Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 AFM
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4A.6.8 CLIMB
Initial Climb Check
1. Landing light ......................... OFF / as required
2. Landing gear ......................... check UP
3. FLAPS.............................. check UP
4. Airspeed:
up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) ............... 77 KIAS (best rate-of-climb)
85 KIAS / as required for en route
(cruise) climb
above 1700 kg (3748 lb) .............. 79 KIAS (best rate-of-climb)
86 KIAS / as required for en-route
(cruise) climb
5. POWER lever ........................ MAX
6. Trim................................ as required (ball centered)
7. Annunciations/Engine/System Page ....... monitor
CAUTION
If the oil temperature and/or coolant temperature reaches the
yellow range during climb, flight should be continued with the
airspeed increased by 10 kts and power reduced by 10 %
(reduced climb rate) for better engine cooling.
END OF CHECKLIST