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General| Manufacturer | Diamond Aircraft Industries |
|---|---|
| Model | DA 20-C1 |
| Type | Light aircraft |
| Seats | 2 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Capacity | 1 passenger |
| Length | 7.16 m (23 ft 6 in) |
| Wingspan | 10.87 m (35 ft 8 in) |
| Height | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) |
| Power | 93 kW (125 hp) |
| Service ceiling | 4, 000 m (13, 000 ft) |
| Max takeoff weight | 800 kg (1, 760 lb) |
| Powerplant | 1 × Continental IO-240-B air-cooled flat-four engine, 93 kW (125 hp) |
| Maximum speed | 163 kn |
Defines critical airspeeds (VA, VFE, VNO, VNE) and explains the airspeed indicator color markings.
Details engine operating limits for power, RPM, oil pressure, oil temperature, and cylinder head temperature.
Specifies maximum weight limits and the airplane's forward and rearward center of gravity ranges.
Lists permissible utility category maneuvers and defines structural maximum permissible load factors.
Specifies the maximum allowable takeoff temperature and structural temperature limits.
Lists recommended airspeeds for various emergency procedures and configurations.
Provides checklists and procedures for engine failures during takeoff, after takeoff, and during flight.
Outlines procedures for emergency landings with the engine off and with engine power available.
Details steps for handling engine fires, electrical fires, and cabin fires during various flight phases.
Covers procedures for total electrical failure, generator failure, and low voltage indications.
Provides guidance for handling flap system failures, starter relay failures, avionics failures, and trim system failures.
Describes actions to take during unintentional flight into icing areas and recovery from icing conditions.
Presents a table of applicable airspeeds for takeoff, landing, and cruise operations.
Provides detailed step-by-step checklists for preflight inspection and engine starting procedures.
Covers engine run-up checks, including magneto checks, mixture settings, and flight control checks.
Details the steps for a normal takeoff, rotation speeds, and climb performance.
Outlines procedures for landing approach, balked landings, and after-landing checks.
Provides graphical data for determining cruising speed based on altitude, temperature, and power settings.
Details stall speeds in knots for various flap settings and bank angles.
Offers graphical data for calculating takeoff distance and climb performance under various conditions.
Describes the procedure for weighing the airplane and calculating empty weight and CG position.
Explains how to use loading plans and diagrams to determine flight weight and CG.
Explains the operation of ailerons, elevator, rudder, trim system, and flaps.
Covers the Continental IO-240-B engine, its controls (mixture, throttle, alternate air), and propeller.
Details the fuel tank location, filler, vent system, fuel pump, and shut-off valve operation.
Explains the aircraft's electrical system, including power supply, ignition, and individual components like voltmeter and ammeter.
Specifies maximum ramp, takeoff, landing, and baggage weights for the increased gross weight.
Provides a diagram and table showing the permissible center of gravity range at increased weights.
Lists emergency airspeeds applicable when operating at the increased 800 kg gross weight.
Provides charts for calculating takeoff distance and climb performance at the 800 kg gross weight.
Provides guidance on how to disconnect the autopilot and manage altitude loss during malfunctions.
Repeats icing procedures and emphasizes actions for unintentional flight into icing areas with Pitot Heat.
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