Diamond DA40 Star — Jacob_Esparza_Diamond_Star_DA40_Normal_Operating_Checklist NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: unreviewed | operational review: none | completeness: full Source: Diamond/DA40 Star/Jacob_Esparza_Diamond_Star_DA40_Normal_Operating_Checklist.txt Rights: licensed Checklist hash: 3fe20475d36fd8404c318229ceb518d0c6130a7bf4c76306f251e3395738e3b3 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== BEFORE START CHECK ------------------ [ ] Preflight .................................................. COMPLETE [ ] Pedals .......................................... ADJUSTED AND LOCKED [ ] Passengers .................................................. BRIEFED [ ] Seat Belts .................................................. SECURED [ ] Rear Hatch ........................................ CLOSED AND LOCKED [ ] Canopy ............................................ CLOSED AND LOCKED [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Flight Controls .................................... FREE AND CORRECT [ ] Trim ........................................................ SET T/O [ ] Circuit Breakers .............................................. CHECK [ ] Throttle ....................................................... IDLE [ ] Prop ................................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Mixture ........................................................ LEAN [ ] Friction Device ............................................ ADJUSTED [ ] Alternate Engine Air ......................................... CLOSED [ ] Alternate Static ............................................. CLOSED [ ] Avionics Master ................................................. OFF [ ] Essential Bus ................................................... OFF [ ] Master Switch (BAT) .............................................. ON [ ] Annunciator Panel .............................................. TEST [ ] Fuel Tank Selector ..................................... FULLEST TANK [ ] Strobes .......................................................... ON COLD START CHECK ---------------- [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Throttle ......................................... 1 1/2 INCH FORWARD [ ] Mixture ..................................... RICH 3-5 SEC, THEN LEAN [ ] Throttle ........................................... 1/2 INCH FORWARD [ ] Starter ...................................................... ENGAGE ** NOTE: After Engine Fires [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] Oil Pressure .................................... GREEN WITHIN 15 SEC [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Master Switch (ALT) .............................................. ON [ ] Ammeter ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Pressure ....................................... CHECK 14-35 PSI [ ] Annunciator Panel ............................................. CHECK HOT START CHECK --------------- [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Throttle ................................................. 1 1/2 INCH [ ] Mixture ..................................... RICH 1-3 SEC, THEN LEAN [ ] Starter ...................................................... ENGAGE ** NOTE: After Engine Fires [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] Oil Pressure .................................... GREEN WITHIN 15 SEC [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Master Switch (ALT) .............................................. ON [ ] Ammeter ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Pressure ....................................... CHECK 14-35 PSI [ ] Annunciator Panel ............................................. CHECK FLOODED ENGINE START -------------------- [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle ........................................... HALF WAY FORWARD [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL LEAN [ ] Starter ...................................................... ENGAGE [ ] Throttle .................................. RETARD AFTER ENGINE FIRES ** NOTE: Refer To After Engine Fires Above AFTER START CHECK ----------------- [ ] Avionics Master .................................................. ON [ ] Electrical Equipment .................................... AS REQUIRED [ ] Flaps ................................................ UP-T/O-LDG-T/O [ ] Weather ...................................................... OBTAIN [ ] Flight Instruments .............................................. SET [ ] Avionics and Transponder ........................................ SET [ ] Ammeter ....................................................... CHECK [ ] Fuel Tank Selector ..................................... SWITCH TANKS [ ] Verify Engine Runs on Both Tanks ........................... VERIFY [ ] Pitot Heat ................................. TEST (AMMETER MUST RISE) AFTER START CHECK (CONT) ------------------------ [ ] Pitot Heat ......................................... OFF OR AS NEEDED [ ] Lights .................................................. AS REQUIRED [ ] RPM .......................................... CHECK IDLE 600-800 RPM [ ] Brakes ............................................. RELEASE AND TEST [ ] Gyro Instruments .................................. CHECK DURING TAXI RUN-UP CHECK ------------ [ ] Align Aircraft Into Wind [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Seats and Belts .............................................. SECURE [ ] Front Canopy ...................................... CLOSED AND LOCKED [ ] Rear Canopy ....................................... CLOSED AND LOCKED [ ] Door Warning Lights ............................................. OFF [ ] Fuel Tank Selector ..................................... FULLEST TANK [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ GREEN [ ] Circuit Breakers ........................................... CHECK IN [ ] Fuel Pressure ............................................. 15-25 PSI [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Mixture ........................................... ADJUSTED (4 BARS) [ ] Flaps .................................................... VERIFY T/O [ ] Trim ..................................................... VERIFY T/O [ ] Flight Controls .................................... FREE AND CORRECT [ ] Throttle ................................................... 2000 RPM [ ] Prop .................................................. CYCLE 3 TIMES [ ] Decrease in RPM [ ] Decrease in Oil Pressure [ ] Increase in Manifold Pressure [ ] Magnetos ...................................................... CHECK ** NOTE: Max RPM Drop: 175 RPM ** NOTE: Max Difference: 50 RPM [ ] Throttle ....................................................... IDLE [ ] Alternate Air ................................................ CLOSED [ ] Lights .................................................. AS REQUIRED [ ] Transponder .................................................. ON/ALT [ ] Traffic ................................... CHECK BASE, FINAL AND RWY [ ] Parking Brake ............................................... RELEASE TAKE OFF CHECK -------------- [ ] Prop ................................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Throttle .......................................... SMOOTHLY INCREASE ** NOTE: If 2680 +/- 20 RPM not obtained, Abort [ ] Engine Instruments .......................................... MONITOR [ ] Rotate Vr .................................................... 60 KTS ** NOTE: Best Rate Vy: 65 kts ** NOTE: Best Angle Vx: 60 kts 500' AGL OR SAFE ALTITUDE ------------------------- [ ] Prop ....................................................... 2400 RPM [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Landing Light ................................................... OFF [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP CRUISE CHECK ------------ [ ] Throttle ......................................... SET TO POWER TABLE [ ] Landing Light ............................................ VERIFY OFF [ ] Fuel Pump ................................................ VERIFY OFF ** NOTE: Cruise Climb: 70-85 kts [ ] Prop .................................................. 1800-2400 RPM [ ] CHT ....................................................... 150-400 F [ ] Oil Temp .................................................. 165-220 F [ ] Mixture ...................................................... ADJUST [ ] Trim ...................................................... AS NEEDED [ ] Fuel Tank Selector ..................................... FULLEST TANK ** NOTE: Turn Fuel Pump On Before Switching ** NOTE: Max Difference in Tanks: 10 Gal REFERENCE SPEEDS ---------------- ** NOTE: Vso (dirty stall speed): 49 kts ** NOTE: Vs1 (clean stall speed): 52 kts ** NOTE: Vr (rotation speed): 60 kts ** NOTE: Vx (best angle): 60 kts ** NOTE: Vy (best rate): 65 kts ** NOTE: Vref (approach speed): 65 kts ** NOTE: Vglide (best glide speed): 75 kts ** NOTE: Vfe (flap extend speed): T/O 108 kts ** NOTE: Vfe (flap extend speed): LDG 90 kts DECENT AND LANDING CHECKS ON BACK --------------------------------- ** NOTE: Diamond Star DA40-180 N607C Page 2 of 2 Normal Operating Checklist DECENT CHECK ------------ [ ] Mixture ...................................................... ADJUST [ ] Prop .................................................. 1800-2400 RPM [ ] Throttle .................................................. AS NEEDED [ ] Landing Light .................................................... ON [ ] Fuel Selector .......................................... FULLEST TANK [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Seatbelts ................................................... SECURED [ ] Destination Weather .......................................... OBTAIN [ ] IFR Approach .................................................. BRIEF [ ] Avionics ........................................... SET FOR APPROACH LANDING CHECK ------------- APPROACH [ ] Fuel Selector ................................... VERIFY FULLEST TANK [ ] Fuel Pump ................................................. VERIFY ON [ ] Seat Belts .................................................. SECURED [ ] Airspeed ............................................ AT OR BELOW VFE [ ] Flaps ........................................................... T/O [ ] Trim ...................................................... AS NEEDED [ ] Lights .................................................. AS REQUIRED BEFORE LANDING [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] Prop ................................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Throttle ................................................. 13 INCH MP [ ] Flaps ........................................................... LDG [ ] Airspeed .................................................. 65-70 KTS ** NOTE: Note: If landing in strong wind and turbulence use a higher approach speed and/or use less flaps. GO-AROUND CHECK --------------- [ ] Throttle ............................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... 60 KTS [ ] Flaps ........................................................... T/O AT 500' AGL OR SAFE ALTITUDE [ ] Prop ....................................................... 2400 RPM [ ] Airspeed ..................................................... 70 KTS [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Landing ...................................... REFER TO LANDING CHECK CLEAR RUNWAY CHECK ------------------ [ ] Throttle ....................................................... IDLE [ ] Brakes .................................................... AS NEEDED [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF [ ] Transponder ................................................ STBY/OFF [ ] Pitot Heat ...................................................... OFF [ ] Avionics .................................................. AS NEEDED [ ] Landing Light ................................................... OFF [ ] Other Lights .............................................. AS NEEDED [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP ENGINE SHUTDOWN CHECK --------------------- [ ] Parking Brake ................................................... SET [ ] Engine Instruments ............................................ CHECK [ ] Avionics Master ................................................. OFF [ ] All Electrical Equip ............................................ OFF [ ] Throttle ................................................... 1000 RPM [ ] Ignition ............................. OFF TILL DROP IN RPM THEN BOTH [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL LEAN [ ] Ignition ........................................................ OFF [ ] Tach. Reading ................................................ OBTAIN [ ] Master Switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Discrepancies ................................................... LOG [ ] Control Lock ................................................. SECURE [ ] Pitot and Stall Cover ............................................ ON [ ] Canopy ............................................ CLOSED AND LOCKED [ ] Wheel Chocks/Tie downs ....................................... SECURE [ ] Flight Plan .................................................. CLOSED PERFORMANCE T/O AND LDG - SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF --------------------------------------------- [ ] Flaps ........................................................... T/O [ ] Brakes ......................................................... HOLD [ ] Prop ................................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Throttle ............................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Rotate ....................................................... 60 KTS [ ] Climb ........................................................ 65 KTS [ ] Obstacle Cleared ............................................. 70 KTS ** NOTE: 500' AGL or Safe Altitude [ ] Prop ....................................................... 2400 RPM [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF ------------------ [ ] Elevator ................................................... FULL AFT [ ] Flaps ........................................................... T/O [ ] Prop ................................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Throttle ............................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Airspeed ................................ ACCELERATE IN GROUND EFFECT [ ] Climb ............................. VX UNTIL OBSTACLE CLEARED THEN VY ** NOTE: 500' AGL or Safe Altitude [ ] Prop ........................................................... 2400 [ ] Flaps ............................................................ UP [ ] Landing Light ................................................... OFF [ ] Fuel Pump ....................................................... OFF SHORT FIELD LANDING ------------------- [ ] Landing Light .................................................... ON [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Touchdown Point ............................................. ACQUIRE [ ] Prop ................................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Power ..................................................... AS NEEDED [ ] Seat Belts .................................................. SECURED [ ] Flaps ........................................................... LDG [ ] Airspeed .................................................. 60-65 KTS SOFT FIELD LANDING ------------------ [ ] Landing Light .................................................... ON [ ] Fuel Pump ........................................................ ON [ ] Mixture ................................................... FULL RICH [ ] Prop ................................................... FULL FORWARD [ ] Throttle .................................................. AS NEEDED [ ] Seat Belts ................................................... SECURE [ ] Flaps ........................................................... LDG [ ] Airspeed .................................................. 60-65 KTS [ ] At touchdown hold nose wheel off as long as possible GENERAL INFORMATION ------------------- ** NOTE: Fuel Indicator: Indicates no more than 15 Gallons per tank ** NOTE: Fuel Capacity: 40 gallons ** NOTE: Usable Fuel: 39 Gallons ** NOTE: Max difference in tanks: 10 Gallons ** NOTE: Oil: Min 4 qts, Max 8 qts, Rec. 6 qts ** NOTE: Do not operate starter more than 10 sec at a time. After 10 seconds, let cool 20 seconds. After 6 attempts let cool 30 mins. ** NOTE: Max CHT: 500°F ** NOTE: CHT cooling rate: less than 50° per min ** NOTE: No Baggage allowed w/o baggage net ** NOTE: Tire Pressure Nose Wheel: 29 psi ** NOTE: Tire Pressure Main Wheels: 36 psi LOCAL FREQ.'S ------------- ALBUQUERQUE SUNPORT (KABQ) ** NOTE: ATIS: 118.00 ** NOTE: Clearance: 119.20 ** NOTE: Ground: 121.90 ** NOTE: Tower: 120.30 ** NOTE: North Depart/Apprch: 127.40 ** NOTE: South Depart/Apprch: 123.90