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Diamond DA40 Star — Sam_Dawson_DA40_InFlight_Checklist

Diamond DA40 Star · standard normal

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BEFORE TAKEOFF (FINAL ITEMS) before_takeoff

HeadingAligned w/ runway
AltitudeCorrect
TransponderALT
Taxi, Landing/Strobe LightsOn
TimeNote

CLIMB CHECK after_takeoff

FlapsUP
Airspeed80 KIAS
RPM2400 RPM
ThrottleMAX POWER
MixtureRICH; above 5000’ hold EGT constant
Engine InstrumentsIn Green
TrimAs Required
Electrical Fuel PumpON at high Altitude

CRUISE CHECK cruise

FlapsUP
ThrottleSet
RPM1800-2400 RPM
MixtureSET IAW p. 4A.3.10
TrimAs Required
Fuel Tank SelectorAs Required
Electrical Fuel PumpOn at high altitude

DESCENT CHECK descent

MixtureAdjust
RPM1800-2400
ThrottleAs Required
Electrical fuel pumpON at high altitude
ATISObtain
LIGHTSOn
AvionicsSet
Approach BriefingComplete
Turn-Time-Twist-Tap-Throttle-Talk
NOTEVr- 59, Vx-66, Vy-73, Vfe-108/91, VA-108/94, Vref-71/67, Glide-73, VNO-129, VNE- 178
NOTE22 January 2007

Approach Brief (bold items for VFR) approach

ApproachType, Runway
GPSSet
FrequencySet, ID
Final Approach Course
FAF
DH/MDA
Approach Lights/PAPI/VASIPilot activated?
TDZE, HAT/HAA
MAP- time, DME, GPS WP?Note if GPS WP or DME
Missed Approach ProcedureReview
NotesReview
Runway exit/taxi planReview Direction
TerrainHighest/MSA
Before Landing CheckTo the line
Min. Alt., MAP & Climb OutComplete

BEFORE LANDING CHECK before_landing

Fuel SelectorFullest Tank
Electrical PumpON
Safety Harnessfastened
AirspeedReduce to flaps speed
FlapsT/O (if desired)
TrimAs required
Landing lightAs Required
----------------------------Short Final---------------------------------------
MixtureRich (below 5000’ DA)
RPMHIGH RPM
AirspeedReduce to flap speed
FlapsLDG
Approach Speed71/67/63/58

GO AROUND go_around

ThrottleMAX PWR, Press GA, Verify GA/GA in PFD
Airspeed66 KIAS
FlapsTO
RPM Lever2400
Airspeed73
FlapsUP
Electrical PumpOFF
Altitude Pre-selectSET
GPSSet

After Landing after_landing

Fuel PumpOff
TransponderConfirm OFF
Pitot HeatOff
AvionicsAs required
LightsAs Required
FlapsUP
Turn- Time-Twist-Tap-Throttle-Talk
NOTE22 January 2007

Source: Diamond/DA40 Star/Sam_Dawson_DA40_InFlight_Checklist.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: f8a776af0801b6961afcf55b32db38ef…

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