Diamond DA 42 - 4 A.6.7 Take-Off

Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 AFM
Page 4A - 34 Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E
4A.6.7 TAKE-OFF
1. Transponder ......................... as required
2. POWER lever ........................ MAX
NOTE
The proper and symmetric performance of the engines at
MAX should be checked early during the take-off run, so that
the take-off can be aborted if necessary.
3. Elevator............................. neutral
4. Rudder ............................. maintain direction
NOTE
In strong crosswinds steering can be augmented by use of
the toe brakes. It should be noted, however, that this method
increases the take-off roll, and should not generally be used.
5. Nose wheel lift-off:
up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) ............... v
R
minimum 70 KIAS
above 1700 kg (3748 lb) .............. v
R
minimum 72 KIAS
6. Airspeed for initial climb:
up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) ............... minimum 77 KIAS, recommended
82 KIAS (v
YSE
) when clear of
obstacles.
above 1700 kg (3748 lb) .............. minimum 79 KIAS, recommended
82 KIAS (v
YSE
) when clear of
obstacles.
CONTINUED