#	Diamond DA40 180 — Emergency Procedures
#	NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: not_applicable | operational review: none | completeness: partial | 2 unresolved safety defect(s)
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section_id	phase	criticality	section_title	item_index	item_id	type	tickable	memory_item	indent	text	response	condition	detail
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff (Before or at Liftoff)	0	engine-failure-before-rotation-1	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle	CLOSE IMMEDIATELY		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff (Before or at Liftoff)	1	engine-failure-before-rotation-2	action	yes	yes	0	Brakes	APPLY FIRMLY — STOP ON REMAINING RUNWAY OR OVERRUN		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff (Before or at Liftoff)	2	engine-failure-before-rotation-3	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff (Before or at Liftoff)	3	engine-failure-before-rotation-4	action	yes	yes	0	Ignition switch	OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff (Before or at Liftoff)	4	engine-failure-before-rotation-5	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff (Before or at Liftoff)	5	engine-failure-before-rotation-6	action	yes	yes	0	Master switches (battery and alternator)	OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff (Before or at Liftoff)	6	engine-failure-before-rotation-7	action	yes	no	0	Canopy latch — if aircraft stops; unlatch to facilitate evacuation; exit promptly if fire risk exists	UNLATCH, EVACUATE UPWIND		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	0	engine-failure-in-flight-1	action	yes	yes	0	Best glide speed — establish immediately on sidestick; DA40 glides well; do not let airspeed decay	BEST GLIDE SPEED PER POH		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	1	engine-failure-in-flight-2	action	yes	yes	0	Suitable landing area — identify and turn toward best available option	LANDING AREA SELECTED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	2	engine-failure-in-flight-3	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector — cycle from current position to opposite tank or BOTH	ALTERNATE TANK OR BOTH		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	3	engine-failure-in-flight-4	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	RICH		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	4	engine-failure-in-flight-5	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle	SMOOTHLY ADVANCE; CHECK FOR ENGINE RESPONSE		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	5	engine-failure-in-flight-6	action	yes	no	0	Ignition switch — check on BOTH; cycle if suspect	BOTH		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	6	engine-failure-in-flight-7	action	yes	no	0	Primer (if equipped) — verify locked and seated	LOCKED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	7	engine-failure-in-flight-8	action	yes	no	0	Engine instruments — check for loss of oil pressure, high oil temperature, or other indication of cause	NOTED AND ACTED ON		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	8	engine-failure-in-flight-9	action	yes	no	0	Restart — if conditions and altitude permit; attempt start per POH; do not persist if no response	ATTEMPTED IF SAFE		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	9	engine-failure-in-flight-10	action	yes	no	0	Squawk 7700 — declare emergency on current frequency or 121.5	DECLARED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	10	engine-failure-in-flight-11	action	yes	no	0	If no restart — proceed with forced landing checklist	FORCED LANDING INITIATED		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	0	engine-fire-in-flight-1	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	1	engine-fire-in-flight-2	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	2	engine-fire-in-flight-3	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle	FULL OPEN (exhaust residual fuel through induction)		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	3	engine-fire-in-flight-4	action	yes	yes	0	Master switches (battery and alternator)	OFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	4	engine-fire-in-flight-5	action	yes	yes	0	Airspeed — increase to maximum glide within structural limits to help extinguish fire through airflow	AIRSPEED INCREASED PER POH		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	5	engine-fire-in-flight-6	action	yes	no	0	Emergency landing — initiate forced landing immediately; do not attempt restart	FORCED LANDING INITIATED		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	6	engine-fire-in-flight-7	action	yes	no	0	Declare emergency — squawk 7700; transmit position and intentions on 121.5 if able	DECLARED IF ABLE		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	7	engine-fire-in-flight-8	action	yes	no	0	Canopy — do not open in flight (fire and smoke inhalation hazard); delay until landing and evacuation	REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL ON GROUND		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on the Ground	0	engine-fire-ground-1	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on the Ground	1	engine-fire-ground-2	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on the Ground	2	engine-fire-ground-3	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle — advance fully open to draw fire back into engine compartment	FULL OPEN		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on the Ground	3	engine-fire-ground-4	action	yes	yes	0	Ignition switch	OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on the Ground	4	engine-fire-ground-5	action	yes	yes	0	Master switches	OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on the Ground	5	engine-fire-ground-6	action	yes	yes	0	Canopy — unlatch and open; evacuate aircraft immediately	OPEN; EVACUATE UPWIND		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on the Ground	6	engine-fire-ground-7	action	yes	no	0	Fire extinguisher — direct at base of fire if safe to do so; do not linger near aircraft	EXTINGUISHER APPLIED IF SAFE		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on the Ground	7	engine-fire-ground-8	action	yes	no	0	Emergency services — call 911 or airport authority; do not attempt to fly the aircraft	CALLED		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	0	electrical-fire-1	action	yes	yes	0	Master switches (battery and alternator)	OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	1	electrical-fire-2	action	yes	yes	0	All electrical switches — avionics, lights, pitot heat, fans	OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	2	electrical-fire-3	action	yes	yes	0	Vents / fresh air — increase airflow to dilute smoke; do not open canopy in flight unless specifically directed by POH	VENTS OPEN		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	3	electrical-fire-4	action	yes	yes	0	Land as soon as possible — declare emergency; smoke and fumes impair pilot performance rapidly	NEAREST SUITABLE FIELD		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	4	electrical-fire-5	action	yes	no	0	Circuit breakers — if source is identifiable, pull relevant breaker; do not reset a tripped breaker if fire is suspected	OFFENDING CIRCUIT ISOLATED IF KNOWN		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	5	electrical-fire-6	action	yes	no	0	Battery master — may be restored selectively if radio contact is needed for approach; re-evaluate whether smoke resumes	RESTORE ONLY IF NECESSARY AND SAFE		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	6	electrical-fire-7	action	yes	no	0	Squawk 7700 — declare emergency on 121.5 if other comms are lost	DECLARED		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	0	oil-pressure-loss-1	action	yes	yes	0	Oil pressure — confirm indication is abnormally low or zero; cross-check oil temperature for confirming trend	CONFIRMED LOW		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	1	oil-pressure-loss-2	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle — reduce to minimum power needed to maintain controlled flight; minimize engine load	REDUCE POWER		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	2	oil-pressure-loss-3	action	yes	yes	0	Land immediately — engine failure is imminent if pressure is at or near zero; select best available field now	LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	3	oil-pressure-loss-4	action	yes	no	0	Mixture — enrich if not already; do not lean a potentially overheating engine	RICH		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	4	oil-pressure-loss-5	action	yes	no	0	Declare emergency — squawk 7700; advise ATC of situation and intention	DECLARED		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	5	oil-pressure-loss-6	action	yes	no	0	Engine instruments — monitor CHT and oil temperature for continued degradation; be prepared for sudden seizure	MONITORING		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	6	oil-pressure-loss-7	action	yes	no	0	If oil temperature also rising rapidly — treat as imminent engine failure; do not delay forced landing	FORCED LANDING INITIATED		
carburetor-ice	carburetor_icing	emergency	Carburetor Ice — Not Applicable	0	carburetor-ice-1	note	no	no	0	The Lycoming IO-360 installed in the DA40 180 is fuel-injected. It has no carburetor and no carburetor heat system. Carburetor icing cannot occur. If unexplained power loss occurs, refer to the Engine Failure in Flight checklist.			
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	0	forced-landing-1	action	yes	yes	0	Best glide speed — establish and maintain throughout; the DA40's composite airframe glides efficiently	BEST GLIDE SPEED PER POH		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	1	forced-landing-2	action	yes	yes	0	Landing site — select the best available field considering length, surface, slope, obstacles, and wind direction	FIELD SELECTED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	2	forced-landing-3	action	yes	yes	0	Squawk 7700 — declare emergency on current frequency or 121.5	DECLARED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	3	forced-landing-4	action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	4	forced-landing-5	action	yes	no	0	Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	5	forced-landing-6	action	yes	no	0	Propeller — if engine windmilling, consider setting prop full coarse (low RPM) per POH to reduce drag if time permits	PER POH GUIDANCE		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	6	forced-landing-7	action	yes	no	0	Ignition switch — off when landing is assured	OFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	7	forced-landing-8	action	yes	no	0	Master switches — off before impact to reduce electrical fire risk; leave on until confident landing is achievable	OFF BEFORE TOUCHDOWN		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	8	forced-landing-9	action	yes	yes	0	Canopy latch — UNLATCH prior to touchdown to ensure exit is available after impact; do not open in flight	UNLATCHED (NOT OPENED)		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	9	forced-landing-10	action	yes	no	0	Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — as tight as possible on all occupants	TIGHTENED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	10	forced-landing-11	action	yes	no	0	Flaps — extend per POH recommendation for terrain type; full flaps for short fields, partial for rough terrain	PER POH / TERRAIN		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	11	forced-landing-12	action	yes	no	0	Touchdown — aim for far edge of field; fly to the ground; do not stall high; T-tail — maintain positive control through flare; be alert for pitch sensitivity near stall	CONTROLLED TOUCHDOWN		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing (Power-Off)	12	forced-landing-13	action	yes	no	0	After stopping — canopy open; evacuate aircraft promptly and move upwind away from fuel	EVACUATED UPWIND