Diamond DA40 Star — Jacob_Esparza_Diamond_Star_DA40_Normal_Operating

BEFORE START CHECK before_start

PreflightCOMPLETE
PedalsADJUSTED AND LOCKED
PassengersBRIEFED
Seat BeltsSECURED
Rear HatchCLOSED AND LOCKED
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
Parking BrakeSET
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
TrimSET T/O
Circuit BreakersCHECK
ThrottleIDLE
PropFULL FORWARD
MixtureLEAN
Friction DeviceADJUSTED
Alternate Engine AirCLOSED
Alternate StaticCLOSED
Avionics MasterOFF
Essential BusOFF
Master Switch (BAT)ON
Annunciator PanelTEST
Fuel Tank SelectorFULLEST TANK
StrobesON

COLD START CHECK engine_start

Fuel PumpON
Throttle1 1/2 INCH FORWARD
Source reads '1 ½ ” Forward'; the 1/2 inch symbol is a transcription reading.
MixtureRICH 3-5 SEC, THEN LEAN
Throttle1/2 INCH FORWARD
Source reads '½” Forward'.
StarterENGAGE
NOTEAfter Engine Fires
MixtureFULL RICH
Oil PressureGREEN WITHIN 15 SEC
Fuel PumpOFF
Master Switch (ALT)ON
AmmeterCHECK
Fuel PressureCHECK 14-35 PSI
Annunciator PanelCHECK

HOT START CHECK engine_start

Fuel PumpON
Throttle1 1/2 INCH
Source reads '1 ½"'.
MixtureRICH 1-3 SEC, THEN LEAN
StarterENGAGE
NOTEAfter Engine Fires
MixtureFULL RICH
Oil PressureGREEN WITHIN 15 SEC
Fuel PumpOFF
Master Switch (ALT)ON
AmmeterCHECK
Fuel PressureCHECK 14-35 PSI
Annunciator PanelCHECK

FLOODED ENGINE START engine_start

Fuel PumpOFF
ThrottleHALF WAY FORWARD
MixtureFULL LEAN
StarterENGAGE
ThrottleRETARD AFTER ENGINE FIRES
NOTERefer To After Engine Fires Above

AFTER START CHECK after_start

Avionics MasterON
Electrical EquipmentAS REQUIRED
FlapsUP-T/O-LDG-T/O
WeatherOBTAIN
Flight InstrumentsSET
Avionics and TransponderSET
AmmeterCHECK
Fuel Tank SelectorSWITCH TANKS
Verify Engine Runs on Both TanksVERIFY
Pitot HeatTEST (AMMETER MUST RISE)

AFTER START CHECK (CONT) after_start

Pitot HeatOFF OR AS NEEDED
LightsAS REQUIRED
RPMCHECK IDLE 600-800 RPM
BrakesRELEASE AND TEST
Gyro InstrumentsCHECK DURING TAXI

Run-Up Check before_takeoff

Align Aircraft Into Wind
Parking BrakeSET
Seats and BeltsSECURE
Front CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
Rear CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
Door Warning LightsOFF
Fuel Tank SelectorFULLEST TANK
Engine InstrumentsGREEN
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
Fuel Pressure15-25 PSI
Fuel PumpON
MixtureADJUSTED (4 BARS)
FlapsVERIFY T/O
TrimVERIFY T/O
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
Throttle2000 RPM
PropCYCLE 3 TIMES
Decrease in RPM
Decrease in Oil Pressure
Increase in Manifold Pressure
MagnetosCHECK
NOTEMax RPM Drop: 175 RPM
NOTEMax Difference: 50 RPM
ThrottleIDLE
Alternate AirCLOSED
LightsAS REQUIRED
TransponderON/ALT
TrafficCHECK BASE, FINAL AND RWY
Parking BrakeRELEASE

Take Off Check takeoff

PropFULL FORWARD
ThrottleSMOOTHLY INCREASE
NOTEIf 2680 +/- 20 RPM not obtained, Abort
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR
Rotate Vr60 KTS
NOTEBest Rate Vy: 65 kts
NOTEBest Angle Vx: 60 kts

500' AGL or Safe Altitude after_takeoff

Prop2400 RPM
Fuel PumpOFF
Landing LightOFF
FlapsUP

Cruise Check cruise

ThrottleSET TO POWER TABLE
Landing LightVERIFY OFF
Fuel PumpVERIFY OFF
NOTECruise Climb: 70-85 kts
Prop1800-2400 RPM
CHT150-400 F
Oil Temp165-220 F
MixtureADJUST
TrimAS NEEDED
Fuel Tank SelectorFULLEST TANK
NOTETurn Fuel Pump On Before Switching
NOTEMax Difference in Tanks: 10 Gal

Reference Speeds reference

NOTEVso (dirty stall speed): 49 kts
NOTEVs1 (clean stall speed): 52 kts
NOTEVr (rotation speed): 60 kts
NOTEVx (best angle): 60 kts
NOTEVy (best rate): 65 kts
NOTEVref (approach speed): 65 kts
NOTEVglide (best glide speed): 75 kts
NOTEVfe (flap extend speed): T/O 108 kts
NOTEVfe (flap extend speed): LDG 90 kts

Decent and Landing Checks on Back reference

NOTEDiamond Star DA40-180 N607C Page 2 of 2 Normal Operating Checklist

Decent Check descent

MixtureADJUST
Prop1800-2400 RPM
ThrottleAS NEEDED
Landing LightON
Fuel SelectorFULLEST TANK
Fuel PumpON
SeatbeltsSECURED
Destination WeatherOBTAIN
IFR ApproachBRIEF
AvionicsSET FOR APPROACH

Landing Check approach

Approach
Fuel SelectorVERIFY FULLEST TANK
Fuel PumpVERIFY ON
Seat BeltsSECURED
AirspeedAT OR BELOW VFE
FlapsT/O
TrimAS NEEDED
LightsAS REQUIRED
Before Landing
MixtureFULL RICH
PropFULL FORWARD
Throttle13 INCH MP
Source reads '13” MP'.
FlapsLDG
Airspeed65-70 KTS
NOTENote: If landing in strong wind and turbulence use a higher approach speed and/or use less flaps.

Go-Around Check go_around

ThrottleFULL FORWARD
Airspeed60 KTS
FlapsT/O
At 500' AGL or Safe Altitude
Prop2400 RPM
Airspeed70 KTS
FlapsUP
Fuel PumpOFF
LandingREFER TO LANDING CHECK

Clear Runway Check after_landing

ThrottleIDLE
BrakesAS NEEDED
Fuel PumpOFF
TransponderSTBY/OFF
Pitot HeatOFF
AvionicsAS NEEDED
Landing LightOFF
Other LightsAS NEEDED
FlapsUP

Engine Shutdown Check shutdown

Parking BrakeSET
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
Avionics MasterOFF
All Electrical EquipOFF
Throttle1000 RPM
IgnitionOFF TILL DROP IN RPM THEN BOTH
MixtureFULL LEAN
IgnitionOFF
Tach. ReadingOBTAIN
Master SwitchOFF
DiscrepanciesLOG
Control LockSECURE
Pitot and Stall CoverON
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
Wheel Chocks/Tie downsSECURE
Flight PlanCLOSED

Performance T/O and LDG - Short Field Takeoff takeoff

FlapsT/O
BrakesHOLD
PropFULL FORWARD
ThrottleFULL FORWARD
Rotate60 KTS
Climb65 KTS
Obstacle Cleared70 KTS
NOTE500' AGL or Safe Altitude
Prop2400 RPM
FlapsUP

Soft Field Takeoff takeoff

ElevatorFULL AFT
FlapsT/O
PropFULL FORWARD
ThrottleFULL FORWARD
AirspeedACCELERATE IN GROUND EFFECT
ClimbVX UNTIL OBSTACLE CLEARED THEN VY
NOTE500' AGL or Safe Altitude
Prop2400
FlapsUP
Landing LightOFF
Fuel PumpOFF

Short Field Landing approach

Landing LightON
Fuel PumpON
Touchdown PointACQUIRE
PropFULL FORWARD
MixtureRICH
PowerAS NEEDED
Seat BeltsSECURED
FlapsLDG
Airspeed60-65 KTS

Soft Field Landing landing

Landing LightON
Fuel PumpON
MixtureFULL RICH
PropFULL FORWARD
ThrottleAS NEEDED
Seat BeltsSECURE
FlapsLDG
Airspeed60-65 KTS
At touchdown hold nose wheel off as long as possible

General Information reference

NOTEFuel Indicator: Indicates no more than 15 Gallons per tank
Source line is broken across two lines; meaning is clear.
NOTEFuel Capacity: 40 gallons
NOTEUsable Fuel: 39 Gallons
NOTEMax difference in tanks: 10 Gallons
NOTEOil: Min 4 qts, Max 8 qts, Rec. 6 qts
NOTEDo not operate starter more than 10 sec at a time. After 10 seconds, let cool 20 seconds. After 6 attempts let cool 30 mins.
NOTEMax CHT: 500°F
NOTECHT cooling rate: less than 50° per min
NOTENo Baggage allowed w/o baggage net
NOTETire Pressure Nose Wheel: 29 psi
NOTETire Pressure Main Wheels: 36 psi

Local Freq.'s reference

Albuquerque Sunport (KABQ)
NOTEATIS: 118.00
NOTEClearance: 119.20
NOTEGround: 121.90
NOTETower: 120.30
NOTENorth Depart/Apprch: 127.40
NOTESouth Depart/Apprch: 123.90

Diamond DA40 Star — Jacob_Esparza_Diamond_Star_DA40_Normal_Operating_Checklist

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BEFORE START CHECK before_start

COLD START CHECK engine_start

HOT START CHECK engine_start

FLOODED ENGINE START engine_start

AFTER START CHECK after_start

AFTER START CHECK (CONT) after_start

Run-Up Check before_takeoff

Take Off Check takeoff

500' AGL or Safe Altitude after_takeoff

Cruise Check cruise

Reference Speeds reference

Decent and Landing Checks on Back reference

Decent Check descent

Landing Check approach

Go-Around Check go_around

Clear Runway Check after_landing

Engine Shutdown Check shutdown

Performance T/O and LDG - Short Field Takeoff takeoff

Soft Field Takeoff takeoff

Short Field Landing approach

Soft Field Landing landing

General Information reference

Local Freq.'s reference

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