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  • Page 1 DA40 NG Handout DA40 NG Systems Version 5.2...
  • Page 2 INTENTIONALLY BLANK...
  • Page 3 Diamond DA40 NG Dimensions Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Dimensions 11,63 m DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 4 Dimensions 1,97 m 1,68 m 1,85 with increased MLW 8,01 m DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Dimensions 1,90 m 2,97 m DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 5 Diamond DA40 NG Exterior Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Antenna locations DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 6 ELT and VHF COM 1 Antenna ELT antenna in fuselage structure VHF COM 1 DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner VHF COM 2 antenna DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 7 VHF NAV + GP Antennas in the horizontal stabilizer DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Marker Antenna Fuselage belly DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 8 GPS antennas Cabin roof DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner DME, TXPDR, TAS Antenna Transponder DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 9 ADF antenna DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Pitot Probe Left wing DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 10 Static Ports Both sides of fuselage DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Lift Detector (Stall Warning) Left wing DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 11 Landing/Taxi Light Left wing DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Engine Oil and Gear Oil DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 12 Engine Oil and Gear Oil DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Engine Oil and Gear Oil DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 13 Engine Oil DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Gear Oil DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 14 Air Inlets Cabin air heater Reduction Gear cooling Intercooler Coolant heat exchanger DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Air Inlets Cabin air heater Reduction Gear cooling Cabin air heater Reduction Gear cooling DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 15 Coolant Radiator Inlet Baffle Must be installed when OAT at take-off is below - 30°C, but operation with baffle only up to 0°C DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Air Inlets Engine air intake RH frontVentilation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 16 Air Inlets LH front Ventilation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Air Inlets Rear Ventilation May be closed in cold weather with „Ventilation inlet baffle“ With ventilation inlet baffle installed: max OAT for Take-off: 15°C DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 17 Diamond DA40 NG Operating Limitations Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Temperature Limitations Airplane temperature: Below -20°C: Pre-heating required for engine (until oil temp. above - and cockpit 20°C, between -15°C and -10°C recommended) Below -30°C: Batteries must be pre-heated Below -40°C:...
  • Page 18 Altitude Limitation Maximum operating altitude: 16.400 ft (5.000 m) Pressure Altitude DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Other Limitations Aerobatics, spinning, more than 60° bank are prohibited Canopy and passenger door must be unlocked during operation Max. demonstrated crosswind: 25 kts...
  • Page 19 IFR or Night-VFR flight is planned. Battery must be charged first. No IFR flight if seal on the Emergency Switch is broken DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 20 Diamond DA40 NG Mass Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Mass Option Option „574“ „662“ Empty (typical) 900 kg Max TKOF 1280 kg 1310 kg Max Ramp + 4 kg Max LDG 1216 kg 1280 kg Max ZFW 1200 kg 1265 kg...
  • Page 21 If the Max Landing Mass is 1216 kg a landing with a mass between 1216 kg and 1280 kg is an „Abnormal Operating Procedure“ Same as the „Normal Procedure“, observing higher speed: 77 KIAS DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Max. Baggage Load Standard Options „Short“...
  • Page 22 Mass Option „Baggage Tray + Extended Compartment“ BAGGAGE TRAY DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner „Short“ Baggage Extension BAGGAGE TRAY DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 23 Mass Attention! JET fuel and Diesel are heavier than AVGAS Typical fuel weight: JET A1: Diesel: 0,8 kg/ltr 0,84 kg/ltr 3,03 kg/USG 3,2 kg/USG DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 24 Diamond DA40 NG Speeds Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Characteristic Speeds KIAS KIAS -1180 kg KIAS O 1081-1180 kg KIAS O 1181-1280 kg KIAS DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 25 Characteristic Speeds SO (1310 kg) KIAS S1 (1310 kg) KIAS FE (Flaps T/O) KIAS FE (Flaps LDG) KIAS DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Characteristic Speeds 1280 kg KIAS at 940 kg 1000 kg 1100 kg 1200 kg +above Flaps T/O...
  • Page 26 Approach Flaps LDG Approach Flaps T/O Approach Flaps UP Minimum Go Around Flaps T/O DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Characteristic Speeds Best gliding 88 KIAS Flaps UP, prop windmilling 1:9,7 1,59 NM / 1000 ft Without wheel fairings: 1:9,4...
  • Page 27 Stalling Speeds 1000 kg 1310 kg DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Stalling Speeds 1000 kg 1310 kg DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 28 Stalling Speeds 1000 kg 1310 kg DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Stalling Speeds 1000 kg 1310 kg DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 29 Diamond DA40 NG Flight Controls Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Flight Control Operation Ailerons, Elevator: push rods Rudder: cables DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 30 Flight Control Operation Flaps: electrically by push rods, left and right mechanically interconnected DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 31 Diamond DA40 NG Instrument Panel Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Instrument Panel Garmin 1000 DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 32 Instrument Panel Compass Horizon Altimeter Airspeed Backup Instruments DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Instrument Panel Flood Lights Emergency Switch Emergency Battery (non rechargeable) IFR flights are not permitted when the seal on the emergency switch is broken. DA40 NG...
  • Page 33 Instrument Panel Lights DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Instrument Panel Circuit breakers DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 34 Instrument Panel Electric Master Essential Bus Starter DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Instrument Panel Engine control DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 35 Instrument Panel Fuel x-fer pump, Avionic Pitot heat Master DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Instrument Panel Flaps DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 36 Alternate Static Valve DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Alternate Static Valve DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 37 Diamond DA40 NG Garmin 1000 EIS Engine Instrument System Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Garmin 1000 For a detailed description of the G1000 integrated instrument system consult the instruction modules „DA42 G1000, parts 1 to 3“ DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 38 Garmin 1000 Audio Panel Primary Flight Display Multi Function Display DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner EIS / Engine Indication System Multi Function Display DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 39 Engine Indication System Display when Display when pushing the pushing the Default page SYSTEM softkey FUEL softkey DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Engine Indication System Display when Display when pushing the pushing the Default page SYSTEM softkey FUEL softkey...
  • Page 40 Engine Indication System Default SYSTEM FUEL DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Engine Indication System with G1000 NXi DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 41 Diamond DA40 NG Brake System Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Hydraulic brakes Pilot applies brake DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 42 Hydraulic brakes Copilot applies brake DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Hydraulic brakes Parking brake Apply brake pressure One-way valve is closed Pressure is trapped DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 43 Parking brake DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 44 Diamond DA40 NG Power Plant Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Power plant 1 Austro Engine E4-A Four cylinders, liquid-cooled 1991 ccm Common-rail direct injection Reduction gear 1:1,69 Dual digital engine control Turbocharger Torsion vibration damper isolates engine from propeller Max. power: 100% (5 minutes time limit) 123,5 kW (165,6 DIN-HP) at 2300 RPM Max cont.
  • Page 45 Austro Engine E4-A DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Austro Engine E4-A Turbo Charger Alternator Fuel High Pressure Pump Oil Sump Front View Propeller Shaft Gearbox DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 46 Gearbox Engine Oil Filter Housing Heat Exchanger Rip Belt Glow Plug Control Unit Top View Oil Filler Cap Alternator DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Austro Engine E4-A Turbo Charger High Pressure Pump Propeller Shaft Starter Water Pump Engine Oil Filter Housing...
  • Page 47 Austro Engine E4-A Coolant reservoir Intercooler Gearbox Oiltank Alternator DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Austro Engine E4-A Engine air filter and alternate air valve Turbocharger Cabin heat exchanger DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 48 Alternate air Alternate air lever Alternate air valve DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Alternate air Alternate air lever pulled Alternate air valve open DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 49 Use of Alternate Air DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Austro Engine E4-A Prop governor DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 50 ECU – Engine Control Unit DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner E.O.T. – Engine Order Telegraph DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 51 „VOTER switch“ Normally in AUTO position Working ECU is automatically selected according operating hours or in case of malfunction DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner ECU test button Test on ground (PWR lever idle) DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 52 ECU test Prop cycling 2 times to 1800 RPM DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner ECU FAIL Caution An ECU FAIL caution is caused by various types of malfunctions. These include internal ECU problems, sensor failure or insufficient performance of air-, fuel- or electrical supply system (e.g.
  • Page 53 ECU FAIL Caution DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner ECU FAIL Caution DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 54 Engine troubleshooting DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Power plant • Power lever selects „LOAD“ in % • RPM automatically determined by selected power 2400 2350 100% 2300 2250 2200 2150 2100 2050 2000 1950 1900 1850 Recommended Cruise 1800...
  • Page 55 Governor operated by gearbox oil Oil pressure up = pitch up = RPM down Oil pressure down = pitch down = RPM up DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RPM malfunctions DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 56 RPM malfunctions DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel pumps engine driven pump this high pressure pump feeds the common rail (additional electrical fuel pumps are part of the fuel system) DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 57 5.0 – 7.0 liters Max. oil consumption: 0.1 liters/hr Oil temperature: -30°C – 140 °C Normal: 50°C – 125°C DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Power plant limitations Gearbox temperature: Min: -30°C Min at full load: 35°C Max: 120 °C The yellow cautionary range is for information only.
  • Page 58 -25°C, max 60°C Fuel pressure: min 4 bar, max 7 bar no indication on G1000, but warning if below limit DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Power plant limitations Max. restart altitude: 16.400ft PA for immediate restart 15.000ft PA for immediate restart with engine software V33_1_05_19 or later 10.000ft PA for restart within 2 minutes...
  • Page 59 Power plant limitations Intentional negative-g manoeuvers are not permitted DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Starter limitations Operation: max 10 seconds 60 seconds cool down time DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 60 Minimum cetane number of 36 (EN ISA 5165/ASTM D613) recommended For additives see AFM! Diesel Fuel No additives permitted! DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Power plant fluid specifications Engine oil: e.g. SHELL Helix Ultra AEROSHELL Oil Diesel Ultra AUSTRO ENGINE Aero...
  • Page 61 Engine operation after line-up DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Engine operation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 62 Power plant warnings DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Power plant abnormals DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 63 Diamond DA40 NG Cooling System Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Cooling system DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 64 Cooling system Coolant Temp. < ~80°C DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Cooling system Coolant Temp. > ~80°C DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 65 Cooling system DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Cooling system DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 66 Cabin heat DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Cabin heat Cabin Heat DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 67 Ventilation Cockpit Front ventilation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Ventilation Cabin Rear ventilation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 68 Diamond DA40 NG Turbocharger System Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Turbo Charger Exhaust gas drives turbine Bypass for excess exhaust gas DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 69 Turbo Charger Compressor compresses intake air Turbine drives compressor DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 70 Diamond DA40 NG Fuel System Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel System Standard Tanks Capacity: 2 x 15 USG 2 x 14 USG usable = 28 USG usable = 85 kg At 75% power: ~ 6,5 USG/hr DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 71 Capacity: 2 x 20,5 USG 2 x 19,5 USG usable = 39 USG = 120 kg Max indicated fuel per tank: 14 USG Max. unbalance: 9 USG DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel System Fuel valve DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 72 Fuel System DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel System Up to 71 USG/hr Average 45 USG/hr ~60 USG/hr Fuel cooler DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 73 Fuel System The transfer pump is switched OFF automatically when the auxiliary tank is empty the main tank is full (14 USG) DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel cooler Right wing Air inlet Air outlet DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 74 Fuel System ~45 USG/hr Fuel cooler Transfer DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel system „Alternate means for fuel quantity indication“ Position: at the bore in the stall strip DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 75 Place it on top of fuselage in front of vertical tail Read pitch angle and use table to determine exact fuel quantity DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel system Fuel Qantity Indicator II Qantity scale Level scale...
  • Page 76 Fuel system DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel system Conversion tables in the AFM DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 77 Fuel vents DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel tank drain DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 78 Fuel gascolator drain DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel gascolator drain DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 79 ECU For TKOF, LDG and with fuel pressure failure: both pumps switched ON manually with FUEL PUMP switch DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel pumps DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 80 Fuel pumps DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Fuel pressure warning Warning annunciation: FUEL PRESS DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 81 Fuel pressure warning DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 82 Diamond DA40 NG Diesel Operation Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Diesel Operation DA40NG DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 83 DA40NG Diesel Operation Fuel Temperature Diesel Operation Minimum: -30°C Maximum: 60°C Modified G1000 Software: DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner DA40NG Diesel Operation Operational Limitations (Fuel Temperature): DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 84 Diesel Fuel Classes (EN 590) („Temperate“ climatic zones) „Winter Diesel“: Class F „Arctic“ climatic zones: other classes DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner DA40NG Diesel Operation If JET Fuel is used, make sure that no Diesel Fuel is remaining in the tanks, neither in the left nor in the right tank.
  • Page 85 NOTE In order to provide information about the fuel grade it is recommended to enter the fuel grade in the airplane log each time fuel is refilled. DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner DA40NG Diesel Operation Performance below 10°C OAT...
  • Page 86 Diamond DA40 NG Electrical System Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Electrical system General information: 2 types of amperemeter can be installed in aircraft: DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 87 Electrical system Observe! The Amperemeter on the G1000 is a DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Electrical system DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 88 Electrical system Power sources Alternator ECU Backup Battery 28V 70A 2x14V 7,2Ah Main Battery 24V 13,6Ah DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Electrical system ENG ECU Bus Power distribution Battery Bus 2 Battery Bus 1 Avionic Bus Main Bus Hot Battery Bus...
  • Page 89 24V 13,6Ah Main Bus Essential Bus ECU backup battery 24V 7,2 Ah Avionic Bus Hot Battery Bus Battery power supply DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Electrical system Battery Bus 1 Battery Bus 2 Starter Alternator ECU Bus Main Battery...
  • Page 90 Main Bus Essential Bus ECU backup battery 24V 7,2 Ah Avionic Bus Hot Battery Bus External power supply, ELECTRIC MASTER DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Electrical system Battery Bus 1 Battery Bus 2 Alternator ECU Bus Main Battery 24V 13,6Ah...
  • Page 91 24V 13,6Ah Main Bus Essential Bus ECU backup battery 24V 7,2 Ah Avionic Bus Hot Battery Bus Essential power supply DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Electrical system Battery Bus 1 Battery Bus 2 Alternator ECU Bus Main Battery 24V 13,6Ah...
  • Page 92 Hot battery bus Accessory power plug DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Battery bus 1 and 2 Battery Bus 1 starter heavy duty power Battery Bus 2 ECU BUS Main Bus (Electric Master ON, ESS BUS OFF) Essential Bus (Electric Master ON, ESS BUS ON)

  • Page 93: Com 1

    (ESS BUS OFF) Avionic Bus Starter control Fuel x-fer pump Avionic-, CDU-cooling fans Instrument lights Taxi + map lights Position lights Strobe lights DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Essential bus Horizon Air Data Computer AHRS COM 1 GPS/NAV 1 Flood light...

  • Page 94: Table Of Contents

    Avionic bus COM 2 GPS/NAV 2 Audio panel Autopilot WX 500 DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Essential Bus, Avionic Master Electric Master DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...

  • Page 95: Da40 Ng

    Engine Master DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner External Power Receptable DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 96 External Power Receptable DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner External Power Receptable 28 V ! DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 97 Essential bus switch The mysterious Essential Bus Switch DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Switch location DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 98 When is it used ? When the alternator fails to disconnect unnecessary electrical consumers to supply battery power to essential electrical consumers DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Essential Electrial Power Main unserviceable systems Starter control Fuel x-fer pump Avionic-, CDU-cooling fans...
  • Page 99 Diamond DA40 NG Autopilot GFC700 DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS „AFCS“: Automatic Flight Control System Flight Director Autopilot DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 100 GFC 700 AFCS DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 101 GFC 700 AFCS GFC 700 functions: Flight Director (FD) AUTO Pilot (AP) Manual Electric Trim (MET) DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Autopilot AP disconnect Manual Electric Trim DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 102 Autopilot GA button DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS Aircraft Attitude Symbol Flight Director Command Bars DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...

  • Page 103: Da40 Ng

    FL change = Pitch IAS hold Second push deactivates the mode DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS FLC („Flight Level Change“ Mode): „FLC“...
  • Page 104 GFC 700 AFCS System Status Annunciation DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 105 GFC 700 AFCS When FD or AP is engaged: DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS Flight Mode Annunciators „AFCS Status Box“...
  • Page 106 GFC 700 AFCS Flight Mode Annunciators „AFCS Status Box“ DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS Flight Mode Annunciators „AFCS Status Box“...
  • Page 107 „AFCS Status Box“ AP status Automatic disconnect Manual disconnect Control Wheel Steering DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS Flight Mode Annunciators „AFCS Status Box“...
  • Page 108 GFC 700 AFCS Vertical modes DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS Vertical mode range and change increments 70 to165 DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 109 GFC 700 AFCS Flight Mode Annunciators „AFCS Status Box“ Roll mode DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin.
  • Page 110 GFC 700 AFCS GA mode active • Wings level • 7° pitch up DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS What the FD/AP flies What the pilot wants DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 111 GFC 700 AFCS Vertical Speed Mode Selected Vertical Speed Vertical Speed Bug DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS IAS Hold Mode („Flight Level Change“)
  • Page 112 GFC 700 AFCS Overspeed Protection flashing DA40 NG Image reproduced with the permission of Garmin. © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner GFC 700 AFCS DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 113 The Autopilot disconnects and Autopilot is inoperative. The flight director is available except for air data modes (ALT, VS, FLC). Manual electric trim is available. DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner G 1000 System Loss Effect upon Autopilot Operation DA40 NG...
  • Page 114 G 1000 System Loss Effect upon Autopilot Operation Limited functionality DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner G 1000 System Loss Effect upon Autopilot Operation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 115 G 1000 System Loss Effect upon Autopilot Operation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner G 1000 System Loss Effect upon Autopilot Operation ALT VS FLC DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 116 G 1000 System Loss Effect upon Autopilot Operation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner G 1000 System Loss Effect upon Autopilot Operation DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 117 G 1000 System Loss Effect upon Autopilot Operation GPS 1 GPS 2 VHF NAV only, reduced accuracy DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 118 Diamond DA40 NG Performance Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner TKOF, LDG Performance general DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 119 X-wind Max demonstrated crosswind component: 25 kts DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Performance Tables Fuel Flow Stalling Speeds TKOF Ground Roll / TKOF Distance Climb Performance Take off climb Cruise climb Time, Fuel, Distance to Climb Cruise Performance LDG Ground Roll / LDG Distance...
  • Page 120 Fuel Flow 6,6 USG/hr DA40 NG Peter Schmidleitner Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Stalling Speeds DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 121 Ground roll plus 15% for each 1% of slope Up to Without wheel fairings: Ground roll plus 20 m 10000 ft TKOF distance plus 30 m DA40 NG Peter Schmidleitner Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner TKOF on Grass RWY Length of TKOF roll...
  • Page 122 Climb performance Available tables: Take-Off Climb, Flaps T/O 1310 kg 1280 kg 1200 kg 1100 kg DA40 NG Peter Schmidleitner Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Climb performance Available tables: Cruise Climb Flaps UP 1310 kg 1280 kg 1200 kg 1100 kg...
  • Page 123 Conversion to gradient: with TAS: „still air gradient“ ! For operation without wheel fairings a climb rate decreased by 40 ft/min must be expected DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Time, Fuel, Dist to climb Available tables: Flaps UP 1310 kg...
  • Page 124 10° increase of OAT Method of calculation: 1. get values for airfield altitude 2. get values for for cruise altitude Result: subtract 1 from 2 DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner True Air Speed Only one table for 1310kg...
  • Page 125 LDG distance plus 10% for each 3 kt Up to 10000 ft Downhill slope: Ground roll plus 10% for each 1% of slope DA40 NG Peter Schmidleitner Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner LDG on wet or Grass RWY LDG roll Paved RWY...
  • Page 126 Go around Available tables: Flaps LDG 1310 kg 1280 kg 1200 kg 1100 kg DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Glide Best gliding 88 KIAS Flaps UP, prop windmilling 1:9,7 1,59 NM / 1000 ft Without wheel fairings: 1:9,4 1,54 NM / 1000 ft...
  • Page 127 0.98 „h“ 50 ft Effective Obst. Dist. „d“ Obst. Dist. DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Vöslau RWY 31 „d“= (950 + 830) – 600 = 1180 Gradient = (30 / 1180) * 100 = 2,54 % ~ 200 fpm...
  • Page 128 Diamond DA40 NG Mass and Balance Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Empty Mass Empty Mass includes: Equipment as per Equipment Inventory Brake fluid Coolant fluid Gear oil Engine oil Unusable fuel (2 x 1,0 USG) DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 129 Center of Gravity Envelope 2.53 2.469 2.46 DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Moment Arms Lever Arm Item Front seats 2.30 Rear seats 3.25 Wing tanks 2.63 Standard baggage 3.65 Baggage tube 4.32 Short bagge extension 3.97 Extended baggage 3.89 4.54...
  • Page 130 Baggage Compartments Option „Baggage Tray + Extended Compartment“ BAGGAGE TRAY DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Baggage Compartments Option „Short Baggege Extension“ BAGGAGE TRAY DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 131 3.89 Aft baggage 4.54 1160 2870.7 Zero Fuel Mass ~20 USG 157.8 Fuel 2.63 1220 3028.5 Total TKOF Mass DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner M&B Calculation Lever Mass (kg) Moment (kgm) Empty mass 2.42 2180.8 Front seats 2.30 391.0 260.0...
  • Page 132 Center of Gravity Envelope 1220 kg , 2.48 m 1160 kg , 2.47 m DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 133 Diamond DA40 NG Emergency Equipment Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Emergency equipment DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 134 Emergency Exit DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Emergency Exit DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 135 Egress Hammer DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 136 Diamond DA40 NG Kinds of Operation Equipment List (KOEL) Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Kinds of Operation Equipment List KOEL DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 137 Kinds of Operation Equipment List KOEL DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Kinds of Operation Equipment List KOEL DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 138 Kinds of Operation Equipment List KOEL Additional minimum equipment for the intended operation may be required by national operating rules and also depends on the route to be flown. DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 139 Diamond DA40 NG Servicing Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Scheduled maintenance Every 100 hours 200 hours 1000 hours Annually DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 140 Unscheduled maintenance Hard landings Propeller strike Engine fire Lightning strike Occurence of other malfunctions and damage DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Refuelling DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 141 Kilfrost TKS 80 Aeroshell Compound 07 Any AL-5 (DTD 406B) Procedure: Remove snow with brush Spray de-icing fluid Wipe dry DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Parking Short term parking: Parking brake ON, Flaps UP Extended or unattended parking, unpredictable wind: Mooring or placing in hangar Outside parking at OAT below -38°C:...
  • Page 142 Control surfaces gust lock DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Mooring DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 143 Mooring DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Tow bar DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 144 Diamond DA40 NG Airconditioning Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RACC: Recirculating Air – Cabin Cooling DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 145 Installation Behind the baggage compartment, therefore only „Short“ baggage compartment DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RACC Elements AUX Power switch + Control panel on center console Central unit aft of baggage compartment Additional alternator engine compartment, belt driven from...
  • Page 146 RACC Controls DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Addititional Alternator DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 147 Addititional Alternator DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RACC Concept Cabin air is circulated through the RACC and thereby cooled Cabin air and outside air is also needed for the operation of the RACC DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 148 RACC Central Unit DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RACC Central Unit Front and left side DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 149 RACC Central Unit Back and right side DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RACC Schematic DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 150 RACC Schematic DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RACC Installation Cooled air outlets DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 151 Cooled air outlets DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RACC Limitations AUX POWER switch and RACC must be OFF in all Emergencies during Take-off, Landing, Go-Around RACC may be ON with modification 40-394, but for flight masses above 1280 kg only when wheel...
  • Page 152 Keep RPM above 800 AUX POWER: ON RACC: ON Power Off: RACC: OFF (press button for 1 sec) AUX POWER: OFF DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner RACC Operation In flight: switching RACC System ON: AUX POWER: ON RACC: ON...
  • Page 153 Take-off RACC ON: ground roll increased by 30 m TKOF distance increased by 40 m DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Climb and Cruise RACC ON: reduced by 25 ft/min RACC ON: reduced by 4% DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 154 Moment Arms Lever Arm Item Front seats 2.30 Rear seats 3.25 Wing tanks 2.63 Standard bagge 3.65 Short baggage extension 3.97 DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner Intentionally blank DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...
  • Page 155 Diamond DA40 NG Flight Procedures Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner TKOF Profile (Fuel pumps are switched OFF) Climb Check 60 % Climb to cruise altitude 88 KIAS Flaps UP ~ 110 KIAS Climb Power Circuit altitude Safe altitude up to 50 ft...
  • Page 156 Checklists The checklists are not part of the AFM, and they are not „officially Diamond factory-endorsed“. They are published and used by „Diamond Flight Training“ and are a also a recommendation for an „Operator Checklist“ DA40 NG Compiled by Peter Schmidleitner...