DA 42 AFM Operating Limitations
Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017
EASA
approved
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r) Approved fuel grades : see Section 2.14 - FUEL
s) Oil specification : SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-30
SHELL Helix Ultra 5W-40
AEROSHELL Oil Diesel 10W-40
AERO SHELL Oil Diesel Ultra 5W-30
t) Gearbox oil (propeller gearbox): SHELL EP 75W90 API GL-4
SHELL SPIRAX GSX 75W-80 GL-4
SHELL SPIRAX S4 G 75W-90
SHELL SPIRAX S6 GXME 75W-80 APT GL-4
Additionally, if MÄM 42-198 is incorporated:
CENTURION Gearbox Oil N1
SHELL SPIRAX S6 ATF ZM API-GL-4
u) Coolant : Water / Cooler protection (BASF Glysantin Protect
Plus/G48) 1/1. The freezing point of the coolant is
-36 °C (-32.8 °F).
CAUTION
If the coolant or gearbox oil level is low, the reason must be
determined and the problem must be corrected by authorized
personnel.
v) Maximum restart altitude : 6000 ft (TAE 125-01 engine installed)
8000 ft (TAE 125-02-99 engine installed)
w) Restart airspeed : 80 to 120 KIAS