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AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
DA 42 NG
Airworthiness Category : Normal
Requirement : JAR-23
Serial Number : ________
Registration : ________
Doc. No. : 7.01.15-E
Date of Issue : 18-Feb-2009
Signature : ___________________________
EASA Project Manager : ___________________________
Stamp : ___________________________
Date of approval : ___________________________
(EASA app. date)
This Airplane Flight Manual is approved with EASA approval no. EASA.A.C.09012.
EASA approved this Airplane Flight Manual on behalf of the FAA for U.S. registered aircraft
in accordance with the Technical Implementation Procedures of the U.S. and EU Aviation
Safety Agreement, and is required by FAA Type Certificate Data Sheet number A57CE.
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES GMBH
N.A. OTTO-STR. 5
A-2700 WIENER NEUSTADT
AUSTRIA Page 0 - 0

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General IconGeneral
BrandDiamond Aircraft
ModelDA 42 NG
CategoryAircrafts
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FOREWORD

0.1 APPROVAL

Approval of the content by EASA and DAI.

0.2 RECORD OF REVISIONS

Details on how revisions are recorded and indicated.

0.3 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Lists all effective pages with their revision dates.

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the manual and information for pilots.

1.2 CERTIFICATION BASIS

Specifies the certification basis as JAR-23.

1.3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

Explains the meaning of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE statements.

1.4 DIMENSIONS

Provides overall, wing, and tail dimensions of the aircraft.

1.5 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Defines key terms and abbreviations used in the manual.

1.6 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

Lists conversion factors for various units of measurement.

1.7 THREE-VIEW DRAWING

Includes a three-view drawing of the aircraft with key dimensions.

1.8 G1000 AVIONICS SYSTEM

Describes the integrated G1000 avionics system and its functions.

1.9 SOURCE DOCUMENTATION

Lists documents and manuals used as sources for the AFM.

CHAPTER 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS

2.1 INTRODUCTION

Provides overview of operating limitations, markings, and placards.

2.2 AIRSPEED

Lists critical airspeeds like V_O, V_FE, V_LE, V_MCA, V_NE.

2.3 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS

Explains the significance of white, green, yellow arcs, and red radials.

2.4 POWER-PLANT LIMITATIONS

Details limitations for engines, RPM, power, and oil pressure/temperature.

2.5 ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS

Shows color code significance for engine instrument ranges.

2.6 WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY ALERTS

Lists and explains warning, caution, and advisory alerts on the G1000.

2.7 MASS (WEIGHT)

Specifies minimum, maximum, and zero fuel masses for the aircraft.

2.8 CENTER OF GRAVITY

Defines the Datum Plane and lists CG limitations for flight conditions.

2.9 APPROVED MANEUVERS

Lists approved flight maneuvers for the Normal Category.

2.10 MANEUVERING LOAD FACTORS

Shows structural limitations for maneuvering load factors.

2.11 OPERATING ALTITUDE

States the maximum operating altitude.

2.12 FLIGHT CREW

Specifies minimum crew and maximum occupants.

2.13 KINDS OF OPERATION

Lists approved kinds of operation (VFR, NVFR, IFR, surfaces).

2.14 FUEL

Details approved fuel grades, quantities, and additives.

2.15 LIMITATION PLACARDS

Shows limitation placards for the Autopilot System.

2.16 OTHER LIMITATIONS

Covers fuel temperature, battery charge, emergency switch, door locking, electronic equipment.

CHAPTER 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Contains checklists and procedures for emergency situations.

3.2 AIRPLANE-RELATED G1000 WARNINGS

Details warnings related to engine parameters and system failures on G1000.

3.3 AIRPLANE-RELATED G1000 CAUTIONS

Lists caution alerts related to engine and system failures on G1000.

3.4 G1000 SYSTEM WARNINGS

Explains G1000 system warnings like RED X, Attitude Fail, Airspeed Fail.

3.5 G1000 FAILURES

Procedures for G1000 system failures like Navigation Information Failure.

3.6 ABNORMAL ENGINE BEHAVIOUR

Procedures for handling abnormal engine behavior.

3.7 ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE PROCEDURES

Steps for detecting, troubleshooting, securing, and restarting an engine.

3.8 ENGINES OUT LANDING

Procedures for landing the aircraft with engines out.

3.9 LANDING GEAR SYSTEM FAILURES

Procedures for landing gear unsafe warning and manual extension.

3.10 FAILURES IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Procedures for handling complete electrical system failure or high current.

3.11 SMOKE AND FIRE

Procedures for engine fire on ground/take-off/flight and electrical fire.

3.12 OTHER EMERGENCIES

Covers CO contamination, unlocked doors, propeller issues, icing, fuel failure, spin recovery, etc.

CHAPTER 4A NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

4A.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces normal operation procedures and checklists.

4A.2 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Lists critical airspeeds for rotation, climb, cruise, and approach.

4A.3 ADVISORY ALERTS ON THE G1000

Describes advisory alerts like L/R GLOW ON and FAN FAIL.

4A.4 FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS

Explains how the aircraft should be flown with pedal coordination.

4A.5 DAILY CHECK

Lists pre-flight checks for the aircraft before the first flight of the day.

4A.6 CHECKLISTS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Comprehensive checklists for pre-flight, engine start, taxiing, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, go-around, after landing, shut-down, parking, refueling, etc.

CHAPTER 4B ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

4B.1 PRECAUTIONARY LANDING

Procedures for selecting a landing area and conducting a precautionary landing.

4B.2 CANOPY IN COOLING GAP POSITION

Procedure for inadvertent take-off with the canopy in cooling gap position.

4B.3 ENGINE INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF GREEN RANGE ON THE G1000

Procedures for high/low RPM, coolant, oil, gearbox, fuel temperatures, voltage issues.

4B.4 CAUTION-ALERTS ON THE G1000

Explains caution alerts like ECU FAIL, FUEL LOW, VOLTS LOW, ALTN FAIL.

4B.5 FAILURES IN FLAP OPERATING SYSTEM

Procedures for handling failures in flap position indication or function.

4B.6 FAILURES IN ELECTRICAL RUDDER PEDAL ADJUSTMENT

Procedure for runaway electrical rudder pedal adjustment.

4B.7 FAILURES IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Procedures for continuous hydraulic pump operation or pump failure.

4B.8 STARTING ENGINE WITH EXTERNAL POWER

Procedures for starting the engine using external power.

4B.9 LIGHTNING STRIKE

Instructions on how to react to a lightning strike.

4B.10 FAILURES IN THE AUTOPILOT SYSTEM

Details on autopilot disconnects, overspeed recovery, loss of navigation, out of trim conditions.

4B.11 L/R AUX FUEL TRANSFER FAIL (IF AUX. TANKS ARE INSTALLED)

Procedure for handling failure in auxiliary fuel transfer.

CHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces performance tables and diagrams for flight planning.

5.2 USE OF THE PERFORMANCE TABLES AND DIAGRAMS

Guidelines on interpreting and using performance data.

5.3 PERFORMANCE TABLES AND DIAGRAMS

Contains tables and diagrams for various performance aspects.

5.3.1 AIRSPEED CALIBRATION

Table showing indicated vs. calibrated airspeeds at different flap settings.

5.3.2 FUEL FLOW

Table showing fuel flow per hour for one engine at various power settings.

5.3.3 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ATMOSPHERE

Diagram illustrating ISA conditions and deviations.

5.3.4 STALLING SPEEDS

Tables showing stalling speeds at various flight masses and bank angles.

5.3.5 WIND COMPONENTS

Diagram for calculating wind components and crosswind limits.

5.3.6 TAKE-OFF DISTANCE

Tables and factors for calculating take-off distance under various conditions.

5.3.7 CLIMB PERFORMANCE (ALL ENGINES OPERATING)

Tables showing rate of climb at different altitudes and temperatures.

5.3.8 ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE CLIMB PERFORMANCE

Tables showing climb performance with one engine inoperative.

5.3.9 TIME, FUEL AND DISTANCE TO CLIMB

Tables providing climb times, fuel consumption, and distances.

5.3.10 CRUISE PERFORMANCE

Tables showing cruise performance based on altitude and temperature.

5.3.11 LANDING DISTANCES

Tables for calculating landing distances under various conditions.

5.3.12 GO-AROUND CLIMB PERFORMANCE

Performance data for go-around climb with one engine inoperative.

5.3.13 APPROVED NOISE DATA

Specifies ICAO noise data for different flight masses.

CHAPTER 6 MASS AND BALANCE

6.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces mass and balance requirements for safe operation.

6.2 DATUM PLANE

Defines the datum plane and its location relative to the aircraft.

6.3 MASS AND BALANCE REPORT

Details the empty mass, CG, and how to record changes.

6.4 FLIGHT MASS AND CENTER OF GRAVITY

Information for calculating flight mass and CG position.

6.4.1 MOMENT ARMS

Lists important lever arms for various items aft of the datum plane.

6.4.2 LOADING DIAGRAM

Provides a diagram for determining loading moments.

6.4.3 CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION

Explains how to calculate loading conditions and CG positions.

6.4.4 PERMISSIBLE CENTER OF GRAVITY RANGE

Graphical representation of the permissible CG range.

6.4.5 PERMISSIBLE MOMENT RANGE

Graphical representation of the permissible moment range.

6.5 EQUIPMENT LIST AND EQUIPMENT INVENTORY

Lists approved equipment and installed items.

CHAPTER 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS

7.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces the description of the airplane and its systems.

7.2 AIRFRAME

Describes the fuselage, wings, and empennage construction.

7.3 FLIGHT CONTROLS

Details the operation and construction of ailerons, flaps, elevator, and rudder.

7.4 INSTRUMENT PANEL

Illustrates and lists major instruments and controls on the panel.

7.5 LANDING GEAR

Describes the hydraulic system, operation, and warning systems for the landing gear.

7.6 SEATS AND SAFETY HARNESSES

Details the construction and adjustment of seats and safety harnesses.

7.7 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT

Describes the location and access to baggage compartments.

7.8 CANOPY, REAR DOOR, AND CABIN INTERIOR

Details the operation and safety features of the canopy and doors.

7.9 POWER PLANT

General description of the Austro Engine E4-B engines and their specifications.

7.9.1 ENGINES, GENERAL

Provides general specifications for the installed engines.

7.9.2 PROPELLER

Describes the propeller control system and setpoint curve.

7.9.3 OPERATING CONTROLS

Explains the function of the power lever, ECU, VOTER switch, and starter.

7.9.4 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS

Details the engine instruments displayed on the G1000 MFD.

7.9.5 FUEL SYSTEM

Describes the fuel storage, pumps, selector valves, and indications.

7.9.6 COOLING SYSTEM

Explains the liquid cooling system, including radiator, bypass, and heat exchanger.

7.9.7 OIL SYSTEMS

Describes the lubrication and gearbox/propeller governor oil systems.

7.9.8 TURBO-CHARGER SYSTEM

Explains the turbo-charger system components and function.

7.9.9 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM

Details the fire detection system and testing procedures.

7.10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Describes the DC system, power generation, storage, distribution, and consumers.

7.10.1 GENERAL

Overview of the 28 Volt DC system components.

7.10.2 ELECTRICAL ENGINE CONTROL UNIT / ECU

Explains the function of the ECU and installed sensors.

7.10.3 WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY MESSAGES

Details the Crew Alerting System (CAS) levels and G1000 alerts.

7.11 PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM

Explains the function and components of the Pitot-static system.

7.12 STALL WARNING SYSTEM

Describes the stall warning system, including lift detector and heating.

7.13 GARMIN G1000 INTEGRATED AVIONICS SYSTEM

Comprehensive description of the G1000 system.

7.13.1 GENERAL

Overview of the integrated avionics system components.

7.13.2 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD)

Describes the PFD display content and controls.

7.13.3 MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD)

Describes the MFD display content, engine instruments, and controls.

7.14 AVIONICS

Details the GFC 700 autopilot system and its components.

7.14.1 AUTOPILOT SYSTEM

Explains the GFC 700 autopilot system features and operation.

7.14.2 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS AND ALERTS

Lists and explains AFCS status alerts (Warning, Caution, Advisory).

CHAPTER 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces ground handling and servicing procedures.

8.2 AIRPLANE INSPECTION INTERVALS

Details scheduled and unscheduled inspection intervals.

8.3 AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS

Specifies that alterations/repairs must follow the Maintenance Manual.

8.4 SERVICING

Covers refueling, engine oil checks, gearbox oil checks, and tire pressure checks.

8.4.1 REFUELING

Provides safety precautions and procedures for refueling.

8.4.2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

Step-by-step procedure for checking engine oil levels.

8.4.3 GEARBOX OIL LEVEL CHECK

Step-by-step procedure for checking gearbox oil levels.

8.4.4 TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK

Procedure for checking and correcting tire inflation pressures.

8.5 GROUND HANDLING / ROAD TRANSPORT

Procedures for ground handling, parking, mooring, and jacking.

8.5.1 GROUND HANDLING

Instructions for pushing/pulling the airplane using a tow bar.

8.5.2 PARKING

Procedures for short-term and extended/unattended parking, including gust locks.

8.6 CLEANING AND CARE

Procedures for cleaning painted surfaces, canopy, propeller, engine, and interior.

8.6.1 PAINTED SURFACES

Recommendations for cleaning and protecting painted surfaces.

8.6.2 CANOPY AND REAR DOOR

Instructions for cleaning the canopy, rear door, and window.

8.6.3 PROPELLER

Notes on propeller inspection for damage and malfunctions.

8.6.4 ENGINE

Engine cleaning is part of scheduled inspections.

8.6.5 INTERIOR SURFACES

Procedures for cleaning the interior, instruments, plastic, and leather surfaces.

8.7 GROUND DE-ICING

Approved de-icing fluids and procedures for ground de-icing.

CHAPTER 9 SUPPLEMENTS

9.1 INTRODUCTION

Introduces information on additional optional equipment.

9.2 LIST OF SUPPLEMENTS

Lists all approved supplements with titles and applicability.

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