3.7 Take-Off - Diamond DA 40 Flight Manual

DA 40 AFM
4A.3.7 TAKE-OFF
Normal Take-Off Procedure
1. Transponder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON/ALT
2. RPM lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check HIGH RPM
3. Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX PWR (not abruptly)
The proper performance of the engine at full throttle should
be checked early in the take-off procedure, so that the take-off
%
can be aborted if necessary.
A rough engine, sluggish RPM increase, or failure to reach
%
take-off RPM (2680 ± 20 RPM) are reasons for aborting the
take-off. If the engine oil is cold, an oil pressure in the yellow
sector is permissible.
4. Elevator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neutral
5. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintain direction
In strong crosswinds steering can be augmented by use of
the toe brakes. It should be noted, however, that this method
increases the take-off roll, and should not generally be used.
6. Nose wheel lift-off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . at v
CONTINUED
Doc. # 6.01.01-E
WARNING
NOTE
Rev. 8 01-Dec-2010
Normal Operating
Procedures
= 59 KIAS
R
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