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DR400/135CDI
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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK SUPPLEMENT DR400/135CDI Document n° 1001639...
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  • Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Pilot´s Operating Handbook Supplement for the DR400/120D DR400/140B DR400/180R DR400/200R DR400/RP Equipped with TAE 125 Installation TYPE ........ DR 400 MODEL No....... 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 DR400/RP when the TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99...
  • Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page - ii Issue 3 - July 2014...

  • Page 5: Approval

    Date: March 16 ,2012 Office of Airworthiness Change of TC holder Initial issue C.E.A.P.R EASA STC 10014219 Numbering of CEAPR transfer documents The parts of the text which changed are marked with a vertical line on the margin of the page.

  • Page 6: List Of Effective Sections

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 Page - iv Issue 3 - July 2014...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP TABLE OF CONTENTS APPROVAL ....................iii LOG OF REVISIONS ................iii LIST OF EFFECTIVE SECTIONS ............iii ABBREVIATIONS ..................xi SECTION 0 GENERAL CONVENTIONS IN THIS HANDBOOK ..........0-1 FOR DR400 AIRCRAFT FROM SERIAL NUMBER 2500 AND UP ..
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ..............2-2 LOAD PLANNING .................
  • Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ..............
  • Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ..................
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ...............
  • Page 12 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Page -x Issue 3 - July 2014...

  • Page 13: Abbreviations

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 TAE 125-01 and TAE 125-02- 99 engine.
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Issue 3 – July 2014 Page -xii...

  • Page 15: General

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 0 - 2...

  • Page 17: Description

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ..........

  • Page 18: Propeller

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Due to the specific characteristic of the TAE 125 engine, all of the information from the original DR400 flight manual recognized by EASA are no longer valid with the reference to: ...
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP installation and is equipped with the following operating and display elements: Rocker Switch "Battery" The battery must be switched ON in normal operation. The circuit breaker below the Rocker Switch "Battery" disables the alternator.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP EXTERNAL POWER PLUG ELECT . PUMP LANDING LIGHT BAT T ERY BATTERY T AXI LIGHT NAVIGAT ION LIGHT ALT ERNAT OR S T ROBE ALTERNATOR LIGHT ENGINE MAS T ER GL OW PITOT HEAT (optional)
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 1-2 Simplified Block Diagram with FADEC backup battery installed Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 1 - 5...

  • Page 22: Fadec-Reset

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 23: Engine Oil

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ...

  • Page 24: Optional Extended Range Tank

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ENGINE Engine-driven Excess from fuel pump Excess from fuel pump fuel injectors F U E L F IL T E R Fire-wall FADEC Fuel quantity Electric fuel pump, 10 12 14 Fuel Fuel...
  • Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ENGINE Engine-driven Excess from fuel pump Excess from fuel pump fuel injectors F U E L F IL T E R Fire-wall FADEC Fuel quantity Electric fuel pump, Fuel 10 12 Fuel...
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 1-5 Instrument panel model #1  Note: The avionics instrument panel is shown as an example only. Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 1 - 11...
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Instrument panel model #1 Fonction Fonction Fonction Airspeed indicator Warning lights Fuel tank valve Lights test & Elevator trim control Gyro horizon day/night dimmer valve switch Instrument panel Elevator trim Altimeter light...
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 1-6 Instrument panel model #2  Note: The avionics instrument panel is shown as an example only. Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 1 - 13...

  • Page 30: Instrument Panel

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Instrument panel model #2 Fonction Fonction Fonction Lights test & Elevator trim Airspeed indicator day/night dimmer position indicator switch Cabin heat Instrument panel Gyro horizon windshield defrost light control Safety...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 1-7 Instrument panel model #3  Note: The avionics instrument panel is shown as an example only. Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 1 - 15...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Instrument panel model #3 Fonction Fonction Fonction Airspeed indicator Glow light Clock / chronometer Gyro horizon FADEC test button Hourmeter CED-125 lighting Altimeter Circuit breakers knob CED test / warning Turn coordinator Fresh air vent switch off...
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 1-8 Instrument panel model #4  Note: The avionics instrument panel is shown as an example only. Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 1 - 17...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Instrument panel model #4 Fonction Fonction Fonction Cabin heat Airspeed indicator Glow light windshield defrost control Gyro horizon FADEC test button Clock / chronometer CED-125 lighting Altimeter Hourmeter knob CED test / warning...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 installed on models #1 indicator installed on model #3 and #2 Compact Engine Display CED-125 Figure 1-4 CED-125 detail Issue 3 –...

  • Page 36: Heating And Ventilation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 7 Defrost Jet 8 Forward Heating...
  • Page 37 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 38 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 1 - 22...

  • Page 39: Approved Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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) Yellow arc (operate with caution...

  • Page 40: Flight Load Factor Limits At Maximum Weight

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP FLIGHT LOAD FACTOR LIMITS AT MAXIMUM WEIGHT (2006 lb) 910 kg (category “U“): Flaps up ............n between -2.2 and +4.4 Flaps down ..................n = +2 (2161 lb) 980 kg (category "N"): Flaps up ............

  • Page 41: Load Planning

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 kg (lb) m (in)
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 43 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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, - 30°C...

  • Page 44: Engine Instrument Markings

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 45: Permissible Fuel Grades

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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: ....

  • Page 46: Permissible Oil Grades

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ............Shell Helix Ultra 5W-30 ............Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 ..........AeroShell Oil Diesel 10W-40 Gearbox oil: ..........

  • Page 47: Placards

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 2-1 Near the Fuel Tank Caps: 110 liters JET/Diesel Fuel JET A1 (ASTM 1655) ONLY litres 11 imp / 13.2 US Gal...
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Figure 2-4 Near the CED FUEL ( LITER S ) F = 100 ¾ = 75 ½ = 50 ¼ = 25 E = 0 T EST / A C K Figure 2-5 Near their respective gauges or switches FUEL ENGINE...
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP FUEL T(°C) FUEL QTY (litres) indicated MAIN T ANK OP T . T ANK Figure 2-8 If optional extended range fuel tank is installed, placard must be placed near to the fuel gauge.
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  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ..........

  • Page 52: Engine Failure Or Loss Of Power

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 CB ..............OFF Fuel selector................

  • Page 53: During Flight

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP During flight Establish glide: Flaps retracted ..........(78 KIAS) 144 km/h (In these conditions, without wind, the aircraft covers approx. 8 times its height above ground). Locate suitable field. If altitude is sufficient to restart: Electric fuel pump ................

  • Page 54: Landing Without Engine Power

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER Look for a suitable landing area: Airspeed ........144 km/h (78 KIAS) flaps retracted 139 km/h (75 KIAS) flaps T/O Seat belts and harness ............. Tight Before landing: Electric pump ................

  • Page 55: Restart After Engine Failure

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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) 144 km/h [max. 100 KIAS, min. 70 KIAS] Reliable restart altitude .........

  • Page 56: Fadec Malfunction In Flight

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 57 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP b) Both FADEC Lamps are flashing  Note: The load display may not correspond to the current value. (1) Press FADEC-Test knob at least 2 seconds (refer to section 1 “FADEC Reset”) (2) FADEC Lamps extinguished (LOW): a) Continue flight normally,...
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 59: Engine Shut-Down In Flight

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ........

  • Page 60: Fire

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ...........

  • Page 61: Electrical Fire

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ..............

  • Page 62: Rough Engine Operation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 limits, i) Land as soon as possible ii) Be prepared for an emergency landing...

  • Page 63: Oil Temperature Too High

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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), i) Land as soon as possible ii) Be prepared for an emergency landing...

  • Page 64: Cool Level" Light Illuminates

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 and towards red range: i) Land as soon as practical ii) Be prepared for an emergency landing...

  • Page 65: Propeller Rpm Too High

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 overspeed 3) Set power as required to maintain altitude and land as soon as practical.

  • Page 66: Icing

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 67: Electrical Power Supply Malfunction

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY MALFUNCTION  Note: The TAE 125 requires an electrical power source for its operation. If the alternator fails, the only power source will be provided by the battery. The time the engine can run on battery alone will depend on total electrical consumption supported by the battery, i.e.

  • Page 68: If The "Alt" Light Is Lit Or The Ammeter Shows Battery Discharge During Normal Engine Operation For More Than 5 Minutes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 circuit breaker ..........Check ON ...

  • Page 69: Inadvertent Spin

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 70 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 3 - 20...

  • Page 71: Normal Procedures

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.

  • Page 72: Pre-Flight Inspection

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 4 - 2...
  • Page 73 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 74 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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) ...

  • Page 75: Cabin Interior Check Before Start-Up

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 Left main landing gear ......Check attachment and condition of fairing, normal shock absorber compression, tire inflated...

  • Page 76: Starting The Engine

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 circuit breaker have to be ON. Separate switching is only allowed for tests and in event of emergencies.

  • Page 77: After Engine Start

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 78: Warm Up

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 Increase to not more than 1400 RPM until oil temperature minimum 50 °C, coolant temperature minimum 60 °C (All CED LEDs...............
  • Page 79 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 ...
  • Page 80 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 81: Takeoff

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP 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 ......

  • Page 82: Climb

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 11 500 ft.

  • Page 83: Descent

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 84: Landing

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 .......... 115 km/h (62 KIAS) After touchdown, brake heavily keeping nose up with elevator and retracting the flaps.

  • Page 85: Parking Brake Use

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
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  • Page 87: Performance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE AIRSPEED INSTALLATION CALIBRATION No change STALL SPEEDS Engine idle km/h (kt) Weight 980 kg (2161 lb) Bank angle 0° 30° 60° Flaps up 99 (54) 106 (58) 140 (76) Flaps 1st notch, take off position...

  • Page 88: Takeoff Performance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP TAKEOFF PERFORMANCE At max. take-off weight 980 kg (2161 lb), without wind, flaps in takeoff position, engine full power Conditions  No wind, flaps in takeoff position (1 notch), engine full power on brakes before release ...
  • Page 89 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Take off distance [m] at 880 kg (1940 lb) Pressure ISA conditions ISA + 10°C ISA + 20°C Altitude to 50 ft to 50 ft to 50 ft [ft] To lift-off To lift-off...

  • Page 90: Climb Performance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP CLIMB PERFORMANCE At sea level Flaps takeoff Flaps retracted Best angle of climb 120 km/h (65 KIAS) 120 km/h (65 KIAS) Best rate of climb 141 km/h (76 KIAS) 144 km/h (78 KIAS) Table 5-4 Climb performance at sea level Rate of climb, flaps retracted, 980 kg (MTOW):...
  • Page 91 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Pressure Rate of climb [ft/min] at 980 kg (2161 lb) Altitude ISA+10°C ISA+20°C [ft] conditions 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6500 7000 7500 8000...

  • Page 92: Rate Of Climb, Flaps Retracted, 1100 Kg

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Rate of climb, Flaps retracted, 880 kg Pressure Rate of climb [ft/min] at 880 kg (1940 lb) Altitude ISA+10°C ISA+20°C [ft] conditions 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500...
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Time to climb, flaps retracted, 980 kg Climb speeds: 78 kt from 0 to 9500 ft   75 kt up to 11500 ft 72 kt above. ...
  • Page 94 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Pressure Time to climb [min] at 980 kg (2161 lb) (MTOW) Altitude ISA conditions ISA+10°C ISA+20°C [ft] 12 500 24.2 24.5 25.8 13 000 26.0 26.3 27.5 13 500 27.9 28.2...

  • Page 95: Glide Performance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Pressure Time to climb [min] at 880 kg (1940 lb) (MTOW) Altitude ISA conditions ISA+10°C ISA+20°C [ft] 9500 11.3 11.4 11.9 10 000 11.9 12.1 12.6 10 500 12.8 12.9 13.5...

  • Page 96: Cruise Performance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP CRUISE PERFORMANCE At maximum takeoff weight 980 kg (2161 lb), in standard atmosphere. Range and endurance calculations take into account 45 min. reserve (at 55% load) at destination. Assumption is made that higher consumption for climb is compensated by a cruise descent.
  • Page 97 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP Standard and ISA conditions Standard Tank Press. Auxiliary Tank Engine Alt. 109 Liters Fuel flow Load 159 Liters [ft] KCAS KTAS [l/h] Hours Hours 8000 21.2 8000 19.6 8000 18.1...

  • Page 98: Landing Performance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP LANDING PERFORMANCE At max. takeoff weight 980 kg (2161 lb) Without wind, flaps in landing position, engine at idle. Concrete, flat and dry runway Altitude Temperature Weight 980 kg (2161 lb) Landing Distance Landing Distance (ground touch)

  • Page 99: Weight And Balance

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
  • Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP 6 00 9 22 Figure 6-1 Weight and balance Page 6 - 2 Issue 3 - July 2014...

  • Page 101: Use Of Weight And Balance Diagram

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 = 0.81 kg) Make sure that the total weight does not exceed 980 kg...
  • Page 102 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP (lb) 980 (2161) Cat. N 910 (2006) Cat. U 720 (1587) 0.410 0.428 0.564 0.205 (in) (16.16) (16.85) (22.2) % of mac Figure 6-2 Use of Weight and Balance Diagram ▲...

  • Page 103: Supplements

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Supplement DR400/120D, DR400/140B, DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP SECTION 7 SUPPLEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS No supplements Issue 3 – July 2014 Page 7 - 1...
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