Diamond DA 40 Flight Manual page 229

DA 40 AFM
7.1 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 7 contains a description of the airplane and its systems, together with operating
instructions.
For details about optional equipment see Chapter 9.
7.2 AIRFRAME
Fuselage
The GFRP fuselage is of semi monocoque molded construction. The fire protection on
the firewall is of a special fire-resistant matting, which is covered on the engine side by
stainless steel cladding. The two main bulkheads are GFRP/CFRP items.
Wings
The wings have a front and rear spar; each wing has a top shell and a bottom shell - a
'fail safe' concept. The wings, as well as the aileron and flaps, are made of GFRP/CFRP,
and are principally of sandwich construction. An aluminum fuel tank is installed in each
of the wings.
Empennage
The airplane has a 'T' tail of GFRP semi monocoque construction. Both the stabilizers
have twin spars and a skin with no sandwich. Rudder and elevator are of sandwich
construction.
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