Takeoff - Robin DR400 Series Pilot Operating Handbook

TAKEOFF

Normal takeoff
1) Thrust lever ........................................................ FULL FORWARD
2) Takeoff RPM before rotation ......................................... 2300 RPM
3) Takeoff speed ................................................. 106 km/h (57 KIAS)
4) Initial climb speed ........................................... 120 km/h (65 KIAS)
5) After obstacles clearance,
Reduce angle of climb to reach ...................... 145 km/h (78 KIAS)
6) Electric pump ........................................................................... OFF
7) Flaps .......................................................................................... Up
Short takeoff
1) Flaps .................................................... (1st notch) takeoff position
2) Apply full power, brakes applied
then release the brakes ................................................. 2300 RPM
3) Rotation speed .................................................. 96 km/h (52 KIAS)
4) Lift-off speed ................................................... 106 km/h (57 KIAS)
5) If needed to clear an obstacle,
Proceed at best angle of climb speed ............ 113 km/h (61 KIAS)
Crosswind takeoff
1) Flaps .................................................. (1st notch) take-off position
2) Ailerons ....................................................................... into the wind
 Note:
3) Demonstrated crosswind capability ................. (22 KIAS) 40 km/h
Issue 3 – July 2014
Supplement
DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP
Takeoff at
normal. Correct drift in the normal way (max bank angle
close to the ground: 15°).
POH DR400/120D,
a slightly higher
DR400/140B,
before rotation
airspeed than
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