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Diamond
AIRCRAFT
DA-20 Katana
FLIGHT MANUAL Day/Night
100 hp
Revision 6
Incremental Revision
Change Instructions
Doc # DA202-100 January 18, 2012
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Revision 6
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,
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

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    Summary

    Chapter 1: General

    1.1. Introduction

    Overview of the flight manual's purpose.

    1.2. Certification Basis

    Aircraft approval and airworthiness standards.

    1.3. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

    Definitions of important safety terms.

    1.4. Three-View Drawing of Airplane

    Visual representation of aircraft dimensions.

    1.5. Dimensions

    Detailed physical specifications of the aircraft.

    1.6. Engine

    Details of the Rotax 912S3 engine.

    1.7. Propeller

    Information on the Hoffmann propeller.

    1.8. Fuel

    Approved fuel grades and capacity.

    1.9. Lubricant and Coolant

    Recommendations for oil and coolant.

    1.10. Weight

    Aircraft weight limitations and specifications.

    1.11. List of Definitions and Abbreviations

    Glossary of terms and acronyms used.

    1.12. Conversion Factors

    Conversion tables for units of measure.

    Chapter 2: Operating Limitations

    2.1. Introduction

    Overview of operating limitations.

    2.2. Airspeed Limitations

    Permissible speeds for various flight phases.

    2.3. Airspeed Indicator Markings

    Explanation of airspeed indicator color codes.

    2.4. Power Plant Limitations

    Engine and propeller operating limits.

    2.5. Powerplant Instrument Markings

    Color codes for powerplant instruments.

    2.6. Miscellaneous Instrument Markings

    Color codes for other instruments.

    2.7. Weight

    Maximum permissible aircraft weight.

    2.8. Center of Gravity

    Aircraft CG range and limits.

    2.9. Approved Maneuvers

    Permissible aerobatic maneuvers.

    2.10. Maneuvering Load Factors

    Structural load factor limits.

    2.11. Maximum Passenger Seating

    Capacity for passengers.

    2.12. Flight Crew

    Minimum flight crew requirements.

    2.13. Kinds of Operation

    Allowed flight operations (VFR).

    2.14. Fuel

    Fuel capacity and grades.

    2.15. Placards

    Required aircraft warning labels.

    2.16. Demonstrated Crosswind Component

    Maximum demonstrated crosswind.

    2.17. Temperature Limits

    Operational temperature limits.

    Chapter 3: Emergency Procedures

    3.1. Introduction

    Overview of emergency procedures.

    3.2. Airspeeds During Emergency Procedures

    Speeds for emergency situations.

    3.3.1. Engine Failures

    Procedures for engine failures.

    3.3.2. Emergency Landing

    Procedures for emergency landings.

    3.3.3. Fire

    Procedures for fire incidents.

    3.3.4. Icing

    Procedures for unintentional flight into icing.

    3.3.5. Recovery from Unintentional Spin

    Procedures to recover from spins.

    3.3.6. Landing with Defective Tire on Main Landing Gear

    Procedures for landing with a flat tire.

    3.3.8. Gliding

    Procedures for gliding.

    3.3.9. Electrical Power Failure

    Procedures for electrical system failures.

    3.3.10. Flap System Failure

    Procedures for flap system malfunctions.

    3.3.11. Starter Failure

    Procedures for starter malfunctions.

    3.3.12. Avionics System Failure

    Procedures for avionics system failures.

    3.3.13. Trim System Failure

    Procedures for trim system malfunctions.

    3.3.14. Instrument Panel Lighting Failure

    Procedures for lighting failures.

    3.3.15. Tachometer Failure

    Procedures for tachometer failures.

    Chapter 4: Normal Operating Procedures

    4.1. Introduction

    Overview of normal operating procedures.

    4.2. Airspeeds for Normal Flight Operation

    Recommended airspeeds for flight.

    4.3. Structural Temperature Indicator

    Function of the structural temperature indicator.

    4.4.1. Preflight Inspection

    Detailed preflight inspection steps.

    4.4.2. Before Starting Engine

    Procedures before engine start.

    4.4.3. Starting Engine

    Step-by-step engine starting procedures.

    4.4.4. Before Taxiing

    Procedures before taxiing.

    4.4.5. Taxiing

    Procedures for taxiing the aircraft.

    4.4.6. Before Take-off (Engine Run-up)

    Procedures for engine run-up.

    4.4.7. Take-off

    Procedures for taking off.

    4.4.8. Climb

    Procedures for climbing.

    4.4.9. Cruise

    Procedures for cruise flight.

    4.4.10. Descent

    Procedures for descending.

    4.4.11. Landing Approach

    Procedures for landing approach.

    4.4.12. Balked Landing

    Procedures for a balked landing.

    4.4.13. After Landing

    Procedures after landing.

    4.4.14. Engine Shut-down

    Procedures for engine shutdown.

    4.4.15. Flight in Rain

    Considerations for flying in rain.

    4.4.16. Spinning

    Procedures for spin entry and recovery.

    Chapter 5: Performance

    5.1. Introduction

    Overview of performance data.

    5.2. Use of Performance Tables and Diagrams

    How to use performance charts.

    5.3.1. Airspeed System Calibration

    Calibration of airspeed system.

    5.3.2. Cruising Performance

    Cruising performance data.

    5.3.3. Stall Speeds

    Stall speeds in various configurations.

    5.3.4. Wind Components

    Wind component calculations.

    5.3.5. Take-off Distance

    Take-off distance charts.

    5.3.6. Climb Performance; Service Ceiling

    Climb performance and service ceiling.

    5.3.8. Cruising Speed (True Airspeed)

    True airspeed for cruise.

    5.3.9. Maximum Flight Duration

    Calculation of maximum flight duration.

    5.3.10. Climb Performance during Balked Landing

    Climb performance during balked landing.

    5.3.11. Landing Distance

    Landing distance charts.

    5.4. Noise Data

    Aircraft noise levels.

    Chapter 6: Weight and Balance; Equipment List

    6.1. Introduction

    Overview of weight and balance.

    6.2. Airplane Weighing

    Procedures for weighing the aircraft.

    6.3. Weight and Balance Report

    Recording weight and balance data.

    6.4. Flight Weight and Center of Gravity

    Calculating flight weight and CG.

    6.5. Equipment List

    List of installed aircraft equipment.

    Chapter 7: Description of the Airplane and Its Systems

    7.1. Introduction

    Overview of aircraft systems.

    7.2. Airframe

    Description of fuselage, wings, and empennage.

    7.3. Flight Controls

    Operation of flight controls.

    7.4. Instrument Panel

    Layout and functions of instruments.

    7.5. Landing Gear System

    Description of the landing gear system.

    7.6. Seats and Safety Belts

    Description of seats and belts.

    7.7. Baggage Compartment

    Location and use of baggage compartment.

    7.8. Canopy

    Operation and locking of the canopy.

    7.9. Powerplant

    Details of the engine and related systems.

    7.10. Fuel System

    Description of the fuel system.

    7.11. Electrical System

    Description of the electrical system.

    7.12. Pitot and Static Pressure Systems

    Description of pitot/static systems.

    7.13. Stall Warning System

    Description of stall warning system.

    7.14. Avionics

    Description of avionics equipment.

    Chapter 8: Handling, Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

    8.1. Introduction

    Overview of handling and maintenance.

    8.2. Airplane Inspection Period

    Schedule of required inspections.

    8.3. Airplane Alterations or Repairs

    Procedures for alterations and repairs.

    8.4. Ground Handling; Road Transport

    Procedures for moving the aircraft.

    8.5. Cleaning and Care

    Procedures for cleaning aircraft surfaces.

    8.6. Ground De-Icing

    Procedures for ground de-icing.

    Chapter 9: Supplements

    9.1. General

    Introduction to optional equipment supplements.

    9.2. Index of Supplements

    List of available supplements.

    Supplement 1: Winterization Kit

    Specific optional equipment details.

    1. General

    Introduction to the winterization kit.

    2. Operating Limitations

    Limitations for using the winterization kit.

    3. Emergency Procedures

    Emergency procedures with kit installed.

    4. Normal Procedures

    Normal procedures with kit installed.

    5. Performance

    Performance with winterization kit.

    6. Weight and Balance

    Weight and balance effect of kit.

    Diamond Aircraft Katana DA 20 Specifications

    General IconGeneral
    BrandDiamond Aircraft
    ModelKatana DA 20
    CategoryAircrafts
    LanguageEnglish

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