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PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
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DR400/155CDI
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  • Page 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK SUPPLEMENT DR400/155CDI Document n° 1002382...
  • Page 3 SERIAL No....... REGISTER No....This supplement must be attached to the EASA approved Pilot´s Operating Handbook of the DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R or DR 400/RP when the TAE 125- 02-114 installation has been installed in accordance with EASA STC 10014219.
  • Page 4 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Issue 2 – July 2014 Page - ii...

  • Page 5: Log Of Revisions

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP APPROVAL ISSUE 1: The content of approved sections is approved by EASA. All other content is approved by TAE under the authority of EASA DOA No. EASA.21J.010 in accordance with Part 21. ISSUE 2: The content of approved sections is approved by EASA, transfer of the STC 10014219.

  • Page 6: List Of Effective Sections

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP LIST OF EFFECTIVE SECTIONS Section Issue/ Revision Date July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 July 2014 Issue 2 – July 2014 Page - iv...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL ....................iii LOG OF REVISIONS ................iii LIST OF EFFECTIVE SECTIONS ............iv ABBREVIATIONS ..................xi SECTION 0 GENERAL CONVENTIONS IN THIS HANDBOOK ..........0-1 FOR DR400 AIRCRAFT FROM SERIAL NUMBER 2574 AND UP ..0-1...
  • Page 8 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS APPROVED OPERATION ..............2-1 MAXIMUM ALTITUDE................2-1 FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS AT MAXIMUM WEIGHT ....2-2 MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED WEIGHTS ..........2-2 WEIGHT AND BALANCE ..............2-3 LOAD PLANNING ................. 2-4 ENGINE OPERATING LIMITS .............. 2-4 ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS ...........
  • Page 9 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE OR LOSS OF POWER ........... 3-2 During takeoff roll ................... 3-2 Immediately after takeoff ............... 3-2 During flight .................... 3-3 LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER ..........3-4 Restart after engine failure ..............3-5 FADEC malfunction in flight ..............
  • Page 10 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL OPERATING SPEEDS ............4-1 Best rate of climb speed ................ 4-1 Maximum operating speed in turbulent air ..........4-1 Never Exceed speed ................4-1 Maximum speed ..................4-1 Landing speed, final approach .............. 4-1 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION ..............
  • Page 11 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE AIRSPEED INSTALLATION CALIBARTION ......... 5-1 STALL SPEEDS ..................5-1 TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE ..............5-2 Takeoff distance, 1100 kg ..............5-3 Takeoff distance, 1000 kg ..............5-4 CLIMB PERFORMANCE ............... 5-5 Climb speeds ..................5-5 Rate of climb, Flaps retracted, 1100 kg ..........

  • Page 12: July

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page -x Issue 2 - July 2014...

  • Page 13: Abbreviations

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ABBREVIATIONS Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH, developing manufacturing company of the Centurion 2.0 S engine, (since July 2013 Technify Motors GmbH) FADEC Full Authority Digital Engine Control CED 125 Compact Engine Display. Multifunctional instrument for indication of engine data of the Centurion 2.0 S...
  • Page 14 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page -xii Issue July 20142 -...

  • Page 15: General

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 0 GENERAL CONVENTION IN THIS HANDBOOK This manual contains the following convention and warnings. They should be strictly followed to rule out personal injury, property damage, and impairment to the aircraft´s operating safety or damage to it as a result of improper functioning.
  • Page 16 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page 0 - 2 Issue 2 - July 2014...

  • Page 17: Description

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION OVERALL DIMENSIONS Wing span ..............(28 ft 7.3 in) 8.72 m Overall length ...............(23 ft 8 in) 7.20 m Overall height ............(7 ft 3.79 in) 2.23 m Propeller ground clearance ..........(9.5 in) 0.26 m ENGINE Engine manufacturer ...........

  • Page 18: Propeller

    NOISE LIMITATION In compliance with the regulation ICAO, annex 16, Volume I, Part II, Chapter X, the maximum acceptable noise level for the DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP at a certified max. take-off weight of 1100 kg (2425 lb) is 80.4 dB(A).
  • Page 19 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Key Switch "Starter" This switch controls the starter motor only. Voltmeter Warning lamp "Alternator". Illuminates when the power output of the alternator is too low or the switch “Alternator” is switched off. Normally, this warning lamp always illuminates when the “Engine Master“...
  • Page 20 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 1-1 Simplified Block Diagram Page 1 - 4 Issue 2 - July 2014...

  • Page 21: Fadec-Reset

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP FADEC-RESET In case of a FADEC-warning, one or both FADEC warning lamps are flashing. If then the "FADEC" Test Knob is pressed for at least 2 seconds: a) the active warning lamps will extinguish if it was a LOW category warning.

  • Page 22: Engine Oil

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ENGINE OIL Oil quantity between dipstick min and max indication: ....1 liter Total engine capacity including filters and coolers: ....6.7 liters Approved grades: ........Refer to Section 2 – Limitations  CAUTION:...

  • Page 23: Optional Extended Range Tank

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP If Diesel fuel is used, Diesel fuel according DIN EN 590 has to be used exclusively.  Note: There differences national supplements to EN 590. Approved are Diesel fuels with the addition DIN EN 590.
  • Page 24 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ENGINE Engine-driven Excess from fuel pump fuel pump Excess from fuel injectors Fuel heat exchanger Fire-wall T riple or Quad indicator FADEC Fuel quantity Electric fuel pump, Fuel Fuel with fuel filter low-level temperature...
  • Page 25 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 1-3 Instrument panel model  Note: The avionics instrument panel is shown as an example only. Issue 2 - July 2014 Page 1 - 9...

  • Page 26: Instrument Panel

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Instrument Panel Model FUNCTION FUNCTION FUNCTION Cabin heat / Airspeed indicator 17 Glow light windshield defrost control Gyro horizon 18 FADEC test 34 Clock / chronometer 19 CED-125 lighting knob Altimeter 35 Hour meter...
  • Page 27 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ,, Three-display” and ,,four-display“ instruments Example of the Westach triple Example of the Westach quad indicator without OAT indicator with OAT Compact Engine Display CED-125 Figure 1-4 CED-125 detail Issue 2 - July 2014...

  • Page 28: Heating And Ventilation

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP HEATING AND VENTILATION Figure 1-5 Heating and Ventilation 1 Fresh Air Intake 2 Heat Exchanger 3 Warm Air Distribution Box 4 Warm Air Distribution Box 5 Forward / Aft Selection 6 Defrost / Heating Selection Box...
  • Page 29 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Heating Control Settings Function Pulled Pushed Control 0 Heat ON/OFF - Button Lock Control 1 Heating ON/OFF FRONT WINDSHIELD Control 2 Defrost / Heating HEATING DEFROST Control 3 Front / Rear select. REAR FRONT...
  • Page 30 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page 1 - 14 Issue 2 - July 2014...

  • Page 31: Limitations

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 2 LIMITATIONS APPROVED OPERATION AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS km/h Vne, never exceed Vno, normal operation Va, maneuvering speed Vfe, flaps extended limit speed Table 2-1 Airspeed Limitations AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS km/h Red line (never exceed)

  • Page 32: Flight Load Factor Limits At Maximum Weight

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS AT MAXIMUM WEIGHT (2095 lb) 950 kg (category “U“): Flaps up ............n between -2.2 and +4.4 Flaps down ..................n = +2 (2425 lb) 1100 kg (category "N"): Flaps up ............n between -1.9 and -3.8 Flaps down ...................

  • Page 33: Weight And Balance

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP WEIGHT AND BALANCE Figure 2-1 C.G. Envelope Levelling ............upper fuselage longeron Datum ......... wing leading edge, rectangular section Reference Chord ............. (67.3 in) 1.71 m Issue 2 - July 2014 Page 2 - 3...

  • Page 34: Load Planning

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP LOAD PLANNING (Refer also to weight and balance chart, section 6) The weight of the engine oil, as well as the unusable fuel must be included in the empty weight of the aircraft. Weight...
  • Page 35 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Engine operating limits for takeoff and continuous operation ▲ WARNING: It is not allowed to start the engine outside of these temperature limits.  Note: operating limit temperature temperature limit below which the engine may be started, but not operated at the takeoff RPM.
  • Page 36 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Minimum fuel temperature limits in the fuel tanks: Minimum permissible fuel Minimum permissible fuel Fuel temperature in the fuel temperature in the fuel tank before takeoff tank during the flight Jet A-1, JET A, Fuel No.3 JP-8,...

  • Page 37: Engine Instrument Markings

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS The engine data of the TAE 125 installation to be monitored are integrated in the combined engine instrument CED-125. The ranges of the individual engine monitoring parameters are shown in the following table.

  • Page 38: Permissible Fuel Grades

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP PERMISSIBLE FUEL GRADES  CAUTION: Using non-approved fuels additives can lead to dangerous engine malfunctions. Fuel: ..............JET A-1 (ASTM 1655) Alternative:.............. Diesel (DIN EN 590) Fuel additive for Diesel: ....Liqui Moly „Diesel Fliess Fit“ No. 5130 ........

  • Page 39: Permissible Oil Grades

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP PERMISSIBLE OIL GRADES  CAUTION: Use approved oil with exact designation only! Engine oil: ............AeroShell Oil Diesel Ultra ..........AeroShell Oil Diesel 10W-40 ............Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 ............Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 Gearbox oil: ...........

  • Page 40: Placards

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP PLACARDS JET A1 (ASTM 1655) DIESEL (EN590) litres 24.2 imp / 29 US Gal Figure 2-2 Near the Fuel Tank Caps: 110 liters JET/Diesel Fuel JET A1 (ASTM 1655) ONLY litres 11 imp / 13.2 US Gal...
  • Page 41 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP FUEL ( LITER S ) F = 100 ¾ = 75 ½ = 50 ¼ = 25 E = 0 T EST / A C K Figure 2-6 Near their respective gauges or switches...
  • Page 42 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP FUEL T(°C) FUEL QTY (litres) indicated E - 1/4 - 1/2 - 3/4 - F MAIN TANK 0 - 25 - 50 - 75 - 100 OPT. TANK 0 - 10 - 20 - 32 - 42...
  • Page 43 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INDEX OF CHECKLISTS ENGINE FAILURE OR LOSS OF POWER ........... 3-2 During takeoff roll ................... 3-2 Immediately after takeoff ............... 3-2 During flight .................... 3-3 LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER ..........3-4 Restart after engine failure ..............

  • Page 44: Engine Failure Or Loss Of Power

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ENGINE FAILURE OR LOSS OF POWER During takeoff roll Thrust Lever ................IDLE Apply brakes and hold direction. Avoid obstructions. Engine Master switch ..............OFF Battery and ALT switch ............. OFF Fuel selector................OFF Emergency ground egress ..........

  • Page 45: During Flight

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP During flight Establish glide: Flaps retracted ..........(78 KIAS) 145 km/h (In these conditions, without wind, the aircraft covers approx. 9 times its height above ground). Locate suitable field. If altitude is sufficient to restart: Fuel selector ................

  • Page 46: Landing Without Engine Power

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER Look for a suitable landing area: Airspeed ........145 km/h (78 KIAS) flaps retracted 139 km/h (75 KIAS) flaps T/O Seat belts and harness ............. Tight Before landing: Electric pump ................OFF Fuel selector................

  • Page 47: Restart After Engine Failure

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Restart after engine failure  Note: If altitude permits and a restart is possible. Airspeed ......... Flaps retracted (78 KIAS) 145 km/h [max. 100 KIAS, min. 70 KIAS] Reliable restart altitude ......... Below 13 000 ft Battery and ALT switch ..........

  • Page 48: Fadec Malfunction In Flight

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP FADEC malfunction in flight  Note: FADEC consists components that are independent of each other: FADEC A and FADEC B. In case of malfunctions in the active FADEC, it automatically switches to the other.
  • Page 49 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP b) Both FADEC Lamps are flashing  Note: load display should considered unreliable with both FADEC lights illuminated. Use other indications to assess engine condition. (1) Press FADEC-Test knob at least 2 seconds (2) FADEC Lamps extinguished (LOW category warning): a) Continue flight normally, b) Inform service center after landing.
  • Page 50 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP c) Abnormal engine behavior  Note: FADEC system normally switches automatically between FADEC A and B in case of malfunction, order select "healthiest" component. If this automatic switching doesn't work, it is possible to manually force the system to switch to FADEC B only, and check for improvement in engine behavior.

  • Page 51: Engine Shut-Down In Flight

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ENGINE SHUT-DOWN IN FLIGHT  Note: If it is necessary to shut down the engine in flight (for instance, abnormal engine behavior does not allow continued flight, fuel leak, fire, etc.): 1) Reduce speed ........Below (100 KIAS) 185 km/h 2) Engine master switch...............

  • Page 52: Fire

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP FIRE Engine fire on the ground, during starting 1) Engine master switch .............. OFF 2) Fuel selector ................OFF 3) Electric fuel pump..............OFF 4) Battery + alternator switch ............OFF 5) Emergency ground egress ........... As required Extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher, wool blankets or sand.

  • Page 53: Electrical Fire

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Electrical fire  Note: case electrical fire (smell fumes indicating wire insulation burning): 1) All electrical equipment and c (after brief call) ....... OFF leave Alternator, Battery and Engine Master ON 2) Cabin ventilation ..............OFF 3) Cabin heat ................

  • Page 54: Rough Engine Operation

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION Oil pressure too low (< 2.3 bar in cruise or <1.2 bar at idle power) (1) Reduce power as quickly as possible (2) Check oil temperature: If the oil temperature is high or near operating...

  • Page 55: Oil Temperature Too High

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Oil temperature too high (1) Increase airspeed and reduce power as quickly as possible (2) Check oil pressure. If the oil pressure is lower than normal (<2.3 bar in cruise or <1.2 bar at idle),...

  • Page 56: Cool Level" Light Illuminates

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP “Cool level” light illuminates 1) Increase airspeed and reduce the power 2) Cabin heat ................OFF 3) Monitor coolant temperature 4) Monitor oil temperature 5) If coolant temperature and/or oil temperature are rising into amber...

  • Page 57: Propeller Rpm Too High

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Propeller RPM too high  Note: If propeller RPM above 2300 (red range): 1) Reduce power 2) Reduce airspeed below 100 KIAS (185 km/h) or as appropriate to prevent propeller over speed 3) Set power as required to maintain altitude and land as soon as practical.

  • Page 58: Icing

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ICING ▲ WARNING: It is prohibited to fly in known icing conditions. Icing has a very strong negative effect on the aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft. Stalling speed increases. Proceed as follows when inadvertently encountering icing: Pitot heat switch ............

  • Page 59: Electrical Power Supply Malfunction

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MALFUNCTION ▲ WARNING: When both main battery and alternator have failed, the engine will continue to operate using the FADEC backup battery for limited time. In this case, all electrical equipment will not operate: - land immediately - do not switch the „FORCE-B“...

  • Page 60: If The "Alt" Light Is Lit Or The Ammeter Shows Battery Discharge During Normal Engine Operation For More Than 5 Minutes

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP If the “ALT” light is lit or the ammeter shows battery discharge during normal engine operation for more than 5 minutes Alternator Switch .............. Check ON  CAUTION: FADEC supplied battery only until this point, the RPM can momentarily drop, when the alternator will be switched on.

  • Page 61: Inadvertent Spin

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP INADVERTENT SPIN Should a spin occur, apply the following procedure: Power Lever ............... Idle (pull) Rudder ........Full opposite to direction of rotation Elevator ................. Neutral Ailerons ................Neutral Once the rotation is stopped, bring rudder to neutral position and recover within flight limitations.
  • Page 62 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page 3 - 20 Issue 2 - July 2014...

  • Page 63: Normal Operating Speeds

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 4 NORMAL PROCEDURES NORMAL OPERATING SPEEDS The speeds listed below are indicated airspeeds recommended for normal operation of the aircraft. These speeds are based on a standard aircraft, operated at max. Take- off weight, in standard atmosphere and at sea level. They may vary from...

  • Page 64: Pre-Flight Inspection

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION To be performed before each flight. This inspection may be shortened for intermediate landings on route. Figure 4-1 Pre-flight inspection Page 4 - 2 Issue 2 - July 2014...
  • Page 65 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Master engine switch ................OFF Avionics master switch (if equipped) ...........OFF Controls ................Free and correct Battery switch ..................ON ▲ WARNING: When turning on the battery switch, using an external power source, or pulling the propeller through by hand, treat the propeller as if the Engine Master switch was on.
  • Page 66 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP a) Horizontal stabilizer ........Surface condition, hinge wear in tolerance b) Rudder ........Check hinge wear in tolerance a) Static vent ............ Clean, unobstructed a) Flap and aileron ....... Check condition and hinges b) Wing tip and navigation lights (optional) ... Check condition a) Stall warning ..........

  • Page 67: Cabin Interior Check Before Start-Up

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP a) Nose gear ......Check attachment and condition of fairing, normal shock absorber compression, tire inflated, tow bar removed b) Canopy cleanliness ............Check a) Left main landing gear ..............Check attachment and condition of fairing, normal shock absorber compression, tire inflated b) Pitot .............

  • Page 68: Starting The Engine

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP 11) Circuit breakers ................ON  Note: electronic engine control needs electrical power source for its operation. For normal operation, battery switch and alternator switch have to be ON. Separate switching is only allowed for tests and in event of emergencies.

  • Page 69: After Engine Start

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP 13) Check ........... Oil pressure / Idle RPM 890  CAUTION: after seconds minimum pressure of 1 bar is not indicated, shut down the engine immediately! 14) “Engine“ resp. “CED“ Caution light ......Acknowledge 15) ALT light .................

  • Page 70: Taxiing

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP WARM UP Cabin heat can be pulled to facilitate quicker coolant warming. Let the engine warm up about 2 minutes at idle (approx. 890 RPM) Increase to not more than 1400 RPM until oil temperature minimum 50 °C, coolant temperature minimum 60 °C...
  • Page 71 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP (FADEC self-check: a) Thrust Lever ......... IDLE (both FADEC lamps should be OFF) b) FADEC test button ....... PRESS and HOLD button for entire test c) Both FADEC lamps ........ON, RPM increases  Note: If the FADEC test does not start, verify if the thrust lever is in IDLE position.
  • Page 72 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ▲ WARNING: The whole test procedure has to be performed without any discrepancy. In case the engine shuts down or the FADEC lamps are flashing, takeoff is PROHIBITED. This applies even if the engine seems to run without failure after the test.

  • Page 73: Takeoff

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP TAKEOFF Takeoff 1) Flaps ............ (1st notch) takeoff position 2) Apply full power, brakes applied then release the brakes ..........2300 RPM before rotation 3) Lift-off speed ........... (61 KIAS) 113 km/h 4) Initial climb speed ........... (68 KIAS) 126 km/h Crosswind takeoff 1) Flaps ..........

  • Page 74: Climb

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP CLIMB Normal climb (flaps up) Best rate of climb: 145 km/h (78 KIAS) from 0 to 9 500 ft, 139 km/h (75 KIAS) up to 11 500 ft, 133 km/h (72 KIAS) above. A climb at higher speed, when best rate is not required, will provide for more forward visibility.

  • Page 75: Descent

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP DESCENT Power ....As required to maintain the desired descent path Pull cabin heat to keep the coolant warm if power setting is low. If coolant temperature in amber range and engine caution lamp illuminated, increase power to recover green coolant temperature range.

  • Page 76: Landing

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP LANDING Short landing Flaps ............ (2nd notch) landing position Approach speed, with Thrust Lever setting .......... (63 KIAS) 117 km/h After touchdown, brake heavily keeping nose up with elevator and retracting the flaps. Overshoot procedure Thrust Lever ............Full power (push)

  • Page 77: Parking Brake Use

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP PARKING BRAKE USE Brake on Press on both pedals. Keep pressure on while pulling the parking brake control. Release the pressure on the pedals, the parking brake control must remain in pulled position. Pull the parking brake control.
  • Page 78 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page 4 - 16 Issue 2 - July 2014...

  • Page 79: Stall Speeds

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE AIRSPEED INSTALLATION CALIBRATION No change STALL SPEEDS Engine idling Weight 1100 kg (2425 lb) km/h (kt) Bank angle 0° Flaps up 104 (56) Flaps 1st notch, take off position 98 (53)

  • Page 80: Takeoff Performance

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE Headwind influence:  For 10 kt, multiply by 0.85 For 20 kt, multiply by 0.65   For 30 kt, multiply by 0.55 Tailwind influence: Add 10 % to distance for each additional 2 kt ...
  • Page 81 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Conditions  Take-off weight 1100 kg (MTOW)  No wind, flaps in takeoff position (1 notch), engine full power on brakes before release  Level, dry, asphalt runway  Lift off speed Vlof ............(61 kt) 113 km/h ...
  • Page 82 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Conditions  Take-off weight 1000 kg  No wind, flaps in takeoff position (1st notch), engine full power on brakes before release  Level, dry, asphalt runway  Lift off speed Vlof ............(59 kt) 109 km/h ...

  • Page 83: Climb Performance

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP CLIMB PERFORMANCE At sea level: Flaps in takeoff position (1st notch) ......(65 KIAS) 120 km/h Flaps up ..............(78 KIAS) 145 km/h Climb speeds:  78 kt from 0 to 9500 ft ...

  • Page 84: Rate Of Climb, Flaps Retracted, 1100 Kg

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Rate of climb, Flaps retracted, 1100 kg Pressure Climb Rate of climb [ft/min] at 1100 kg (2425 lb) Altitude Speed ISA+10°C ISA+20°C [ft] [KIAS] conditions 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 9000...

  • Page 85: Rate Of Climb, Flaps Retracted, 1000 Kg

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Rate of climb, Flaps retracted, 1000 kg Pressure Climb Rate of climb [ft/min] at 1000 kg (2205 lb) Altitude Speed ISA+10°C ISA+20°C [ft] [KIAS] conditions 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000...

  • Page 86: Time, Fuel And Distance To Climb, Flaps Retracted, 1100 Kg

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP TIME, FUEL AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB, Flaps retracted, 1100 kg Pressure Climb Rate of Fuel Time Distance Altitude Speed Climb used [min] [NM] [ft] [KIAS] [ft/min] [liter] 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 10.4...

  • Page 87: Time, Fuel And Distance To Climb, Flaps Retracted, 1000Kg

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP TIME, FUEL AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB, Flaps retracted, 1000 kg Pressure Climb Rate of Fuel Time Distance Altitude Speed Climb used [min] [NM] [ft] [KIAS] [ft/min] [liter] 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000...

  • Page 88: Maximum Angle Of Climb In Takeoff Position

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Maximum angle of climb in takeoff position 8.3% at sea level, standard atmosphere, MTOW, and 120 km/h (65 kt). Glide performance Engine off, the aircraft glides 9 times its altitude above ground (without wind) at 145 km/h (78 kt).

  • Page 89: Cruise Performance

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP CRUISE PERFORMANCE In standard atmosphere. Range and endurance calculations take into account 45 min. reserve at destination. Assumption is made that higher consumption for climb is compensated by a cruise descent. Range assumes no wind.

  • Page 90: At Maximum Take-Off Weight, 1100 Kg

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP At maximum take-off weight 1100 kg (2425 lb) Standard and Pressure Engine Fuel Standard Tank Auxiliary Tank Altitude Load flow 109 Liter 159 Liter [ft] KTAS [l/h] Hours Hours 2000 33.6 2000 29.6 2000 25.8...
  • Page 91 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Standard and Pressure Engine Fuel Standard Tank Auxiliary Tank Altitude Load flow 109 Liter 159 Liter [ft] KTAS [l/h] Hours Hours 8 000 29.6 8 000 25.8 8 000 22.1 8 000 18.6 8 000 15.3...
  • Page 92 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Standard and Pressure Engine Fuel Standard Tank Auxiliary Tank Altitude Load flow 109 Liter 159 Liter [ft] KTAS [l/h] Hours Hours 14 000 25.8 14 000 22.1 14 000 18.6 14 000 15.3 16 000 25.8...

  • Page 93: At Take-Off Weight 980 Kg

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP At take-off weight 980 kg (2160 lb) Standard and Pressure Engine Fuel Standard Tank Auxiliary Tank Altitude Load flow 109 Liter 159 Liter [ft] KTAS [l/h] Hours Hours 2 000 33.6 2 000 29.6 2 000 25.8...
  • Page 94 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Standard and Pressure Engine Fuel Standard Tank Auxiliary Tank Altitude Load flow 109 Liter 159 Liter [ft] KTAS [l/h] Hours Hours 8 000 29.6 8 000 25.8 8 000 22.1 8 000 18.6 8 000 15.3...
  • Page 95 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Standard and Pressure Engine Fuel Standard Tank Auxiliary Tank Altitude Load flow 109 Liter 159 Liter [ft] KTAS [l/h] Hours Hours 14 000 25.8 14 000 22.1 14 000 18.6 14 000 15.3 16 000 25.8...

  • Page 96: Landing Performance

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP LANDING PERFORMANCE At max. landing weight 1100 kg (2425 lb) Without wind, flaps in landing position, engine at idle. Concrete, flat and dry runway Over 15m (50 ft): V=117 km/h (63 kt) Touch down: V=95 km/h (51 kt)
  • Page 97 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE The following nomograph is used to determine balance of the DR400. Remember that diesel and JET FUEL are heavier than AVGAS, and they carry more energy per volume. Because the fuel in the Robin series is in an aft location, fuel consumption shifts the CG forward.
  • Page 98 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 6-1 Weight and balance Page 6 - 2 Issue 2 - July 2014...

  • Page 99: Use Of Weight And Balance Diagram

    Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP USE OF WEIGHT AND BALANCE DIAGRAM 1. Calculate the weight of the fully loaded aircraft: Empty weight (from the Weight & Balance Data Sheet) + pilot and passengers weights + baggage weight + standard fuel (1 liter JET A-1 = 0.84 kg) Make sure that the total weight does not exceed 1100 kg (2425 lb) in cat.
  • Page 100 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 6-2 Use of Weight and Balance Diagram ▲ WARNING: For the calculation of the aircraft center of gravity, do not use the values of empty aircraft weight and moment indicated in the above example!
  • Page 101 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 7 SUPPLEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS No supplements Issue 2 - July 2014 Page 7 - 1...
  • Page 102 Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page 7 - 2 Issue 2 - July 2014...

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