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Diamond DA 42 User Manual

Diamond DA 42
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Diamond DA 42 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ManufacturerDiamond Aircraft Industries
Crew1
Capacity3 passengers
TypeLight twin-engine aircraft
Length8.56 m (28 ft 1 in)
Height2.49 m (8 ft 2 in)
Maximum speed356 km/h (221 mph, 192 kn)
Service ceiling5, 486 m (18, 000 ft)
Wingspan13.42 m
Max takeoff weight1, 999 kg
Engines2 × Austro Engine AE300 diesel engines
Range1, 693 km

Summary

Chapter 1 General

1.8 G1000 Avionics System

Describes the integrated G1000 avionics system and its functionalities.

Chapter 2 Operating Limitations

2.2 Airspeed

Details critical airspeeds for various flight conditions and configurations.

2.4 Power-Plant Limitations

Lists limitations for the engines, including RPM, power, and temperature ranges.

2.5 Engine Instrument Markings

Shows engine instrument markings and their color code significance for TAE 125 engines.

2.6 Warning, Caution and Advisory Alerts

Describes the color and significance of alerts displayed on the G1000 system.

2.7 Mass (Weight)

Specifies the aircraft's mass and weight limitations for safe operation.

2.8 Center of Gravity

Defines the Datum Plane and provides limitations for the center of gravity position.

2.14 Fuel

Specifies approved fuel grades and limitations for Jet Fuel and Diesel Fuel.

Chapter 3 Emergency Procedures

3.2 Airplane-Related G1000 Warnings

Explains warnings related to engine parameters displayed on the G1000.

3.3 G1000 System Warnings

Details various warnings displayed by the G1000 system and their meanings.

3.5 One Engine Inoperative Procedures

Provides procedures for detecting, troubleshooting, and handling one engine inoperative situations.

3.6 Landing Gear System Failures

Details procedures for landing gear unsafe warnings and manual extension.

3.8 Smoke and Fire

Provides procedures for handling smoke and fire emergencies on the ground and in flight.

Chapter 4A Normal Operating Procedures

4A.2 Airspeeds for Normal Operating Procedures

Lists critical airspeeds for various normal operating phases and configurations.

4A.6 Checklists for Normal Operating Procedures

Provides detailed checklists for pre-flight, engine start, taxiing, take-off, and landing.

4A.6.1 Pre-Flight Inspection

Comprehensive checklist for cabin, center console, and instrument panel checks before flight.

4A.6.2 Before Starting Engine

Checklist for pre-starting engine procedures, including cabin, canopy, and system checks.

4A.6.3 Starting Engine

Step-by-step procedure for starting the engine, including safety warnings and cautions.

4A.6.6 Before Take-Off

Checklist for pre-take-off procedures, including airplane positioning, restraints, and systems.

4A.6.7 Take-Off

Procedure for take-off, including transponder, power lever, elevator, rudder, and airspeeds.

4A.6.11 Approach & Landing

Checklist for approach and landing, covering backrests, harnesses, controls, lights, gear, and trim.

4A.6.19 Refueling

Procedures and cautions for refueling the airplane, including grounding and fuel types.

Chapter 4B Abnormal Operating Procedures

4B.1 Precautionary Landing

Procedure for conducting a precautionary landing due to operational factors.

4B.3 Engine Instrument Indications Outside of Green Range on the G1000

Addresses engine instrument readings outside the normal range (RPM, Coolant, Oil, Gearbox, Fuel Temp, Voltage).

Chapter 5 Performance

5.3 Performance Tables and Diagrams

Presents tables and diagrams for various performance aspects of the airplane.

5.3.4 Stalling Speeds

Provides calculated stalling speeds at various flight masses and bank angles.

5.3.6 Take-off Distance

Presents take-off distances over obstacles and ground roll for various conditions.

5.3.7 Climb Performance - Take-off Climb

Charts showing rate of climb for take-off climb performance.

5.3.9 One Engine Inoperative Climb Performance

Performance data for climb with one engine inoperative.

5.3.11 Landing Distance

Presents landing distances over obstacles and ground roll for various conditions.

Chapter 6 Mass and Balance

6.4 Flight Mass and Center of Gravity

Provides information and methods for calculating flight mass and CG position.

6.4.3 Calculation of Loading Condition

Explains how to calculate loading conditions, including examples and de-icing fluid considerations.

6.4.4 Permissible Center of Gravity Range

Graphical representation of the permissible center of gravity range for the DA 42.

Chapter 7 Description of the Airplane and Its Systems

7.9 Power Plant

Provides general specifications and descriptions of the engine, propeller, and related systems.

7.9.1 Engines, General

General specifications for the TAE125 engines, including displacement and power ratings.

7.9.3 Operating Controls

Explains the operation of key controls like the power lever, elect. master, and engine master.

7.9.4 Engine Instruments

Details the engine instruments displayed on the Garmin G1000 MFD.

7.9.5 Fuel System

Describes the fuel system, including main and auxiliary tanks, fuel selector valves, and pumps.

7.10 Electrical System

Overview of the aircraft's electrical system, including power generation, storage, and distribution.

7.10.2 Engine Control Unit / ECU

Explains the function and operation of the Engine Control Unit (ECU).

7.13 Garmin G1000 Integrated Avionics System

Overview of the G1000 integrated avionics system components and features.

Chapter 8 Airplane Handling, Care and Maintenance

8.4.1 Refueling

Detailed procedures and warnings for refueling the airplane safely.

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