Diamond DA20-C1 - Trim System Failure

DA20-C1 Flight Manual Emergency Procedures
Doc # DA202-C1 April 16, 2009 Page 3 - 15
Revision 24 DOT Approved
3.3.12. Trim System Failure
STUCK TRIM:
1. Circuit breaker check, press if breaker is tripped
2. Rocker switch depress in both directions, wait
5 minutes, try again
NOTE
Full range of travel is available for elevator, but expect higher
forces on control stick.
3. Land at the nearest suitable airport
RUNAWAY OF TRIM:
1. Control Stick Grip stick and maintain control of
the airplane.
2. Trim motor circuit breaker Pull circuit breaker.
3. Rocker Switch Check if depressed.
If reason for runaway condition is obvious and has been resolved, push in (engage) circuit
breaker.
NOTE
Full travel of the elevator trim system will take approximately 10
seconds.