Diamond DA40 180 — Emergency Procedures NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: not_applicable | operational review: none | completeness: partial | 2 unresolved safety defect(s) Source: authored — no source document Rights: original_expression CC-BY-4.0 Checklist hash: d86ec07ae2e7dd48284f88271d3c9a4532dc2aaad435ede28f350ab90541513d Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF (BEFORE OR AT LIFTOFF) [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] Throttle [MEMORY] ................................. CLOSE IMMEDIATELY [ ] Brakes [MEMORY] ... APPLY FIRMLY — STOP ON REMAINING RUNWAY OR OVERRUN [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ....................................... IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Ignition switch [MEMORY] ........................................ OFF [ ] Fuel selector [MEMORY] .......................................... OFF [ ] Master switches (battery and alternator) [MEMORY] ............... OFF [ ] Canopy latch — if aircraft stops; unlatch to facilitate evacuation; exit promptly if fire risk exists ... UNLATCH, EVACUATE UPWIND ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------- [ ] Best glide speed — establish immediately on sidestick; DA40 glides well; do not let airspeed decay [MEMORY] ... BEST GLIDE SPEED PER POH [ ] Suitable landing area — identify and turn toward best available option [MEMORY] ... LANDING AREA SELECTED [ ] Fuel selector — cycle from current position to opposite tank or BOTH [MEMORY] ... ALTERNATE TANK OR BOTH [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ............................................... RICH [ ] Throttle [MEMORY] ....... SMOOTHLY ADVANCE; CHECK FOR ENGINE RESPONSE [ ] Ignition switch — check on BOTH; cycle if suspect .............. BOTH [ ] Primer (if equipped) — verify locked and seated .............. LOCKED [ ] Engine instruments — check for loss of oil pressure, high oil temperature, or other indication of cause ... NOTED AND ACTED ON [ ] Restart — if conditions and altitude permit; attempt start per POH; do not persist if no response ... ATTEMPTED IF SAFE [ ] Squawk 7700 — declare emergency on current frequency or 121.5 ... DECLARED [ ] If no restart — proceed with forced landing checklist ... FORCED LANDING INITIATED ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ....................................... IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Fuel selector [MEMORY] .......................................... OFF [ ] Throttle [MEMORY] ... FULL OPEN (exhaust residual fuel through induction) [ ] Master switches (battery and alternator) [MEMORY] ............... OFF [ ] Airspeed — increase to maximum glide within structural limits to help extinguish fire through airflow [MEMORY] ... AIRSPEED INCREASED PER POH [ ] Emergency landing — initiate forced landing immediately; do not attempt restart ... FORCED LANDING INITIATED [ ] Declare emergency — squawk 7700; transmit position and intentions on 121.5 if able ... DECLARED IF ABLE [ ] Canopy — do not open in flight (fire and smoke inhalation hazard); delay until landing and evacuation ... REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL ON GROUND ENGINE FIRE ON THE GROUND [EMERGENCY] -------------------------------------- [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ....................................... IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Fuel selector [MEMORY] .......................................... OFF [ ] Throttle — advance fully open to draw fire back into engine compartment [MEMORY] ... FULL OPEN [ ] Ignition switch [MEMORY] ........................................ OFF [ ] Master switches [MEMORY] ........................................ OFF [ ] Canopy — unlatch and open; evacuate aircraft immediately [MEMORY] ... OPEN; EVACUATE UPWIND [ ] Fire extinguisher — direct at base of fire if safe to do so; do not linger near aircraft ... EXTINGUISHER APPLIED IF SAFE [ ] Emergency services — call 911 or airport authority; do not attempt to fly the aircraft ... CALLED ELECTRICAL FIRE / SMOKE IN COCKPIT [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------- [ ] Master switches (battery and alternator) [MEMORY] ............... OFF [ ] All electrical switches — avionics, lights, pitot heat, fans [MEMORY] ... OFF [ ] Vents / fresh air — increase airflow to dilute smoke; do not open canopy in flight unless specifically directed by POH [MEMORY] ... VENTS OPEN [ ] Land as soon as possible — declare emergency; smoke and fumes impair pilot performance rapidly [MEMORY] ... NEAREST SUITABLE FIELD [ ] Circuit breakers — if source is identifiable, pull relevant breaker; do not reset a tripped breaker if fire is suspected ... OFFENDING CIRCUIT ISOLATED IF KNOWN [ ] Battery master — may be restored selectively if radio contact is needed for approach; re-evaluate whether smoke resumes ... RESTORE ONLY IF NECESSARY AND SAFE [ ] Squawk 7700 — declare emergency on 121.5 if other comms are lost ... DECLARED LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- [ ] Oil pressure — confirm indication is abnormally low or zero; cross-check oil temperature for confirming trend [MEMORY] ... CONFIRMED LOW [ ] Throttle — reduce to minimum power needed to maintain controlled flight; minimize engine load [MEMORY] ... REDUCE POWER [ ] Land immediately — engine failure is imminent if pressure is at or near zero; select best available field now [MEMORY] ... LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE [ ] Mixture — enrich if not already; do not lean a potentially overheating engine ... RICH [ ] Declare emergency — squawk 7700; advise ATC of situation and intention ... DECLARED [ ] Engine instruments — monitor CHT and oil temperature for continued degradation; be prepared for sudden seizure ... MONITORING [ ] If oil temperature also rising rapidly — treat as imminent engine failure; do not delay forced landing ... FORCED LANDING INITIATED CARBURETOR ICE — NOT APPLICABLE [EMERGENCY] -------------------------------------------- ** NOTE: 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 (POWER-OFF) [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------- [ ] Best glide speed — establish and maintain throughout; the DA40's composite airframe glides efficiently [MEMORY] ... BEST GLIDE SPEED PER POH [ ] Landing site — select the best available field considering length, surface, slope, obstacles, and wind direction [MEMORY] ... FIELD SELECTED [ ] Squawk 7700 — declare emergency on current frequency or 121.5 [MEMORY] ... DECLARED [ ] Fuel selector ................................................... OFF [ ] Mixture ................................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Propeller — if engine windmilling, consider setting prop full coarse (low RPM) per POH to reduce drag if time permits ... PER POH GUIDANCE [ ] Ignition switch — off when landing is assured ................... OFF [ ] Master switches — off before impact to reduce electrical fire risk; leave on until confident landing is achievable ... OFF BEFORE TOUCHDOWN [ ] Canopy latch — UNLATCH prior to touchdown to ensure exit is available after impact; do not open in flight [MEMORY] ... UNLATCHED (NOT OPENED) [ ] Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — as tight as possible on all occupants ... TIGHTENED [ ] Flaps — extend per POH recommendation for terrain type; full flaps for short fields, partial for rough terrain ... PER POH / TERRAIN [ ] 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 [ ] After stopping — canopy open; evacuate aircraft promptly and move upwind away from fuel ... EVACUATED UPWIND