# Diamond DA40 180 — Normal Operating Procedures # NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: not_applicable | operational review: none | completeness: normal_only | 1 unresolved safety defect(s) # Source: authored — no source document # Rights: original_expression CC-BY-4.0 # Checklist hash: afcb0011eaf3c4c25392162b9bc173d227471698b3aed63f4e3f0f82636e7e3b # Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. section_id phase criticality section_title item_index item_id type tickable memory_item indent text response condition detail preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 0 preflight-inspection-1 action yes no 0 Aircraft documents (ARROW) — airworthiness certificate, registration, radio station license, operating handbook/AFM, weight-and-balance data ON BOARD AND CURRENT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 1 preflight-inspection-2 action yes no 0 Tie-downs and wheel chocks — all aircraft restraints REMOVED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 2 preflight-inspection-3 action yes no 0 Canopy — condition, seals, latch mechanism, and hinge hardware UNDAMAGED, SEALS INTACT, LATCH FUNCTIONAL preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 3 preflight-inspection-4 action yes no 0 Pitot tube — cover removed, inlet clear of debris and obstruction COVER REMOVED, CLEAR preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 4 preflight-inspection-5 action yes no 0 Static ports — both sides of fuselage CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 5 preflight-inspection-6 action yes no 0 Fuel — left tank visual quantity check; verify cap seated and locked QUANTITY NOTED, CAP SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 6 preflight-inspection-7 action yes no 0 Fuel — left tank sump drain; sample for water, sediment, and correct color CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 7 preflight-inspection-8 action yes no 0 Left wing leading edge, skin, and composite surfaces NO DELAMINATION, CRACKS, OR IMPACT DAMAGE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 8 preflight-inspection-9 action yes no 0 Left aileron — attachment at hinge points, surface condition, and full range of motion SECURE, UNDAMAGED, FREE MOVEMENT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 9 preflight-inspection-10 action yes no 0 Left flap — hinge attachment and surface condition SECURE AND UNDAMAGED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 10 preflight-inspection-11 action yes no 0 Left wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 11 preflight-inspection-12 action yes no 0 Left main landing gear — strut extension, tire condition and inflation, brake disc and pad visible wear STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 12 preflight-inspection-13 action yes no 0 Nose section — composite skin for impact damage or cracks UNDAMAGED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 13 preflight-inspection-14 action yes no 0 Engine cowling — all latches and fasteners SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 14 preflight-inspection-15 action yes no 0 Engine oil level — dipstick; within acceptable operating range per POH WITHIN RANGE; CAP REINSTALLED AND SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 15 preflight-inspection-16 action yes no 0 Engine compartment — fuel and oil lines for leaks, wiring for chafing, no foreign objects CLEAR, NO LEAKS, SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 16 preflight-inspection-17 action yes no 0 Induction air inlet — unobstructed; IO-360 is fuel-injected, no carburetor heat system INLET CLEAR preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 17 preflight-inspection-18 action yes no 0 Exhaust stacks and visible exhaust system NO CRACKS, CORROSION, OR LOOSE CLAMPS preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 18 preflight-inspection-19 action yes no 0 Propeller blades — each blade for nicks, gouges, cracks, and delamination; spinner condition and security BLADES SERVICEABLE, SPINNER SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 19 preflight-inspection-20 action yes no 0 Nose gear strut — extension, shimmy damper, and tow bar removal STRUT EXTENDED NORMALLY, TOW BAR REMOVED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 20 preflight-inspection-21 action yes no 0 Nose gear tire — condition, inflation, and tread SERVICEABLE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 21 preflight-inspection-22 action yes no 0 T-tail — horizontal stabilizer, elevator, and elevator trim tab; inspect composite surfaces and hinge hardware UNDAMAGED, HINGES SECURE, NO DELAMINATION preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 22 preflight-inspection-23 action yes no 0 Vertical stabilizer and rudder — composite skin condition, hinge security, and free movement UNDAMAGED, RUDDER FREE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 23 preflight-inspection-24 action yes no 0 Right main landing gear — strut, tire, and brake condition STRUT NORMAL, TIRE SERVICEABLE, BRAKES ADEQUATE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 24 preflight-inspection-25 action yes no 0 Right wing and fuel tank — leading edge, skin for delamination, fuel cap security UNDAMAGED, FUEL CAP SECURE preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 25 preflight-inspection-26 action yes no 0 Fuel — right tank sump drain; sample for water and contamination CLEAR, CORRECT COLOR, NO CONTAMINATION preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 26 preflight-inspection-27 action yes no 0 Right aileron and right flap — hinge attachment, surface condition SECURE, FREE, UNDAMAGED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 27 preflight-inspection-28 action yes no 0 Right wingtip and navigation light UNDAMAGED, LENS INTACT preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 28 preflight-inspection-29 action yes no 0 Antennas — all externally visible antennas SECURE AND UNDAMAGED preflight-inspection preflight_inspection normal Preflight Walk-Around 29 preflight-inspection-30 action yes no 0 Overall fuel quantity — both tanks combined; adequate for planned flight with required reserves VERIFIED ADEQUATE PER POH cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 0 cockpit-preparation-1 action yes no 0 Canopy — open for entry; inspect seal and latch before closing INSPECTED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 1 cockpit-preparation-2 action yes no 0 Seats — fore-aft position and lock; ensure seat is secure before flight ADJUSTED AND LOCKED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 2 cockpit-preparation-3 action yes no 0 Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — pilot and all occupants FASTENED AND SNUG cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 3 cockpit-preparation-4 action yes no 0 Canopy — close and verify latched; check both latch points CLOSED AND LATCHED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 4 cockpit-preparation-5 action yes no 0 Passenger briefing — canopy latch operation, seatbelts, sterile cockpit, no smoking, emergency procedures COMPLETED cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 5 cockpit-preparation-6 action yes no 0 Sidestick and rudder pedals — full range of motion; correct response direction FULL AND FREE, CORRECT SENSE cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 6 cockpit-preparation-7 action yes no 0 Parking brake SET cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 7 cockpit-preparation-8 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — confirm position BOTH (or selected tank per POH) cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 8 cockpit-preparation-9 action yes no 0 All electrical switches — lights, avionics master, pitot heat OFF cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 9 cockpit-preparation-10 action yes no 0 Circuit breakers ALL IN cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 10 cockpit-preparation-11 action yes no 0 Flaps — set to takeoff position per POH SET PER POH cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 11 cockpit-preparation-12 action yes no 0 Elevator trim — set to takeoff position SET TO TAKEOFF cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 12 cockpit-preparation-13 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (or per altitude per POH) cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 13 cockpit-preparation-14 action yes no 0 Propeller control — confirm lever position FULL FORWARD (HIGH RPM) cockpit-preparation before_start normal Cockpit Preparation / Before Start 14 cockpit-preparation-15 action yes no 0 Throttle CLOSED / IDLE engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 0 engine-start-1 action yes no 0 Propeller arc — visually confirm area clear of personnel and objects; announce intent CLEAR; 'CLEAR PROP' ANNOUNCED engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 1 engine-start-2 action yes no 0 Battery master switch ON engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 2 engine-start-3 action yes no 0 Alternator switch ON engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 3 engine-start-4 action yes no 0 Beacon / anti-collision light ON engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 4 engine-start-5 action yes no 0 Avionics master OFF (protect during cranking) engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 5 engine-start-6 action yes no 0 Fuel boost pump — prime per POH procedure for cold or hot start condition PRIMED PER POH engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 6 engine-start-7 action yes no 0 Throttle — position for start per POH SET PER POH engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 7 engine-start-8 action yes no 0 Ignition switch — START; release when engine fires ENGAGED, RELEASED ON START engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 8 engine-start-9 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce to idle after start and allow engine to stabilize IDLE, STABILIZING engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 9 engine-start-10 action yes no 0 Oil pressure — verify positive rise within first 30 seconds; shut down if pressure does not rise RISING NORMALLY engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 10 engine-start-11 action yes no 0 Avionics master — on after engine is running and stable ON engine-start engine_start normal Engine Start 11 engine-start-12 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — oil temperature rising, all gauges scanning into normal range NORMAL after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 0 after-start-1 action yes no 0 G1000 / avionics — complete self-tests, verify database currency, GPS acquiring SELF-TESTS PASSED, DATABASES CURRENT after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 1 after-start-2 action yes no 0 Altimeter — set current ATIS/ASOS altimeter setting; verify field elevation indication within tolerance SET, ELEVATION CONFIRMED after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 2 after-start-3 action yes no 0 Heading indicator / HSI — verify alignment with magnetic compass ALIGNED after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 3 after-start-4 action yes no 0 ATIS or AWOS — obtain current weather, active runway, and altimeter OBTAINED AND NOTED after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 4 after-start-5 action yes no 0 Transponder — set assigned squawk code; select ALT mode CODE SET, ALT after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 5 after-start-6 action yes no 0 Taxi clearance or CTAF self-announce RECEIVED / ANNOUNCED after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 6 after-start-7 action yes no 0 Taxi and landing light — as required for taxi operations ON AS APPROPRIATE after-start after_start normal Before Taxi / After Start 7 after-start-8 action yes no 0 Parking brake RELEASE WHEN READY TO TAXI before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 0 before-takeoff-1 action yes no 0 Parking brake SET before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 1 before-takeoff-2 action yes no 0 Engine warm-up — verify oil temperature and pressure within normal range before run-up TEMPS AND PRESSURES NORMAL before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 2 before-takeoff-3 action yes no 0 Throttle — advance to run-up power setting per POH RUN-UP POWER SET before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 3 before-takeoff-4 action yes no 0 Magnetos — test LEFT then RIGHT; note RPM drop on each; verify drop within limits and differential within limits per POH DROP WITHIN LIMITS, DIFFERENTIAL WITHIN LIMITS before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 4 before-takeoff-5 action yes no 0 Propeller cycle — advance prop control to full forward; smoothly reduce RPM; note governor responding and RPM drop; advance back to high RPM. Repeat as directed by POH to circulate warm oil through governor. GOVERNOR RESPONSE CONFIRMED before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 5 before-takeoff-6 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — oil temperature, oil pressure, fuel flow, EGT/CHT within normal operating range ALL NORMAL before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 6 before-takeoff-7 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce to idle; verify smooth idle; advance back to run-up SMOOTH IDLE CONFIRMED before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 7 before-takeoff-8 action yes no 0 Throttle — return to idle for final checks IDLE before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 8 before-takeoff-9 action yes no 0 Fuel selector BOTH (or as directed by POH) before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 9 before-takeoff-10 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH (or as required for field elevation per POH) before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 10 before-takeoff-11 action yes no 0 Propeller control FULL FORWARD before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 11 before-takeoff-12 action yes no 0 Flaps — confirm takeoff setting SET PER POH before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 12 before-takeoff-13 action yes no 0 Trim — elevator at takeoff position SET before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 13 before-takeoff-14 action yes no 0 Flight controls — final check of sidestick full travel and correct response FREE AND CORRECT before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 14 before-takeoff-15 action yes no 0 Canopy — fully latched at both latch points; no canopy unlock indication LATCHED AND VERIFIED before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 15 before-takeoff-16 action yes no 0 Seat belts and shoulder harnesses FASTENED ALL OCCUPANTS before-takeoff before_takeoff normal Run-Up / Before Takeoff 16 before-takeoff-17 action yes no 0 Approach and departure briefing — abort criteria, emergency return, traffic pattern BRIEFED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 0 takeoff-1 action yes no 0 Runway — confirm clear of traffic; obtain clearance or announce on CTAF CLEAR, CLEARED OR ANNOUNCED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 1 takeoff-2 action yes no 0 Strobes / landing light ON takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 2 takeoff-3 action yes no 0 Transponder ALT MODE CONFIRMED takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 3 takeoff-4 action yes no 0 Throttle — smoothly advance to full power FULL POWER takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 4 takeoff-5 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — scan at full power; abort if any indication abnormal NORMAL takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 5 takeoff-6 action yes no 0 Directional control on roll — use rudder pedals; nose-wheel steering lightly; sidestick neutral TRACKING CENTERLINE takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 6 takeoff-7 action yes no 0 Rotation — at Vr per POH; smooth back pressure on sidestick ROTATE AT Vr PER POH takeoff takeoff normal Takeoff 7 takeoff-8 action yes no 0 Initial climb attitude — establish per POH; verify positive rate of climb on altimeter and VSI POSITIVE CLIMB climb climb normal Climb 0 climb-1 action yes no 0 Airspeed — establish climb speed per POH (Vy for best rate, or Vx for obstacle clearance) CLIMB SPEED PER POH climb climb normal Climb 1 climb-2 action yes no 0 Flaps — retract per POH when clear of obstacles and at safe speed RETRACTED PER POH climb climb normal Climb 2 climb-3 action yes no 0 Propeller — reduce to climb power setting per POH if appropriate PER POH climb climb normal Climb 3 climb-4 action yes no 0 Throttle — set climb power per POH CLIMB POWER SET climb climb normal Climb 4 climb-5 action yes no 0 Mixture — lean as required for altitude per POH PER POH climb climb normal Climb 5 climb-6 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — CHT, oil temperature, oil pressure, fuel flow; verify all within limits WITHIN LIMITS climb climb normal Climb 6 climb-7 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — verify BOTH or per POH fuel management procedure PER POH climb climb normal Climb 7 climb-8 action yes no 0 Altimeter — confirm set to current altimeter setting; change to 29.92 when assigned by ATC or above transition altitude SET CORRECTLY cruise cruise normal Cruise 0 cruise-1 action yes no 0 Cruise altitude reached — level off; allow airspeed to build before reducing power LEVEL AT CRUISE ALTITUDE cruise cruise normal Cruise 1 cruise-2 action yes no 0 Propeller — set cruise RPM per POH power setting chart CRUISE RPM SET PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 2 cruise-3 action yes no 0 Throttle — set cruise manifold pressure or power per POH chart CRUISE POWER SET cruise cruise normal Cruise 3 cruise-4 action yes no 0 Mixture — lean to peak EGT then enrichen as directed by POH for power setting and altitude LEANED PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 4 cruise-5 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — confirm BOTH or manage tanks per POH PER POH cruise cruise normal Cruise 5 cruise-6 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — CHT, EGT, oil temperature and pressure, fuel flow; scan and verify in normal range ALL NORMAL cruise cruise normal Cruise 6 cruise-7 action yes no 0 Fuel quantity — monitor both tanks; compare against fuel flow and elapsed time for reasonableness MONITORED, CONSISTENT WITH PLAN cruise cruise normal Cruise 7 cruise-8 action yes no 0 Altimeter setting — update as new reports available CURRENT SETTING cruise cruise normal Cruise 8 cruise-9 action yes no 0 Autopilot (if equipped) — engage and monitor; do not become complacent; continue scanning engine instruments AS DESIRED; MONITORING ACTIVE descent descent normal Descent 0 descent-1 action yes no 0 ATIS / AWOS / ASOS — obtain destination weather and current altimeter setting OBTAINED descent descent normal Descent 1 descent-2 action yes no 0 Altimeter — set destination altimeter setting SET descent descent normal Descent 2 descent-3 action yes no 0 Throttle — reduce to descent power; avoid rapid large throttle reductions that can shock-cool cylinders REDUCED GRADUALLY PER POH descent descent normal Descent 3 descent-4 action yes no 0 Propeller — adjust per POH for descent configuration PER POH descent descent normal Descent 4 descent-5 action yes no 0 Mixture — enrichen as altitude decreases; monitor CHT during descent ENRICHENED AS REQUIRED descent descent normal Descent 5 descent-6 action yes no 0 Fuel selector — confirm BOTH BOTH descent descent normal Descent 6 descent-7 action yes no 0 Engine instruments — continue monitoring; CHT should not drop rapidly; manage with power as needed WITHIN LIMITS, MONITORING descent descent normal Descent 7 descent-8 action yes no 0 G1000 / avionics — program arrival, STAR, and approach as applicable PROGRAMMED AND BRIEFED before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 0 before-landing-1 action yes no 0 Fuel selector BOTH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 1 before-landing-2 action yes no 0 Mixture RICH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 2 before-landing-3 action yes no 0 Propeller control — advance to full forward (high RPM) to prepare for go-around FULL FORWARD before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 3 before-landing-4 action yes no 0 Canopy — confirm latched; no unlock warning LATCHED before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 4 before-landing-5 action yes no 0 Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants FASTENED AND SNUG before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 5 before-landing-6 action yes no 0 Landing light ON before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 6 before-landing-7 action yes no 0 Flaps — extend to approach/landing position per POH when at or below flap extension speed SET PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 7 before-landing-8 action yes no 0 Airspeed — establish approach speed per POH for conditions and flap setting APPROACH SPEED PER POH before-landing before_landing normal Before Landing 8 before-landing-9 action yes no 0 Go-around capability — mentally confirm power-in go-around is available; note any obstacles CONFIRMED landing landing normal Landing 0 landing-1 action yes no 0 Final approach — maintain stable approach speed and glidepath; do not let airspeed decay below approach speed STABLE, ON SPEED landing landing normal Landing 1 landing-2 action yes no 0 Threshold — aim for touchdown zone; T-tail requires nose-high attitude; guard against over-rotation and tail strike ON CENTERLINE, NOSE HIGH landing landing normal Landing 2 landing-3 action yes no 0 Flare — smooth progressive back pressure on sidestick; allow aircraft to settle SMOOTH FLARE landing landing normal Landing 3 landing-4 action yes no 0 Touchdown — main gear first; hold nose off as long as practical, then lower nose gently MAIN GEAR FIRST, NOSE LOWERED GENTLY landing landing normal Landing 4 landing-5 action yes no 0 Braking — apply smooth, progressive braking after nose is on ground; avoid hard braking that stresses nose gear SMOOTH PROGRESSIVE BRAKING landing landing normal Landing 5 landing-6 action yes no 0 Directional control — use rudder pedals on rollout; keep tracking centerline ON CENTERLINE go-around go_around normal Go-Around 0 go-around-1 action yes no 0 Throttle — smoothly advance to full power without hesitation FULL POWER go-around go_around normal Go-Around 1 go-around-2 action yes no 0 Establish climb attitude — pitch for positive rate; sidestick back to climb attitude; control T-tail pitch sensitivity CLIMB ATTITUDE go-around go_around normal Go-Around 2 go-around-3 action yes no 0 Flaps — retract incrementally per POH as airspeed increases and climb is confirmed RETRACTING PER POH go-around go_around normal Go-Around 3 go-around-4 action yes no 0 Airspeed — accelerate to Vy or Vx as required; do not allow airspeed to decrease below safe value CLIMB SPEED PER POH go-around go_around normal Go-Around 4 go-around-5 action yes no 0 Announce go-around intentions on frequency ANNOUNCED go-around go_around normal Go-Around 5 go-around-6 action yes no 0 Propeller control FULL FORWARD IF NOT ALREADY go-around go_around normal Go-Around 6 go-around-7 action yes no 0 Obstacle clearance — track runway centerline extended until clear of obstacles, then turn as required OBSTACLES CLEAR after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 0 after-landing-1 action yes no 0 Flaps — retract after clearing runway RETRACTED after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 1 after-landing-2 action yes no 0 Landing and strobe lights — as appropriate after clearing active runway AS APPROPRIATE after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 2 after-landing-3 action yes no 0 Transponder — set to standby or ground mode per local procedure STANDBY OR GROUND after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 3 after-landing-4 action yes no 0 Taxi to parking — taxi at safe speed; use differential braking as required for DA40's ground handling TAXIING SAFELY after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 4 after-landing-5 action yes no 0 Parking brake — set upon reaching parking position SET after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 5 after-landing-6 action yes no 0 Avionics master — off before shutdown OFF after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 6 after-landing-7 action yes no 0 Throttle — idle for brief engine cooling period per POH IDLE, COOLING after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 7 after-landing-8 action yes no 0 Mixture — pull to idle cut-off; allow engine to stop on fuel starvation IDLE CUT-OFF; ENGINE STOPS after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 8 after-landing-9 action yes no 0 Ignition — off after engine stops OFF after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 9 after-landing-10 action yes no 0 All electrical switches and lighting OFF after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 10 after-landing-11 action yes no 0 Battery master and alternator switch OFF after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 11 after-landing-12 action yes no 0 Fuel selector LEFT or RIGHT (off BOTH) per POH recommendation to prevent fuel siphoning after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 12 after-landing-13 action yes no 0 Canopy — open; canopy gas strut check for proper hold-open position OPEN AND SECURED after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 13 after-landing-14 action yes no 0 Control lock — install on sidestick to prevent wind damage INSTALLED after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 14 after-landing-15 action yes no 0 Tie-downs and chocks — secure aircraft per local procedures AIRCRAFT SECURED after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 15 after-landing-16 action yes no 0 Pitot cover — install to prevent insect ingestion and moisture INSTALLED after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 16 after-landing-17 action yes no 0 Fuel caps — verify both tanks properly capped SECURED after-landing after_landing normal After Landing / Shutdown and Securing 17 after-landing-18 action yes no 0 Post-flight inspection — walk around to check for fluid leaks, damage, or anomalies noted during flight COMPLETED, NO DISCREPANCIES (OR NOTED)