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Revision 6 of the DA20-A1-100 AFM, Document Number DA202-100, dated January 18, 2012 is a complete
Manual re-issue. To bring Revision 5 (dated 22 August, 2006) of your manual to the Revision 6 state,
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  • Page 1 Revision 6 DA-20 Katana Diamond Incremental Revision FLIGHT MANUAL Day/Night Change Instructions AIRCRAFT 100 hp CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS Revision 6 of the DA20-A1-100 AFM, Document Number DA202-100, dated January 18, 2012 is a complete Manual re-issue. To bring Revision 5 (dated 22 August, 2006) of your manual to the Revision 6 state, remove all pages of each chapter and insert the new pages as indicated below.
  • Page 2 Revision 6 DA-20 Katana Diamond Incremental Revision FLIGHT MANUAL Day/Night Change Instructions AIRCRAFT 100 hp Remove: Chapter 4 – pages 4-1 to 4-18. Insert: Chapter 4 – pages 4-1 to 4-18. Change: (1) The Footer was changed on all pages to have a correct and consistent Date, Revision and Page Numbering format.
  • Page 3 Revision 6 DA-20 Katana Diamond Incremental Revision FLIGHT MANUAL Day/Night Change Instructions AIRCRAFT 100 hp Remove: Chapter 8 – pages 8-1 to 8-7. Insert: Chapter 7 – pages 8-1 to 8-8. Change: (1) The Footer was changed on all pages to have a correct and consistent Date, Revision and Page Numbering format.
  • Page 4 FLIGHT MANUAL DA 20/100 Category of Airworthiness : UTILITY Applicable Airworthiness Requirements : AWM Chapter 523-VLA Serial No. Registration Date of Issue : 19 June 2000 Document No. : DA202-100 This manual must be carried in the aircraft at all times! Scope and revision status can be found in the List of Effective Pages and in the Record of Revisions.
  • Page 5 A careful study of the manual will reward you with many hours of trouble-free flight operation of your KATANA airplane. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this manual or any portion thereof by any means without the express written permission of DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES prohibited. © Copyright by DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES,...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter GENERAL OPERATING LIMITATIONS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES PERFORMANCE WEIGHT AND BALANCE / EQUIPMENT LIST DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS HANDLING, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE SUPPLEMENTS Doc # DA202-100...
  • Page 7 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Chapter Page Date Chapter Page Date January 18, 2012 DOT-appr January 18, 2012 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr January 18, 2012 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr January 18, 2012 DOT-appr January 18, 2012...
  • Page 8 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Chapter Page Date Chapter Page Date DOT-appr January 18, 2012 7-14 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr January 18, 2012 7-15 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr January 18, 2012 7-16 January 18, 2012 DOT-appr January 18, 2012...
  • Page 10 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual [INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] Doc # DA202-100 January 18, 2012 Page 0 - 7 Revision 6...
  • Page 11 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual REVISION LOG This log should be used for control of all revisions issued and installed in this manual. The affected pages of any revision as well as the Record of Revisions must be inserted into the manual upon receipt.
  • Page 12 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual REVISION HIGHLIGHTS Changes of technical material in Revision 6 of the AFM are described below and are indicated in the text pages by revision bars in the margin adjacent to the change. The footer has been changed on all pages of the manual to be consistent and correct.
  • Page 13 DA 20/100 Flight Manual SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE Diamond Aircraft Publications Revision Subscription Contacts To ensure safe operation and maintenance of the DA20/100 Katana aircraft, it is recommended that operators verify that their documentation is at the correct issue/revision levels. For revision and subscription service please contact the following: 1.
  • Page 14 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1.1. INTRODUCTION 1- 1 1.2. CERTIFICATION BASIS 1- 2 1.3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES 1- 2 1.4. THREE-VIEW-DRAWING OF AIRPLANE 1- 3 1.5. DIMENSIONS 1- 4 1.6. ENGINE 1- 5 1.7.

  • Page 15: General

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.2. CERTIFICATION BASIS The DA 20/100 has been approved by Transport Canada in accordance with the Canadian Airworthiness Manual (AWM) Chapter 523-VLA. The Type Certificate No. A-191, originally issued on July 29th, 1994, has been revised to include the DA20/100.

  • Page 16: Three-View-Drawing Of Airplane

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.4. THREE-VIEW-DRAWING OF AIRPLANE Doc # DA202-100 January 18, 2012 Page 1 - 3 Revision 6...

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.5. DIMENSIONS 1.5.1 Overall Dimensions Span: 35 ft 7 in (10.84 m) Length: 23 ft 6.0 in ( 7.17 m) Height: 6 ft 11.0 in ( 2.10m) 1.5.2 Wing Airfoil: Wortmann FX 63-137/20 HOAC Wing Area: 125 sq.ft.

  • Page 18: Engine

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.6. ENGINE Rotax 912S, 4 Cylinder, 4 Stroke-Engine, horizontally opposed, liquid cooled cylinder heads, air-cooled cylinders. Propeller drive via integrated reduction gear. Reduction Ratio: 2.43 : 1 Displacement: 82.5 cu.in. (1.352 liters) Output Power: 100 hp (73.5 kW)

  • Page 19: Fuel

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.8. FUEL Approved Fuel Grades: AVGAS 100LL Automotive Gasoline, Unleaded, Minimum 95 RON or 91 AKI RON = Research Octane Number MON = Motor Octane Number MON + RON AKI = Anti Knock Index =...

  • Page 20: Lubricant And Coolant

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.9. LUBRICANT AND COOLANT 1.9.1. Lubricant Use only motor oil with API classification SF or SG or higher. Due to high stresses in the reduction gears, a 4 stroke motorcycle oil of a registered brand with gear additives that meets API classification SF or SG are highly recommended.
  • Page 21 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.9.2. Coolant EVANS NPG+ waterless coolant or an alternate coolant as provided by Service Bulletin DA20-72-03L, Rev 2 must be used. WARNING In the case of using EVANS NPG+, water or water-containing coolant must not be added in any case to the cooling system.

  • Page 22: Weight

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.10. WEIGHT Maximum Take-off Weight : 1653 lbs (750 kg) Maximum Landing Weight : 1653 lbs (750 kg) Empty Weight : See Chapter 6 Maximum Weight in Baggage Compartment : 44 lbs (20 kg)

  • Page 23: List Of Definitions And Abbreviations

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.11. LIST OF DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 1.11.1. Speed AGL: Above Ground Level CAS: Calibrated airspeed; Indicated speed corrected for installation and instrument errors. CAS is equal to TAS at standard atmospheric conditions at MSL.
  • Page 24 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.11.2. Meteorological Terms ISA: International Standard Atmosphere at which air is identified as a dry gas. The temperature at mean sea level is 15° Celsius (59° F), the air pressure at sea level is 1013.25 mbar (29.92 inHg), the temperature gradient up to the altitude at which the temperature reaches -56.5°...
  • Page 25 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.11.4. Flight Performance and Flight Planning Demonstrated Crosswind Component: The maximum speed of the crosswind component at which the maneuvrability of the airplane during take-off and landing has been demonstrated during type certification test flights.
  • Page 26 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General Center of Gravity Limits: The CG range which an airplane with a given weight must be operated within. Usable Fuel: The amount of fuel available for the flight plan calculation. Unusable Fuel: The amount of fuel remaining in the tank, which cannot be safely used in flight.

  • Page 27: Conversion Factors

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual General 1.12. CONVERSION FACTORS 1.12.1. Length or Altitude 1 [ft.] 0.3048 [m] 1 [in.] 25.4 [mm] 1.12.2. Speed 1 [kts] = 1.852 [km/h] 1 [mph] = 1.609 [km/h] 1.12.3. Pressure 1 [hPa] 100 [N/m ] = 1 [mbar] 1 [in.

  • Page 28: Operating Limitations

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations CHAPTER 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS 2.1 INTRODUCTION 2.2 AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS 2.3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS 2.4 POWERPLANT LIMITATIONS 2.5 POWERPLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2.6 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENT MARKINGS 2.7 WEIGHT 2.8 CENTER OF GRAVITY 2.9 APPROVED MANEUVERS 2.10 MANEUVERING LOAD FACTORS...
  • Page 29 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2.2. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS Speed km/h Remarks Do not make full or abrupt control movement above this speed, because Maneuvering Speed under certain conditions the airplane may be overstressed by full control movement. Do not exceed this speed with flaps...

  • Page 30: Powerplant Limitations

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2.4. POWER PLANT LIMITATIONS 2.4.1. Engine (a) Engine Manufacturer : Bombardier Rotax, Gunskirchen/Austria : 912 S3 (b) Engine Type Designation NOTE The propeller is driven by the engine via a reduction gear with a ratio of 2.43:1. The RPM indicator indicates the propeller speed.
  • Page 31 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations (g) Cylinder Head Temperature Maximum : 275°F (135°C) (h) Fuel Specifications Approved Fuel Grades : AVGAS 100LL Unleaded Automotive Fuel 95 RON /91 AKI (refer also to page 1-6) (i) Oil Grades : 4 stroke motorcycle oil of a registered brand...

  • Page 32: Powerplant Instrument Markings

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2.5. POWERPLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Powerplant instrument markings and their color code significance are shown below: Instrument Red Line Green Arc Yellow Arc Red Line = Lower Limit = Normal = Caution Range = Upper Limit...

  • Page 33: Weight

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2.7. WEIGHT Maximum permissible weight : 1653 lbs (750 kg) Maximum permissible weight in the baggage 44 lbs ( 20 kg) compartment only permissible with baggage harness WARNING Exceeding the weight limitations may lead to overloading of the airplane, as well as degrading of the handling characteristics and flight performance.

  • Page 34: Approved Maneuvers

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2.9. APPROVED MANEUVRES This airplane is certified in the UTILITY Category in accordance with JAR-VLA. Permissible Utility Category Maneuvres: All normal flight maneuvres Stalls (except WHIP stalls) Lazy Eight’s Entry speed: 116 kts (215 km/h)

  • Page 35: Maximum Passenger Seating

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2.11. MAXIMUM PASSENGER SEATING Maximum Passenger Seating: one passenger. 2.12. FLIGHT CREW Minimum Flight Crew: one pilot, aircraft to be flown solo from left seat only 2.13. KINDS OF OPERATION Flights are permissible in accordance with Visual Flight Rules (VFR).

  • Page 36: Fuel

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2.14. FUEL Fuel Capacity Total Fuel Quantity: : 20.1 US gal. (76 liters) Usable Fuel: : 19.5 US gal. (74 liters ) Unusable Fuel: : 0.53 US gal. ( 2 liters) 2.15. PLACARDS The following placards must be installed: 1.
  • Page 37 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2. On the instrument panel under the airspeed 3. Next to the switches 4. On the flap control 5. On the dimming switch for trim display, 6. Next to dimming potentiometer for cabin...
  • Page 38 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 7. On the instrument panel next to the individual circuit breakers Depending on aircraft specific avionic equipment configuration. Doc # 202-100 January 18, 2012 Page 2 - 11 Revision 6 DOT Approved...
  • Page 39 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 8. On top of the instrument panel under 9. Around Trim Display on top of the the compass instrument panel 10. On top the instrument panel within pilot’s direct line of vision 11. On DME channeling switch on the RH 12.
  • Page 40 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 17. Under the instrument panel next to the individual knobs 18. On the centre console between 19. On the side of the throttle quadrant next to throttle and propeller levers tension adjustment knob 20.
  • Page 41 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 23. Next to canopy release handles Inside Left (partially coloured red) Inside Right (partially coloured red) Outside Left Outside Right 24. Next to ELT (if installed) to indicate switch position for EBC 102A ELT model for EBC 502 ELT model 25.
  • Page 42 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 26. On the LH side of baggage compartment 27. On the brake fluid reservoires (rudder pedals) Hydraulic Fluid MIL-H-5606 28. On inside of oil filler door (coloured red) 29. On oil filler cap Placard on reservoir cap.
  • Page 43 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 33. On fuselage upper skin behind cockpit (only if ELT is installed), coloured yellow 34. On fuselage underside (belly), by left wing 35. Under each wing and tail skid plate 36. Around Stall Warning Hole in left wing 37.
  • Page 44 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Limitations 2.16. DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND COMPONENT The maximum demonstrated crosswind component is 15 kts. (27 km/h). 2.17. TEMPERATURE LIMITS Limits for outside air temperature and temperature of the structure for the operation of the airplane: Maximum T/O Temperature : 131°F (55°C)
  • Page 45 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures CHAPTER 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3.1. INTRODUCTION 3- 2 3.2. AIRSPEEDS DURING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3- 2 3.3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - CHECKLISTS 3.3.1. Engine Failures (a) Engine Failure during Take-off Run 3- 3 (b) Engine Failure after Take-off...

  • Page 46: Emergency Procedures

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.1. INTRODUCTION The following chapter contains check-lists as well as descriptions of the recommended procedures in case of an emergency. Since it is impossible to present in the Flight Manual all emergency situations which may occur, knowledge of the airplane and experience of the pilot are essential in rectifying such problems.

  • Page 47: Emergency Procedures - Checklists

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - CHECKLISTS 3.3.1. Engine Failures (a) Engine Failure during Take-off Run Throttle IDLE Brakes as required Engine Failure after Take-Off INSUFFICIENT ENGINE POWER Airspeed (v 60 kts / 68 mph / 110 km/h...

  • Page 48: Engine Inoperative

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures ENGINE INOPERATIVE Perform emergency landing according to paragraph 3.3.2. Engine Failure during Flight ENGINE RUNNING ROUGHLY Carburetor Heat Electric Fuel Pump Choke check OFF Fuel Shut-off Valve check OPEN Ignition Switch cycle L - BOTH - R - BOTH...

  • Page 49: Restarting The Engine With Propeller Windmilling

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH PROPELLER WINDMILLING As long as the airspeed (v ) is at least 54 kts / 62 mph / 100 km/h, the propeller will continue to windmill. Airspeed (v...

  • Page 50: Restarting The Engine With Propeller At Full Stop

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures RESTARTING THE ENGINE WITH PROPELLER AT FULL STOP Electrically Powered Equipment Master Switch (Battery) Propeller Speed Control Lever max. RPM Fuel shut off valve OPEN Electric Fuel Pump Throttle Cold Start: IDLE...

  • Page 51: Emergency Landing

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.2. Emergency Landing Emergency Landing Approach with Engine off Airspeed (v ) (Flaps in T/O and LDG position) 57 kts / 66 mph / 106 km/h Airspeed (v ) (Flaps UP) 65 kts / 75 mph / 120 km/h...
  • Page 52 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures Overfly selected landing area (not below 500 ft / 150 m above ground) to confirm suitability and that approach route is free of obstacles Climb up to 1000 ft AGL (if possible)

  • Page 53: Fire

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.3. Fire Engine Fire during Engine-Start-Up on the Ground Fuel Shut-off Valve CLOSED Throttle FULL Master Switch (Battery) Ignition Switch Evacuate Airplane immediately Engine Fire during Flight Fuel Shut-off Valve CLOSED Airspeed (v...

  • Page 54: (D) Electrical Fire Including Smoke On The Ground

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures In case the fire is extinguished and electric power is required for continuation of the flight: Avionics Master Switch Electrically Powered Equipment Master Switch (Battery) Avionics Master Switch Radio Land as soon as possible.

  • Page 55: Icing

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.4. Icing Unintentional Flight into Icing Area Leave icing area (through change of altitude or change of flight direction to reach area with higher outside air temp.). Continue to move control surfaces to maintain their moveability.

  • Page 56: Landing With Defective Tire On Main Landing Gear

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.6. Landing with Defective Tire on Main Landing Gear Final approach with wing flaps in landing position. Land airplane on the side of runway opposite to the side with the defective tire to compensate for change in direction which is to be expected during final rolling.

  • Page 57: Gliding

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.8. Gliding Wing Flaps Airspeed at 1653 lbs (750 kg) (v 73 kts / 84 mph / 135 km/h Glide Ratio 14, which means at 1000 ft/305m above ground, and with no wind the distance of glide is 2.3 NM (4.25 km)
  • Page 58 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures c) Low Voltage Indication (needle in yellow Arc) I. LOW VOLTAGE INDICATION (NEEDLE IN YELLOW ARC) WHILE AIRPLANE ON GROUND Propeller RPM Increase RPM until needle is in the Green Arc. This should occur before exceeding 1350 RPM.

  • Page 59: Flap System Failure

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.10. Flap System Failure Flap Position Indicator Failure visual check of the flap position select airspeed within the range of the white arc marked on the airspeed indicator check all positions of the flap toggle switch (flap stops are fail-safe)

  • Page 60: Avionics System Failure

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.12 Avionics System Failure Total Avionic Failure: Check Avionic Master Circuit Breaker If tripped, re-engage and monitor status, If it trips again, land at nearest suitable airport Check Avionic Master Switch Toggle avionic master switch, if avionic system...

  • Page 61: Trim System Failure

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.13 Trim System Failure Stuck Trim: Circuit breaker check, reset if breaker is tripped Rocker switch depress in both directions, wait 5 minutes, try again NOTE Full range of travel is available for elevator, but expect forces up to 20 lbs. on control stick.

  • Page 62: Instrument Panel Lighting Failure

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures 3.3.14 Instrument Panel Lighting Failure Rocker Switch, map light Rocker Switch, I-panel lighting Cycle Rocker Switch OFF - ON Dimming Control Turn fully clockwise Internal Lighting Circuit Breaker. If tripped, reset If NOT Successful Use Flashlight Expect electrical power failure.

  • Page 63: Normal Operating Procedures

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures CHAPTER 4 NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES 4.1. INTRODUCTION 4- 2 4.2. AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATION 4- 2 4.3. STRUCTURAL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR 4- 3 4.4. NORMAL OPERATION CHECKLIST 4- 5 4.4.1. Preflight Inspection I.

  • Page 64: Introduction

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.1. INTRODUCTION Chapter 4 provides checklist and amplified procedures for the normal operation. For normal procedures and supplementary information associated with optional systems refer to Chapter 9. 4.2. AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATION Unless stated otherwise, the following table contains the applicable airspeeds for maximum take-off and landing weight.

  • Page 65: Structural Temperature Indicator

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.3 STRUCTURAL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR A structural temperature indicator, installed on the spar bridge, indicates when the structural temperature limitation is exceeded (ref. section 2.17). The indicator need only be checked if the OAT exceeds 38 C (100 F).
  • Page 66 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures [ INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ] Doc # 202-100 January 18, 2012 Page 4 - 4 Revision 6 DOT Approved...

  • Page 67: Normal Operation Checklist

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4. NORMAL OPERATION CHECKLIST 4.4.1. Preflight Inspection I. In-Cabin Check 1. Structural Temperature Indicator check that Structural Temperature (if OAT exceeds 38 C (100 F)) does not exceed 55 C (131 F) 2.
  • Page 68 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures Walk Around Check and Visual Inspection Doc # 202-100 January 18, 2012 Page 4 - 6 Revision 6 DOT Approved...
  • Page 69 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures CAUTION Visually inspect for the following conditions: Defects, contamination, cracks, delaminations, excessive play, insecure or improper mounting and general condition.Additionally, check the control surfaces for freedom of movement. CAUTION Set PARKING brake prior to removing wheel chocks 1.
  • Page 70 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4. Empennage a) Stabilizers and Control Surfaces visual inspection b) Tie down remove c) Trim Tabs visual inspection 5. Right Wing a) Entire Wing visual inspection b) Wing Flap including Inspection Panel...

  • Page 71: Before Starting Engine

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.2. Before Starting Engine CAUTION Before starting the engine, the canopy must be closed and locked. The red handles must be moved fully forward. After starting the engine the canopy must be closed and locked and stay closed and locked until the engine is shut down.

  • Page 72: Starting Engine

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.3. Starting Engine NOTE Extreme low temperatures require that the engine be preheated prior to engine start. Satisfactory engine starts have been demonstrated at -31ºF (-35ºC) OAT after a 2 hour preheat with the Tanis TAS100-27 preheat system.

  • Page 73: Before Taxiing

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.4. Before Taxiing Avionics Master Switch Flight Instruments and Avionics Engine Gauges check Voltmeter check, ensure needle is in the green arc. Increase RPM to achieve or turn OFF non-flight essential electrical consumers Warning Lights (Gen., Fuel Press., Canopy)

  • Page 74: Before Take-Off (Engine Run-Up)

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.6. Before Take-off (Engine Run-up) NOTE For OAT’s less than -5º F (-20º C) turn cabin heat on for at least 10 minutes prior to take-off. Toe Brakes hold Safety Belts...

  • Page 75: Take-Off

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.7. Take-off 1. Electric Fuel Pump check ON 2. Master Switch (Battery/Generator) check ON 3. Ignition Switch check BOTH 4. Carburetor Heat check OFF 5. Wing Flaps check T/O 6. Propeller Speed Control Lever check max.

  • Page 76: Climb

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.8. Climb Propeller Speed Control Lever 2260 RPM Throttle FULL Engine Gauges within green range Wing Flaps Airspeed 65 kts / 75 mph / 120 km/h Trim adjust NOTE The best rate of climb speed decreases with increasing altitude.

  • Page 77: Descent

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.10. Descent Flight Instruments and Avionics adjust Throttle as required Propeller Speed Control Lever 1700 - 2260 RPM Carburetor Heat as required NOTE To achieve a fast descent: Propeller Speed Control Lever...

  • Page 78: Balked Landing

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures Carburetor Heat OFF as required Throttle as required Airspeed max. 81 kts / 93 mph / 150 km/h Wing Flaps Trim as required Propeller Speed Control Lever max. RPM Wing Flaps...

  • Page 79: Engine Shut-Down

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.14. Engine Shut-down Throttle IDLE Parking Brake Check (by listening to 121.5 MHZ for signal) Avionics Master Switch Electric Consumers Ignition Switch Instrument Panel Lighting Master Switch (Battery) Tie Downs and Wheel Chocks...

  • Page 80: Spinning

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Normal Operating Procedures 4.4.16. Spinning (a) Spin Entry Loose Items stowed Seat Belts fastened Altitude and Airspace check Electric Fuel Pump Wing Flaps Carburetor Heat Throttle IDLE Entry Speed trim to 65 kts / 75 mph / 120 km/h...
  • Page 81 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance CHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE INTRODUCTION 5- 2 USE OF PERFORMANCE TABLES AND DIAGRAMS 5- 2 PERFORMANCE TABLES AND DIAGRAMS 5- 3 5.3.1 Figure 5.1: Airspeed Calibration 5- 3 5.3.2 Figure 5.2: Cruising Performance 5- 4 5.3.3...

  • Page 82: Performance

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.1. INTRODUCTION The performance tables and diagrams on the following pages have been prepared to illustrate the performance you may expect from your airplane as well as to assist you in precise flight planning. The data presented in these tables and diagrams has been derived from test-flights using an airplane and engine in good operating condition, and was corrected to standard atmospheric conditions (59°...
  • Page 83 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3. PERFORMANCE TABLE AND DIAGRAMS 5.3.1. Figure 5.1: Airspeed System Calibration Assumes zero indicator error [kts] T/O, LDG [kts] Example: = 93 kts equals v = 95 kts. Doc # DA202-100 January 18, 2012...
  • Page 84 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.2. Figure 5.2: Cruising Performance Engine power in % of maximum continuous power Pressure Standard altitude Temp. Fuel Flow Fuel Flow In.Hg In.Hg X100 L/hr Gal/hr X100 L/hr Gal/hr 24.7 13.6 25.7 15.6 2000 24.0...
  • Page 85 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.3. Figure 5.3: Stall Speeds Configuration: Idle, most forward center of gravity, max. weight (this is the most adverse configuration) Stall speeds in kts Bank Angle Flaps 0° 30° 45° 60° Stall speeds in mph...
  • Page 86 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.4. Figure 5.4: Wind Components Maximum demonstrated crosswind component: 15 kts (27 km/h) Example: Wind speed: 11 kts (20 km/h) Angle between wind direction and flight direction: 30° Headwind component: 9.5 kts (18 km/h) Crosswind component: 5.5 kts (10 km/h)
  • Page 87 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.5. Figure 5.5: Take-off Distance Conditions: - maximum take-off power - lift-off speed 53 KIAS and speed for climb over obstacle 57 KIAS - level runway, paved - Wing Flaps in Take-Off Position (T/O) Obstacle Height (feet) Aircraft Weight (lbs.)
  • Page 88 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance Grass 5 to 10cm (2 to 4in) deep: 15% increase in take-off roll distance; Grass deeper than 10cm (4in): 25% increase in take-off roll distance. On wet soft grass covered runways with grass deeper than 10cm (4in), the take-off roll distance might be increased by as much as 40%.
  • Page 89 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.6. Figure 5.6 : Climb Performance / Service Ceiling Service Ceiling (in standard conditions): 17600 ft (5365 m) Best Rate-of-Climb Speed with Wing Flaps in Take-Off Position (T/O): 65 kts / 75 mph / 120 km/h TEMPERATURE (°F)
  • Page 90 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.7. [INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] [ INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ] Doc # DA202-100 January 18, 2012 Page 5 - 10 Revision 6 DOT Approved...
  • Page 91 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.8. Figure 5.8: Cruising Speed (True Airspeed) Diagram for true airspeed (TAS) calculation at selected power level. Flight mass 1653 lbs (750 kg) and Flaps UP. Temperature ( F) +68 +86 True Airspeed (knots)
  • Page 92 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.9. Figure 5.9: Maximum Flight Duration Diagram for calculation of the maximum flight duration depending on fuel availability. Flight Time (hour), 45 minute reserve - 3/4 1 1/4 2 1/4 3 1/4 4 1/4...
  • Page 93 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.10. Figure 5.10: Climb Performance during Balked Landing Conditions: Speed = 57 kts / 66 mph / 106 km/h Wing Flaps in Landing Position (LDG) Weight 1653 lbs (750 kg) most forward center of gravity max take-off power 4.06...
  • Page 94 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.3.11. Landing Distance Conditions: - Throttle: Idle - Maximum T/O Weight - Propeller Speed Control Lever: max RPM - Approach Speed 57 kts / 66 mph / 106 km/h - Level Runway, paved...
  • Page 95 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Performance 5.4 NOISE DATA Noise limit according to FAR 36, Appendix G: 75.0 dB (A) Noise value measured: 63.8 dB (A) Noise limit according to ICAO Annex 16, Chapter 10: 79.1 dB (A) Noise value measured: 71.7dB (A)

  • Page 96: Weight And Balance / Equipment List

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance CHAPTER 6 WEIGHT AND BALANCE / EQUIPMENT LIST 6.1 INTRODUCTION 6.2 AIRPLANE WEIGHING - Figure 6.1 Weighing Report 6.3 WEIGHT AND BALANCE REPORT - Figure 6.2 Weight & Balance Report 6.4 FLIGHT-WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY - Figure 6.3 Weight &...
  • Page 97 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance 6.1. INTRODUCTION To obtain the performance, flight characteristics and safe operation described in this Flight Manual, the airplane must be operated within the permissible weight and balance envelope as described in Chapter 2.
  • Page 98 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance 6.2. AIRPLANE WEIGHING Pre-weighing conditions: - equipment must be in accordance with the airplane equipment list - brake fluid, lubricant (3.17 US qt / 3 liters), coolant (2.64 US qt / 2,5 liters) and unusable fuel (0.53 US gal./ 2 liters), included...
  • Page 99 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Figure 6.1: Sample Weighing Report (Aircraft Specific report at the end of this chapter.) DA 20/100 Model: S/N: Registration: Data in accordance with TCDS and Flight Manual Reason for Weighing: Reference Datum: Leading edge of wing at root rib Horizontal reference line: 24”...
  • Page 100 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance 6.3. WEIGHT AND BALANCE REPORT The empty weight and Empty Weight CG position data determined prior to delivery of the airplane is the first entry in the Weight and Balance Report. Each change of the installed equipment as well as each repair affecting the empty weight, the CG position of the empty weight or the empty weight moment must be entered in the Weight and Balance Report at the end of this chapter.
  • Page 101 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Figure 6.2: Sample Weight and Balance Report (Aircraft specific report at the end of this chapter) Model: DA20-A1/100 KATANA Aircraft Serial No.: Registration: Issue Date: Aircraft Specific Weight and Balance Report...
  • Page 102 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance 6.4. FLIGHT WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY The following data enables the pilot to operate the DA 20/100 within the required weight- and center of gravity limitations. The following diagrams, Figure 6.3 Weight &...
  • Page 103 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Figure 6.3: Weight & Balance Diagram Example: Pilot and Passenger: 380 lbs. (172 kg) Fuel 19.5 US gal. / 74 liters: 117 lbs. ( 53 kg) (6.01 lbs. per US gal./0.72 kg per liter) Baggage 11lbs.
  • Page 104 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Figure 6.4: Calculation of Loading Condition DA 20 (Example) Your DA 20 Calculation of the Weight [lbs] Moment Weight [lbs] Moment Load Limits [in.lbs] [in.lbs] (Weight [kg]) ([kgm]) (Weight [kg]) ([kgm]) 1.
  • Page 105 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Figure 6.5: Permissible Center of Gravity Range and permissible Flight-Weight-Moment Permissible Center of Gravity Range [mm/in] 1653 -- --750 1635 1585 1535 1485 1435 1385 1335 1285 1235 12100 13428 14756...
  • Page 106 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance 6.5. EQUIPMENT LIST The following table lists the equipment available for this airplane. An Equipment Record of items installed in your specific airplane is included at the end of this chapter.
  • Page 107 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Equipment List Part Description, Weight Seq. No.: Manufacturer, Type [lbs] (kg) [in] (m) 3.20 -20.5 King KR87 (1.45) (-0.521) Slaving Amplifier 1.80 +5.5 Century 1D755 (0.82) (+0.140) ADF ANTENNA 2.80 +38.5 King KA44B (1.27)
  • Page 108 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Equipment List Part Description, Weight Seq. No.: Manufacturer, Type [lbs] (kg) [in] (m) Hour Meter 0.50 -15.5 Hobbs 85000 (0.227) (-0.394) HSI Indicator 4.60 -16.35 Century NSD1000 (2.09) (-0.415) Nav Indicator 1.10...
  • Page 109 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Equipment List Part Description, Weight Seq. No.: Manufacturer, Type [lbs] (kg) [in] (m) Altimeter 0.86 -16.35 United, 5934PD3 (0.39) (-0.415) Compass 0.75 -15.0 Airpath C2300L4 (0.34) (-0.381) Compass 0.64 -16.35 IFR 31-12 (0.290)
  • Page 110 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Weight & Balance Equipment List Part Description, Weight Seq. No.: Manufacturer, Type [lbs] (kg) [in] (m) Wheel Fairing, Main Gear 2.65 +27.56 DIAMOND left or right (1.20) (+0.700) Wheel Fairing, Nose Gear 2.65 -44.84 DIAMOND (1.20)
  • Page 111 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description CHAPTER 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS 7.1. INTRODUCTION 7- 2 7.2. AIRFRAME 7- 2 7.3. FLIGHT CONTROLS 7- 3 7.4. INSTRUMENT PANEL 7- 5 7.5. LANDING GEAR SYSTEM 7- 7 7.6.

  • Page 112: Introduction

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.1. INTRODUCTION This Chapter provides description and operation of the airplane and its systems. Refer to Chapter 9 (Supplements), for details of optional systems and equipment. 7.2. AIRFRAME 7.2.1. Fuselage The GFRP-fuselage is of semi-monocoque construction. The fire protection cover on the fire wall is made from a special fire retarding fleece, that is covered by a stainless steel plate on the engine side.

  • Page 113: Flight Controls

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.3. FLIGHT CONTROLS The ailerons and elevator are actuated via push rods, and the rudder is controlled using control cables. The flaps have three positions (up [UP], take-off [T/O], and landing [LDG]) and are electrically operated.
  • Page 114 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.3.4. Pedal Adjustment NOTE The pedals may only be adjusted on the ground. The pedals for rudder and brakes are unlocked by pulling the T-grip located on the rudder pedal sled aft pedestal.
  • Page 115 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description Installation and Removal of the Control Lock: 1. Trim aircraft to zero (0) degrees. 2. Pull the left rudder pedals fully aft and check they are locked in position. 3. Hook the Control Lock's forks over the rudder pedal tubes as shown above.Push down the Control Stick's leather boot to expose the Control Stick tube, and push the Control Stick forward against the Control Lock.

  • Page 116: Instrument Panel

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.4. INSTRUMENT PANEL Item Description Item Description Item Description Item Description 1. Outside Air Temp. Ind. 16. Landing Light Switch 31. Intercom 44. I-Panel Light Switch 2. Not Used 17. Taxi Light Switch 32.

  • Page 117: Landing Gear System

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.4.1. Flight Instruments The flight instruments are installed on the pilot's side of the instrument panel. 7.4.2. Cabin Heat The cabin heat and defrost system, directs ram air through the coolant radiator and the heat shroud (located around the muffler) into the heat valve.

  • Page 118: Seats And Safety Belts

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.5.2. Parking Brake The knob is located on the center console in front of the throttle quadrant, and is pushed in when the brakes are to be released. To set the parking brake, pull the knob to the stop. Repeated pushing of the toe-brake pedals will build up the required brake pressure which will remain in effect until the parking brake is released.

  • Page 119: Canopy

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.8. CANOPY Locking: The canopy is closed by pulling down on the forward handles on the canopy frame. Locking the canopy is accomplished by pushing forward on the two locking handles on the left and right side of the frame.

  • Page 120: Powerplant

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.9. POWERPLANT 7.9.1. Engine Rotax 912S3, 4 cylinder, 4 stroke engine, horizontally opposed, liquid cooled cylinder heads, air cooled cylinders. Propeller drive via integrated reduction gear (crankshaft RPM in parentheses). Displacement: 82.5 cu.in. (1.352 liters) Max.
  • Page 121 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description Propeller Pitch Control Lever: lever with blue notched knob, right of throttle lever forward = max. RPM (fine pitch) lever rearward = min. RPM (coarse pitch) (also see page 7-10). 7.9.3. Choke Small black knob below the center instrument panel (self-resetting) knob pulled = choke ON 7.9.4.
  • Page 122 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.9.7. Lubricating The engine is equipped with a dry sump forced flow lubrication system. If the engine is not operated for an extended period of time, it is possible that some of the oil may drain back into the engine, resulting in a false dip stick reading.

  • Page 123: Fuel System

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.10. FUEL SYSTEM Oriface The tank, made from aluminum, is located behind the seats, below the baggage compartment. It holds 76 liters (20.1 US gal.), of which 74 liters (19.5 US gal.) are usable. The tank filler on the left side of the fuselage behind the canopy is connected to the tank with a rubber hose.
  • Page 124 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.10.1. Fuel Shut-off Valve The fuel shut-off valve is located on the left hand side of the center console near the pilot's feet. In the open position the tap is parallel to the direction of flight. The valve is protected against unintentional shut- off by a locking detent.

  • Page 125: Electrical System

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.11. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7.11.1. Power Supply A 12 V battery is connected to the master bus via the master circuit breaker (50 Amps). The 40 amp. generator is attached to the engine near the propeller hub, recharges the battery via the generator circuit breaker (50 Amps).
  • Page 126 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.11.3. Electrical Powered Equipment The individual consumers (e.g. Radio, Fuel Pump, Position Lights, etc.) are connected in series with their respective circuit breakers. Equipment that does not have switches installed, and requires a switch, is controlled by rocker switches in the lower left side of the instrument panel.
  • Page 127 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.11.8. Instruments The instruments for temperatures, oil pressure, and fuel quantity are connected in series with the respective sensors. The electrical resistance of a sensor changes with the measurable variable, which causes the power to the instrument and consequently the needle deflection to change. Oil pressure indicator, cylinder head temperature indicator and fuel pressure warning light are supplied with power through one circuit breaker.

  • Page 128: Pitot And Static Pressure Systems

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Description 7.12. PITOT AND STATIC PRESSURE SYSTEMS The pitot pressure is measured on the leading edge of a calibrated probe below the left wing. The static pressure is measured by the same probe using two holes in the lower edge and rear edge of the probe.

  • Page 129: Handling, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Handling CHAPTER 8 HANDLING, PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION AIRPLANE INSPECTION PERIODS AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS GROUND HANDLING / ROAD TRANSPORT 8.4.1 Ground Handling 8.4.2 Parking Mooring 8.4.3 Jacking 8.4.4 8.4.5 Road Transport CLEANING AND CARE Painted Exterior Surfaces 8.5.1...

  • Page 130: Introduction

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Handling 8.1. INTRODUCTION This Chapter contains factory-recommended procedures for proper ground handling and servicing of the airplane. It also identifies certain inspection and maintenance requirements which must be followed if the airplane is to retain that new-plane performance and dependability. It is wise to follow a planned schedule of lubrication and preventive maintenance based on climatic and flying conditions encountered.

  • Page 131: Ground Handling / Road Transport

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Handling 8.4. GROUND HANDLING / ROAD TRANSPORT 8.4.1. Ground Handling I. Towing Forward The airplane is most easily and safely maneuvered by hand with the tow-bar attached to the nose wheel. If the aircraft is towed forward without using the tow-bar, the nose-wheel will follow the movement of the airplane.

  • Page 132: Parking

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Handling 8.4.2. Parking For short time parking, the airplane must be orientated in headwind direction, the parking brake must be engaged, the wing flaps must be in the retracted position and the wheels must be chocked.

  • Page 133: Road Transport

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Handling 8.4.5. Road Transport For transporting the airplane on the road, it is recommended to use an open trailer. All airplane components must be stored on a cushioned surface and secured to avoid any movement during transporting.

  • Page 134: Cleaning And Care

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Handling 8.5. CLEANING AND CARE CAUTION Excessive dirt deteriorates the flight performance. 8.5.1. Painted Surfaces To achieve the best flight characteristics for the DA20/100 KATANA, a clean external surface is most important. For this reason it is highly recommended that the airplane, especially the leading edge of the wings are kept clean at all times.

  • Page 135: Propeller

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Handling 8.5.3. Propeller See Hoffmann Propeller Instruction Manual E540 (HO-V352). 8.5.4. Engine See Operator's Manual for the Rotax 912 aircraft engine. 8.5.5. Interior Surfaces, Seats and Carpets The interior should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. All loose items (pens, bags etc.) should be properly stored and secured.

  • Page 136: Ground De-Icing

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Handling 8.6. GROUND DE-ICING List of Approved De-Icing Fluids Manufacturer Name Kilfrost TKS 80 Aeroshell Compound 07 AL-5 (DTD 406B) Remove the snow from the aircraft as follows: 1. Use a soft brush and remove the snow from the airplane.
  • Page 137 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Supplements CHAPTER 9 SUPPLEMENTS GENERAL INDEX OF SUPPLEMENTS 9.1 GENERAL This Chapter contains information regarding optional equipment which may be installed in your airplane. Individual supplements address each optional equipment installation. It is only necessary to maintain those supplements which pertain to your specific airplane’s configuration.

  • Page 138: January 18, 2012

    DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Supplements 9.2 INDEX OF SUPPLEMENTS Supplement No. Title Pages Revision Winterization Kit Issue 1 Doc # 202-100 January 18, 2012 Page 9 - 2 Revision 6...
  • Page 139 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Supplement 1 CHAPTER 9 SUPPLEMENT 1 WINTERIZATION KIT GENERAL S1-1 OPERATING LIMITATIONS S1-2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES S1-2 NORMAL PROCEDURES S1-2 PERFORMANCE S1-3 WEIGHT AND BALANCE S1-3 Doc # 202-100 January 18, 2012 Page S1 - 1...
  • Page 140 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Supplement 1 1. GENERAL The Winterization kit should be installed for operations in temperatures consistently below 0 C (32 F).The kit consists of permanently installed mounting hardware and caution placards with quickly detachable oil cooler and radiator inlet baffles.
  • Page 141 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT DA 20/100 Flight Manual Supplement 1 5. PERFORMANCE There is no change in airplane performance when the winterization kit is installed. 6. WEIGHT AND BALANCE The effect of the winterization kit on weight and balance is negligible Doc # 202-100...

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