DA 42 AFM Rev. 4 DA42_Diamond Twin_Flight Manual DA42 Diamond Twin Flight

• FRONT MATTER
  • Cover Page
  • Foreword
  • 0.1 Approval
  • 0.2 Record of Revisions
  • 0.3 List of Effective Pages
  • 0.4 Table of Contents
• 1 GENERAL
  • 1.1 Introduction
  • 1.2 Certification Basis
  • 1.3 Warnings, Cautions and Notes
  • 1.4 Dimensions
  • 1.5 Definitions and Abbreviations
  • 1.6 Units of Measurement
    • 1.6.1 Conversion Factors
    • 1.6.2 Conversion Chart Liters / US Gallons
  • 1.7 Three-View Drawing
  • 1.8 G1000 Avionics System
  • 1.9 Source Documentation
    • 1.9.1 Engine
    • 1.9.2 Propeller
    • 1.9.3 Avionics System
• 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS
  • 2.1 Introduction
  • 2.2 Airspeed
  • 2.3 Airspeed Indicator Markings
  • 2.4 Power-Plant Limitations
  • 2.5 Engine Instrument Markings
  • 2.6 Warning, Caution and Advisory Alerts
    • 2.6.1 Warning, Caution and Advisory Alerts on the G1000
    • 2.6.2 Other Warning Alerts
  • 2.7 Mass (Weight)
  • 2.8 Center of Gravity
  • 2.9 Approved Maneuvers
  • 2.10 Maneuvering Load Factors
  • 2.11 Operating Altitude
  • 2.12 Flight Crew
  • 2.13 Kinds of Operation
  • 2.14 Fuel
  • 2.15 Limitation Placards
  • 2.16 Other Limitations
    • 2.16.1 Fuel Temperature
    • 2.16.2 Battery Charge
    • 2.16.3 Emergency Switch
    • 2.16.4 Door Locking Device
    • 2.16.5 Electronic Equipment
    • 2.16.6 Garmin G1000 Avionics System
    • 2.16.7 Smoking
    • 2.16.8 Ground Operation
• 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
  • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.1.1 General
    • 3.1.2 Certain Airspeeds in Emergencies
    • 3.1.3 Selecting Emergency Frequency
  • 3.2 Airplane-Related G1000 Warnings
    • 3.2.1 Warnings / General
    • 3.2.2 L/R ENG TEMP
    • 3.2.3 L/R OIL TEMP
    • 3.2.4 L/R OIL PRES
    • 3.2.5 L/R GBOX TEMP
    • 3.2.6 L/R FUEL TEMP
    • 3.2.7 L/R ALTN AMPS
    • 3.2.8 L/R ENG FIRE
    • 3.2.9 L/R STARTER
    • 3.2.10 DOOR OPEN
  • 3.3 G1000 System Warnings
    • 3.3.1 Red X
    • 3.3.2 POSN ERROR
    • 3.3.3 ATTITUDE FAIL
    • 3.3.4 AIRSPEED FAIL
    • 3.3.5 ALTITUDE FAIL
    • 3.3.6 VERT SPEED FAIL
    • 3.3.7 HDG
    • 3.3.8 WARN
  • 3.4 G1000 Failures
    • 3.4.1 Navigation Information Failure
    • 3.4.2 PFD or MFD Display Failure
    • 3.4.3 AHRS Failure
    • 3.4.4 Air Data Computer (ADC) Failure
    • 3.4.5 Erroneous of Loss of Engine and Fuel Displays
    • 3.4.6 Erroneous of Loss of Warning/Caution Annunciators
  • 3.5 One Engine Inoperative Procedures
    • 3.5.1 Detecting the Inoperative Engine
    • 3.5.2 Engine Troubleshooting
    • 3.5.3 Engine Securing (Feathering) Procedure
    • 3.5.4 Unfeathering & Restarting the Engine in Flight
    • 3.5.5 Engine Failure During Take-off
    • 3.5.6 Engine Failures in Flight
    • 3.5.7 Landing with one Engine Inoperative
    • 3.5.8 Go-around / Balked Landing with one Engine Inpoerative
    • 3.5.9 Flight with One Engine Inoperative
  • 3.6 Landing Gear System Failures
    • 3.6.1 Landing Gear Unsafe Warning
    • 3.6.2 Manual Extension of the Landing Gear
    • 3.6.3 Landing with Gear up
    • 3.6.4 Landing with a Defective Tire on the Main Landing Gear
    • 3.6.5 Landing with Defective Brakes
  • 3.7 Failures in the Electrical System
    • 3.7.1 Complete Failure of the Electrical System
    • 3.7.2 High Current
    • 3.7.3 Starter Malfunction
  • 3.8 Smoke and Fire
    • 3.8.1 Engine Fire on Ground
    • 3.8.2 Engine Fire during Take-off
    • 3.8.3 Engine Fire in Flight
    • 3.8.4 Electrical Fire on Ground
    • 3.8.5 Electrical Fire in Flight
  • 3.9 Other Emergencies
    • 3.9.1 Suspicion of Carbon Monoxide Contamination in the Cabin
    • 3.9.2 Unlocked Doors
    • 3.9.3 Defective Propeller RPM Regulating System
    • 3.9.4 Unintentional Flight into Icing
    • 3.9.5 Fuel Supply Failure
    • 3.9.6 Recovery from an Unintentional Spin
    • 3.9.7 Emergency Descent
    • 3.9.8 Emergency Exit
• 4A NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
  • 4A.1 Introduction
  • 4A.3 Advisory Alerts on the G1000
    • 4A.3.1 Advisory / General
    • 4A.3.2 L/R GLOW ON
    • 4A.3.4 PFD/MFD/GIA FAN FAIL
  • 4A.4 Flight Characteristics
  • 4A.5 Daily Check
  • 4A.6 Checklists for Normal Operating Procedures
    • 4A.6.1 Pre-Flight Inspection
      • I. Cabin check
      • II. Walk-around check, visual inspection
    • 4A.6.2 Before Starting Engine
    • 4A.6.3 Starting Engine
    • 4A.6.4 Before Taxiing
    • 4A.6.5 Taxiing
    • 4A.6.6 Before Take-off
    • 4A.6.7 Take-off
    • 4A.6.8 Climb
    • 4A.6.9 Cruise
    • 4A.6.10 Descent
    • 4A.6.11 Approach & Landing
    • 4A.6.12 Go-around
    • 4A.6.13 After Landing
    • 4A.6.14 Shut-down
    • 4A.6.15 Parking
    • 4A.6.16 Exit Airplane
    • 4A.6.17 Post Flight Inspection
    • 4A.6.18 Flight in Rain
    • 4A.6.19 Refueling
    • 4A.6.20 Flight at High Altitude
• 4B ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
  • 4B.1 Precautionary Landing
  • 4B.2 Canopy in Cooling Gap Position
  • 4B.3 Engine Instrument Indications outside of Green Range on the G1000
    • 4B.3.1 RPM
    • 4B.3.2 Coolant Temperature
    • 4B.3.3 Oil Temperature
    • 4B.3.4 Oil Pressure
    • 4B.3.5 Gearbox Temperature
    • 4B.3.6 Fuel Temperature
    • 4B.3.7 Voltage
  • 4B.4 Caution-Alerts on the G1000
    • 4B.4.1 Cautions/General
    • 4B.4.2 L/R ECU A FAIL
    • 4B.4.3 L/R ECU B FAIL
    • 4B.4.4 L/R FUEL LOW
    • 4B.4.5 Low Voltage Caution (LOW VOLTS)
    • 4B.4.6 L/R ALTN FAIL
    • 4B.4.7 L/R COOL LVL
    • 4B.4.8 PITOT FAIL / HT OFF
    • 4B.4.9 STALL HT FAIL / OFF
    • 4B.4.10 L/R Fuel Transfer Fail (if Aux. Tanks Are Installed)
    • 4B.4.11 L/R Auxiliary Fuel Tank Empty (if Aux. Tanks Installed)
    • 4B.4.12 STICK LIMIT
    • 4B.4.13 RAIM UNAVAIL
    • 4B.4.14 AHRS ALIGNING - Keep Wings Level
  • 4B.5 Failures in Flap Operating System
  • 4B.6 Failures in Hydraulic System
    • 4B.6.1 Continuous Hydraulic Pump Operation
    • 4B.6.2 Hydraulic Pump Failure
  • 4B.7 Starting Engine with External Power
    • 4B.7.1 Before Starting Engine
    • 4B.7.2 Starting Engine
• 5 PERFORMANCE
  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Use of the Performance Tables and Diagrams
  • 5.3 Performance Tables and Diagrams
    • 5.3.1 Airspeed Calibration
    • 5.3.2 Fuel Flow Diagram
    • 5.3.3 International Standard Atmosphere
    • 5.3.4 Stalling Speeds
    • 5.3.5 Wind Components
    • 5.3.6 Take-off Distance
    • 5.3.7 Climb Performance - Take-off Climb
    • 5.3.8 Climb Performance - Cruise Climb
    • 5.3.9 One Engine Inoperative Climb Performance
    • 5.3.10 Cruising (True Airspeed TAS)
    • 5.3.11 Landing Distance
    • 5.3.12 Gradient of Climb on Go-around
    • 5.3.13 Approved Noise Data
• 6 MASS AND BALANCE
  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Datum Plane
  • 6.3 Mass and Balance Report
  • 6.4 Flight Mass and Center of Gravity
    • 6.4.1 Moment Arms
    • 6.4.2 Loading Diagram
    • 6.4.3 Calculation of Loading Condition
    • 6.4.4 Permissible Center of Gravity Range
    • 6.4.5 Permissible Moment Range
  • 6.5 Equipment List and Equipment Inventory
• 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS
  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Airframe
  • 7.3 Flight Controls
  • 7.4 Instrument Panel
  • 7.5 Landing Gear
  • 7.6 Seats and Safety Harnesses
  • 7.7 Baggage Compartment
  • 7.8 Canopy, Rear Door, and Cabin Interior
  • 7.9 Power Plant
    • 7.9.1 Engines, General
    • 7.9.2 Propeller
    • 7.9.3 Operating Controls
    • 7.9.4 Engine Instruments
    • 7.9.5 Fuel System
    • 7.9.6 Cooling System
    • 7.9.7 Oil Systems
    • 7.9.8 Turbo-Charger System
    • 7.9.9 Fire Detection System
  • 7.10 Electrical System
    • 7.10.1 General
    • 7.10.2 Engine Control Unit / ECU
    • 7.10.3 Warning, Caution and Advisory Messages
  • 7.11 Pitot-Static System
  • 7.12 Stall Warning System
  • 7.13 Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics System
    • 7.13.1 General
    • 7.13.2 Primary Flight Display (PFD)
    • 7.13.3 Multi-Function Display (MFD)
    • 7.13.4 Audio Panel
    • 7.13.5 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
    • 7.13.6 Air Data Computer (ADC)
• 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Airplane Inspection Intervals
  • 8.3 Airplane Alterations or Repairs
  • 8.4 Servicing
    • 8.4.1 Refueling
    • 8.4.2 Engine Oil Level Check
    • 8.4.3 Gearbox Oil Level Check
    • 8.4.4 Tire Inflation Pressure Check
  • 8.5 Ground Handling / Road Transport
    • 8.5.1 Ground Handling
    • 8.5.2 Parking
    • 8.5.3 Mooring
    • 8.5.4 Jacking
  • 8.6 Cleaning and Care
    • 8.6.1 Painted Surfaces
    • 8.6.2 Canopy and Rear Door
    • 8.6.3 Propeller
    • 8.6.4 Engine
    • 8.6.5 Interior Surfaces
  • 8.7 Ground De-Icing
• 9 SUPPLEMENTS
  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 List of Supplements