads reduce to minimum


2. ALTR Switch OFF

Land ASAP


4. Ammeter monitor

5. BATT MASTR Switch OFF NOTE

Land ASAP

6. Ammeter monitor

Operation with ALTR ON and BATT OFF should be made only when required by an electrical system failure

If ammeter reading does NOT decrease:

10. ELECTRICAL FAILURE

If ammeter reading DOES begin to decrease within 5 mins:

If ammeter reading does NOT begin to decrease within 5 mins:

If ammeter reading DOES decrease:

The battery is the only remainig source of electrical power

11. ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD (Alternator above maximum electrical load)


Example:

Maximum demonstrated crosswind is 20 Kt

All engine controls Full backBoth finals Clear Brakes As requiredTake off cheklist Completed

Runway availableCompass & Gyro check Speed Full flap landingEngine Gauges check Flaps Full

Land straight ahead

T/O clearance ReceivedPower Set Take-Off Speed Best glideAirspeed Alive Flaps A/R40 KIAS Eng. gauges green Gear A/RVr Rotate HeightInitial Climb Speed Set Enough 180º headwind turn

No RWY & positive climb Gear UP Not Enough Select landing siteTime

Enough Restart engineAfter T/O Checklist Perform Not Enough Secure aircraft

IN ALL SITUATIONSAfter T/O Checklist Read & Check If collision risk: Secure aircraft

If possible: Comm. & Vacate

Mixture (Fuel shut-off) Cut-offMagnetos OFFMaster switch OFF

VR 59 KIAS VA 108 KIAS (>980 Kg)VX same as Vy 94 KIAS (<980 Kg)VY (T/O) 54-66 KIAS VFE 108 KIAS (T/O)VCLIMB 60-73 KIAS 91 KIAS (LDG)VGLIDE (T/O) 59-72 KIAS VNO (=VC) 129 KIASVGLIDE (UP) 60-73 KIAS VNE 178 KIASVAPP (UP) 100 KIASVAPP (T/O) 90 KIASVAPP (LDG) 58-67 KIAS White Arc 49-91 KIAS

Green Arc 52-129 KIASYellow Arc 129-178 KIASRed Line 178 KIAS

TAKE-OFF BRIEFING EMERGENCY BRIEFINGON GROUND (Any trouble)

Entering the runway

AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS

IN-FLIGHT (Emergency)Lined up on runway

Take Off RunNo runway available

AIRSPEED LIMITATIONSOPERATION AIRSPEEDS

At 500ft AGL

At 1000ft AGL (or traffic pattern altitude)

TO SECURE THE AIRCRAFT
