Diamond DA42 Twin Star Aircraft Flight Manual

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NOTE
This airplane flight manual is valid for DA42 airplanes with a KAP 140 or no autopilot system installed. Refer to the airplane flight manual DA42 with Garmin GFC 700 (OM 42-102), Doc. No. 7.01.06-E for airplanes with a Garmin Autopilot system installed.
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FOREWORD We congratulate you on the acquisition of your new DIAMOND DA 42 Twin Star. Skillful operation of an airplane increases both safety and the enjoyment of flying. Please take the time therefore, to familiarize yourself with your new DIAMOND DA 42. This airplane may only be operated in accordance with the procedures and operating limitations of this Airplane Flight Manual. Before this airplane is operated for the first time, the pilot must familiarize himself with the complete contents of this Airplane Flight Manual. In the event that you have obtained your DIAMOND DA 42 second-hand, please let us know your address, so that we can supply you with the publications necessary for the safe operation of your airplane. This document is protected by copyright. All associated rights, in particular those of translation, reprinting, radio transmission, reproduction by photo-mechanical or similar means and storing in data processing facilities, in whole or part, are reserved. Copyright by: DIAMOND AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES GMBH N.A. Otto-Strasse 5 A-2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria Phone Fax E-Mail : : : +43-2622-26700 +43-2622-26780 [email protected]
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APPROVAL
The content of approved chapters is approved by EASA. All other content is approved by DAI under the authority of EASA DOA No. EASA.21J.052 in accordance with Part 21.
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RECORD OF REVISIONS
All revisions of this manual, with the exception of Temporary Revisions, updates of the modification level (Section 1.1), updated mass and balance information (Section 6.3), updates of the Equipment Inventory (Section 6.5), and updates of the List of Supplements (Section 9.2)
must be recorded in the following table. The new or amended text is indicated by a vertical black line at the left hand side of the revised page, with the revision number and date appearing at the bottom of the page. If pages are revised which contain information valid for your particular serial number (modification level of the airplane, weighing data, Equipment Inventory, List of Supplements), then this information must be transferred to the new pages in handwriting. The cover pages of Temporary Revisions, if applicable, are inserted behind the cover page of this manual; the following pages of the Temporary Revision are inserted in front of the corresponding pages of this AFM. Temporary Revisions are used to provide information on systems or equipment until the next 'permanent' Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual. When a 'permanent' Revision covers a Mandatory or Optional Design Change Advisory (MM or OM), then the corresponding Temporary Revision is superseded. Example: Revision 3 covers OM 42-053, therefore the Temporary Revision TR-OM-42-053 is superseded by the 'permanent' Revision 3.
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IFR certification; corrections
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all except cover page 0-3, 0-5, 0-7, 0-8, 0-9
1 Dec 2004
2005-196
[Ing. Andreas Winkler for ACG]
0 MM 42-034 (elevator stop); 2 OM 42-060 (T&B coordinat.); Take-off diagrams
[10 Feb 2005 Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Manfred Reichel for DAI]
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4A-9 4B-25 5-11, 5-12 6-18 7-7 28 Jan 2005
FAA Certification
MM 42-062, -070/a, -079, -080, -091, -101, -111/b 3 (TR-MM42-111/a), -115 all all 15 Oct 2005 [25 Oct 2005 Ing. Andreas Winkler for ACG]
OM 42-053, -056, -057, -059, -079
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2-15, 2-18, 2-21 thru 223, 2-26, 2-27, 232
MM 42-037, -046, 3 4A 4 OM 42-054, -077, -080 corrections 5 4B
3-30, 3-31, 3-32, 3-38 all (4A-1 thru 4A-40) 4B-2, 4B-13, 4B-25, 4B-27, 4B-30 thru 4B-34 all (5-1 thru 5-34) 6-5, 6-8, EASA A.C. 2618 [20 Dec 2005 Ing. Andreas Winkler for ACG]
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30 Nov 2005
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL
Page 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 CERTIFICATION BASIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 1.6.1 CONVERSION FACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 1.6.2 CONVERSION CHART LITERS / US GALLONS . . . . . . . . . 1-17 1.7 1.8 1.9 THREE-VIEW DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 G1000 AVIONICS SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 SOURCE DOCUMENTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 1.9.1 ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 1.9.2 PROPELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 1.9.3 AVIONICS SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
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INTRODUCTION
This Airplane Flight Manual has been prepared in order to provide pilots and instructors with all the information required for the safe and efficient operation of the airplane. The Airplane Flight Manual includes all the data which must be made available to the pilot according to the JAR-23 requirement. Beyond this, it contains further data and operating instructions which, in the manufacturers opinion, could be of value to the pilot.
' This Airplane Flight Manual is valid for all serial numbers with a KAP 140 or no autopilot ' system installed. Equipment and modification level (design details) of the airplane may
vary from serial number to serial number. Therefore, some of the information contained in this manual is applicable depending on the respective equipment and modification level. The exact equipment of your serial number is recorded in the Equipment Inventory in Section 6.5. The modification level is recorded in the following table (as far as necessary for this manual).
Modification
Source 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes
Installed 9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no
Use of Diesel Fuel Increased Take-Off Mass New Engine Instrument Markings
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Autopilot Static Source TAE 125-02-99 Engine ECU Backup Battery Ice Protection System Ice Protection System (Known Icing)
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OM 42-055 OM 42-056 OM 42-067 OM 42-070 OM 42-074 OM 42-077 OM 42-129
9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes
9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no 9 no
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ECU Backup Battery
This Airplane Flight Manual must be kept on board the airplane at all times. Its designated place is the side bag of the forward left seat. The designated place for the Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide is the bag on the rear side of the forward left seat.
CAUTION
The DA 42 is a twin engine airplane. When the operating limitations and maintenance requirements are complied with, it has the high degree of reliability which is required by the certification basis. Nevertheless, an engine failure is not completely impossible. For this reason it is highly recommended for flights during the night, on top, under IMC, or above terrain which is unsuitable for a landing, to select flight times and flight routes such that reduced performance in case of single engine operation does not constitute a risk.
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CERTIFICATION BASIS
The certification basis is JAR-23, published on 11-Mar-1994, including Amdt. 1, and additional requirements as laid down in CRI A-01.
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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
Special statements in the Airplane Flight Manual concerning the safety or operation of the airplane are highlighted by being prefixed by one of the following terms:
WARNING
means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation in flight safety.
CAUTION
means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a minor or to a more or less long term degradation in flight safety.
NOTE
draws the attention to any special item not directly related to safety but which is important or unusual.
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All dimensions shown below are approximate.
Overall dimensions Span

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: 13.42 m 13.55 m
44 ft 44.5 ft including ACL 28 ft 1 in 8 ft 2 in
Length Height
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8.56 m 2.49 m
Wing Airfoil Wing Area Mean aerodynamic chord Aspect ratio Dihedral Leading edge sweep : Wortmann FX 63-137/20 - W4 : 16.29 m : 1.271 m : 11.06 : : 5 1 175.3 sq.ft. 4 ft 2 in
Aileron Area (total, left + right) : 0.66 m 7.1 sq.ft.
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Wing flaps Area (total, left + right) : 2.18 m 23.4 sq.ft.
Horizontal tail Area Elevator area Angle of incidence : : : 2.35 m2 0.66 m 25.3 sq.ft. 7.1 sq.ft.
-1.1 relative to longitudinal axis of airplane
Vertical tail Area Rudder area : : 2.43 m 0.78 m 26.2 sq.ft. 8.4 sq.ft.
Landing gear Track Wheelbase Nose wheel Main wheel : 2.95 m 9 ft 8 in 5 ft 8 in
: 1.735 m : 5.00-5; 10 PR, 120 mph : 15x6.0-6; 6 PR, 120 mph
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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
(a) Airspeeds CAS: Calibrated Airspeed. Indicated airspeed, corrected for installation and instrument errors. CAS equals TAS at standard atmospheric conditions (ISA) at MSL. IAS:
' KCAS: ' KIAS:
Indicated Airspeed as shown on an airspeed indicator. CAS in knots. IAS in knots. True Airspeed. The speed of the airplane relative to the air. TAS is CAS corrected for errors due to altitude and temperature.
TAS:
vA:
Maneuvering Speed. Full or abrupt control surface movement is not permissible above this speed.
vFE:
Maximum Flaps Extended Speed. This speed must not be exceeded with the given flap setting.
vLO:
Maximum Landing Gear Operating Speed. This speed may not be exceeded during the extension or retraction of the landing gear.
vLE:
Maximum Landing Gear Extended Speed. This speed may not be exceeded if the landing gear is extended.
vmCA:
Minimum Control Speed. Minimum speed necessary to be able to control the airplane in case of one engine inoperative.
vNE:
Never Exceed Speed in smooth air. This speed must not be exceeded in any operation.
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vNO:
Maximum Structural Cruising Speed. This speed may be exceeded only in smooth air, and then only with caution.
vS:
Stalling Speed, or the minimum continuous speed at which the airplane is still controllable in the given configuration.
vS0:
Stalling Speed, or the minimum continuous speed at which the airplane is still controllable in the landing configuration.
vS1:
Stalling Speed, or the minimum continuous speed at which the airplane is still controllable with flaps and landing gear retracted.
vSSE:
Minimum Control Speed for Schooling. Minimum speed necessary in case of one engine intentionally inoperative / idle (training purposes).
vx: vy: vYSE:
Best Angle-of-Climb Speed. Best Rate-of-Climb Speed. Best Rate of-Climb Speed for one engine inoperative.
(b) Meteorological terms ISA: International Standard Atmosphere. Conditions at which air is identified as an ideal dry gas. The temperature at mean sea level is 15 C (59 F), air pressure at MSL is 1,013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg); the temperature gradient up to the altitude at which the temperature reaches -56.5 C (-69.7 F) is -0.0065 C/m (-0.00357 F/ft), and above this 0 C/m (0 F/ft). MSL: OAT: Mean Sea Level. Outside Air Temperature.
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QNH:
Theoretical atmospheric pressure at MSL, calculated from the elevation of the measuring point above MSL and the actual atmospheric pressure at the measuring point.
Density Altitude: Altitude in ISA conditions at which the air density is equal to the current air density. Indicated Pressure Altitude: Altitude reading with altimeter set to 1,013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg). Pressure Altitude: Altitude indicated by a barometric altimeter, which is set to 1,013.25 hPa (29.92 inHg). The Pressure Altitude is the Indicated Pressure Altitude corrected for installation and instrument errors. In this Airplane Flight Manual altimeter instrument errors are regarded as zero. Wind: The wind speeds which are shown as variables in the diagrams in this manual should be regarded as headwind or tailwind components of the measured wind. (c) Flight performance and flight planning
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Above Ground Level.
Demonstrated Crosswind Component: The speed of the crosswind component at which adequate maneuverability for take-off and landing has been demonstrated during type certification.
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MET: NAV: RoC:
Weather, weather advice. Navigation, route planning. Rate of Climb.
(d) Mass and balance CG: Center of Gravity, also called 'center of mass'. Imaginary point in which the airplane mass is assumed to be concentrated for mass and balance calculations. Its distance from the Datum Plane is equal to the Center of Gravity Moment Arm. Center of Gravity Moment Arm: The Moment Arm which is obtained if one divides the sum of the individual moments of the airplane by its total mass. Center of Gravity Limits: The Center of Gravity range within which the airplane, at a given mass, must be operated. DP: Datum Plane; an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances for center of gravity calculations are measured.
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The mass of the airplane including unusable fuel, all operating fluids and the maximum quantity of oil.
Maximum Take-off Mass: The maximum permissible mass for take-off. Maximum Landing Mass: The highest mass for landing conditions at the maximum descent velocity. This velocity was used in the strength calculations to determine the landing gear loads during a particularly hard landing.
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Moment Arm:
The horizontal distance from the Datum Plane to the Center of Gravity of a component.
Moment: Usable Fuel:
The mass of a component multiplied by its moment arm. The quantity of fuel available for flight planning.
Unusable Fuel: The quantity of fuel remaining in the tank which cannot be used for flight. Useful Load: The difference between take-off mass and empty mass.
(e) Engine ECU: FADEC: RPM: Engine Control Unit. Full Authority Digital Engine Control. Revolutions per minute (rotational speed of the propeller).
Engine starting fuel temperature: Above this fuel temperature the engine may be started. Take-off fuel temperature: Above this fuel temperature take-off power setting is permitted.
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(f) Designation of the circuit breakers on the instrument panel LH MAIN BUS: COM1 GPS/NAV1 XPDR ENG INST PITOT XFR PUMP/DE-ICE TAXI/MAP/ACL FLOOD/OXY PFD ADC AHRS GEAR WRN/ELEV. LIMIT GEAR RH MAIN BUS: MFD AH STALL WRN FLAP LDG LT/START INST LT/ NAV LT AV/CDU/FAN AVIONIC BUS
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Multi Function Display Artificial Horizon Stall Warning System Flap System Landing Light / Start Instrument-, Navigation (Position) Light Avionic-, CDU-Cooling Fans Avionic Bus Avionic Control
AV CONT.
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AVIONICS BUS: COM2 GPS/NAV2 AUDIO AUTO PILOT Wx 500 ADF DME Wx RDR
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TAS DATA LINK LH ENG ECU BUS: ECU BUS ECU B ECU A LH BUS: ALT.LH BATT RH BUS: ALT.RH BATT
LH ECU Bus LH ECU B LH ECU A
LH Alternator Battery
RH Alternator Battery
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RH ENG ECU BUS: ECU BUS ECU B ECU A (g) Equipment ELT: Emergency Locator Transmitter. RH ECU Bus RH ECU B RH ECU A
(h) Design Change Advisories MM: OM: Mandatory Design Change Advisory. Optional Design Change Advisory.
(i) Miscellaneous ACG: ATC: CFRP: EASA: EPU: GIA: GFRP: JAR: JC/VP: PCA: Austro Control GmbH (formerly BAZ, Federal Office of Civil Aviation). Air Traffic Control. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic. European Aviation Safety Agency. External Power Unit. Garmin Integrated Avionics. Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic. Joint Aviation Requirements. Joint Certification/Validation Procedure. Primary Certification Authority.
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1.6
UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
1.6.1 CONVERSION FACTORS Dimension Length [mm] [m] [km] Volume [l] SI-Units millimeters meters kilometers liters [in] [ft] [NM] US Units inches feet nautical miles Conversion [mm] / 25.4 = [in] [m] / 0.3048 = [ft] [km] / 1.852 = [NM] [l] / 3.7854 = [US gal] [l] / 0.9464 = [qts] [km/h] / 1.852 = [kts] [km/h] / 1.609 = [mph] [m/s] x 196.85 = [fpm]
[US gal] US gallons [qts] US quarts knots miles per hour feet per minute
Speed
[km/h] kilometers per hour [m/s] meters per second
[kts] [mph] [fpm]
Speed of rotation Mass Force, weight Pressure
[RPM] revolutions per minute [kg] [N] kilograms newtons [lb] [lbf] [inHg] [psi] pounds pounds force inches of mercury pounds per square inch degrees Fahrenheit
-[kg] x 2.2046 = [lb] [N] x 0.2248 = [lbf] [hPa] = [mbar] [hPa] / 33.86 = [inHg] [bar] x 14.504 = [psi] [C]x1.8 + 32 = [F] ([F] - 32)/1.8 = [C]
[hPa] hectopascals [mbar] millibars [bar] bars degrees Celsius
Temperature
[C]
[F]
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Dimension Intensity of electric current Electric charge (battery capacity) Electric potential Time [A]
SI-Units ampres
US Units
Conversion --
[Ah]
ampre-hours --
[V]
volts
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1.6.2 CONVERSION CHART LITERS / US GALLONS Liters 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 US Gallons 1.3 2.6 4.0 5.3 6.6 7.9 9.2 10.6 11.9 13.2 15.9 18.5 21.1 23.8 26.4 29.1 31.7 34.3 37.0 39.6 42.3 44.9 47.6 US Gallons 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 45 50 Liters 3.8 7.6 15.1 22.7 30.3 37.9 45.4 53.0 60.6 68.1 75.7 83.3 90.9 98.4 106.0 113.6 121.1 128.7 136.3 143.8 151.4 170.3 189.3
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G1000 AVIONICS SYSTEM
1. The G1000 Integrated Avionics System is a fully integrated flight, engine, communication, navigation and surveillance instrumentation system. The system consists of a Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD), audio panel, Air Data Computer (ADC), Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), engine sensors and processing unit (GEA), and integrated avionics (GIA) containing VHF communications, VHF navigation, and GPS (Global Positioning System). 2. The primary function of the PFD is to provide attitude, heading, air data, navigation, and alerting information to the pilot. The PFD may also be used for flight planning. The primary function of the MFD is to provide engine information, mapping, terrain information, and for flight planning. The audio panel is used for selection of radios for transmitting and listening, intercom functions, and marker beacon functions. 3. The primary function of the VHF Communication portion of the G1000 is to enable external radio communication. The primary function of the VOR/ILS Receiver portion of the equipment is to receive and demodulate VOR, Localizer, and Glide Slope signals. The primary function of the GPS portion of the system is to acquire signals from the GPS satellites, recover orbital data, make range and Doppler measurements, and process this information in real-time to obtain the user*s position, velocity, and time. 4. Provided a Garmin G1000 GPS receiver is receiving adequate usable signals, it has been demonstrated capable of and has been shown to meet the accuracy specifications for: (a) VFR/IFR enroute, oceanic, terminal, and non-precision instrument approach (GPS, Loran-C, VOR, VOR-DME, TACAN, NDB, NDB-DME, RNAV) operation within the U.S. National Airspace System in accordance with AC 20-138A.
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(b) RNAV (GPS) Approaches - The G1000 GPS meets the requirements of AC 20-138(A) for GPS based RNAV approaches. This includes RNAV approaches labeled as RNAV (GPS), provided GPS sensor data is valid. (c) The system meets the accuracy of RNP5 airspace (BRNAV) requirements of AC 90-96 and in accordance with AC 20-138A, EASA AMC 20-4, and FAA Order 8110.60 for oceanic and remote airspace operations, provided it is receiving usable navigation information from the GPS receiver. Navigation is accomplished using the WGS-84 (NAD-83) coordinate reference datum. GPS navigation data is based upon use of only the GPS operated by the United States of America.
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SOURCE DOCUMENTATION
This section lists documents, manuals and other literature that were used as sources for the Airplane Flight Manual, and indicates the respective publisher. However, only the information given in the Airplane Flight Manual is valid.
1.9.1 ENGINE Address: Thielert Aircraft Engines GmbH Platanenstrasse 14 D-09350 Lichtenstein GERMANY
Phone: Fax: Website: Documents:

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1.9.2 PROPELLER Address: mt-propeller Airport Straubing Wallmhle D-94348 Atting GERMANY Phone: E-mail: Website: Documents: +49-(9429)-9409-0 [email protected] www.mt-propeller.de E-124, Operation and Installation Manual Hydraulically controlled variable pitch propeller MTV -5, -6, -9, -11, -12, -14, -15, -16, -21, -22, -25
1.9.3 AVIONICS SYSTEM Address: Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Phone: Fax: Website: Documents: +1-(913)-3978200 +1-(913)-3978282 www.garmin.com G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide P/N 190-00406-00, Sept. 2004
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CHAPTER 2 OPERATING LIMITATIONS

Page 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 AIRSPEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 POWER-PLANT LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY ALERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 2.6.1 WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY ALERTS ON THE G1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 2.6.2 OTHER WARNING ALERTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 MASS (WEIGHT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 CENTER OF GRAVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 APPROVED MANEUVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 MANEUVERING LOAD FACTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 OPERATING ALTITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 FLIGHT CREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 KINDS OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 FUEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 LIMITATION PLACARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 OTHER LIMITATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 2.16.1 FUEL TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 2.16.2 BATTERY CHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 2.16.3 EMERGENCY SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 2.16.4 DOOR LOCKING DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
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2.16.5 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 2.16.6 GARMIN G1000 AVIONICS SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 2.16.7 SMOKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 2.16.8 GROUND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
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INTRODUCTION
Chapter 2 of this Airplane Flight Manual provides operating limitations, instrument markings and placards necessary for the safe operation of the airplane, its powerplants, standard systems and standard equipment. The limitations included in this Chapter are approved.
WARNING
Operation of the airplane outside of the approved operating limitations is not permissible.
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AIRSPEED
Airspeed IAS above 1542 kg (3400 lb) up to 1542 kg (3400 lb) 126 KIAS 120 KIAS 111 KIAS 137 KIAS vLOE 194 KIAS vLOR 156 KIAS 194 KIAS Do not exceed this speed with the landing gear extended. With one engine inoperative keep airspeed above this limit. Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and then only with caution. Do not exceed this speed in any operation. Do not operate the landing gear above this speed. Do not exceed these speeds with the given flap setting. Remarks Do not make full or abrupt control surface movement above this speed.
vA
Maneuvering speed
vFE
Max. flaps extended speed Max. landing gear operating speed
LDG APP
vLO
Extension Retraction
vLE
Max. landing gear extended speed
vMCA
Minimum control speed airborne
68 KIAS
vNO
Max. structural cruising speed
155 KIAS
vNE
Never exceed speed in smooth air
194 KIAS
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AIRSPEED INDICATOR MARKINGS

Marking KIAS Significance
White arc
56 - 111 KIAS
Operating range with flaps fully extended.
Green arc
62 - 155 KIAS
Normal operating range.
Yellow arc
155 - 194 KIAS
Caution range - Only in smooth air.
Blue radial
82 KIAS
Best rate of climb speed, single engine.
Red radial
68 KIAS
Minimum control speed, single engine.
Red radial
194 KIAS
Maximum speed for all operations - vNE.
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POWER-PLANT LIMITATIONS
: 2 : Thielert Aircraft Engines : TAE 125-01 Centurion 1.7 or TAE 125-02-99 (if MM 42-198 is carried out) (P/N see Equipment List in Chapter 6)
a) Number of engines b) Engine manufacturer c) Engine designation

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d) RPM limitations (shown as propeller RPM) Maximum Maximum overspeed e) Engine power Max. take-off power Max. continuous power
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: 2300 RPM : 2500 RPM (max. 20 sec)
: 99 kW (135 DIN-hp) at 2300 RPM (100 % load) : 99 kW (135 DIN-hp) at 2300 RPM (100 % load)
TAE 125-01 Minimum Maximum -30 oC +75 oC
TAE 125-02-99 (MM 42-198 carried out) -30 oC +75 oC
g) Oil pressure (indicated values are corrected for pressure altitude) Minimum Maximum h) Oil quantity (per engine) Minimum Maximum Maximum oil consumption : 4.5 liters (appr. 4.8 US qts) : 6.0 liters (appr. 6.3 US qts) : 0.1 liters/hr (appr. 0.1 US qts/hr) : 1.0 bar : 6.5 bar
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l) Voltage Minimum Maximum m) Amperage Maximum n) Propeller manufacturer o) Propeller designation p) Propeller diameter q) Prop. pitch angle (@ 0.75 R) : 60 A : mt-Propeller : MTV-6-A-C-F/CF 187-129 : 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) : 12 0.2 (low pitch) 15 1 (start lock position) 81 1 (feathered position) : 24.1 V : 32.0 V
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r) Approved fuel grades s) Oil specification
: see Section 2.14 - FUEL : SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5W30 synthetic API SL/CF SHELL HELIX ULTRA 5W40 synthetic API SL/CF AERO SHELL OIL Diesel 10W-40
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CAUTION
If the coolant or gearbox oil level is low, the reason must be determined and the problem must be corrected by authorized personnel.
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w) Restart airspeed
: 80 to 120 KIAS
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ENGINE INSTRUMENT MARKINGS
Engine instrument markings and their color code significance are shown in the tables below.
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Indication
Red arc/bar = lower prohibited range -below 1.0 bar below -32 C below -32 C --below -30 C -below 24.1 V 0 US gal
Yellow arc/bar = caution range
Green arc/bar = normal operating range up to 2300 RPM
Red arc/bar = upper prohibited range above 2300 RPM
RPM Oil pressure Oil temp. Coolant temp. Gearbox temp. Load Fuel temp. Ammeter Voltmeter Fuel qty.
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above 6.5 bar above 140 C above 105 C above 120 C -above 75 C above 60 A above 32 V
50 to 125 C 1 125 to 140 C 1 50 to 130 C 2 131 to 140 C 2 96 to 105 C 1 60 to 96 C 1 2 60 to 101 C 102 to 105 C 2 up to 115 C 0 to 100 %
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-30 to -22 C -22 to 70 C -30 to +4 C 2 +5 to 69 C 2 -24.1 to 25 V -up to 60 A 25 to 30 V 0 to 25 US gal
MM 42-101 not implemented MM 42-101 implemented (refer to Section 1.1)
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Red arc/bar = lower prohibited range -below 1.0 bar below -30C below -30 C --below -30 C -below 24.1 V 0 US gal
Green arc/bar = normal operating range up to 2300 RPM 2.3 to 5.8 bar 50 to 130 C 60 to 101 C up to 115 C 0 to 100 % +5 to 69 C up to 60 A 25 to 30 V 0 to 25 US gal
Red arc/bar = upper prohibited range above 2300 RPM above 6.5 bar above 140 C above 105 C above 120 C -above 75 C above 60 A above 32 V --
RPM Oil pressure Oil temp. Coolant temp. Gearbox temp. Load Fuel temp. Ammeter Voltmeter Fuel qty.
-1.0 to 2.3 bar -30 to 50 C -30 to 60 C ---30 to +4 C -24.1 to 25 V --
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WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY ALERTS
2.6.1 WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY ALERTS ON THE G1000
NOTE
The alerts described in the following are displayed on the Garmin G1000. Section 7.10 includes a detailed description of the alerts.
The following tables show the color and significance of the warning, caution and advisory alerts lights on the G1000.
Color and significance of the warning alerts on the G1000 Warning alerts (red) WARNING L/R ENG TEMP L/R OIL TEMP L/R OIL PRES
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Meaning / Cause One of the Warnings listed below is being indicated. Left / Right engine coolant temperature is in the upper red range (too high/>105 C). Left / Right engine oil temperature is in the upper red range (too high/>140 C). Left / Right engine oil pressure is in the lower red range (too low/<1.0 bar). Left / Right fuel temperature is in the upper red range (too high/>75 C) Left / Right engine gearbox temperature is in the upper red range (too high/>120 C). Left / Right engine alternator output is in the upper red range (too high/>60 amps). Left / Right engine fire detected.
L/R FUEL TEMP L/R GBOX TEMP L/R ALTN AMPS L/R ENG FIRE
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Warning alerts (red) L/R STARTER DOOR OPEN POSN ERROR ATTITUDE FAIL AIRSPEED FAIL ALTITUDE FAIL VERT SPEED FAIL HDG WARN
Meaning / Cause Left / Right engine starter is engaged. Front and/or rear canopy and/or baggage door are/is not closed and locked. G1000 will no longer provide GPS based navigational guidance. The display system is not receiving attitude reference information from the AHRS. The display system is not receiving airspeed input from the air data computer. The display system is not receiving altitude input from the air data computer. The display system is not receiving vertical speed input from the air data computer. The display system is not receiving valid heading input from the AHRS. RAIM position warning. The nav deviation bar is removed.
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Color and significance of the caution alerts on the G1000 Caution alerts (amber) * L/R ECU A FAIL Meaning / Cause A fault has occurred in the left/right engine ECU A (one reset of minor faults is possible)
or * ECU A is being tested during FADEC-test procedure during the 'before take-off check'. * A fault has occurred in the left/right engine ECU B (one reset of minor faults is possible)
L/R ECU B FAIL
or * ECU B is being tested during FADEC-test procedure during the 'before take-off check'. Left / Right main tank fuel quantity is low. Left / Right engine alternator has failed. Left / Right engine bus voltage is too low (< 25 volts). Left / Right engine coolant level is low. Pitot heat has failed. Pitot heat is OFF. Stall warning heat has failed. Stall warning heat is OFF. Control stick limiting system (variable elevator stop) has failed. RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor) is not available. The AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) is aligning.
L/R FUEL LOW L/R ALTN FAIL L/R VOLTS LOW L/R COOL LVL PITOT FAIL PITOT HT OFF STAL HT FAIL STAL HT OFF STICK LIMIT INTEG RAIM not available AHRS ALIGN: Keep Wings Level L/R AUX FUEL E
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Left / Right auxiliary fuel tank empty (if installed). Landing gear is not down and locked.
CHECK GEAR (if installed)
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Color and significance of the advisory alerts on the G1000 Advisory alerts (white) L/R GLOW ON L/R FUEL XFER PFD FAN FAIL MFD FAN FAIL GIA FAN FAIL Meaning / Cause Left/Right engine glow plug active. Fuel transfer from auxiliary to main tank is in progress. Cooling fan for the PFD is inoperative. Cooling fan for the MFD is inoperative. Cooling fan for the GIAs is inoperative.
2.6.2 OTHER WARNING ALERTS Warning alerts on the instrument panel

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Illuminates if the landing gear is neither in the final up nor in the down & locked position.
Audible warning alerts GEAR RETRACTED CHIME TONE (repeating) Resounds if the landing gear is retracted while the flaps move into position LDG or when the power lever is placed in a position below 25%.
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MASS (WEIGHT)
Mass (Weight) 1250 kg MM 42-088 not carried out MM 42-088 carried out 1700 kg 1785 kg 1650 kg 1700 kg 30 kg 45 kg 18 kg 45 kg 2756 lb 3748 lb 3935 lb 3638 lb 3748 lb 66 lb 100 lb 40 lb 100 lb
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Maximum take-off mass Maximum zero fuel mass
Maximum landing mass (see NOTE below) Max. load in nose baggage compartment (in fuselage nose) Max. load in cabin baggage compartment (behind rear seats) Max. load in baggage extension (behind cabin baggage compartment) Max. load, cabin baggage compartment and baggage extension together
WARNING
Exceeding the mass limits will lead to overstressing of the airplane as well as to degradation of flight characteristics and flight performance.
NOTE
In some countries the beginning of a flight is defined by starting the powerplant. In those countries a ramp mass of maximal MTOM + 8 kg (MTOM + 18 lb) is approved. At the time of lift-off the maximum permitted take-off mass must not be exceeded.
NOTE
If MM 42-088 is carried out, a landing with a mass between 1700 kg (3748 lb) and 1785 kg (3935 lb) is admissible. It constitutes an abnormal operating procedure. A "Hard Landing Check" is only required after a hard landing, regardless of the actual landing mass.
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2.8
CENTER OF GRAVITY
Datum Plane The Datum Plane (DP) is a plane which is normal to the airplane*s longitudinal axis and in front of the airplane as seen from the direction of flight. The airplane*s longitudinal axis is parallel with the floor of the nose baggage compartment. When the floor of the nose baggage compartment is aligned horizontally, the Datum Plane is vertical. The Datum Plane is located 2.196 meters (86.46 in) forward of the most forward point of the root rib on the stub wing (refer to figure in Section 6.2). Center of gravity limitations The center of gravity (CG position) for flight conditions must be between the following limits: Most forward flight CG: 2.35 m (92.52 in) aft of Datum Plane at 1250 kg (2756 lb) 2.35 m (92.52 in) aft of Datum Plane at 1468 kg (3236 lb) 2.40 m (94.49 in) aft of Datum Plane at max. take-off mass (see Section 2.7) linear variation in between Most rearward flight CG: 2.42 m (95.28 in) aft of Datum Plane at 1250 kg (2756 lb) 2.49 m (98.03 in) aft of Datum Plane at 1600 kg (3527 lb) 2.49 m (98.03 in) aft of Datum Plane at max. take-off mass (see Section 2.7) linear variation in between Refer to Section 6.4.4 for a graphical illustration of the CG limitations.
WARNING
Exceeding the center of gravity limitations reduces the controllability and stability of the airplane.
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2.9
APPROVED MANEUVERS
The airplane is certified in the Normal Category in accordance with JAR-23. Approved maneuvers 1) all normal flight maneuvers; 2) stalling (with the exception of dynamic stalling); and 3) Lazy Eights, Chandelles, as well as steep turns and similar maneuvers, in which an angle of bank of not more than 60 is attained.
CAUTION
Aerobatics, spinning and flight maneuvers with more than 60 of bank are not permitted in the Normal Category. Stalling with asymmetric power or one engine inoperative is not permitted.
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2.10 MANEUVERING LOAD FACTORS

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NOTE
The tables below show structural limitations. The load factor limits for the TAE 125 engine must also be observed. Refer to the corresponding Operation & Maintenance Manual for the engine.
CAUTION
Avoid extended negative g-loads duration. Extended negative g-loads can cause propeller control problems and engine surging. at vA Positive Negative 3.8 -1.52 at vNE 3.8 0 with flaps in APP or LDG position 2.0
WARNING
Exceeding the maximum structural load factors will lead to overstressing of the airplane.
CAUTION
Exceeding the maximum powerplant load factors and time limits listed below will lead to a L/R OIL PRES warning. load factor -0.2 -0.3 -0.4 -0.5 time limit 5 seconds 4 seconds 3 seconds 2 seconds
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2.11 OPERATING ALTITUDE

The maximum operating altitude is 18,000 ft (5,486 m) pressure altitude.
2.12 FLIGHT CREW

Minimum crew Maximum number of occupants : 1 (one person) : 4 (four persons)
2.13 KINDS OF OPERATION

Provided that national operational requirements are met, the following kinds of operation are approved: daytime flights according to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) with the appropriate equipment: night flights according to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) with the appropriate equipment: flights according to Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) take-off and landing on paved surfaces take-off and landing on grass surfaces If OM 42-054 is carried out: flight into known or forecast icing conditions. Refer to Supplement S03, latest revision.
Flights into known thunderstorms are prohibited.
Minimum operational equipment (serviceable) The following table lists the minimum serviceable equipment required by JAR-23. Additional minimum equipment for the intended operation may be required by national operating rules and also depends on the route to be flown.
NOTE
Many of the items of minimum equipment listed in the following table are integrated in the G1000.
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for daytime VFR flights Flight & * airspeed indicator naviga(on G1000 PFD or tion backup) instru* altimeter (on G1000 ments PFD or backup) * magnetic compass * 1 headset, used by pilot in command
in addition for night VFR flights * vertical speed indicator (VSI)
in addition for IFR flights * second airspeed indicator (both, on G1000 PFD and backup)
* attitude gyro (artificial horizon; on G1000 PFD or * second altimeter backup) (both, on G1000 PFD and backup) * turn & bank indicator (on G1000 PFD) * second attitude gyro (both, on G1000 directional gyro PFD and backup) * VHF radio (COM) * second VHF radio * with speaker and (COM) microphone * VOR-LOC-GP VOR receiver receiver * transponder * second GPS * (XPDR), mode A receiver (part of and mode C G1000) GPS receiver (part * of G1000) * ammeter * voltmeter
engine instruments
* fuel qty. (2x) * oil press. (2x) * oil temp. (2x) * coolant temp. (2x) * coolant level indicator (2x) * gearbox temp. (2x) * load (2x) * prop. RPM (2x) * fuel temp. left & right tank
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for daytime VFR flights lighting
in addition for night VFR flights * position lights * strobe lights (anti collision lights) * landing light * instrument lighting * flood light * flashlight
in addition for IFR flights
other operational minimum equipment
* stall warning system * Pitot heating system * emergency battery (for backup attitude * alternate static valve * variable elevator gyro and flood light) stop * alternate means for fuel quantity indication (see Section 7.9) * safety belts for each occupied seat * Airplane Flight Manual
NOTE
A list of approved equipment can be found in Chapter 6.
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2.14 FUEL
' Approved fuel grades: ' ' ' ' Only if MM 42-037 is incorporated: ' '
JET A-1 (ASTM D 1655), JET A (ASTM D 1655), Jet Fuel No. 3 (GB6537-94), and blends of the above listed Jet Fuel grades. Diesel (EN 590) and blends of the above listed Jet Fuel grades and Diesel.
CAUTION
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Limitations for DA 42 registered and/or operated in the following countries: Indonesia, Malaysia: Use of Diesel Fuel is NOT approved.
CAUTION
If the airplane is operated with Diesel Fuel or a blend of Diesel
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Fuel with Jet Fuel, the use of the auxiliary tanks, if installed (OM 42-056), is not permitted.
CAUTION
Additional temperature limitations must be observed if the airplane is operated with Diesel Fuel or blends of Diesel Fuel
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with Jet Fuel. Refer to Section 2.16.1.
NOTE
Use only uncontaminated fuel from reliable sources.
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Main Tanks US gal Total fuel quantity Usable fuel Max. permissible difference LH/RH 2 x 26.0 2 x 25.0 5.0 liters 2 x 98.4 2 x 94.6 18.9
Auxiliary Tanks (if installed) US gal 2 x 13.7 2 x 13.2 liters 2 x 52.0 2 x 50.0
Total US gal 2 x 39.7 2 x 38.2 liters 2 x 150.4 2 x 144.6
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2.15 LIMITATION PLACARDS

All limitation placards are shown below. A list of all placards is included in the Airplane Maintenance Manual (Doc. No. 7.02.01), Chapter 11. On the instrument panel: MM 42-088 or OM 42-054 or both incorporated:
THIS AIRPLANE MAY ONLY BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL IN THE NORMAL CATEGORY. PROVIDED THAT NATIONAL OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED AND OPERATIONAL, THIS AIRPLANE IS APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING KINDS OF OPERATION: DAY VFR, NIGHT VFR AND IFR, AND FLIGHT INTO KNOWN OR FORECAST ICING CONDITIONS. ALL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINNING ARE PROHIBITED. FOR FURTHER OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS REFER TO THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL. MANEUVERING SPEED: VA = 126 KIAS (ABOVE 1542 KG / 3400 LB) VA = 120 KIAS (UP TO 1542 KG / 3400 LB)
neither MM 42-088 nor OM 42-054 incorporated:
THIS AIRPLANE MAY ONLY BE OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL. IT CAN BE OPERATED IN THE NORMAL CATEGORY IN NON-ICING CONDITIONS. PROVIDED THAT NATIONAL OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND THE APPROPRIATE EQUIPMENT IS INSTALLED, THIS AIRPLANE IS APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING KIND OF OPERATION: DAY VFR, NIGHT VFR AND IFR. ALL AEROBATIC MANEUVERS INCLUDING SPINNING ARE PROHIBITED. FOR FURTHER OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS REFER TO THE AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL. MANEUVERING SPEED: VA = 124 KIAS (ABOVE 1468 UP TO 1700 KG / ABOVE 3236 UP TO 3748 LB) VA = 121 KIAS (1250 TO 1468 KG / 2756 TO 3236 LB)
LANDING GEAR vLE / vLOE = 194 KIAS vLOR = 156 KIAS On the Emergency Landing Gear Extension Lever:
EMERGENCY Gear Extension Max. 156 KIAS
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On the instrument panel, next to the fuel quantity indication: (a) Standard Tank: max. usable fuel: 2 x 25 US gal
max. difference LH/RH tank: 5 US gal
(b) Auxiliary Tank (if installed): max. usable fuel main tank: 2 x 25 US gal auxiliary tank: 2 x 13 US gal
max. difference LH/RH main tank: 5 US gal
if MM 42-037 is carried out, on the Garmin G1000 MFD next to the fuel temperature indication: Diesel Fuel or Unknown Fuel Blend: Below -5 C: No engine start permitted. Below +5 C: No take-off permitted.
(a) Next to each of the two fuel filler necks; (b) in addition next to each of the two auxiliary fuel filler necks (if installed):
WARNING
APPROVED FUEL
JET-A1
or see Airplane Flight Manual
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In each cowling, on the door for the oil filler neck:
OIL
Shell Helix Ultra 5W30 synth. API SL/CF or see AFM
Next to the flap selector switch:

Flaps
UP APP 137 KIAS LDG 111 KIAS
' In the cabin, on the left fuselage sidewall:
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' Next to the cabin baggage compartment: ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
In the nose baggage compartment:
Max. Baggage: 30 kg [66 lb] Beside the door locking device installed in the passengers* door:
EMERGENCY EXIT: The keylock must be unlocked during flight On the right-hand side of the instrument panel above the circuit breakers:
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NO SMOKING
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2.16 OTHER LIMITATIONS

2.16.1 FUEL TEMPERATURE
' JET A-1, JET A and Jet Fuel No. 3: '
from -30 C to +75 C (from -22 F to +167 F)
NOTE
Operation with Diesel Fuel, or blends of Diesel Fuel with Jet Fuel, is only approved when MM 42-037 is incorporated.
' Diesel Fuel, Blends of Diesel Fuel with Jet Fuel, or unknown fuel grade: ' ' '
Engine starting fuel temperature . . . . . . . . . min. -5 C (+23 F) Take-off fuel temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. +5 C (+41 F) Maximum fuel temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . +75 C (+167 F)
2.16.2 BATTERY CHARGE Taking off for a Night VFR or IFR flight with an empty battery is not permitted. The use of an external power supply for engine starting with an empty airplane battery is also not permitted if the subsequent flight is intended to be a Night VFR or IFR flight. In this case the airplane battery must first be charged.
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2.16.3 EMERGENCY SWITCH IFR flights are not permitted when the seal on the emergency switch is broken.
2.16.4 DOOR LOCKING DEVICE The canopy and the passenger door must not be blocked by the key lock during operation of the airplane.
2.16.5 ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The use and switching on of electronic equipment other than that which is part of the equipment of the airplane is not permitted, as it could lead to interference with the airplane*s avionics. Examples of undesirable items of equipment are: - Mobile phones - Remote radio controls - Video screens employing CRTs - Minidisc recorders in record mode This list is not exhaustive. The use of laptop computers, including those with CD-ROM drives, CD and minidisc players in the replay mode, cassette players and video cameras is permitted. All this equipment however should be switched off for take-off and landing.
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2.16.6 GARMIN G1000 AVIONICS SYSTEM 1. The Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide, P/N 190-00406-00, dated September 2004 or later appropriate revision must be immediately available to the flight crew. 2. If MM-42-101 has been implemented (refer to Section 1.1), the G1000 must utilize the software Garmin P/N: 010-00370-11, or later approved software in accordance with the mandatory service bulletin DAI MSB 42-008, latest version. 3. If MM 42-198 (TAE 125-02-99 engines, refer to Section 1.1) is implemented, the G1000 must utilize the software Garmin P/N 010-00370-15, or later approved software in accordance with the mandatory service bulletin DAI MSB42-008, latest version. Software Part Number System Manifest 006-B0093-( ) 006-B0172-( ) 006-B0190-( ) 006-B0193-( ) 006-B0203-( ) 006-B0223-( ) 006-B0224-( ) 006-B0319-( ) 006-B0328-( ) 006-B0329-( ) 006-C0048-( ) 006-C0049-( ) 006-C0055-( ) 006-D0159-( ) for approved version see DAI MSB 42-008, latest version 010-00370-( ) Approved Version Function
GPS1, GPS2 GTX1-GIA1, GTX1-GIA2 GIA1, GIA2 GEA1-GIA1; GEA1-GIA2 GMA1-GIA1, GMA1-GAI2 GRS1-GIA1, GRS1-GIA2 GMU1 PFD1, MFD1
GMU1 FPGA GRS1 FPGA GDC1 FPGA GRS1 MV DB
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Software Part Number 006-D0202-( ) 006-B0261-( ) 006-B0081-( ) 006-B0083-( ) 006-B0082-( )
Approved Version
for approved version see DAI MSB 42008, latest version
Function
GDC1-GIA1 COM1, COM2 GS1, GS2 NAV1, NAV2
NOTE
The database version is displayed on the MFD power-up page immediately after system power-up and must be acknowledged. The remaining system software versions can be verified on the AUX group sub-page 5, "AUX-SYSTEM STATUS". 4. IFR enroute, oceanic and terminal navigation predicated upon the G1000 GPS Receiver is prohibited unless the pilot verifies the currency of the database or verifies each selected way point for accuracy by reference to current approved data. 5. Instrument approach navigation predicated upon the G1000 GPS Receiver must be accomplished in accordance with approved instrument approach procedures that are retrieved from the GPS equipment database. The GPS equipment database must incorporate the current update cycle.
NOTE
Not all published approaches are in the FMS database. The pilot must ensure that the planned approach is in the database.
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(a)
Instrument approaches utilizing the GPS receiver must be conducted in the approach mode and Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) must be available at the Final Approach Fix.
(b)
Accomplishment of ILS, LOC, LOC-BC, LDA, SDF, MLS or any other type of approach not approved for GPS overlay with the G1000 GPS receiver is not authorized.
(c)
Use of the G1000 VOR/ILS receiver to fly approaches not approved for GPS require VOR/ILS navigation data to be present on the display.
(d)
When an alternate airport is required by the applicable operating rules, it must be served by an approach based on other than GPS or Loran-C navigation, the airplane must have the operational equipment capable of using that navigation aid, and the required navigation aid must be operational.
(e)
VNAV information may be utilized for advisory information only. Use of VNAV information for Instrument Approach Procedures does not guarantee step-down fix altitude protection, or arrival at approach minimums in normal position to land.
(f) (g)
RNAV (GPS) approaches must be conducted utilizing the GPS sensor. RNP RNAV operations are not authorized, except as noted in Chapter 1 of this AFM.
6. If not previously defined, the following default settings must be made in the "SYSTEM SETUP" menu of the G1000 prior to operation (refer to Pilot*s Guide for procedure if necessary): (a) (b) (c) (d) DIS, SPD ALT, VS MAP DATUM POSITION : nm, kt (sets navigation units to "nautical miles" and "knots") : ft, fpm (sets altitude units to "feet" and "feet per minute") : WGS 84 : deg-min (sets map datum to WGS-84, see note below) (sets navigation grid units to decimal minutes)
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NOTE
In some areas, datums other than WGS-84 or NAD-83 may be used. If the G1000 is authorized for use by the appropriate Airworthiness Authority, the required geodetic datum must be set in the G1000 prior to its use for navigation.
' 7. When AHRS is required to meet the items listed in the Minimum operational equipment ' ' ' ' ' ' '
(serviceable) table in Section 2.13 of this AFM, operation is prohibited in the following areas: (a) (b) (c) north of 70 N and south of 70 S latitudes, north of 65 N between 75 W and 120 W longitude, and south of 55 S between 120 E and 165 E longitude.
When day VFR operations are conducted in the above areas, the MFD must be in a non-Heading Up orientation. 8. CDI sequencing of the ILS must be set to MANUAL for instrument approaches conducted with the autopilot coupled. If the CDI source is changed when the autopilot is engaged in NAV mode, the autopilot lateral mode will revert to ROLL ATTITUDE mode and NAV mode must be manually reselected by the pilot. 9. The fuel quantity, fuel required, and fuel remaining functions on the Fuel Page (displayed when pushing the FUEL button as shown in Section 7.13) of the FMS are supplemental information only and must be verified by the flight crew. 10. The pilot*s altimeter is the primary altitude reference during all operations using
' ' '
advisory vertical navigation (VNAV) information and the autopilot. A flight altitude selected via the autopilot must be verified and corrected according to the indication of the calibrated altimeter.
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2.16.7 SMOKING Smoking in the airplane is not permitted.
2.16.8 GROUND OPERATION Take-off and landing has been demonstrated on hard paved surfaces (asphalt, concrete, etc.) and grass runways.
' 2.16.9 USE OF THE SUN VISORS ' The sun visors (if installed, OM 42-101) may only be used during cruise. During all other ' phases of flight the sun visors must be locked in the fully upward position.
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Emergency Procedures
CHAPTER 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Page 3.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3.1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 3.1.2 CERTAIN AIRSPEEDS IN EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 3.1.3 SELECTING EMERGENCY FREQUENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 3.2 AIRPLANE-RELATED G1000 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 3.2.1 WARNINGS / GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 3.2.2 L/R ENG TEMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 3.2.3 L/R OIL TEMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 3.2.4 L/R OIL PRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 3.2.5 L/R GBOX TEMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 3.2.6 L/R FUEL TEMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 3.2.7 L/R ALTN AMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 3.2.8 L/R ENG FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 3.2.9 L/R STARTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 3.2.10 DOOR OPEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 3.3 G1000 SYSTEM WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3.3.1 RED X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3.3.2 POSN ERROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3.3.3 ATTITUDE FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3.3.4 AIRSPEED FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 3.3.5 ALTITUDE FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3.3.6 VERT SPEED FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3.3.7 HDG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 3.3.8 WARN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
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3.4
G1000 FAILURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 3.4.1 NAVIGATION INFORMATION FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 3.4.2 PFD OR MFD DISPLAY FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 3.4.3 AHRS FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 3.4.4 AIR DATA COMPUTER (ADC) FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 3.4.5 ERRONEOUS OR LOSS OF ENGINE AND FUEL DISPLAYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 3.4.6 ERRONEOUS OR LOSS OF WARNING/CAUTION ANNUNCIATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
3.5
ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 3.5.1 DETECTING THE INOPERATIVE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20 3.5.2 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-21 3.5.3 ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) PROCEDURE . . . . 3-24 3.5.4 UNFEATHERING & RESTARTING THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 3.5.5 ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 3.5.6 ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32 3.5.7 LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE . . . . . . . . . 3-35 3.5.8 GO-AROUND / BALKED LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 3.5.9 FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
3.6
LANDING GEAR SYSTEM FAILURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 3.6.1 LANDING GEAR UNSAFE WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41 3.6.2 MANUAL EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . 3-43 3.6.3 LANDING WITH GEAR UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45 3.6.4 LANDING WITH A DEFECTIVE TIRE ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46 3.6.5 LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
3.7
FAILURES IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 3.7.1 COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . 3-48 3.7.2 HIGH CURRENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
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3.7.3 STARTER MALFUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49 3.8 SMOKE AND FIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50 3.8.1 ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50 3.8.2 ENGINE FIRE DURING TAKE-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50 3.8.3 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 3.8.4 ELECTRICAL FIRE ON GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 3.8.5 ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53 3.9 OTHER EMERGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 3.9.1 SUSPICION OF CARBON MONOXIDE CONTAMINATION IN THE CABIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 3.9.2 UNLOCKED DOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 3.9.3 DEFECTIVE PROPELLER RPM REGULATING SYSTEM . . 3-56 3.9.4 UNINTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 3.9.5 FUEL SUPPLY FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59 3.9.6 RECOVERY FROM AN UNINTENTIONAL SPIN . . . . . . . . . 3-60 3.9.7 EMERGENCY DESCENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62 3.9.8 EMERGENCY EXIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62
NOTE
Procedures for uncritical system faults are given in Chapter 4B - ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES.
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3.1
INTRODUCTION
3.1.1 GENERAL This chapter contains checklists as well as the description of recommended procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency. Engine failure or other airplane-related emergencies are most unlikely to occur if the prescribed procedures for pre-flight checks and airplane maintenance are followed. If, nonetheless, an emergency does arise, the guidelines given in this chapter should be followed and applied in order to clear the problem. As it is impossible to foresee all kinds of emergencies and cover them in this Airplane Flight Manual, a thorough understanding of the airplane by the pilot is, in addition to his knowledge and experience, an essential factor in the solution of any problems which may arise.
WARNING
In each emergency, control over the flight attitude and the preparation of a possible emergency landing have priority over attempts to solve the current problem ("first fly the aircraft"). Prior to the flight the pilot must consider the suitability of the terrain for an emergency landing for each phase of the flight. For a safe flight the pilot must constantly keep a safe minimum flight altitude. Solutions for various adverse scenarios should be thought over in advance. This should prevent a situation where the pilot is faced with an emergency he cannot handle calmly and with determination.
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3.1.2 CERTAIN AIRSPEEDS IN EMERGENCIES
Event One engine inoperative minimum control speed (Air) vmCA One engine inoperative speed for best rate of climb vYSE
Airspeed
68 KIAS 82 KIAS
3.1.3 SELECTING EMERGENCY FREQUENCY In an in-flight emergency, depressing and holding the Com transfer button on the G1000 for 2 seconds will tune the emergency frequency of 121.500 MHz. If the display is available, it will also show it in the "Active" frequency window.
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3.2
AIRPLANE-RELATED G1000 WARNINGS
3.2.1 WARNINGS / GENERAL "Warning" means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation in flight safety. The warning text is displayed in red color. A warning chime tone of 1.5 seconds duration will sound and repeat without delay until the alarm is acknowledged by the crew.
3.2.2 L/R ENG TEMP L/R ENG TEMP Left / Right engine coolant temperature is in the upper red range (too high / above 105 C)
Coolant temperatures above the limit value of 105 C can lead to a total loss of power due to engine failure. Check G1000 for L/R COOL LVL caution message (low coolant level).
L/R COOL LVL caution message not displayed: during climb: Reduce power on affected engine by 10 % or more as required. Increase airspeed by 10 KIAS or more as required. If the coolant temperature does not reach the green range within 60 seconds, reduce power on affected engine as far as possible and increase airspeed.
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during cruise: Reduce power on affected engine. Increase airspeed. Check coolant temperature in green range.
CAUTION
If high coolant temperature is indicated and the L/R COOL LVL caution message is not displayed, it can be assumed that there is no technical defect in the cooling system and that the above mentioned procedure can decrease the temperature(s). This might not be the case if the coolant temperature does not return to the green range. In this case perform a precautionary landing on the nearest suitable airfield. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT.
L/R COOL LVL caution message displayed: Reduce power on affected engine. Expect loss of coolant.
WARNING
A further increase in coolant temperature must be expected. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT.
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3.2.3 L/R OIL TEMP L/R OIL TEMP Left / Right engine oil temperature is in the upper red range (too high / above 140 C).
Oil temperatures above the limit value of 140 C can lead to a total loss of power due to engine failure. Check oil pressure.
If the oil pressure is outside of the green range (lower limit): Reduce power on affected engine. Expect loss of engine oil.
WARNING
A further increase in oil temperature must be expected. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT. if the oil pressure is within the green range: Reduce power on affected engine. Increase airspeed.
CAUTION
If high oil temperature is announced and the oil pressure indication is within the green range, it can be assumed that there is no technical defect in the engine oil system and that the above mentioned procedure can decrease the temperature(s). This might not be the case if the oil temperature does not return to the green range. In this case perform a precautionary landing on the nearest suitable airfield. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT. END OF CHECKLIST Page 3 - 8 Rev. 5 15-Nov-2007 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E
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3.2.4 L/R OIL PRES L/R OIL PRES Left / Right engine oil pressure is in the lower red range (too low / below 1 bar).
Oil pressures below the limit value of 1 bar can lead to a total loss of power due to engine failure. Reduce power on affected engine. Expect loss of oil.
WARNING
Land at the nearest suitable airfield. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT.
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3.2.5 L/R GBOX TEMP Left / Right engine gearbox temperature is in the upper red range (too high / above 120 C).
L/R GBOX TEMP
Gearbox temperatures above the limit value of 120 C can lead to a total loss of power due to engine failure. Reduce power on affected engine. Increase airspeed.
CAUTION
At high ambient temperature conditions and/or at low airspeeds with high power settings, it can be assumed that there is no technical defect in the gearbox and that the above mentioned procedure will decrease the temperature(s). This might not be the case if the gearbox temperature does not return to the green range. In this case perform a precautionary landing on the nearest suitable airfield. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT.
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3.2.6 L/R FUEL TEMP Left / Right fuel temperature is in the upper red range (too high / above 75 C).
L/R FUEL TEMP
Fuel temperatures above the limit value of 75 C can lead to a noticeable reduction of the high pressure pump efficiency. Reduce power on affected engine. Increase airspeed.
CAUTION
At high ambient temperature conditions and/or at low airspeeds with high power settings and low fuel quantities, it can be assumed that the above mentioned procedure will decrease the temperature(s). If the fuel temperature does not return to the green range, perform a precautionary landing on the nearest suitable airfield.
NOTE
Increased fuel temperature can occur when the fuel quantity in the main tank is low. If the auxiliary tank is installed the fuel temperature can be decreased by transferring fuel from the auxiliary to the main tank.
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3.2.7 L/R ALTN AMPS Left / Right engine alternator output is in the upper red range (too high / above 60 amps).
L/R ALTN AMPS
Proceed according to:
3.7.2 - HIGH CURRENT
3.2.8 L/R ENG FIRE L/R ENG FIRE Left / Right engine fire detected
Engine fire can lead to a total loss of power due to engine failure as well as severe structural damage:
Proceed according to the following procedures as applicable:
3.8.1 - ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND 3.8.2 - ENGINE FIRE DURING TAKE-OFF 3.8.3 - ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
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3.2.9 L/R STARTER L/R STARTER Left / Right engine starter is engaged
3.7.3 - STARTER MALFUNCTION
3.2.10 DOOR OPEN Front and/or rear canopy and/or baggage door are/is not closed and locked.
DOOR OPEN
3.9.2 - UNLOCKED DOORS
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3.3
G1000 SYSTEM WARNINGS
3.3.1 RED X A red X through any display field, such as COM frequencies, NAV frequencies, or engine data, indicates that display field is not receiving valid data. 3.3.2 POSN ERROR The system will flag and no longer provide GPS based navigational guidance.
POSN ERROR
Revert to the G1000 VOR/ILS receivers or an alternate means of navigation other than the G1000 GPS receivers.
3.3.3 ATTITUDE FAIL ATTITUDE FAIL The display system is not receiving attitude reference information from the AHRS; accompanied by the removal of sky/ground presentation and a red X over the attitude area.
Revert to the standby attitude indicator.
3.3.4 AIRSPEED FAIL AIRSPEED FAIL The display system is not receiving airspeed input from the air data computer; accompanied by a red X through the airspeed display.
Revert to the standby airspeed indicator.
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3.3.5 ALTITUDE FAIL ALTITUDE FAIL The display system is not receiving altitude input from the air data computer; accompanied by a red X through the altimeter display.
Revert to the standby altimeter.
3.3.6 VERT SPEED FAIL VERT SPEED FAIL The display system is not receiving vertical speed input from the air data computer; accompanied by a red X through the vertical speed display.
Determine vertical speed based on the change of altitude information.
3.3.7 HDG HDG The display system is not receiving valid heading input from the AHRS; accompanied by a red X through the digital heading display.
Revert to the emergency compass.
3.3.8 WARN WARN RAIM position warning - nav deviation bar removed.
1. CDI softkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . switch to VOR/LOC
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3.4
G1000 FAILURES
3.4.1 NAVIGATION INFORMATION FAILURE If Garmin G1000 GPS navigation information is not available or invalid, utilize remaining operational navigation equipment as required. 3.4.2 PFD OR MFD DISPLAY FAILURE 1. DISPLAY BACKUP button on audio panel . . PUSH
' Automatic Entry of Display Failure ' '
If the PFD and MFD have automatically entered reversionary mode, use the following procedure.
' (a) DISPLAY BACKUP button on audio panel . . PUSH (button will be OUT) ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
NOTE
After automatic entry of reversionary mode, the pilot must press the DISPLAY BACKUP button on the audio panel. After the DISPLAY BACKUP button has been pushed, the system will remain in reversionary mode even if the problem causing the automatic entry of reversionary mode is resolved. A maximum of one attempt to return to normal mode is approved using the following procedure.
' (b) DISPLAY BACKUP button on audio panel . . PUSH (button will be IN) ' ' ' '
If the system returns to normal mode, leave the DISPLAY BACKUP button IN and continue. lf the system remains in reversionary mode, or abnormal display behavior such as display flashing occurs, then return the DISPLAY BACKUP button to the OUT position.
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3.4.3 AHRS FAILURE
NOTE
A failure of the Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) is indicated by a removal of the sky/ground presentation and a red X and a yellow "AHRS FAILURE" shown on the PFD. The digital heading presentation will be replaced with a yellow "HDG" and the compass rose digits will be removed. The course pointer will indicate straight up and course may be set using the digital window.
1. Use standby attitude indicator, emergency compass and Navigation Map 2. Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set using digital window
3.4.4 AIR DATA COMPUTER (ADC) FAILURE
NOTE
Complete loss of the Air Data Computer is indicated by a red X and yellow text over the airspeed, altimeter, vertical speed, TAS and OAT displays. Some FMS functions, such as true airspeed and wind calculations, will also be lost.
1. Use standby airspeed indicator and altimeter.
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3.4.5 ERRONEOUS OR LOSS OF ENGINE AND FUEL DISPLAYS
NOTE
Loss of an engine parameter is indicated by a red X through the data field. Erroneous information may be identified by indications which do not agree with other system information. Erroneous indications may be determined by comparing a display with other displays and other system information.
1. Set power based on throttle lever position, engine noise and speed. 2. Monitor other indications to determine the health of the engine. 3. Use known power settings and performance data refer to 5.3.2 - FUEL FLOW DIAGRAM for approximate fuel flow values. 4. Use other system information, such as annunciator messages, GPS fuel quantity and flow, to safely complete the flight.
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3.4.6 ERRONEOUS OR LOSS OF WARNING/CAUTION ANNUNCIATORS
NOTE
Loss of an annunciator may be indicated when engine or fuel displays show an abnormal or emergency situation and the annunciator is not present. An erroneous annunciator may be identified when an annunciator appears which does not agree with other displays or system information.
1. If an annunciator appears, treat it as if the condition exists. Refer to Chapter 3 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES or Chapter 4B - ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES. 2. If a display indicates an abnormal condition but no annunciator is present, use other system information, such as engine displays, GPS fuel quantity and flow, to determine if the condition exists. If it cannot be determined that the condition does not exist, treat the situation as if the condition exists. Refer to Chapter 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES or Chapter 4B - ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES.
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3.5
ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE PROCEDURES WARNING

In certain combinations of airplane weight, configuration, ambient conditions, speed and pilot skill, negative climb performance may result. Refer to Chapter 5 - PERFORMANCE for one engine inoperative performance data. In any event the sudden application of power during oneengine inoperative operation makes the control of the airplane more difficult.
3.5.1 DETECTING THE INOPERATIVE ENGINE
NOTE
One engine inoperative means an asymmetric loss of thrust, resulting in uncommanded yaw and roll in direction of the socalled "dead" engine (with coordinated controls). To handle this situation it is vital to maintain directional control by mainly rudder and additional aileron input. The following mnemonic can help to identify the failed engine: "Dead foot - dead engine" This means that, once directional control is re-established, the pilot can feel the control force on the foot pushing the rudder-pedal on the side of the operative engine, while the foot on the side of the failed engine feels no force. Further, the engine instruments can help to analyze the situation.
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3.5.2 ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Control over the flight attitude has priority over attempts to solve the current problem ("first fly the aircraft").
NOTE
With respect to handling and performance, the left-hand engine (pilots view) is considered the "critical" engine.
Depending on the situation the following attempts can be made to restore engine power prior to securing the engine:
' ' ' ' ' '
CAUTION
Once the engine has been shut down for longer than 30 seconds, it can only be restarted below 8000 ft (TAE 125-02-99 engine) or 6000 ft (TAE 125-01 engine) pressure altitude. Proceed in accordance with 3.5.4 UNFEATHERING & RESTARTING THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT.
1. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE
NOTE
If the loss of power was due to unintentional setting of the power lever, you may adjust the friction lock and continue your flight. 2. If in icing conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . alternate air ON CONTINUED
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3. Fuel quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check
NOTE
In case of low fuel quantity in the affected engine*s fuel tank you may feed it from the other engine*s fuel tank by setting the affected engine*s fuel selector to CROSSFEED.
4. Fuel selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON / CROSSFEED if required
NOTE
If the loss of power was due to unintentional setting of the fuel selector to the OFF position you may continue your flight but have the proper function of the restrainer locks checked prior to next flight.
5. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B
NOTE
If the swap to ECU B has restored engine power land as soon as possible. If selecting ECU B does not solve the problem, switch back to AUTOMATIC in order to maintain the engine control system redundancy.
6. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check / reset if necessary
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NOTE
If resetting the circuit breakers has restored engine power land as soon as possible. If the engine power could not be restored by following the procedure of this section prepare for 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT and land as soon as possible.
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3.5.3 ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) PROCEDURE Depending on the situation attempts can be made to restore engine power prior to securing the engine (see Section 3.5.2 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING). Shut down and feathering of the affected engine: 1. Inoperative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . identify & verify 2. ENGINE MASTER inoperative engine . . . . . OFF
CAUTION
Do not shut down an engine with the fuel selector valve. The high pressure fuel pump can otherwise be damaged. Securing the feathered engine: 3. Alternator inoperative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 4. Fuel selector inoperative engine . . . . . . . . . . OFF
NOTE
The remaining fuel in the tank of the failed engine can be used for the remaining engine, to extend range and maintain lateral balance, by setting its fuel selector in the CROSSFEED position. If one of the power levers is set to low settings the landing gear warning horn is activated. Set the power lever of the secured engine forward as required to mute the warning horn.
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3.5.4 UNFEATHERING & RESTARTING THE ENGINE IN FLIGHT

' If TAE 125-01 engines are installed:
NOTE
Restarting the engine in flight is possible at altitudes below 6000 ft pressure altitude.
1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 KIAS to 120 KIAS 2. POWER lever affected engine . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 3. FUEL SELECTOR affected engine . . . . . . . . check ON 4. ALTERNATE AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required
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5. Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 6. ENGINE MASTER affected engine . . . . . . . . ON
CAUTION
The propeller starts windmilling at airspeeds of 80 KIAS and above. To avoid propeller overspeeds shortly after unfeathering and restarting maintain airspeeds below 120 KIAS.
7. Starter affected engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . engage / if propeller does not start windmilling by itself
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter if the propeller is windmilling! This might damage the starter.
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In case of a failed restart you may, depending on the situation, proceed with 3.5.2 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING.
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CAUTION
After the engine has started, the Power lever should be set to a moderate power setting, until engine temperatures have reached the green range.
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' If TAE 125-02-99 engines are installed (MM 42-198 carried out): ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' CONTINUED
NOTE
Restarting the engine in flight is possible at altitudes below 8000 ft pressure altitude. Above 8000 ft pressure altitude restart in flight has not been demonstrated.
1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 KIAS to 120 KIAS 2. POWER lever affected engine . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 3. FUEL SELECTOR affected engine . . . . . . . . check ON 4. ALTERNATE AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 5. Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 6. ENGINE MASTER affected engine . . . . . . . . ON
CAUTION
The propeller starts windmilling at airspeeds of 110 KIAS and above. To avoid propeller overspeeds shortly after unfeathering and restarting maintain airspeeds below 120 KIAS.
7. Starter affected engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . engage / if propeller does not start windmilling by itself
CAUTION
Do not engage the starter if the propeller is windmilling! This might damage the starter.
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' In case of a failed restart you may, depending on the situation, proceed with 3.5.2 ' ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING. ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' END OF CHECKLIST
CAUTION
After the engine has started, the power lever should be set to a moderate power setting, until engine temperatures have reached the green range.
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3.5.5 ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE-OFF a) Engine failure during ground roll abort take-off 1. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE / BOTH 2. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintain directional control 3. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required
CAUTION
If sufficient time is remaining, the risk of fire in the event of a collision with obstacles can be reduced as follows:
4. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 5. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 6. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
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b) Engine Failure after lift off If landing gear is still extended and the remaining runway / surface is adequate: abort the take-off & land straight ahead, turning to avoid obstacles
If the remaining runway / surface is inadequate: decide whether to abort or to continue the take-off
Continued take-off:
WARNING
A continued take-off is not recommended if the steady rate of climb according to Section 5.3.9 - ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE CLIMB performance is less than 3.3 %. Under certain combinations of ambient conditions, such as turbulence, crosswinds and wind shear as well as pilot skill the resulting climb performance may nevertheless be insufficient to continue the take-off successfully. Therefore a continued take-off with a failed engine has to be avoided if at all possible.
1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX 2. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintain directional control 3. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vYSE = 82 KIAS / as required 4. Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP to achieve a positive ROC 5. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check UP
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6. Inoperative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . secure according to 3.5.3 - ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) PROCEDURE Continue according to Section 3.5.9 - FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE and land as soon as possible according to 3.5.7 - LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE. If the situation allows, you may climb to a safe altitude for troubleshooting (3.5.2 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING) in order to try to restore engine power.
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3.5.6 ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT (a) Engine Failure during Initial Climb at Airspeeds below vmCA = 68 KIAS
WARNING
As the climb is a flight condition which is associated with high power settings, airspeeds lower than vmCA = 68 KIAS should be avoided as a sudden engine failure can lead to loss of control. In this case it is very important to reduce the asymmetry in thrust to regain directional control. 1. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . apply for directional control 2. Power levers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . retard as required to maintain directional control 3. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vYSE = 82 KIAS / above vmCA = 68 KIAS as required 4. Operative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase power as required if directional control has been re-established Establish minimum / zero sideslip condition (approx. half ball towards good engine; 3 to 5 bank). 5. Inoperative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secure according to 3.5.3 ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) PROCEDURE Continue according to Section 3.5.9 - FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE and land as soon as possible according to Section 3.5.7 - LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE. If the situation allows, you may climb to a safe altitude for troubleshooting (3.5.2 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING) in order to try to restore engine power. END OF CHECKLIST
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(b) Engine Failure during Initial Climb at Airspeeds above vmCA = 68 KIAS 1. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintain directional control 2. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vYSE = 82 KIAS/ above vmCA = 68 KIAS as required 3. Operative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase power as required if directional control has been established Establish minimum / zero sideslip condition (approx. half ball towards good engine; 3 to 5 bank). 4. Inoperative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secure according to 3.5.3 ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) PROCEDURE Continue according to Section 3.5.9 - FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE and land as soon as possible according to Section 3.5.7 - LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE. If the situation allows, you may climb to a safe altitude for troubleshooting (3.5.2 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING) in order to try to restore engine power.
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(c) Engine Failure during Flight 1. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintain directional control 2. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required / above vmCA = 68 KIAS 3. Operative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase power as required if directional control has been established Establish minimum / zero sideslip condition. (approx. half ball towards good engine; 3 to 5 bank) 4. Inoperative engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secure according to 3.5.3 ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) PROCEDURE Continue according to Section 3.5.9 - FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE and land as soon as possible according to Section 3.5.7 - LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE. If the situation allows, you may climb to a safe altitude for troubleshooting (3.5.2 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING) in order to try to restore engine power.
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3.5.7 LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE

' Preparation: ' ' '
WARNING
For emergency landing the adjustable backrests (if installed) must be fixed in the upright position.
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1. Adjustable backrests (if installed) . . . . . . . . . adjust to the upright position described by a placard on the rollover bar and verify proper fixation 2. Safety harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check fastened & tightened 3. Landing light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 4. Gear warning horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check function Operative engine: 5. Fuel Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON / CROSSFEED as required Inoperative engine: 6. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check secured (feathered) according to 3.5.3 - ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) PROCEDURE
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not before being certain of "making the field: 7. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reduce to operate landing gear 8. Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOWN, check 3 green 9. Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 10. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reduce as required 11. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 12. Final approach speed at 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 KIAS (vREF/FLAPS UP) 82 KIAS (vREF/FLAPS APP) 76 KIAS (vREF/FLAPS LDG) at 1785 kg (3935 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 KIAS (vREF/FLAPS UP) 82 KIAS (vREF/FLAPS APP) 78 KIAS (vREF/FLAPS LDG)
WARNING
One-engine inoperative approaches for landing with flap settings of more than flaps UP are not recommended unless a safe landing is assured (Making the field). Higher flap settings increase the loss of altitude during the transition to a one engine inoperative go-around / balked landing.
13. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 14. Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required / directional trim to neutral
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NOTE
Higher approach speeds result in a significantly longer landing distance during flare.
CAUTION
In conditions such as (e.g.) strong wind, danger of wind shear or turbulence a higher approach speed should be selected.
Perform normal touchdown and deceleration on ground.
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If the approach to land is not successful you may consider: 3.5.8 GO-AROUND / BALKED LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE
CAUTION
The go-around / balked landing is not recommended to be initiated below a minimum of 800 ft above ground. For performance data with one engine inoperative and flaps and gear UP refer to 5.3.9 - ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE CLIMB PERFORMANCE. Under certain combinations of ambient conditions, such as turbulence, cross wind and windshear, as well as pilot skill, the resulting climb performance may nevertheless be insufficient for a successful go-around / balked landing.
15. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX / as required 16. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . maintain directional control 17. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vYSE = 82 KIAS / as required 18. Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP / retract 19. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP Establish minimum sideslip and manoeuver for a new attempt to land. Repeat from step 1 of this section.
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If a positive rate of climb cannot be established: Land so as to keep clear of obstacles with the landing gear extended.
If time allows the following steps can reduce the risk of fire in an event of collision with obstacles after touchdown: 20. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 21. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 22. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
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3.5.9 FLIGHT WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE
CAUTION
Even if a positive flight performance can be established with one engine inoperative, land as soon as practicable at the next suitable airfield / airport.
1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . above vmCA = 68 KIAS to maintain directional control 2. Remaining engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . monitor engine instruments continuously 3. Fuel quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . monitor continuously 4. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remaining engine / set CROSSFEED or ON so as to keep fuel quantity laterally balanced
NOTE
If the Fuel Selector is set on CROSSFEED, the engine will be supplied with fuel from the main tank on the opposite side. This will extend range and helps to keep the wings laterally balanced (see 2.14 FUEL).
Land as soon as possible according to Section 3.5.7 - LANDING WITH ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE. If the situation allows, you may climb to a safe altitude for troubleshooting (3.5.2 - ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING) in order to try to restore engine power. END OF CHECKLIST Page 3 - 40 Rev. 5 15-Nov-2007 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E
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3.6
LANDING GEAR SYSTEM FAILURES
3.6.1 LANDING GEAR UNSAFE WARNING
NOTE
The landing gear unsafe warning light illuminates if the landing gear is neither in the final up or down & locked position. Illumination of this light is therefore normal during transit. If the light remains on for longer than 20 seconds during landing gear retraction / extension: 1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check below vLOR 156 KIAS 2. Gear selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . re-cycle if continued illumination occurs If the landing gear cannot be extended to the down & locked position or red light does not extinguish: Continue with 3.6.2 - MANUAL EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR.
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NOTE
If the landing gear cannot be retracted to the final up position you may continue the flight with the landing gear extended in the down & locked position. Consider for higher aerodynamic drag, resulting in degraded flight performance, increased fuel consumption and decreased range. With the landing gear extended and at aft CG-locations, with flaps up and full power applied, the aircraft will easily recover from sideslip if the trim is set to neutral (normal procedure). Otherwise it may require corrective action with a moderate amount of rudder input. In cold ambient temperatures it may help to reduce the airspeed below 110 KIAS for landing gear operation.
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3.6.2 MANUAL EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR
NOTE
In case of a failure of the electrical pump, which is driving the landing gear actuators, the landing gear can be extended manually at speeds up to 156 KIAS. The manual extension of the landing gear may take up to 20 seconds.
The following checks shall be completed before extending the landing gear manually: 1. Gear indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . test / push test button 2. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON 3. Bus voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check in normal range 4. Circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check in / reset if necessary
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Manual landing gear extension procedure: 5. Gear selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . select DOWN 6. Manual gear extension handle . . . . . . . . . . . pull out
NOTE
The landing gear should now extend by gravity and relief of hydraulic pressure from the system. If one or more landing gear indicator lights do not indicate the gear down & locked after completion of the manual extension procedure steps 1 - 6 reduce airspeed below 110 KIAS and apply moderate yawing and pitching to bring the landing gear into the locked position.
7. Gear indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check 3 green lights
NOTE
If the landing gear is correctly extended and locked, as indicated by the 3 green lights, the red light is illuminated additionally if the GEAR circuit breaker is pulled.
If the landing gear cannot be extended to the down & locked position continue according to 3.6.3 - LANDING WITH GEAR UP.
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3.6.3 LANDING WITH GEAR UP
NOTE
This procedure applies if the landing gear is completely retracted.
1. Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with power at normal approach airspeeds and flap settings 2. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE / just before touchdown If the time / situation allows, the following steps can help to reduce the risk of fire: 3. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 4. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 5. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF Touchdown: 6. Touchdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contact surface with minimum airspeed 7. On ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintain directional control with rudder as long as possible so as to avoid collision with obstacles
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3.6.4 LANDING WITH A DEFECTIVE TIRE ON THE MAIN LANDING GEAR
CAUTION
A defective (e.g. burst) tire is not usually easy to detect. The damage normally occurs during take-off or landing, and is hardly noticeable during fast taxiing. It is only during the rollout after landing or at lower taxiing speeds that a tendency to swerve occurs. Rapid and determined action is then required.
1. Advise ATC. 2. Land the airplane at the edge of the runway that is located on the side of the intact tire, so that changes in direction which must be expected during roll-out due to the braking action of the defective tire can be corrected on the runway. 3. Land with one wing low. The wing on the side of the intact tire should be held low. 4. Direction should be maintained using the rudder. This should be supported by use of the brake. It is possible that the brake must be applied strongly - if necessary to the point where the wheel locks. The wide track of the landing gear will prevent the airplane from tipping over a wide speed range. There is no pronounced tendency to tip even when skidding.
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3.6.5 LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES Consider the greater rolling distance. Safety harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check fastened and tightened
CAUTION
If sufficient time is remaining, the risk of fire in the event of a collision can be reduced as follows after a safe touch-down: - ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . both OFF - FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . both OFF - ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
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3.7
FAILURES IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3.7.1 COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check if all OK (pressed in) if there is still no electrical power available: 2. EMERGENCY SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 3. Flood light, if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 4. POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set based on lever positions and engine noise 5. Prepare landing with flaps in the given position. Refer to 4B.5 - FAILURES IN FLAP OPERATING SYSTEM. 6. Land on the nearest suitable airfield.
WARNING
Engine stoppage may occur, depending on the failure mode.
NOTE
The landing gear uplock is no longer ensured. The landing gear may slowly extend. The landing gear can be extended manually according to 3.6.2 - MANUAL EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR.
NOTE
The backup artificial horizon and the flood light will have electrical power for at least 1.5 hours. Make use of the stand-by airspeed indicator and altimeter. Engine power can be set via visual reference of the power lever position.
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3.7.2 HIGH CURRENT If high current is indicated on the G1000: 1. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check 2. Reduce electric load to minimum required for continued safe flight. 3. Land on the nearest suitable airfield.
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3.7.3 STARTER MALFUNCTION If the starter does not disengage from the engine after starting (starter engaged warning
' (STARTER ENGD) on the G1000 annunciator field illuminates after the engine has
started): 1. POWER lever affected engine . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 2. ENGINE MASTER affected engine . . . . . . . . OFF 3. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF Terminate flight preparation!
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3.8
SMOKE AND FIRE
3.8.1 ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND 1. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 2. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 3. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF after standstill: 4. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 5. Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . evacuate immediately
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3.8.2 ENGINE FIRE DURING TAKE-OFF Proceed according to 3.5.5 - ENGINE FAILURES DURING TAKE-OFF. 1. Cabin heat & Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
CAUTION
In case of extreme smoke development, the front canopy may be unlatched during flight. This allows it to partially open, in order to improve ventilation. The canopy will remain open in this position. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly.
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3.8.3 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. Cabin heat & Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF Proceed according to 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT and shut down the engine according to 3.5.3 - ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) PROCEDURE.
CAUTION
In case of extreme smoke development, the front canopy may be unlatched during flight. This allows it to partially open, in order to improve ventilation. The canopy will remain open in this position. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly.
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3.8.4 ELECTRICAL FIRE ON GROUND 1. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF if the engine is running: 2. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both IDLE 3. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF 4. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF when the engine has stopped / after standstill: 5. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 6. Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . evacuate immediately
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3.8.5 ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT 1. EMERGENCY SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON, if installed 2. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 3. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 4. Cabin heat & Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 5. Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open if required 6. Land at the next suitable airfield
CAUTION
Switching OFF the ELECTRIC MASTER will lead to total
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failure of all electronic and electric equipment. The attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) will also be affected. However, by switching the EMERGENCY switch ON, the emergency battery will supply power to the standby attitude gyro (artificial horizon) and the flood light. In case of extreme smoke development, the front canopy may be unlatched during flight. This allows it to be partially opened, in order to improve ventilation. The canopy will remain open in this position. Flight characteristics will not be affected significantly. The maximum demonstrated airspeed for emergency opening the front canopy in flight is 120 KIAS. Do not exceed 120 KIAS.
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3.9
OTHER EMERGENCIES
3.9.1 SUSPICION OF CARBON MONOXIDE CONTAMINATION IN THE CABIN Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas which is developed during the combustion process. It is poisonous and without smell. Increased concentration of carbon monoxide gas can be fatal. The occurrence of CO in the cabin is possible only due to a defect. If a smell similar to exhaust gases is noticed in the cabin, the following measures should be taken:
1. Cabin heat & Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 2. Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 3. Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open 4. Forward canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unlatch, push up and lock in "cooling-gap position
CAUTION
The maximum demonstrated airspeed for emergency opening the front canopy in flight is 120 KIAS. Do not exceed 120 KIAS.
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3.9.2 UNLOCKED DOORS 1. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reduce 2. Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check visually if closed 3. Rear passenger door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check visually if closed 4. Front baggage doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check visually if closed
WARNING
Never unlock the rear passenger door during flight. It may break away. 5. If it is not possible to lock the canopy or the rear passenger door, or if one or both of the front baggage doors are open, land on the nearest suitable airfield.
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3.9.3 DEFECTIVE PROPELLER RPM REGULATING SYSTEM
CAUTION
The power lever should be moved slowly, in order to avoid over-speeding and excessively rapid RPM changes. The light wooden propeller blades produce more rapid RPM changes than metal blades.
WARNING
In case of a malfunction of the engine control unit it is possible that the propeller blades will remain in the position of highest pitch. In this case the reduced engine performance should be taken into consideration.
(a) Oscillating RPM 1. POWER setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . change if the problem does not clear: 2. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B
NOTE
If the problem does not clear itself, switch back to AUTO and land on the nearest suitable airfield.
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(b) Propeller overspeed
NOTE
This procedure applies for continued propeller overspeed due to a malfunction in the propeller constant speed unit or a engine control unit malfunction.
1. POWER setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reduce as required if the problem does not clear: 2. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B
CAUTION
If the problem does not clear itself, switch back to AUTO and land on the nearest suitable airfield. Prepare for engine malfunction according to 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT.
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3.9.4 UNINTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ICING 1. Leave the icing area (by changing altitude or turning back, in order to reach zones with a higher ambient temperature). 2. PITOT HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 3. Cabin heat & Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 4. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase power, in order to prevent ice build up on the propeller blades, apply power changes periodically. 5. ALTERNATE AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPEN 6. Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . open if required
CAUTION
Ice build-up increases the stalling speed.
7. ATC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . advise if an emergency is expected
CAUTION
If the Pitot heating fails: - Alternate static valve . . . . . . . . . . OPEN - Emergency windows . . . . . . . . . . close
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3.9.5 FUEL SUPPLY FAILURE 1. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CROSSFEED / affected engine
WARNING
When the high pressure fuel pump of the engine takes in air an inspection of the pump is necessary prior to next flight.
2. Fuel quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . monitor
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3.9.6 RECOVERY FROM AN UNINTENTIONAL SPIN
CAUTION
Spin recovery has NOT been shown during certification as it is NOT required for this airplane category. The given recovery method is based on general experience!
CAUTION
Intentional spins are prohibited in this airplane. In the event a spin is encountered unintentionally, immediate recovery actions must be taken. Single-engine stalling is not permitted.
CAUTION
Steps 1 to 4 must be carried out immediately and simultaneously.
1. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 2. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . full deflection against direction of spin 3. Elevator (control stick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fully forward 4. Ailerons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neutral 5. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP
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6. Rudder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neutral 7. Elevator (control stick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pull carefully 8. Return the airplane from a descending into a normal flight attitude. Do not exceed the 'never exceed speed', vNE = 194 KIAS.
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3.9.7 EMERGENCY DESCENT 1. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP 2. Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DOWN 3. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 4. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required
WARNING
Max. structural cruising speed . . . . . . . . vNO = 155 KIAS. Never exceed speed in smooth air . . . . vNE = 194 KIAS.
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3.9.8 EMERGENCY EXIT In case of a roll over of the airplane on ground, the rear side door can be used as exit. For this purpose unlock the front hinge of the rear side door. The function is displayed on a placard beside the hinge.
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Normal Operating Procedures
CHAPTER 4A NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

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4A.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-3 4A.2 AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . . 4A-3 4A.3 ADVISORY ALERTS ON THE G1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-5 4A.3.1 ADVISORY/GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-5 4A.3.2 L/R GLOW ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-5 4A.3.3 L/R FUEL XFER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-5 4A.3.4 PFD/MFD/GIA FAN FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-5 4A.4 FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-6 4A.5 DAILY CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-7 4A.6 CHECKLISTS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES . . . 4A-7 4A.6.1 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-7 4A.6.2 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-19 4A.6.3 STARTING ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-22 4A.6.4 BEFORE TAXIING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-24 4A.6.5 TAXIING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-25 4A.6.6 BEFORE TAKE-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-26 4A.6.7 TAKE-OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-31 4A.6.8 CLIMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-33 4A.6.9 CRUISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-34 4A.6.10 DESCENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-35 4A.6.11 APPROACH & LANDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-36 4A.6.12 GO AROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-38
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4A.6.13 AFTER LANDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-38 4A.6.14 SHUT-DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-39 4A.6.15 EXIT AIRPLANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-40 4A.6.16 POST FLIGHT INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-40 4A.6.17 PARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-40 4A.6.18 FLIGHT IN RAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-41 4A.6.19 REFUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-41 4A.6.20 FLIGHT AT HIGH ALTITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4A-42
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4A.1
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 4A contains checklists and describes procedures for the normal operation of the airplane.
NOTE
Readability of the G1000 PFD and MFD displays may be degraded when wearing polarized sunglasses.
4A.2
AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

FLAPS up to 1700 kg above 1700 kg1 (above 3748 lb)
Airspeed for rotation (take-off run, vR) Airspeed for take-off climb (best rate-of-climb speed vY) Airspeed for best angle of climb2 Airspeed for cruise climb Reference landing approach speed
UP UP UP UP UP APP
min. 70 KIAS min. 77 KIAS 77 KIAS min. 85 KIAS 85 KIAS min. 82 KIAS min. 76 KIAS min. 82 KIAS 155 KIAS
min. 72 KIAS min. 79 KIAS 79 KIAS min. 86 KIAS 86 KIAS 82 KIAS min. 78 KIAS min. 82 KIAS 155 KIAS
Final approach speed Minimum speed during go around Max. structural cruising speed Do not exceed this speed except in smooth air, and then only with caution.
1), 2)
LDG UP UP
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NOTE
If MM 42-088 is carried out, a landing with a mass between 1700 kg (3748 lb) and 1785 kg (3935 lb) is admissible. It constitutes an abnormal operating procedure. A "Hard Landing Check" is only required after a hard landing, regardless of the actual landing mass.
NOTE
vx is always less than vy. For the DA 42 however, the actual value of vx would be below the minimum safe speed. The minimum airspeed for best angle of climb was therefore raised to the value of vy.
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4A.3
ADVISORY ALERTS ON THE G1000
The G1000 provides the following advisory-alerts on the PFD in the alert area:
4A.3.1 ADVISORY/GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS White color coded text
4A.3.2 L/R GLOW ON L/R GLOW ON Left / Right engine glow plug active
4A.3.3 L/R FUEL XFER L/R FUEL XFER Fuel transfer from auxiliary to main tank is in progress (if aux. tanks are installed)
4A.3.4 PFD/MFD/GIA FAN FAIL PFD FAN FAIL MFD FAN FAIL GIA FAN FAIL Cooling Fan for the PFD is inoperative Cooling Fan for the MFD is inoperative Cooling Fan for the GIA is inoperative
The flight may be continued, but maintenance action is required after landing.
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4A.4
FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS
The DA 42 is to be flown with "the feet on the pedals, meaning that coordinated flight in all phases and configurations shall be supported by dedicated use of the rudder and ailerons together. With the landing gear extended and at aft CG-locations, with flaps up and full power applied, the airplane will easily recover from sideslip if the trim is set to neutral (normal procedure), otherwise it may require corrective action with a moderate amount of rudder input.
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DAILY CHECK
Before the first flight of a day it must be ensured that the following checks are performed. * * * * * * On-condition check of the canopy, the side door and the baggage compartment doors for cracks and major scratches. On-condition check of the hinges for the canopy, the side door and the baggage compartment doors. Visual inspection of the locking bolts for proper movement with no backlash. Tire inflation pressure check (main wheels: 4.5 bar/65 psi, nose wheel: 6.0 bar/87 psi). Visual inspection of both spinners and their attachment. If OM 42-077 (Removable Fuselage Nose Cone) is implemented: Check fuselage nose cone for improper fit and loose attachment screws.
4A.6
CHECKLISTS FOR NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
4A.6.1 PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION I. Cabin check Preparation: a) b) c) d) Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set ON MET, NAV, Mass and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . flight planning completed Airplane documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . complete and up to date Front canopy and rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . clean, undamaged, check locking mechanism function e) f) Baggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stowed and secured Foreign objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check
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Center console: a) b) FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON POWER Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check condition, freedom of movement and full travel/ adjust friction, set IDLE Below instrument panel in front of left seat: a) b) c) ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . check CLOSED MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION HANDLE . . . check pushed in ALTERNATE AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check CLOSED
On the instrument panel: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) ALTERNATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check AUTOMATIC PITOT HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check both OFF START KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check key is pulled out ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF GEAR SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check DOWN FLAP SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check UP Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set in (if one has been pulled, check reason) All electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF EMERGENCY SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF and guarded
m) ELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . armed
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Check procedure: a) ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON
CAUTION
When switching the ELECT. MASTER ON, the electrically driven hydraulic gear pump may activate itself for 5 to 20 seconds in order to restore the system pressure. Should the pump continue to operate continuously or periodically, terminate flight. There is a malfunction in the landing gear system.
b) Fuel quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check indication, verify using alternate means (see Section 7.9.5) c) Position lights, strobe lights (ACL) . . . . . . . . check for correct function
CAUTION
Do not look directly into the anti collision lights.
d) Landing/Taxi light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for correct function e) Stall warning/stall heat/Pitot heat . . . . . . . . . check
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NOTE
The stall warning switch gets slightly warmer on ground only and STAL HT FAIL is indicated on the PFD.
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Gear warning/ Fire detector TEST BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . PUSH, check aural alert/fire detection warning and aural alert
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and CHECK GEAR caution (if installed)
CAUTION
If the aural alert or the warning on the PFD does not appear, terminate flight. Unscheduled maintenance is necessary. g) Control stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pull fully aft/hold at backstop h) FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set LDG position i) j) POWER Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set MAX Variable elevator backstop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check function/control stick must move slightly forward during power lever forward movement k) POWER Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set IDLE l) Variable elevator backstop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check function/control stick must regain full movement during power lever retraction m) FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set UP position
CAUTION
The proper function of the variable elevator backstop is indispensable for the safety of flight, as the handling qualities during power-on stalls are degraded significantly. For more details see Chapter 7- AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEMS. If the variable elevator backstop does not function properly, terminate flight. CONTINUED
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n) ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF o) Flight controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check free and correct movement up to full deflection p) Trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check free and correct movement up to full deflection
END OF CHECKLIST
II. Walk-around check, visual inspection
CAUTION
A visual inspection means: examination for damage, cracks, delamination, excessive play, load transmission, correct attachment and general condition. In addition control surfaces should be checked for freedom of movement.
CAUTION
In low ambient temperatures the airplane must be completely cleared of ice, snow and similar accumulations. For approved de-icing fluids refer to Section 8.7 - GROUND DE-ICING.
CAUTION
Prior to flight, remove such items as control surfaces gust lock, Pitot cover, tow bar, etc.
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1. Left main landing gear: a) Landing gear strut and lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, sufficient height (typical visible length of bare piston: at least 4 cm/1.6") b) Down and Uplock switches (3x) . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection c) Wear, tread depth of tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection d) Tire, wheel, brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection e) Brake line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for leaks f) Slip marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection g) Chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remove h) Landing gear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
2. Left engine nacelle: a) 3 air inlets / 2 air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clear b) Engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check dipstick (inspection hole in the upper cowling) c) Gearbox oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check visually (inspection hole in the lower cowling) d) Cowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection e) Gascolator / air inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drain off to check for water and sediment (drain until no water comes out) / clear f) Venting pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for blockage g) Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
WARNING
The exhaust can cause burns when hot. CONTINUED
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h) Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
WARNING
Never move the propeller by hand while the ENGINE MASTER switch is ON! Also do not move the propeller by hand while the ENGINE MASTER is OFF immediately after operation (remaining pressure in the injection system rail). Serious personal injury may result.
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De-Icing boots on propeller (if OM 42-053 or/and OM 42-054 carried out) . . . . . . . . . . check for de-bonding Nacelle underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for excessive contamination particularly by oil, fuel, and other fluids
k) Auxiliary tank vent outlet on lower surface . . visual inspection l) Auxiliary tank drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drain off to check for water and sediment (drain until no water comes out) / visual inspection m) Auxiliary tank filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, tank filler closed
3. Left wing: a) Entire wing surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection b) Tank air outlet on lower surface . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection c) Tank drain/tank air inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drain off to check for water and sediment (drain until no water comes out) / visual inspection d) Openings on lower surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for foreign objects and for traces of fuel (if tank is full, fuel may spill over through the tank vent) CONTINUED Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 5 15-Nov-2007 Page 4A - 13
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e) Stall warn device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection f) Tank filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, check closed removed, no deformation h) Wing tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection i) j) l) Static dischargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection Position light, strobe light (ACL) . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection Aileron and linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection g) Pitot probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clean, orifices clear, cover
k) Tie-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check, clear m) Aileron hinges and safety pin . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection n) Foreign objects in aileron paddle . . . . . . . . . visual inspection o) Flap and linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection p) Flap hinges and safety pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection q) Nacelle underside fuel cooler air in- & outlet . check clear r) Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
4. Fuselage, left side, underside: a) Canopy, left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection b) Rear cabin door & window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection c) Fuselage skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection d) Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection e) Fuselage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for contamination (hydraulic fluid)
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Autopilot static source (if installed) . . . . . . . . check for blockage
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5. Empennage: a) Stabilizers and control surfaces, elevator tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection b) Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection c) Elevator trim tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, check safetying d) Rudder trim tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, check safetying e) Tie-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check, clear f) Tail skid and lower fin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection g) Static dischargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
6. Fuselage, right side: a) Fuselage skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection b) Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection c) Canopy, right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
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d) Autopilot static source (if installed) . . . . . . . . check for blockage
7. Right Main Landing Gear: a) Landing gear strut and lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, sufficient height (typical visible length of bare piston: at least 4 cm/1.6") b) Down and Uplock switches (3x) . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection c) Wear, tread depth of tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection d) Tire, wheel, brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection e) Brake line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for leaks f) Slip marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection g) Chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remove h) Landing gear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection CONTINUED Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 5 15-Nov-2007 Page 4A - 15
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8. Right wing: a) Entire wing surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection b) Tank air outlet on lower surface . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection c) Tank drain/tank air inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drain off to check for water and sediment (drain until no water comes out) / visual inspection d) Openings on lower surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for foreign objects and for traces of fuel (if tank is full, fuel may spill over through the tank vent) e) Tank filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, check closed f) Wing tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection g) Static dischargers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection h) Position light, strobe light (ACL) . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection i) j) l) Tie-down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check, clear Aileron and linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection Foreign objects in aileron paddle . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
k) Aileron hinges and safety pin . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection m) Flap and linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection n) Flap hinges and safety pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection o) Nacelle underside fuel cooler air in- and outlet check clear p) Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection q) Cabin vent air inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check clear 9. Right engine nacelle: a) 3 air inlets/2 air outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clear b) Engine oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check dipstick (inspection hole in the upper cowling) CONTINUED
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c) Gearbox oil level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check visually (inspection hole in the lower cowling) d) Cowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection e) Gascolator/air inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drain off to check for water and sediment (drain until no water comes out) / clear f) Venting pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for blockage g) Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
WARNING
The exhaust can cause burns when hot. h) Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
WARNING
Never move the propeller by hand while the ENGINE MASTER switch is ON! Also do not move the propeller by hand while the ENGINE MASTER is OFF immediately after operation (remaining pressure in the injection system rail). Serious personal injury may result.
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De-Icing boots on propeller (if OM 42-053 or/and OM 42-054 carried out) . . . . . . . . . . check for de-bonding Nacelle underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for excessive contamination particularly by oil, fuel, and other fluids
k) Auxiliary tank vent outlet on lower surface . . visual inspection l) Auxiliary tank drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . drain off to check for water and sediment (drain until no water comes out) / visual inspection m) Auxiliary tank filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, tank filler closed
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10. Front fuselage and nose landing gear: a) Left and right front baggage door . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, closed and locked b) Nose landing gear strut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, sufficient height (typical visible length of bare piston: at least 15 cm/5.9") c) Down & Uplock switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection d) Wear, tread depth of tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check e) Slip marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection f) Gear door and linkage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection g) Chocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remove h) OAT sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check i) j) EPU connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check Tow bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remove
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4A.6.2 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Preflight inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . complete 2. Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . instructed
NOTE
Ensure all the passengers have been fully briefed on the use of the seat belts, doors and emergency exits and the ban on smoking.
3. Rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . closed and locked
CAUTION
When operating the canopy, pilots/operators must ensure that there are no obstructions between the canopy and the mating frame, for example seat belts, clothing, etc. When operating the locking handle do NOT apply undue force. A slight downward pressure on the canopy may be required to ease the handle operation.
4. Front canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position 1 or 2 (cooling gap)
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WARNING
For take-off the adjustable backrests (if installed) must be fixed in the upright position.
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NOTE
The pilot must ensure that a passenger sitting on a front seat is instructed in the operation of the adjustable backrest (if installed).
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5. Adjustable backrests (if installed) . . . . . . . . . adjust to the upright position described by a placard on the rollover bar and verify proper fixation 6. Rudder pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adjust, if manual pedal adjustment is installed: verify proper locking 7. Safety harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all on and fastened 8. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check IDLE 9. Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set 10. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF 11. GEAR selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check DOWN 12. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check AUTOMATIC 13. ALTERNATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON 14. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON
CAUTION
When switching the ELECT. MASTER ON, the electrically driven hydraulic gear pump may activate itself for 5 to 20 seconds in order to restore the system pressure. Should the pump continue to operate continuously or periodically, terminate flight preparation. There is a malfunction in the landing gear system. CONTINUED
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15. G1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wait until power-up completed. Press ENT on MFD to acknowledge.
NOTE
The engine instruments are only available on the MFD after item 15 has been completed.
16. Fuel temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check

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WARNING
If Diesel Fuel or a blend of Diesel Fuel with Jet Fuel is used, (approved only if MM 42-037 is incorporated), or if the fuel grade is unknown, the engine must not be started if the fuel temperature indication prior to operation is below -5 C (+23 F). Operation with a fuel temperature below -5 C (+23 F) is not permitted, as safe operation of the engine under those conditions cannot be ensured and the engine can stop.
NOTE
Make sure which fuel grade is being used (see Section 7.9.5). If it is not possible to determine the fuel grade, the Diesel Fuel temperature limitations must be observed.
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4A.6.3 STARTING ENGINE 1. Strobe lights (ACL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 2. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON (L/R)
NOTE
It is recommended to start the LH engine (pilot side) first. If required by operational reasons, the RH engine can also be started first.
3. Annunciations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check L/R ENGINE GLOW ON 4. Annunciations/Engine/System Page . . . . . . . check OK/normal range
WARNING
Before starting the engine the pilot must ensure that the propeller area is free, and no persons can be endangered.
After the L/R ENGINE GLOW indication is extinguished: 5. START KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . START L/R as required / release when engine has started.
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CAUTION
Do not overheat the starter motor. Do not operate the starter motor for more than 10 seconds. After operating the starter motor, let it cool off for 20 seconds. After 6 attempts to start the engine, let the starter cool off for half an hour.
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If the L/R STARTER annunciation comes on after the engine has started and the START KEY has been released, set the ENGINE MASTER to OFF and investigate the problem. 6. Annunciations/Engine/System Page . . . . . . . check OK/normal range 7. Annunciations/Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF 8. Annunciations/Oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OK
WARNING
If the oil pressure has not moved from the red range within 3 seconds after starting, set the ENGINE MASTER switch to OFF and investigate problem. When starting the cold engine, the oil pressure can be as high as 6.5 bar for a maximum of 20 seconds.
9. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check all in/as required 10. Idle RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check, 900 20 RPM Repeat with opposite engine. 11. Warm up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE for 2 minutes/ thereafter 1400 RPM END OF CHECKLIST
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4A.6.4 BEFORE TAXIING 1. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 2. Electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON as required 3. Flight instruments and avionics . . . . . . . . . . . set as required 4. Flood light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON, test function, as required 5. Pitot and stall warn heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON, check annunciation
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NOTE
The stall warning switch gets slightly warmer on ground only and STAL HT FAIL is indicated on the PFD.
6. Pitot and stall warn heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 7. Strobe lights (ACLs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON 8. Position lights, landing and taxi lights . . . . . . as required
CAUTION
When taxiing at close range to other aircraft, or during night flight in clouds, fog or haze, the strobe lights should be switched OFF. The position lights must always be switched ON during night flight.
END OF CHECKLIST
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4A.6.5 TAXIING 1. Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . release 2. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . test on moving off 3. Nose wheel steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for proper function 4. Flight instrumentation and avionics . . . . . . . . check for correct indications 5. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CROSSFEED (LH/RH)
CAUTION
The fuel crossfeed function can be tested simultaneously with both engines. Proper function can be tested by running the engines for approx. 30 seconds with crossfeed selected. The operation of both engines with both fuel selectors in crossfeed position, other than for this test, is prohibited.
6. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON (LH/RH)
CAUTION
When taxiing on a poor surface select the lowest possible RPM to avoid damage to the propeller from stones or similar items.
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4A.6.6 BEFORE TAKE-OFF 1. Position airplane into wind if possible. 2. Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set
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WARNING
For take-off the adjustable backrests (if installed) must be fixed in the upright position.
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3. Adjustable backrests (if installed) . . . . . . . . . verify upright position and proper fixation 4. Safety harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on and fastened 5. Rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check closed and locked
CAUTION
When operating the canopy, pilots/operators must ensure that there are no obstructions between the canopy and the mating frame, for example seat belts, clothing, etc. When operating the locking handle do NOT apply undue force. A slight downward pressure on the canopy may be required to ease the handle operation. 6. Front canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . closed and locked 7. Front baggage doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . closed (visual check) 8. Door warning (DOOR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check no indication 9. Annunciations / Engine / System Page . . . . . check OK / normal range (except pressure may be in the yellow range with a warm engine and power lever at IDLE) CONTINUED
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10. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check pressed in 11. Longitudinal Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set T/O 12. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON (LH/RH) 13. Directional Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . neutral 14. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check function & indicator / set UP 15. Flight controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unrestricted free movement, correct sense
NOTE
The following test sequence can be executed for both engines simultaneously, or in sequence.
FADEC test sequence:
CAUTION
If the L/R ECU A/B FAIL do not illuminate and extinguish during the test sequence there is a malfunction in the engine control system. Terminate flight preparation. The whole test procedure must be completed without any error. In case of an error terminate flight preparation, even when the engine seems to run smoothly after the test procedure.
1. Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 2. ECU TEST BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . press and hold
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Annunciations in the following sequence: 3. ECU A/B FAIL LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 4. Propeller RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase 5. ECU A/B FAIL LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 6. ECU B FAIL LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 7. Propeller RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease / increase 8. ECU B FAIL LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 9. ECU A FAIL LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 10. Propeller RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease / increase 11. ECU A FAIL LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 12. Propeller RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . decrease to idle Test sequence completed.
CAUTION
When switching from one ECU to the other a slight shake of the engine may occur. In case of longer dropouts of the engine, or if the engine stops during the test, terminate flight preparation.
13. ECU TEST BUTTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . release 14. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ECU B 15. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check running without a change 16. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AUTOMATIC
NOTE
When switching from one ECU to the other a slight shake of the engine may occur. CONTINUED
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CAUTION
Running the engine with the ECU SWAP on ECU B, other than for this test or in an emergency is prohibited. The engines control system redundancy is only given with the ECU SWAP set on AUTO. 17. Pitot heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON, if required 18. Landing light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON, if required Available power check: 1. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX for 10 seconds 2. Annunciations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OK/normal range 3. Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check within normal range 4. RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stabilizes at 2240 to 2300 RPM 5. LOAD indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . stabilizes at 90 to 100 % 6. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE
CAUTION
Under high temperature and high altitude conditions, load indications below 90 % are possible. If the engine does not stabilize at the target RPM of 2240 to 2300 RPM terminate flight preparation. 7. Engine instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check in green range (except oil pressure may be in yellow range with a warm engine and power lever at IDLE, and fuel temp may be in the low yellow range if the
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Fuel with Jet Fuel (only approved if MM 42-037 is incorporated), or if the fuel grade is unknown, the fuel temperature must be in the green range before take-off.
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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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vR minimum 70 KIAS above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vR minimum 72 KIAS 6. Airspeed for initial climb: up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum 77 KIAS, recommended 82 KIAS (vYSE) when clear of obstacles. above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minimum 79 KIAS, recommended 82 KIAS (vYSE) when clear of obstacles. CONTINUED Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 5 15-Nov-2007 Page 4A - 31
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when safe climb is established: 7. LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . apply brakes; UP, check unsafe light off
NOTE
To avoid damage and excessive wear of the main landing gear wheels, firmly apply brakes before selecting gear up.
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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.
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4A.6.9 CRUISE 1. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . performance as required
NOTE
The engine manufacturer recommends a cruise power setting of 70 %. 2. Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 3. Annunciations/Engine/System Page . . . . . . . monitor
END OF CHECKLIST
Use of the Auxiliary fuel tanks (if installed) The auxiliary fuel tanks are optional equipment (OM 42-056).
CAUTION
When operating the FUEL TRANSFER LH/RH switch, make sure not to exceed the fuel imbalance limitations given in Section 2.14. To avoid additional imbalance in the auxiliary tanks both FUEL TRANSFER switches must be operated simultaneously.
1. Transfer the first half of the auxiliary fuel: As soon as the fuel quantity in each main fuel tank is 17 US gal or less, set both FUEL TRANSFER switches to ON until the main tanks are full again. CONTINUED
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Monitor the fuel quantity indicator to verify that fuel is properly transferred to both main fuel tanks (approx. 1 US gal per minute). If the fuel quantity in a main tank does not increase during fuel transfer, proceed according to Section 4B.10 - L/R FUEL TRANSFER FAIL.
2. Transfer the second half of the auxiliary fuel: Repeat the procedure described above.
NOTE
Transfer the fuel from the auxiliary tanks to the main tanks as soon as possible. The fuel in the auxiliary tanks must be transferred to the main tanks to become available for the current flight mission.
END OF CHECKLIST
4A.6.10 DESCENT 1. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 2. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 3. Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 4. Annunciations/Engine/System Page . . . . . . . monitor
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4A.6.11 APPROACH & LANDING Approach:

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WARNING
For landing the adjustable backrests (if installed) must be fixed in the upright position.
1. Adjustable backrests (if installed) . . . . . . . . . adjust to the upright position described by a placard on the roll-over bar and verify proper fixation
NOTE
If the landing mass exceeds 1700 kg (3748 lb), the landing constitutes an abnormal operating procedure. Refer to Section 4B.8.
2. Safety harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check fastened and tightened 3. Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . no interference by foreign objects 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Landing light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gear warning horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required check function check ON DOWN, check 3 green check released
9. Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required, directional trim neutral
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Before landing: 10. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. 82 KIAS with FLAPS APP min. 85 KIAS with FLAPS UP 11. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 12. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 13. Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required, directional trim neutral 14. Final Approach speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. 76 KIAS with FLAPS LDG
NOTE
Higher approach speeds result in a significantly longer landing distance during flare.
CAUTION
In conditions such as (e.g.) strong wind, danger of wind shear or turbulence a higher approach speed should be selected.
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4A.6.12 GO AROUND 1. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX 2. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. 82 KIAS 3. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . position APP when a positive rate of climb is established: 4. Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP, check unsafe light off 5. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . retract, position UP
END OF CHECKLIST
4A.6.13 AFTER LANDING 1. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE 2. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 3. Transponder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF / STBY 4. Pitot heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 5. Avionics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 6. Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required 7. FLAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP
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4A.6.14 SHUT-DOWN 1. Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set 2. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE for 2 minutes 3. Engine/System Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check 4. ELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check not transmitting on 121.5 MHz 5. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 6. Electrical consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 7. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 8. Anti collision lights (ACL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 9. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
CAUTION
Before shut-down the engine must run for at least 2 minutes with the power lever at IDLE to avoid heat damage of the turbo charger.
CAUTION
Do not shut down an engine with the fuel selector valve. The high pressure fuel pump can otherwise be damaged.
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4A.6.15 EXIT AIRPLANE Exit the airplane to the aft on designated areas on the inner wing section LH or RH.
4A.6.16 POST FLIGHT INSPECTION 1. Record any problem found in flight and during the post-flight check in the log book. 2. Park the airplane. 3. If necessary, moor the airplane.
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4A.6.17 PARKING 1. Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . release, use chocks 2. Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . moor, if unsupervised for extended period 3. PITOT probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cover
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4A.6.18 FLIGHT IN RAIN
NOTE
Performance deteriorates in rain; this applies particularly to the take-off distance and to the maximum horizontal speed. The effect on the flight characteristics is minimal. Flight through very heavy rain should be avoided because of the associated visibility problems.
4A.6.19 REFUELING
CAUTION
Before refueling, the airplane must be connected to electrical ground. Grounding points: unpainted areas on steps, left and right. Refer to Section 2.14 for approved fuel grades.
NOTE
If the airplane is operated with Diesel Fuel (only approved if MM 42-037 is incorporated), additional temperature limitations (refer to Section 2.16.1) must be observed.
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If Jet Fuel is used, make sure that no Diesel Fuel is remaining in the tanks, neither in the left nor in the right tank (see fuel grade, Section 7.9.5). Otherwise the temperature limitations
for Diesel Fuel operation must be observed.
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Refueling of the Auxiliary Tanks (if installed)
CAUTION
If the auxiliary tanks are used, then both tanks must be refueled to the maximum level. Only then the pilot has proper information concerning the fuel quantity in the auxiliary tanks. If the auxiliary tanks are not in use, make sure that they are empty (refer to Section 6.4).
CAUTION
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4A.6.20 FLIGHT AT HIGH ALTITUDE At high altitudes the provision of oxygen for the occupants is necessary. Legal requirements for the provision of oxygen should be adhered to. Also see Section 2.11 - OPERATING ALTITUDE.
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Abnormal Operating Procedures
CHAPTER 4B ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Page 4B.1 PRECAUTIONARY LANDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4B.2 CANOPY IN COOLING GAP POSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4B.3 ENGINE INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF GREEN RANGE ON THE G1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4B.3.1 RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4B.3.2 COOLANT TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4B.3.3 OIL TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4B.3.4 OIL PRESSURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4B.3.5 GEARBOX TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4B.3.6 FUEL TEMPERATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 4B.3.7 VOLTAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4B.4 CAUTION-ALERTS ON THE G1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4B.4.1 CAUTIONS / GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 4B.4.2 L/R ECU A FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4B.4.3 L/R ECU B FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4B.4.4 L/R FUEL LOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4B.4.5 LOW VOLTAGE CAUTION (LOW VOLTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 4B.4.6 L/R ALTN FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4B.4.7 L/R COOL LVL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4B.4.8 PITOT FAIL / HT OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4B.4.9 STALL HT FAIL/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 4B.4.10 L/R AUXILIARY FUEL TANK EMPTY (IF AUX. TANKS INSTALLED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 4B.4.11 STICK LIMIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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4B.6 FAILURES IN ELECTRICAL RUDDER PEDAL ADJUSTMENT . . . . 25 4B.7 FAILURES IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4B.7.1 CONTINUOUS HYDRAULIC PUMP OPERATION . . . . . . . . 26 4B.7.2 HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4B.8 STARTING ENGINE WITH EXTERNAL POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4B.8.1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 4B.8.2 STARTING ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4B.9 LANDING WITH HIGH LANDING MASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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4B.1
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING
NOTE
A landing of this type is only necessary when there is a reasonable suspicion that due to operational factors such as fuel shortage, weather conditions, etc. the possibility of endangering the airplane and its occupants by continuing the flight cannot be excluded. The pilot is required to decide whether or not a controlled landing in a field represents a
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NOTE
If no level landing area is available, a landing on an upward slope should be sought.
1. Select appropriate landing area. 2. Consider wind. 3. Approach: If possible, the landing area should be overflown at a suitable height in order to recognize obstacles. The degree of offset at each part of the circuit will allow the wind speed and direction to be assessed. 4. ATC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . advise Perform procedures according to Normal Procedures 4A.6.11 - APPROACH & LANDING. 5. Touchdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with the lowest possible airspeed CONTINUED Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 5 15-Nov-2007 Page 4B - 3
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CAUTION
If sufficient time is remaining, the risk of fire in the event of a collision with obstacles can be reduced as follows after a safe touch-down: - ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF - FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . both OFF - ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
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4B.2
CANOPY IN COOLING GAP POSITION
CAUTION
If take-off was inadvertently done with the canopy in the Cooling Gap position, do not attempt to close the canopy in flight. Land the airplane and close the canopy on ground.
4B.3
ENGINE INSTRUMENT INDICATIONS OUTSIDE OF GREEN RANGE ON THE G1000
4B.3.1 RPM High RPM 1. Reduce power of affected engine. 2. Keep RPM within the green range using the power lever. If the above mentioned measures do not solve the problem, refer to 3.9.3 - DEFECTIVE PROPELLER RPM REGULATING SYSTEM.
3. Land at the nearest suitable airfield.
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4B.3.2 COOLANT TEMPERATURE (a) High coolant temperature Proceed according to: 3.2.2 - L/R ENG TEMP
(b) Low coolant temperature Check G1000 for L/R COOL LVL caution message (low coolant level).
NOTE
During an extended descent from high altitudes with a low power setting coolant temperature may decrease. In this case an increase in power and a decrease in airspeed can help.
L/R COOL LVL caution message displayed: Reduce power on affected engine. Expect loss of coolant.
WARNING
A further decrease in coolant temperature must be expected. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT.
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4B.3.3 OIL TEMPERATURE (a) High oil temperature Proceed according to: 3.2.3 - L/R OIL TEMP
(b) Low oil temperature
NOTE
During an extended descent from high altitudes with a low power setting oil temperature may decrease. In this case an increase in power can help.
Increase power. Reduce airspeed.
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4B.3.4 OIL PRESSURE (a) High oil pressure Check oil temperature. Check coolant temperature.
if the temperatures are within the green range: Expect false oil pressure indication. Keep monitoring temperatures.
if the temperatures are outside of the green range: Reduce power on affected engine.
WARNING
Land at the nearest suitable airfield. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT.
CAUTION
When starting a cold engine, the oil pressure can be as high as 6.5 bar for a maximum of 20 seconds.
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(b) Low oil pressure Proceed according to: 3.2.4 - L/R OIL PRES
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4B.3.5 GEARBOX TEMPERATURE High gearbox temperature Proceed according to: 3.2.5 - L/R GBOX TEMP
4B.3.6 FUEL TEMPERATURE (a) High fuel temperature Proceed according to: 3.2.6 - L/R FUEL TEMP
(b) Low fuel temperature Increase power on affected engine. Reduce airspeed.
CAUTION
At low ambient temperature conditions and/or at high airspeeds with low power settings, it can be assumed that the above mentioned procedure will increase the temperature(s). If the fuel temperature does not return to the green range perform a precautionary landing on the nearest suitable airfield. Prepare for an engine failure in accordance with 3.5.6 - ENGINE FAILURES IN FLIGHT. END OF CHECKLIST Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 5 15-Nov-2007 Page 4B - 9
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4B.3.7 VOLTAGE (a) Low voltage indication on the ground 1. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check 2. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . increase RPM if LOW VOLTAGE CAUTION (4B.4.5 - LOW VOLTS) is still indicated on the G1000: Terminate flight preparation.
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(b) Low voltage during flight 1. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check 2. Electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF if not needed if LOW VOLTAGE CAUTION (4B.4.5 - LOW VOLTS) is still indicated on the G1000: Follow procedure in 4B.4.6 - L/R ALTN FAIL.
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4B.4
CAUTION-ALERTS ON THE G1000
The G1000 provides the following CAUTION-alerts on the PFD in the ALERT area.
4B.4.1 CAUTIONS / GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS * * Amber color coded text Single warning chime tone of 1.5 seconds duration
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4B.4.2 L/R ECU A FAIL L/R ECU A FAIL * or * is being tested during FADEC test procedure before take-off check. Left/Right engine ECU A has failed
(a) 'ECU A' caution on the ground Terminate flight preparation.
(b) 'ECU A' caution during flight
NOTE
In case of a failure in the electronic ECU (Engine Control Unit) 'A' the system automatically switches to ECU 'B'.
1. Press the ECU TEST button for more than 2 seconds to reset the caution message. If the ECU A caution message reappears, or cannot be reset: 2. Land on the nearest suitable airfield. 3. The engine must be serviced after landing. If the ECU A caution message can be reset: 2. Continue flight. 3. The engine must be serviced after landing. END OF CHECKLIST
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4B.4.3 L/R ECU B FAIL L/R ECU B FAIL * or * is being tested during FADEC test procedure before take-off check. Left/Right engine ECU B has failed
(a) 'ECU B' caution on the ground Terminate flight preparation.
(b) 'ECU B' caution during flight 1. Press the ECU TEST button for more than 2 seconds to reset the caution message. If the ECU B caution message reappears, or cannot be reset: 2. Land on the nearest suitable airfield. 3. The engine must be serviced after landing. If the ECU B caution message can be reset: 2. Continue flight. 3. The engine must be serviced after landing.
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4B.4.4 L/R FUEL LOW L/R FUEL LOW Left / Right engine main tank fuel quantity is low.
1. Fuel quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check
CAUTION
As soon as the amount of usable fuel in the main tank is low, a caution message is displayed. The indication is calibrated for straight and level flight. The caution message may be triggered during turns which are flown with slip, or while taxiing in curves.
if fuel quantities of LH & RH engines show remarkable different fuel quantities in flight: Expect loss of fuel on side with lower indication. Use crossfeed function to ensure fuel supply.
2. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . crossfeed (engine with LOW FUEL indication)
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4B.4.5 LOW VOLTAGE CAUTION (LOW VOLTS) L/R VOLTS LOW Left/Right engine bus voltage is too low (less than 25 volts)
Possible reasons are: - A fault in the power supply. - RPM too low. Continue with 4B.3.7 - VOLTAGE.
CAUTION
If both Low Voltage indications are ON, expect failure of both Alternators and follow 4B.4.6 - L/R ALTN FAIL.
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4B.4.6 L/R ALTN FAIL L/R ALTN FAIL Left/Right engine alternator has failed.
(a) One alternator failed 1. ALTERNATOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF/affected side 2. Bus voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . monitor 3. Electrical consumers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . reduce as practicable
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(b) Both alternators failed
WARNING
If both alternators fail at the same time, reduce all electrical equipment to a minimum. Expect battery power to last 30 minutes and land the airplane as soon as possible. Expect engine stoppage after this period of time. 1. Avionics Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 2. LH/RH Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 3. XPDR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STBY 4. LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . down, when down and locked pull Emergency Release 5. Stall/Pitot heat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF 6. All lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF END OF CHECKLIST
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4B.4.7 L/R COOL LVL L/R COOL LVL Left/Right engine coolant level is low.
A low coolant caution alert may indicate a loss of coolant. This will subsequently lead to decreased engine cooling capability/loss of engine power due to engine failure.
1. Annunciations/Engine instruments . . . . . . . . monitor See 4B.3.2 COOLANT TEMPERATURE.
NOTE
The indication is calibrated for straight and level flight. The caution message may be triggered during turns which are flown with slip, or while taxiing in curves.
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4B.4.8 PITOT FAIL / HT OFF PITOT FAIL PITOT HT OFF Pitot heating system has failed. Pitot heating system is OFF.
1. PITOT HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON/as required
NOTE
The Pitot heating caution message is displayed when the Pitot heating is switched OFF, or when there is a failure of the Pitot heating system. Prolonged operation of the Pitot heating on the ground can also cause the Pitot heating caution message to be displayed. In this case it indicates the activation of the thermal switch, which prevents overheating of the Pitot heating system on the ground. This is a normal function of the system. After a cooling period, the heating system will be switched on again automatically.
if in icing conditions: 2. Expect loss of static instruments. 3. Open Alternate Static. 4. Leave icing zone / refer to 3.9.4 - UNINTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ICING.
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4B.4.9 STALL HT FAIL/OFF STAL HT FAIL STAL HT OFF Stall warning heat has failed. Stall warning heat is OFF.
1. PITOT HEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON/as required
NOTE
The STAL HT OFF caution message is displayed when the Pitot heating is switched OFF, or STAL HT FAIL when there
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is a failure of the stall warning heating system. Operation of the stall warning heating on the ground also causes the stall warning heating failed caution message to be displayed. In this case it indicates the activation of the thermal protection relay, which prevents overheating of the stall warning heating system on the ground. This is a normal function of the system.
if in icing conditions: 2. Expect loss of acoustic stall warning. 3. Leave icing zone / refer to 3.9.4 UNINTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO ICING.
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4B.4.10 L/R AUXILIARY FUEL TANK EMPTY (IF AUX. TANKS INSTALLED) L/R AUX FUEL E Left / Right auxiliary fuel tank empty (displayed only when FUEL TRANSFER pump is ON)
The auxiliary tank empty caution message indicates an empty auxiliary fuel tank while the fuel pump is switched ON.
1. L/R auxiliary fuel pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OFF
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4B.4.11 STICK LIMIT STICK LIMIT Control stick limiting system (variable elevator stop) has failed.
The variable elevator backstop is activated depending on the position of the power levers and the position of the flap selector switch. The system has two failure modes which can be identified as follows: (a) Both power levers are in a position for a power setting of more than approximately 20 % LOAD, and the FLAP selector switch is in LDG position:
CAUTION
The variable elevator backstop is inoperative. In case of stalling with "power-on" the handling qualities and stallcharacteristics are degraded significantly. Do not stall the airplane in any configuration. (b) At least one power lever is in a position for a power setting of less than approximately 20 % LOAD, or the FLAP selector switch is not in LDG position:
CAUTION
The variable elevator backstop is active all the time, reducing the maximum elevator "pull"-deflection. This results in reduced elevator capacity. In this case it is important not to reduce airspeed below required minimum vREF during the approach for landing, especially at loading conditions with forward locations of the center of gravity. up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . vREF = 76 KIAS above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . vREF = 78 KIAS (see Section 4B.8) END OF CHECKLIST
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4B.4.12 CHECK GEAR (IF INSTALLED) CHECK GEAR Landing gear is not down and locked.
1. Landing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Down/as required
NOTE
If installed the Check Gear caution message is displayed when either the flaps are in LDG position or one power lever is less than approx. 20% and the landing gear is not down and locked.
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4B.4.13 RAIM UNAVAIL INTEG RAIM not available RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor) is not available.
(a) Enroute, oceanic, terminal, or initial approach phase of flight If the "RAIM UNAVAIL" annunciation is displayed in the enroute, oceanic, terminal, or initial approach phase of flight, continue to navigate using the GPS equipment or revert to an alternate means of navigation other than the G1000 GPS receiver appropriate to the route and phase of flight. When continuing to use GPS navigation, position must be verified every 15 minutes using the G1000 VOR/ILS receiver or another IFR-approved navigation system. END OF CHECKLIST
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(b) Final approach If the "RAIM UNAVAIL" annunciation is displayed while on the final approach segment, GPS based navigation will continue for up to 5 minutes with approach CDI sensitivity (0.3 nautical miles). After 5 minutes the system will flag and no longer provide course guidance with approach sensitivity. Missed approach course guidance may still be available with 1 nautical mile CDI sensitivity and integrity by executing the missed approach.
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4B.4.14 AHRS ALIGNING - KEEP WINGS LEVEL AHRS ALIGN: Keep Wings Level
The AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) is aligning.
Keep wings level using standby attitude indicator.
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4B.5
FAILURES IN FLAP OPERATING SYSTEM
Failure in position indication or function 1. FLAPS position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check visually 2. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . keep in white sector (max. 111 KIAS) 3. FLAPS switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . re-check all positions Modified approach procedure depending on the available flap setting (a) Only UP available: Airspeed up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. 85 KIAS above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. 86 KIAS (see Section 4B.8) Land at a flat approach angle, use power lever to control airplane speed and rate of descent. (b) Only APP available: Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. 82 KIAS Land at a flat approach angle, use power lever to control airplane speed and rate of descent. (c) Only LDG available: Perform normal landing.
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4B.6
FAILURES IN ELECTRICAL RUDDER PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
Runaway of electrical rudder pedal adjustment (optional equipment, OM 42-070)
NOTE
The circuit breaker for the rudder pedal adjustment is located below the related switch, on the rear wall of the leg room.
1. Circuit breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pull
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4B.7
FAILURES IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
4B.7.1 CONTINUOUS HYDRAULIC PUMP OPERATION 1. Landing gear indication lights . . . . . . . . . . . . check 2. Prepare for manual landing gear extension. Refer to Section 3.6.2 - MANUAL EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR.
NOTE
The landing gear might extend as the hydraulic system pressure decreases. Consider for higher aerodynamic drag, resulting in degraded flight performance, increased fuel consumption and decreased range. Unscheduled maintenance action is required after landing. END OF CHECKLIST 4B.7.2 HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILURE 1. Landing gear indication lights . . . . . . . . . . . . check 2. Prepare for manual landing gear extension. Refer to Section 3.6.2 - MANUAL EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR.
NOTE
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STARTING ENGINE WITH EXTERNAL POWER
4B.8.1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Pre-flight inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . complete 2. Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . instructed
NOTE
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of the seat belts, adjustable backrests (if installed), doors and emergency exits and the ban on smoking.
3. Rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . closed and locked 4. Front canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position 1 or 2 (cooling gap) 5. Rudder pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adjusted and locked 6. Safety harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all on and fastened 7. POWER lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check IDLE 8. Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . set 9. AVIONIC MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF 10. GEAR selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check DOWN 11. ECU SWAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check AUTOMATIC 12. ALTERNATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check ON 13. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF 14. ENGINE MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF 15. PROPELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check clear 16. External power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . connect
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CAUTION
When switching the External Power Unit ON, the electrically driven hydraulic gear pump may activate itself for 5 to 20 seconds in order to restore the system pressure. Should the pump continue to operate continuously or periodically, terminate flight. There is a malfunction in the landing gear system.
NOTE
When switching the External Power Unit ON, all electrical equipment, connected to the LH and RH main busses is powered. 17. G1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . wait until power-up completed. Press ENT on MFD to acknowledge.
NOTE
The engine instruments are only available on the MFD after item 17 has been completed.
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4B.8.2 STARTING ENGINE 1. Strobe lights (ACL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON 2. ELECT. MASTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON

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WARNING
Before starting the engine the pilot must ensure that the propeller area is free, and no persons can be endangered.
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After the L ENGINE GLOW indication is extinguished: 6. START KEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . START L as required/release when engine has started
CAUTION
Do not overheat the starter motor. Do not operate the starter motor for more than 10 seconds. After operating the starter motor, let it cool off for 20 seconds. After 6 attempts to start the engine, let the starter cool off for half an hour. If the L/R STARTER" annunciation does not extinguish after the engine has started and the START KEY has been released, set the ENGINE MASTER to OFF and investigate the problem.
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7. Annunciations / Engine / System Page . . . . . check OK / normal range 8. Annunciations / Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OFF 9. Annunciations / Oil pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . check OK
WARNING
If the oil pressure has not moved from the red range within 3 seconds after starting, set the ENGINE MASTER switch to OFF and investigate problem. When starting the cold engine, the oil pressure can be as high as 6.5 bar for a maximum of 20 seconds.
10. Circuit breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check all in / as required 11. Idle RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check, 900 20 RPM 12. External Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . disconnect 13. Opposite engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Start with normal procedure 14. Warm up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IDLE for 2 minutes / thereafter 1400 RPM
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LANDING WITH HIGH LANDING MASS CAUTION

Damage of the landing gear can result from a hard landing with a flight mass above the maximum landing mass.
NOTE
If MM 42-088 is carried out, a landing with a mass between 1700 kg (3748 lb) and 1785 kg (3935 lb) is admissible. It constitutes an abnormal operating procedure. A "Hard Landing Check" is only required after a hard landing, regardless of the actual landing mass. Refer to Section 4A.6.11 - APPROACH & LANDING for landings with a mass up to 1700 kg (3748 lb).
Perform landing approach according to Section 4A.6.11 - APPROACH & LANDING, but maintain an increased airspeed during final landing approach.
Approach speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. 82 KIAS with FLAPS APP min. 86 KIAS with FLAPS UP Final approach speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . min. 78 KIAS with FLAPS LDG Minimum speed on go-around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 KIAS
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4B.10 L/R FUEL TRANSFER FAIL (IF AUX. TANKS ARE INSTALLED)
If the fuel quantity in a main tank does not increase during fuel transfer: 1. Switch OFF both fuel transfer pumps.
CAUTION
An imbalance in the auxiliary tanks is approved when the imbalance in the main tanks is less than 1 US gal (3.8 liters).
2. Check fuel imbalance in the main tanks; use crossfeed function to keep the LH and RH main tank imbalance within the permissible limit of 1 US gal (3.8 liters). 3. Switch the remaining fuel pump ON. 4. Use crossfeed function to keep the LH and RH main tank imbalance within the permissible limit of 1 US gal (3.8 liters).
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CHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE
Page 5.1 5.2 5.3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 USE OF THE PERFORMANCE TABLES AND DIAGRAMS . . . . . . 5-2 PERFORMANCE TABLES AND DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 5.3.1 AIRSPEED CALIBRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 5.3.2 FUEL FLOW DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 5.3.3 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ATMOSPHERE . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 5.3.4 STALLING SPEEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 5.3.5 WIND COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 5.3.6 TAKE-OFF DISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 5.3.7 CLIMB PERFORMANCE - TAKE-OFF CLIMB . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17 5.3.8 CLIMB PERFORMANCE - CRUISE CLIMB . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 5.3.9 ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE CLIMB PERFORMANCE . . . 5-23 5.3.10 CRUISING (TRUE AIRSPEED TAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 5.3.11 LANDING DISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28 5.3.12 GRADIENT OF CLIMB ON GO-AROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 5.3.13 APPROVED NOISE DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
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INTRODUCTION
The performance tables and diagrams on the following pages are presented so that, on the one hand, you can see what performance you can expect from your airplane, while on the other they allow comprehensive and sufficiently accurate flight planning. The values in the tables and the diagrams were obtained in the framework of the flight trials using an airplane and power-plant in good condition, and corrected to the conditions of the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA = 15 EC / 59 F and 1,013.25 hPa / 29.92 inHg at sea level). The performance diagrams do not take into account variations in pilot experience or a poorly maintained airplane. The performances given can be attained if the procedures quoted in this manual are applied, and the airplane has been well maintained.
5.2
USE OF THE PERFORMANCE TABLES AND DIAGRAMS
In order to illustrate the influence of a number of different variables, the performance data is reproduced in the form of tables or diagrams. These contain sufficiently detailed information so that conservative values can be selected and used for the determination of adequate performance data for the planned flight.
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PERFORMANCE TABLES AND DIAGRAMS
5.3.1 AIRSPEED CALIBRATION
NOTE
The position of the landing gear (extended/retracted) has no influence on the airspeed indicator system.
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5.3.2 FUEL FLOW DIAGRAM
CAUTION
The diagram shows the fuel flow per hour for one engine.
NOTE
The fuel calculations on the FUEL CALC portion of the G1000 MFD do not use the airplane's fuel quantity indicators. The values shown are numbers which are calculated from the last fuel quantity update done by the pilot and actual fuel flow data. Therefore, the endurance and range data is for information only, and must not be used for flight planning.
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5.3.4 STALLING SPEEDS
CAUTION
The calculated stalling speeds may be higher than the maximum approved / limiting flap-extended and / or maneuvering airspeeds. Stalling speeds at various flight masses Airspeeds in KIAS at idle power: 1400 kg (3086 lb) Gear UP DOWN DOWN Flaps UP APP LDG 0 56 53 49 Bank Angle 30 60 58 53 45 68 65 61 60 83 78 75
1700 kg (3748 lb) Gear UP DOWN DOWN Flaps UP APP LDG 0 62 59 55
Bank Angle 30 67 64 60 45 76 72 68 60 92 87 84
if MM 42-088 is carried out: 1785 kg (3935 lb) Gear UP DOWN DOWN Flaps UP APP LDG 0 64 61 57 Bank Angle 30 69 66 62 45 78 74 70 60 95 90 86
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5.3.5 WIND COMPONENTS
Example: Result:
Flight direction Wind Crosswind component
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360 32/30 kts 16 kts 20 kts
Max. demonstrated crosswind component
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5.3.6 TAKE-OFF DISTANCE Conditions: - Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both MAX @ 2300 RPM - Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP - Nose wheel lift-off up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ vR = 70 KIAS above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . @ vR = 72 KIAS - Airspeed for initial climb up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 KIAS above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 KIAS - Runway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . level, hard paved surface (concrete, asphalt, etc.)
values for ISA and MSL, at 1700 kg (3748 lb) Take-off distance over a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle Take-off ground roll 530 m (1739 ft) 348 m (1142 ft)
if MM 42-088 is carried out: values for ISA and MSL, at 1785 kg (3935 lb) Take-off distance over a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle Take-off ground roll 691 m (2267 ft) 427 m (1401 ft)
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WARNING
For a safe take-off the available runway length must be at least equal to the take-off distance over a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle.
WARNING
Poor maintenance condition of the airplane, deviation from the given procedures, uneven runway, as well as unfavorable external factors (high temperature, rain, unfavorable wind conditions, including cross-wind) will increase the take-off distance.
CAUTION
The figures in the following NOTE are typical values. On wet ground or wet soft grass covered runways the take-off roll may become significantly longer than stated below. In any case the pilot must allow for the condition of the runway to ensure a safe take-off.
NOTE
For take-off from dry, short-cut grass covered runways, the following corrections must be taken into account, compared to paved runways (typical values, see CAUTION above): - grass up to 5 cm (2 in) long: 10 % increase in take-off roll. - grass 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) long: 15 % increase in takeoff roll. - grass longer than 10 cm (4 in): at least 25 % increase in take-off roll. - on grass longer than 25 cm (10 in), a take-off should not be attempted.
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For wet grass, an additional 10 % increase in take-off roll must be expected.
NOTE
An uphill slope of 2 % (2 m per 100 m or 2 ft per 100 ft) results in an increase in the take-off distance of approximately 10 %. The effect on the take-off roll can be greater.
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5.3.7 CLIMB PERFORMANCE - TAKE-OFF CLIMB Conditions: - Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both MAX @ 2300 RPM - Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP - Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . retracted - Airspeed up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 KIAS above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 KIAS
NOTE
The charts on the following pages show the rate of climb. The gradient of climb cannot easily be determined with a chart, but it can be calculated using the following formulae:
Gradient [%] = ROC [fpm] 0.95 TAS [KTAS] ROC [m / s] 190 TAS [KTAS]
Gradient [%] =
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5.3.8 CLIMB PERFORMANCE - CRUISE CLIMB Conditions: - Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both MAX @ 2300 RPM - Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP - Airspeed up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 KIAS above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 KIAS
NOTE
The graphs on the following pages show the rate of climb. The gradient of climb cannot easily be determined with a graph, but it can be calculated using the following formulae:
Gradient [%] =
ROC [fpm] 0.95 TAS [KTAS] ROC [m / s] 190 TAS [KTAS]
Gradient [%] =
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5.3.9 ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE CLIMB PERFORMANCE Conditions: - Remaining Engine (RH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX @ 2300 RPM - Dead Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . feathered and secured - Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP - Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 KIAS - Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . retracted - Zero Sideslip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . established
NOTE
With respect to handling and performance, the left-hand engine (pilots view) is considered the "critical" engine.
NOTE
The graphs on the following pages show the rate of climb. The gradient of climb cannot easily be determined with a graph, but it can be calculated using the following formulae:
ROC [fpm] 0.95 TAS [KTAS] ROC [m / s] 190 TAS [KTAS]
Gradient [%] =
Gradient [%] =
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5.3.10 CRUISING (TRUE AIRSPEED TAS) Conditions: - Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all operating - Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as required to adjust selected displayed LOAD [%] - Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP - Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . retracted
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5.3.11 LANDING DISTANCE Conditions: - Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both IDLE - Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LDG - Runway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . level, asphalt surface, dry
values for ISA and MSL, at 1700 kg (3748 lb), approach speed 76 KIAS Landing distance over a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle Ground roll 572 m (1877 ft) 323 m (1060 ft)
NOTE
If MM 42-088 is carried out, a landing with a mass between 1700 kg (3748 lb) and 1785 kg (3935 lb) is admissible. It constitutes an abnormal operating procedure.
values for ISA and MSL, at 1785 kg (3935 lb), approach speed 78 KIAS Landing distance over a 50 ft (15 m) obstacle Ground roll 710 m (2329 ft) 397 m (1302 ft)
WARNING
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WARNING
Poor maintenance condition of the airplane, deviation from the given procedures, uneven runway, as well as unfavorable external factors (high temperature, rain, unfavorable wind conditions, including cross-wind) will increase the landing distance.
CAUTION
The figures in the following NOTE are typical values. On wet ground or wet soft grass covered runways the landing distance may become significantly longer than stated below. In any case the pilot must allow for the condition of the runway to ensure a safe landing.
NOTE
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NOTE
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5.3.12 GRADIENT OF CLIMB ON GO-AROUND Conditions: - Power lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . both MAX @ 2300 RPM - Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LDG - Landing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . extended - Airspeed: up to 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 KIAS above 1700 kg (3748 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 KIAS
value for ISA and MSL, at 1700 kg (3748 lb) Constant gradient of climb 5.25 % (equals 3.0 climb angle) or 400 ft/min
NOTE
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value for ISA and MSL, at 1785 kg (3935 lb) Constant gradient of climb 4.30 % (equals 2.5 climb angle) or 340 ft/min
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5.3.13 APPROVED NOISE DATA Max. flight mass 1700 kg (3748 lb) ICAO Annex 16 Chapter X, App. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.2 dB(A) JAR-36 Subpart C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.2 dB(A) Max. flight mass 1785 kg (3935 lb), if MM 42-088 is carried out ICAO Annex 16 Chapter X, App. 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 dB(A) JAR-36 Subpart C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76.8 dB(A)
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CHAPTER 6 MASS AND BALANCE

Page
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 DATUM PLANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 MASS AND BALANCE REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 FLIGHT MASS AND CENTER OF GRAVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 6.4.1 MOMENT ARMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 6.4.2 LOADING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 6.4.3 CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 6.4.4 PERMISSIBLE CENTER OF GRAVITY RANGE . . . . . . . . . 6-12 6.4.5 PERMISSIBLE MOMENT RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
6.5
EQUIPMENT LIST AND EQUIPMENT INVENTORY . . . . . . . . . . . 6-15
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6.1
INTRODUCTION
In order to achieve the performance and flight characteristics described in this Airplane Flight Manual and for safe flight operation, the airplane must be operated within the permissible mass and balance envelope. The pilot is responsible for adhering to the permissible values for loading and center of gravity (CG). In this, he should note the movement of the CG due to fuel consumption. The permissible CG range during flight is given in Chapter 2. The procedure for determining the flight mass CG position is described in this chapter. Additionally a comprehensive list of the equipment approved for this airplane exists (Equipment List). The set of items marked as 'installed' constitutes the Equipment Inventory. Before the airplane is delivered, the empty mass and the corresponding CG position are determined and entered in Section 6.3 MASS AND BALANCE REPORT.
NOTE
Following equipment changes the new empty mass and the corresponding CG position must be determined by calculation or by weighing. Following repairs or repainting the new empty mass and the corresponding CG position must be determined by weighing. Empty mass, empty mass CG position, and the empty mass moment must be certified in the Mass and Balance Report by authorized personnel.
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Refer to Section 1.6 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT for conversion of SI units to US units and vice versa.
6.2
DATUM PLANE
The Datum Plane (DP) is a plane which is normal to the airplanes longitudinal axis and in front of the airplane as seen from the direction of flight. The airplanes longitudinal axis is parallel with the floor of the nose baggage compartment. When the floor of the nose baggage compartment is aligned horizontally, the Datum Plane is vertical. The Datum Plane is located 2.196 meters (86.46 in) forward of the most forward point of the root rib on the stub wing.
floor of nose baggage compartment horizontal
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MASS AND BALANCE REPORT
The empty mass and the corresponding CG position established before delivery are the first entries in the Mass and Balance Report. Every change in permanently installed equipment, and every repair to the airplane which affects the empty mass or the empty mass CG must be recorded in the Mass and Balance Report. For the calculation of flight mass and corresponding CG position (or moment), the current empty mass and the corresponding CG position (or moment) in accordance with the Mass and Balance Report must always be used. Condition of the airplane for establishing the empty mass: Equipment as per Equipment Inventory (see Section 6.5) Including the following operating fluids: brake fluid hydraulic fluid (for the retractable gear) engine oil (2 x 6.0 liters = 2 x 6.3 qts) coolant (2 x 6.0 liters = 2 x 6.3 qts) gearbox oil (2 x 0.9 liters = 2 x 0.95 qts) unusable fuel in main fuel tanks (2 x 1.0 US gal = 2 x 3.8 liters) unusable fuel in auxiliary fuel tanks (if installed, 2 x 0.5 US gal = 2 x 1.9 liters)
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Mass Moment Arm Moment Mass Mass Moment Moment Moment Arm Moment Arm
Serial No.:
Registration: Page No.:
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Subtraction (-)
Current empty mass
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6.4
FLIGHT MASS AND CENTER OF GRAVITY
The following information enables you to operate your DA 42 within the permissible mass and balance limits. For the calculation of the flight mass and the corresponding CG position the following tables and diagrams are required: 6.4.1 MOMENT ARMS 6.4.2 LOADING DIAGRAM 6.4.3 CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION 6.4.4 PERMISSIBLE CENTER OF GRAVITY RANGE 6.4.5 PERMISSIBLE MOMENT RANGE The diagrams should be used as follows: 1. Take the empty mass and the empty mass moment of your airplane from the Mass and Balance Report, and enter the figures in the appropriate boxes under the column marked Your DA 42' in Table 6.4.3 - 'CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION'. 2. Read the fuel quantity indicators to determine the fuel quantity in the main fuel tanks. 3. Determine the fuel quantity in the auxiliary fuel tanks (if installed). To verify an empty auxiliary fuel tank, set the ELECT. MASTER switch and the FUEL TRANSFER switch to ON and check the PFD for the L/R AUX FUEL E caution message. To verify a full auxiliary fuel tank open the auxiliary fuel tank filler and check fuel level. If the auxiliary fuel tank quantity is in between empty and full, the exact quantity cannot be determined. If possible transfer all fuel to the main fuel tank by setting the ELECT. MASTER switch and the FUEL TRANSFER switch to ON until the L/R AUX FUEL E caution message appears on the PFD. During this procedure ground power must be used or at least one engine must be running. The fuel transfer will take a maximum of 10 minutes.
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If the auxiliary tanks are in use, both tanks must be refueled to the maximum level to provide proper information for the pilot about the fuel quantity in the auxiliary fuel tanks. If the auxiliary tanks are not in use, the pilot must ensure that they are empty. 4. Multiply the individual masses by the moment arms quoted to obtain the moment for every item of loading and enter these moments in the appropriate boxes in Table 6.4.3 - 'CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION'. 5. Add up the masses and moments in the respective columns. The CG position is calculated by dividing the total moment by the total mass (using row 8 for the condition with empty fuel tanks, and row 11 for the pre take-off condition). The resulting CG position must be inside the limits. As an illustration the total mass and the CG position are entered on Diagram 6.4.4 'PERMISSIBLE CENTER OF GRAVITY RANGE'. This checks graphically that the current configuration of the airplane is within the permissible range. 6. Graphical method: Diagram 6.4.2 - 'LOADING DIAGRAM' is used to determine the moments. The masses and moments for the individual items of loading are added. Then Diagram 6.4.5 'PERMISSIBLE MOMENT RANGE' is used to check whether the total moment associated with the total mass is in the permissible range. The result found with the graphical method is however inaccurate. In doubtful cases the result must be verified using the exact method given above.
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6.4.1 MOMENT ARMS The most important lever arms aft of the Datum Plane: Lever Arm Item [m] Occupants on front seats Occupants on rear seats in main tanks Fuel in auxiliary tanks 2.30 3.25 2.63 3.20 [in] 90.6 128.0 103.5 126.0
De-Icing Fluid (if equipment installed, OM 42-053 or OM 42-054) nose Baggage in Compartments cabin extension
1.00 0.60 3.89 4.54
39.4 23.6 153.1 178.7
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6.4.3 CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION
NOTE
If the optional de-icing system (OM 42-053 or OM 42-054) is installed, the following must be observed: The consumption of fuel causes a forward movement of the CG. The consumption of de-icing fluid causes a rearward movement of the CG. Depending on the fuel flow and de-icing fluid flow, the overall movement of the CG can be a forward or a rearward movement. In order to cover all possible cases, the following table must be completed twice: with (as shown in the example) and without considering the on-board de-icing fluid. All four CG positions (fuel tank full/empty, de-icing fluid tank full/empty) must fall into the permitted area.
1. Complete the form on the next page. 2. Divide the total moments from rows 8 and 11 by the related total mass to obtain the CG positions. In our example: empty tanks: 3625.1 kgm / 1527.5 kg = 2.373 m 314,656 in.lb / 3368 lb = 93.43 in full tanks: 4312.1 kgm / 1770.5 kg = 2.436 m 374,295 in.lb / 3904 lb = 95.87 in 3. Locate the values in the diagram in Section 6.4.4 'PERMISSIBLE CENTER OF GRAVITY RANGE'. If the CG positions and related masses fall into the permitted area, the loading condition is allowable. Our example shows allowable loading conditions (for 1785 kg take-off mass, i.e., MM 42-088 carried out).
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DA 42 (Example) CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION Mass [kg] [lb] 1. Empty mass (from Mass and Balance Report) 2. Front seats Lever arm: 2.30 m (90.6 in) 3. Rear seats Lever arm: 3.25 m (128.0 in) 4. Nose baggage compt. Lever arm: 0.60 m (23.6 in) 5. Cabin baggage compt. Lever arm: 3.89 m (153.1 in) 6. Baggage extension Lever arm: 4.54 m (178.7 in) 7. De-Icing fluid (if installed; see NOTE on previous page) (1.1 kg/liter) (9.2 lb/US gal) Lever arm: 1.00 m (39.4 in) 8. Total mass & total moment with empty fuel tanks (Total of 1. through 7.) 9. Usable fuel, main tanks (0.84 kg/liter) (7.01 lb/US gal) Lever arm: 2.63 m (103.5 in) 10. Usable fuel, auxiliary tanks (if installed; OM 42-056) (0.84 kg/liter) (7.01 lb/US gal) Lever arm: 3.20 m (126.0 in) 11. Total mass & total moment with fuel & de-icing fluid (Total of 8. through 10.) 1250
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Your DA 42 Mass [kg] [lb] Moment [kgm] [in.lb]
Moment [kgm] [in.lb] 2937.5

254,965
160
353
368.0
31,982
70
154
227.5
19,712
5
11
3.0
260
10
22
38.9
3,368
5
11
22.7
1,966
27.5
61
27.5
2,403
1527.5
3368
3625.1
314,656
159
351
418.2
36,329
84
185
268.8
23,310
1770.5
3904
4312.1
374,295
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The CG's shown in the following diagrams are those from the example in Section 6.4.3 'CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION', rows 8 and 11. 6.4.4 PERMISSIBLE CENTER OF GRAVITY RANGE
Flight Mass [lb]
shaded area only for 1785 kg (3935 lb) max. take-off mass (MM 42-088 carried out)
Center of Gravity Position [in]
98
93
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1800 1750
1700
1650
1600 1550
1500
1450
1400
1350
92
2.40 2.45 Center of Gravity Position [m]

Flight Mass [kg]
94
95
96
97
2.50
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The flight CG position must be within the following limits: Most forward flight CG: 2.35 m (92.52 in) aft of Datum Plane at 1250 kg (2756 lb) 2.35 m (92.52 in) aft of Datum Plane at 1468 kg (3236 lb) 2.40 m (94.49 in) aft of Datum Plane at max. take off mass (see Section 2.7) linear variation in between Most rearward flight CG: 2.42 m (95.28 in) aft of Datum Plane at 1250 kg (2756 lb) 2.49 m (98.03 in) aft of Datum Plane at 1600 kg (3527 lb) 2.49 m (98.03 in) aft of Datum Plane at max. take off mass (see Section 2.7) linear variation in between
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6.4.5 PERMISSIBLE MOMENT RANGE
4000
3800
3600
3400
3200
3000
2800 4500 4400 4300 4200 4100
shaded area only for 1785 kg (3935 lb) max. take-off mass (MM 42-088 carried out)
Flight Mass Moment [in lb]
1800
1750
1700
1650
1600
1550
1500
1450
1400
1350
1300
The flight mass moments shown in the diagram are those from the example in Table 6.4.3 (a) 'CALCULATION OF LOADING CONDITION', rows 8 and 11.
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Flight Mass Moment [kg m]
4000
3900
3800
3700
3600
3500
3400
3300
3200
3100
3000
2900
Flight Mass [lb] Flight Mass [kg]
380,000 360,000 340,000 320,000 300,000 280,000 260,000
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EQUIPMENT LIST AND EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
All equipment that is approved for installation in the DA 42 is shown in the Equipment List below.
NOTE
The equipment listed below cannot be installed in any arbitrary combination. The airplane manufacturer must be contacted before removing or installing equipment, with the exception of replacing an unit by an identical unit.
The items of equipment installed in your particular airplane are indicated in the appropriate column. The set of items marked as 'installed' constitutes the Equipment Inventory.
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Airplane Serial No.: Type

SAFE 328 SAFE 128 SAFE 128 KAP 140 KC 140 KS 270 C KM 275 KS 271 C KM 275 KS 272 C KM 277 KCM 100 SC 628 DA4-2213-12-90 031-00514-0000 031-00428-0000 200-09187-0000 Bendix/King Bendix/King Bendix/King Diamond Aircraft Mallory 071-00073-5000 Bendix/King 065-00041-0000 Bendix/King 065-00180-3500 Bendix/King 065-00030-0000 Bendix/King 065-00179-0500 Bendix/King 065-00030-0000 Bendix/King 065-00178-2500 Bendix/King 065-00176-7904 Bendix/King 2.040 2.290 1.077 2.290 1.077 2.290 1.097 0.930 1.040 0.489 1.040 0.489 1.040 0.498 70.080 175.400 175.400 124.800 124.800 88.190 88.190 305 468-00 Sandia Aerospace 305 468-00 Sandia Aerospace 305 467-00 Sandia Aerospace
Registration: Part No. Manufacturer S/N instd lbs kg in
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Lever Arm m
Description
AVIONICS COOLING
Avionics Cooling Fan
PFD Cooling Fan
MFD Cooling Fan
AUTOPILOT SYSTEM
Flight Computer
1.780 4.455 4.455 3.170 3.170 2.240 2.240
Pitch servo
Pitch servo mount
Roll servo
Roll servo mount
Trim servo
% % % % % % %
Trim servo mount
Configuration module
Sonalert
Control stick
CWS switch
AP-Disc switch
Trim switch assy
ELECTRICAL POWER G-243 (CB24-11M) RG24-11M RG24-15M Gill (Concorde) Concorde Concorde 28.100 28.000 13.060 12.700 49.170 49.170 1.249 1.249
Main Battery
Main Battery
% % %
Main Battery
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LC-R121R3P D60-2560-91-00 LC-R121R3P LC-R121R3P LC-R127R2P LC-R127R2P DA4-2443-10-00 Diamond Aircraft Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic Diamond Aircraft Panasonic
Date:
Mass
Lever Arm m
Description
Excitation Battery (2 pcs.)
Emergency Battery
ECU Backup Battery LH (2 pcs.)
ECU Backup Battery RH (2 pcs.)
ECU Backup Battery LH (2 pcs.)
% % % %
ECU Backup Battery RH (2 pcs.)
External Power Connector
MISSION EQUIPMENT AK 551-9M Ameri King
% %
DC-DC Converter
EQUIPMENT 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-() Series 5-01-2H5701 5-01-2H0701 5-01-2G0701 5-01-2G5701 5-01-2H0710 5-01-2H5710 5-01-2G0710 Schroth Schroth Schroth Schroth Schroth Schroth Schroth 5-01-2G5710 Schroth 5-01-1B0710 Schroth 5-01-1B5710 Schroth 5-01-1C0710 Schroth 5-01-1C5710 Schroth 2.110 2.110 2.250 2.250 2.110 2.110 2.250 2.250 2.110 2.110 2.250 2.250 0.960 0.960 1.020 1.020 0.960 0.960 1.020 1.020 0.960 0.960 1.020 1.020 92.520 92.520 126.800 126.800 92.520 92.520 126.800 126.800 92.520 92.520 126.800 126.800 2.350 2.350 3.220 3.220 2.350 2.350 3.220 3.220 2.350 2.350 3.220 3.220
Safety belt, pilot
Safety belt, copilot
Safety belt, LH pax
Safety belt, RH pax
Safety belt, pilot
Safety belt, LH pax
Safety belt, RH pax
Safety belt, pilot
Safety belt, LH pax
% % % % % % % % % % % %
Safety belt, RH pax
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C406-1 ME406 345-6196-04 110-338 130-4004 Artex Artex 0.470 0.213 Artex 152.800 453-6603Artex 2.770 1.260 453-5002Artex 4.220 2.774 179.700 179.700
Date:
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Lever Arm m
4.565 4.565 3.880
Description
ELT unit
% %
ELT unit
ELT remote switch
ELT antenna
Buzzer
SAFETY EQUIPMENT HAL 1 AIR Total
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
FLIGHT CONTROLS 43055 C-99701-1 SC Series D60-2733-12-00 Diamond Aircraft SC 628 ND Mallory Safe Flight Instr. Krutz
Flaps actuator assy
Lift detector
Stall warning buzzer
Variable elevator stop
HYDRAULIC X11-0001-00-00.00R0 X11-0002-00-00.00R0 X11-0003-00-00.00R0 X11-0004-00-00.00R0 X11-0005-00-00.00R0 X11-0006-00-00.00/1R0 X11-0006-00-00.00/1R0 X11-0006-00-00.00/2R0 Hydraulik Mayer Hydraulik Mayer Hydraulik Mayer Hydraulik Mayer Hydraulik Mayer Hydraulik Mayer Hydraulik Mayer Hydraulik Mayer
Motor pump unit
Hydraulic fluid tank
Hydraulic control unit
High pressure filter
Hydraulic pressure accumulator
MLG hydraulic cylinder
MLG hydraulic cylinder
NLG hydraulic cylinder
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10-54A 60-5B 30-239A Cleveland Cleveland Cleveland
Date:
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Description
Brake master cylinder (2 pcs.)
Parking valve
Brake assembly
INDICATING / REC. SYSTEM GDU 1040 GDU 1040 GDU 1040 GDU 1040 011-00972-03 Garmin 011-00972-02 Garmin 011-00972-03 Garmin 011-00972-02 Garmin 6.400 6.400 6.400 6.400 2.910 2.910 2.910 2.910 70.080 70.080 70.080 70.080 1.780 1.780 1.780 1.780
Primary Flight Display (PFD)
Primary Flight Display (PFD)
Multi Function Display (MFD)
% % % %
Multi Function Display (MFD)
LANDING GEAR D60-3217-11-00 D60-3217-12-00 D60-3223-10-00 SC Series SC 628 NDP Mallory Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft
Main landing gear LH
Main landing gear RH
Nose landing gear
LDG Gear Warning
LIGHTS W1461.0.010 W1461.0.010 A600-PR-D-28 A600-PG-D-28 A490ATS-CF14/28 Xenon D1S XV1-28 01-0770062-05 01-0790006-07 01-0790006-05 Rivoret Rivoret Whelen Whelen Whelen Aero Vision Int. Aero Vision Int. 0.990 0.880 0.449 0.400 79.920 82.290 2.030 2.090 1.590 1.590 0.719 0.719 103.800 103.800 2.638 2.638
Map / Reading light assy crew
Cabin Light
Strobe / Pos. light assy LH
% %
Strobe / Pos. light assy RH
Strobe light power supply LH/RH
Taxi light
% %
Taxi light power supply
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Xenon D1S XV1-28 DA4-3311-10-02 APVL328-4-1-L-5QF APVL328-4-1-L-15QF Quantaflex Quantaflex Diamond Aircraft Aero Vision Int. 0.880 0.400 Aero Vision Int. 0.990 0.449 79.920 82.290
Date:
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Lever Arm m
2.030 2.090
Description
Landing light
% %
Landing light power supply
Glareshield lamp assy
Glareshield light inverter
Placards inverter
COMMUNICATION / NAVIGATION DMC63-1/A DMC63-2 GMA 1347 Echelon 100 HMEC25-KAP-2 Echelon 100 HMEC25-KAP-2 Echelon 100 HMEC25-KAP-2 Echelon 100 HMEC25-KAP-2 FRS8 / 4 Ohms 100 TRA DAI-9034-57-00 AN5814-2 DA4-3111-51-00 5934PD-3 LUN 1128 1128.10B6 PST-305 62800-001 Telex Diamond Aircraft Aeroinstruments Diamond Aircraft United Instruments Mikrotechna 0.496 0.225 70.080 1.780 Visaton 025-230-715 Sennheiser Telex 025-230-715 Sennheiser Telex 025-230-715 Sennheiser Telex 025-230-715 Sennheiser Telex 011-00809-00 Garmin DM DM 0.400 0.400 0.180 0.180 177.100 155.100 4.500 3.940
COMM #1 antenna
% %
COMM #2 antenna
Audio Panel / Marker / ICS
Headset, pilot
Headset, pilot
Headset, copilot
Headset, copilot
Headset, LH pax
Headset, LH pax
Headset, RH pax
Headser, RH pax
Speaker
Handmic
Pitot/Static probe, heated
Pitot/Static probe, heated
Alternate static valve
Backup Altimeter
% %
Backup Altimeter
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LUN 1120 8030 LUN 1116 4300 LUN 1241 PG2C-28V 1394T100-(12RZ) 1394T100-(12RA) 1394T100-(12RB) GTP 59 GDC 74A GIA 63 GIA 63 GTX 33 GTX 33 GRS 77 GRS 77 GMU 44 CI 157P CI 1125 CI120-1 CI120-1 CI120-3 KA 60 KA 61 071-01591-0001 071-00221-0010 Comant Comant Comant Comant Comant Bendix/King Bendix/King 0.220 0.100 011-00870-00 Garmin 011-00868-10 Garmin 011-00868-00 Garmin 011-00779-10 Garmin 011-00779-00 Garmin 011-00781-01 Garmin 011-00781-01 Garmin 011-00882-00 Garmin 011-00978-00 Garmin 1.580 5.290 5.290 3.030 3.030 2.540 2.540 0.379 0.720 2.400 2.400 1.380 1.380 1.150 1.150 0.172 Mid Continent Instr. Mid Continent Instr. Mid Continent Instr. SIRS Navigation 1.410 1.410 1.410 0.640 0.640 0.640 1241.G8D0R Mikrotechna 4300-206 Mid Continent Instr. 2.500 1116.L0B3 Mikrotechna 1.132 8030-B.864 United Instruments 0.680 0.308 1120.23B2X Mikrotechna
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Mass
Lever Arm m
70.080 70.080 1.780 1.780
Description
Backup Altimeter
Backup airspeed indicator
Backup airspeed indicator
Backup artificial horizon
% % % % %
Backup artificial horizon
Magnetic compass
Turn & Bank indicator
70.080 70.080 70.080 70.080 154.900 154.900 153.100 153.100 154.900 154.900 103.800
1.780 1.780 1.780 1.780 3.935 3.935 3.890 3.890 3.935 3.935 2.638
% % %
OAT probe
Digital Air Data System
Integrated Avionics #1
Integrated Avionics #2
Transponder
Transponder
Attitude / Heading Reference System GRS 77
Attitude / Heading Reference System GRS 77
% % % % % % % %
Magnetometer
VOR / LOC / GS antenna
dual VOR / dual GS duplexer
LH: VOR / LOC / GS antenna
RH: VOR / LOC / GS antenna
VOR / LOC / GS PWR combiner
Transponder antenna
91.930
2.335
% % % % %
Transponder antenna
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CI 102 GA 56 0.400 0.400 2.480 0.220 2.080 1.300 3.450 2.290 0.820 6.800 1.120 0.100 0.940 0.590 1.560 1.040 0.370 3.100 0.180 0.180 GA 56 KN 63 KA 60 KA 61 RA 3502-(01) AC 3504-(01) AN 3500 WX-500 NY-163 TAS 600 TAS 610 TAS 620 9900BX 70-2040 S72-1750-31L S72-1750-32L GDL69A GA 57 011-01032-00 Garmin 011-00987-00 Garmin Sensor Systems Sensor Systems Avidyne/Ryan 70-2420-x Avidyne/Ryan 0.500 0.660 0.750 2.490 0.470 0.230 0.298 0.340 1.130 0.210 197.600 164.800 104.300 159.400 105.500 70-2420-x TAS620 Avidyne/Ryan 70-2420-x TAS610 Avidyne/Ryan 70-2420-x TAS600 Avidyne/Ryan 164.300 805-10930-001 L-3 (Goodrich) 805-11500-001 L-3 (Goodrich) 0832.601-912 Becker 0856.010-912 Becker 0505.757-912 Becker 071-00221-0010 Bendix/King 155.500 165.400 133.900 140.100 280.700 071-01591-0001 Bendix/King 066-1070-01 Bendix/King 010-10040-01 Garmin 010-10040-01 Garmin Comant 104.100 104.100 141.100 91.930
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2.645 2.645 3.580 2.335 3.950 4.200 3.400 3.560 7.130 4.175
Description
Marker antenna
GPS #1 antenna
GPS #2 antenna
DME
DME antenna
DME antenna
ADF receiver
ADF / RMI converter
ADF antenna
Stormscope
Stormscope antenna
TAS Processor
TAS Processor
TAS Processor
TAS Processor
Transponder coupler
5.020 4.188 2.650 4.050 2.680
TAS antenna, top
TAS antenna, bottom
Data link processor
% % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % % %
GDL Antenna
OXYGEN SYSTEM 1270152-2 4110-401-2 4110-401-2 Aerox Aerox Aerox 7.400 0.230 0.230 3.357 0.104 0.104 32.280 69.690 69.690 0.820 1.770 1770
Oxygen cylinder (empty)
Single outlet manifold LH
% % % %
Single outlet manifold RH
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4110-400-2 4110-110 4110-405 4110-490 Aerox 0.110 Aerox 0.540 Aerox 0.740 0.336 0.245 0.050 Aerox 0.420 0.191
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109.300 21.260 28.150 70.080 2.775 0.540 0.715 1.780
Description
Dual outlet manifold
Oxygen pressure regulator
Filling block
% % % %
Pressure gauge
ENGINE TAE-125-01 TAE-125-01 ECU ECU ECU Firmware ECU Mapping ECU ECU ECU Firmware ECU Mapping 02-7150-55005R1 02-8010-13210R1 Thielert Thielert R28V270DIA* Thielert TAE-125-m2.7* Thielert 02-7610-55181R( ) Thielert 02-7610-55003R( ) Thielert R28V270DIA* Thielert TAE-125-m2.7* Thielert 02-7610-55181R( ) Thielert 02-7610-55003R( ) Thielert 125-01-(017)-( ) Thielert 125-01-(017)-( ) Thielert
Thielert TAE 125-01 (if installed)
LH Engine
RH Engine
LH ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
% % % % % % % %
RH ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
ENGINE STARTING
Glow Power Control Unit LH/RH
Starter LH/RH
ELECTRICAL POWER 02-7150-55110R2 02-7150-55030R1 02-7150-55110R2 Thielert Thielert Thielert
LH Alternator
LH Alternator
% % % %
RH Alternator
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02-7150-55030R1 02-7150-55112R2 02-7150-55112R2 Thielert Thielert Thielert
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Description
RH Alternator
LH Alternator Regulator
% % %
RH Alternator Regulator
Thielert TAE 125-02-99 (if installed) TAE-125-02-99 TAE-125-02-99 ECU ECU Firmware ECU Mapping ECU Mapping ECU ECU Firmware ECU Mapping ECU Mapping O28V272DA42* Thielert O28V271DA42* Thielert TAE 125 m2.7* Thielert 05-7610-E000201 Thielert O28V272DA42* Thielert O28V271DA42* Thielert TAE 125 m2.7* Thielert 05-7610-E000201 Thielert 125-02-99-(0003)-(01) Thielert 125-02-99-(0003)-(01) Thielert
LH Engine
RH Engine
LH ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
% % % % % % % % % % %
RH ENGINE CONTROL UNIT
ENGINE STARTING 05-7151-E0004 01 05-8010-E0028 01 Thielert Thielert
Glow Plug Control Unit LH/RH
% %
Starter LH/RH
ELECTRICAL POWER 05-7150-E0006 01 05-7150-E0006 01 05-7150-E0007 01 05-7150-E0007 01 Thielert Thielert Thielert Thielert
LH Alternator
RH Alternator
LH Alternator Regulator
% % % % %
RH Alternator Regulator
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X 2003-2 X 2003-2 Control Products, Inc. Control Products, Inc.
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ENGINE FIRE WARNING
LH overheat detector
RH overheat detector
ENGINE INDICATING GEA 71 011-00831-00 Garmin
Engine / Airframe Unit
PROPELLER mt-propeller mt-propeller X11-0007-00-00 X11-0007-00-00 P-893 P-893 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Diamond Aircraft mt-propeller mt-propeller Hydraulik Mayer Hydraulik Mayer
Propeller LH
Propeller RH
MTV-6-A-CF/CF187-129 MTV-6-A-CF/CF187-129
Unfeathering accumulator LH
Unfeathering accumulator RH
Unfeathering accumulator LH
% % % %
Unfeathering accumulator RH
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
FUEL TANK SYSTEM D60-2817-13-00 D60-2817-13-00_1 D60-2817-13-00 D60-2817-13-00_1 D60-2817-14-00 D60-2817-14-00_1 Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft
Fuel probe assy., LH inboard
Fuel probe assy., LH inboard
Fuel probe assy., RH inboard
Fuel probe assy., RH inboard
Fuel probe assy., LH outboard
Fuel probe assy., LH outboard
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D60-2817-14-00 D60-2817-14-00_1 D60-2817-90-00 Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft Diamond Aircraft
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Fuel probe assy., RH outboard
Fuel probe assy., RH outboard
Alternate means for fuel qty.
AUX FUEL SYSTEM 5100-09 5100-09 Dukes 1.940 Dukes 1.940 0.878 0.878 151.400 151.400 3.846 3.846
LH auxiliary fuel pump
% %
RH auxiliary fuel pump
ICE PROTECTION SYSTEM 12102-21 12102-22 12102-23 12102-24 12102-25 12102-26 12102-27 12121-02 12124-10 9513A-386 9513A-386 D60-3013-24-50 F908 F908 FV158H-28V FV158H-28V CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace Diamond Aircraft CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace 4.180 4.180 8.140 0.680 0.680 0.870 0.870 1.896 1.896 3.692 0.308 0.308 0.395 0.395 40.160 40.160 38.390 40.160 40.160 40.160 40.160 1.020 1.020 0.975 1.020 1.020 1020 1.020 CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace
Porous panel, outer wing, LH
Porous panel, outer wing, RH
Porous panel, center wing, LH
Porous panel, center wing, RH
Porous panel, horizontal tail, LH
Porous panel, horizontal tail, RH
Porous panel, vertical tail
Inlet strainer
Spray bar
Metering pump 1
Metering pump 2
De-icing fluid tank
Filter 1
Filter 2
Solenoid valve
% % % % % % %
Solenoid valve
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P041ED850 PU300DW142 PU300DW142 12132-03 WP209A WP209A DAI-9030-00-01 Diamond Aircraft CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace 0.650 0.650 CAV Aerospace 1.070 CAV Aerospace 0.485 0.295 0.295 CAV Aerospace CAV Aerospace
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Description
High pressure switch
Proportioning unit, nacelle, LH
Proportioning unit, nacelle, RH
Tail bracket assembly
278.700 40.160 40.160
7.080 1.020 1.020
Windshield pump 1
Windshield pump 2
De-ice control box
*) Refer to Service Bulletin SB 42-007 latest effective issue for approved ECU firmware and mapping
Place: ________________
Date: ____________________
Signature: __________________
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CHAPTER 7 DESCRIPTION OF THE AIRPLANE AND ITS SYSTEMS

Page 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AIRFRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FLIGHT CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LANDING GEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SEATS AND SAFETY HARNESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 CANOPY, REAR DOOR, AND CABIN INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 POWER PLANT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 7.9.1 ENGINES, GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 7.9.2 PROPELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 7.9.3 OPERATING CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 7.9.4 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 7.9.5 FUEL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 7.9.6 COOLING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 7.9.7 OIL SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 7.9.8 TURBO-CHARGER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 7.9.9 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 7.10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 7.10.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 7.10.2 ENGINE CONTROL UNIT / ECU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 7.10.3 WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY MESSAGES . . . . . 58 7.11 PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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STALL WARNING SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 GARMIN G1000 INTEGRATED AVIONICS SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . 65 7.13.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 7.13.2 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 7.13.3 MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 7.13.4 AUDIO PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 7.13.5 ATTITUDE AND HEADING REFERENCE SYSTEM (AHRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 7.13.6 AIR DATA COMPUTER (ADC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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7.1
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 7 contains a description of the airplane and its systems, together with operating instructions. For details about optional equipment see Chapter 9.
7.2
AIRFRAME
Fuselage The CFRP fuselage is of semi monocoque molded construction. The center wing is attached to the fuselage with bolts. The two main spars and both nacelles are part of the center wing. The two main spars are CFRP items. The engine compartment in each nacelle is separated from the other structure with a firewall. The fire protection on the firewall is of a special fire-resistant matting, which is covered on the engine side by stainless steel cladding.
Wings The wings have a front and rear spar; each wing has a top shell and a bottom shell; The whole wing is 'fail-safe' design. The wings, as well as the ailerons and flaps, are made of GFRP/CFRP, and are principally of sandwich construction. An aluminum fuel tank is installed in each of the wings.
Empennage The airplane has a 'T' tail of GFRP/CFRP semi monocoque construction. Both the stabilizers have twin spars. Rudder and elevator are of sandwich construction.
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7.3
FLIGHT CONTROLS
The ailerons, elevator and wing flaps are operated through control rods, while the rudder is controlled by cables. The flaps are electrically operated. Elevator forces can be balanced by a trim tab on the elevator, which is operated by a Bowden cable. Rudder forces can be balanced by a trim tab on the rudder, which is also operated by a Bowden cable.
Ailerons Construction: Hinges: GFRP/CFRP composite sandwich. There are 4 hinges, which are hinge pins mounted in an aluminum bracket. They are secured in position by a roll pin. The absence of this roll pin can lead to the loss of the hinge pin and a consequent loss of flight safety. Operation: A rod end bearing is screwed into a steel push rod and locked by means of a jam nut which has locking varnish applied to it. Damage to this varnish can indicate a twisting and thus a change to the adjustment. The connection between the rod end bearing and the control horn is a bolt, the nut of which is likewise sealed with locking varnish. The aluminum control horn is attached to the aileron with 3 screws.
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Flaps The flaps are a two piece construction. The inner part of the flap is mounted to the center wing and the outer part to the wing. Both parts are connected to each other with a form fit connection. Construction: Hinges: GFRP/CFRP composite sandwich. There are 6 hinges at the outer part and 4 hinges at the inner part of the flap. These hinges are hinge pins mounted in an aluminum bracket. They are secured in position by a roll pin. The absence of this roll pin can lead to the loss of the hinge pin and a consequent loss of flight safety. Operation: Each part is connected with a flap control horn to the push rods of the flap control system. A rod end bearing is screwed into a steel push rod and locked by means of a jam nut which has locking varnish applied to it. Damage to this varnish can indicate a twisting and thus a change to the adjustment. The connection between the rod end bearing and the control horn is a bolt, the nut of which is likewise sealed with locking varnish. Each flap control horn is attached to the flap part with 3 screws. The flaps are driven by an electric motor and have 3 settings: - Cruise (UP), totally retracted - Approach (APP), and - Landing (LDG).
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The flaps are operated by means of a 3-position flap selector switch on the instrument panel. The positions of the switch correspond to the positions of the flaps, the Cruise position of the switch being at the top. If the switch is moved to another position, the flaps continue to travel automatically until they have reached the position selected on the switch. The UP and LDG positions are additionally protected by a limit switch to guard against over-running the end positions. The electrical flap drive has an automatic circuit breaker which can also be operated manually. Flap position indicator: The current flap position is indicated by means of three lights beside the flap selector switch. When the upper light (green) is illuminated, the flaps are in the Cruise position (UP); when the center light (white) is illuminated, the flaps are in Approach position (APP); when the lower light (white) is illuminated, the flaps are in Landing position (LDG). When two lights are illuminated simultaneously, the flaps are between the two indicated positions. This is the case only when the flaps are in transition.
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Elevator Construction: Hinges: Operation: GFRP sandwich. 5 hinges. Steel pushrods; Two of the bellcrank bearings are accessible for visual inspection next to the lower hinge of the rudder. The elevator horn and its bearing, as well as the connection to the pushrod, can be visually inspected at the upper end of the rudder.
Variable elevator stop: The DA 42 is equipped with an electrically operated actuator that limits the elevator-up travel to 13 as soon as the power setting of both engines exceeds approximately 20 % (approach power setting) and the flap selector switch is set to LDG. This is 2.5 less than the 15.5 full deflection. The linear actuator acts as a movable stop and is controlled by three switches, one for each power lever and one for the flap selector. When the power of one engine is reduced below approximately 20 %, or the flap selector is not in the LDG position, full elevator deflection is regained. An amber annunciation (CAUTION) on the G1000 display is provided to inform the pilot in case a malfunction occurs. The annunciation illuminates when the variable stop should be in place and is actually not activated (power on condition) or should be retracted and actually limits the elevator travel (power off condition).
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Rudder Construction: Hinges: GFRP sandwich. Upper hinge: One bolt. Lower hinge: Bearing bracket including rudder stops, held by 4 screws to the rear web of the vertical stabilizer. The mating part on the rudder is a bracket which is attached to the rudder by 2 bolts. The bolts and nuts are accessible to visual inspection. Operation: Steel cables, the eyes of which are connected to the bolts on the bracket.
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Elevator Trim The trim control is a black wheel in the center console to the rear of the power lever. To guard against overrotating, the trim wheel incorporates a friction device. A mark on the wheel shows the take-off (T/O) position. Turn wheel to the front Turn wheel to the rear Rudder Trim The trim control is a black wheel in the center console below the instrument panel. A mark on the wheel shows the center position and the direction of movement. Turn wheel to the right Turn wheel to the left Pedal Adjustment = right turn = left turn = nose down = nose up
NOTE
The pedals may only be adjusted on the ground! The pedals are unlocked by pulling the black handle which is located behind the rear attachment. Forward adjustment: Whilst keeping the handle pulled, push the pedals forward with your feet. Release the handle and allow the pedals to lock into place. Rearward adjustment: Using the unlocking handle, pull the pedals back to the desired position. Release the handle and push the pedals forward with your feet until they lock into place.
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' Electrical Pedal Adjustment (optional equipment, OM 42-070) ' ' ' ' The pedals are adjusted using a rocker switch, located on the rear wall of the leg room. ' The related circuit breaker is located below the switch. ' Forward adjustment: ' To move the pedals forward, depress lower side of switch. When pedals are in correct ' position, release switch. ' Rearward adjustment: ' To move the pedals in the rearward direction, depress upper side of switch. When pedals ' are in correct position, release switch. ' Locking: ' Upon release the switch moves automatically to the 'power off' position, so locking the ' pedals in the present position.
NOTE
The pedals may only be adjusted on the ground!
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7.4
' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Major instruments and controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

'
Electric Master switch Avionic Master switch Engine Master switches Start switch Pitot-/Stall Warning Heat switch Alternator switches ECU Test buttons ECU Swap switches Rotary buttons for instrument lighting and flood light
17 18 19 20
Circuit breakers* Backup airspeed indicator Backup artificial horizon Backup altimeter
21 Emergency compass 22 ELT control unit 23 Primary Flight Display (PFD) 24 Audio amplifier / Intercom / Marker beacon receiver 25 Multi Function Display (MFD) 26 De-Ice control panel 27 Autopilot control unit 28 Alt air lever 29 Landing gear emergency extension lever 30 Oxygen pressure indicator 31 Oxygen control knob
10 Light switches 11 Emergency switch 12 Flap selector switch 13 Landing gear switch
' '
14 Alternate static valve 15 Microphone socket 16 Ventilation nozzles
*) Designations and abbreviations used to identify the circuit breakers are explained in Section 1.5 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS.
NOTE
The figure on the previous page shows the typical DA 42 installation position for the equipment. The actual installation may vary due to the approved equipment version.
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Cockpit ventilation Ventilation in the front is provided by spherical ventilation nozzles (16) in the instrument panel. Furthermore there are spherical nozzles in the roll bar on the left and right side next to the front seats as well as on the central console above the passengers* heads. The spherical nozzles are opened and closed by twisting.
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7.5
LANDING GEAR
The landing gear is a fully retractable, hydraulically operated, tricycle landing gear. Struts for the landing gear are air oil assemblies. The hydraulic pressure for the landing gear operation is provided by an electrically powered hydraulic pump, which is activated by a pressure switch, when the required pressure is too low. Electrically actuated hydraulic valves, which are operated with the gear selector switch, provide the required hydraulic pressure for the movement of the landing gear. The gear selector switch is located on the instrument panel. The switch must be pulled out before it is moved to UP or DOWN position. Gear extension normally takes 6-10 seconds. When the landing gear is retracted, the main wheels retract inboard into the center wing and the nose wheel retracts forward into the nose section. Hydraulic pressure on the actuators keeps the landing gear in the retracted position. A pressurized gas container acts as an accumulator which keeps the system pressure constant by replacing the volume lost due to the normal actuator leakages. This prevents a permanent starting of the hydraulic pump in flight. Springs assist the hydraulic system in gear extension and locking the gear in the down position. After the gears are down and the downlock hooks engage, springs maintain force on each hook to keep it locked until it is released by hydraulic pressure. The three green lights directly above the landing gear operating switch illuminate to indicate that each gear is in the correct position and locked. If the gear is in neither the full up nor the full down position, a red warning light on the instrument panel illuminates.
' Should one power lever be placed in a position below 25% while the landing gear is ' retracted, a warning horn sounds to alert the pilot that the gear is retracted. If installed ' a CHECK GEAR caution is indicated on the PFD additionally. The same warning appears
if the flaps move into position LDG (fully extended) while the gear is retracted.
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To test the gear warning system (refer to 4A.6.1 - PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION) push the test button close by the gear selector switch. The aural gear alert should appear.
CAUTION
If the aural alert does not appear, an unscheduled maintenance is necessary. To prevent inadvertent gear retraction on ground, an electric squat switch prevents the hydraulic valve from switching if the master switch is on and the gear extension switch is placed in the UP position. After take-off, the gear should be retracted before an airspeed of 156 KIAS is exceeded. The landing gear may be extended at any speed up to194 KIAS. The landing gear is designed to be manually operated in the event of failure. Since the gear is held in the retracted position by hydraulic pressure, gravity will allow the gear to extend if the system fails for any reason. To extend and lock the gears in the event of failure, it is only necessary to relieve the hydraulic pressure by means of the emergency gear extension lever, which is located under the instrument panel to the left of the center console. Pulling this lever releases the hydraulic pressure and allows the gear to fall free. Before pulling the emergency gear extension lever, place the gear selector switch in the DOWN position.
NOTE
If the emergency gear extension has been pulled due to an emergency, the system has to be checked before pushing the lever in again. The nose gear is steerable by the use of full rudder pedal travel. A gear damping element, incorporated in the nose gear steering system, prevents shimmy tendencies. When the gear is retracted, the nose wheel centers as it enters the wheel well, and the steering linkage disengages to reduce pedal loads in flight.
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Hydraulic gear extension system schematic The main landing gear of the DA 42 is extended with three hydraulic cylinders. The following schematic figures show the system conditions for each operating mode. In figure 1 the extension of the landing gear is shown. To reduce the amount of pumped hydraulic fluid during this operation, the return flow is partly led into the feeding flow of the system.
The figure below shows the system status when the landing gear is extended. All hydraulic cylinders are under high pressure.
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The operating mode for the retraction of the landing gear is shown in the next figure. While energizing the right hydraulic valve, the fluid flow in the hydraulic system is started due to different piston areas of the landing gear cylinders although the pressure on both sides of the system is equal.
While the landing gear is retracted both valves are energized and excessive hydraulic fluid on one side is drained into the tank. This configuration of the system is shown in the following figure.
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For an emergency extension of the landing gear, the hydraulic fluid can pass through an emergency extension valve so that the gear is extended by gravity. The condition of the system is shown in the figure below.
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Wheel brakes Hydraulically operated disk brakes act on the wheels of the main landing gear. The wheel brakes are individually operated by means of toe pedals. Parking brake The lever is located on the small center console under the instrument panel and is in the upper position when the brakes are released. To operate the parking brake, pull the lever downwards until it catches. Brake pressure is built up by multiple operation of the toe brake pedals, and is maintained until the parking brake is released. To release, the lever is pushed upwards.
brake pedals, pilot
brake pedals, co-pilot
parking brake valve
brake cylinder, LH
brake cylinder, RH
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7.6
SEATS AND SAFETY HARNESSES
To increase passive safety, the seats are constructed using a carbon fiber/Kevlar hybrid material and GFRP. The seats are removable to allow maintenance and inspection of the underlying controls. Covers on the control sticks prevent loose objects from falling into the area of the controls. The seats have removable furnishings and are equipped with energy-absorbing foam elements. The seats are fitted with three-part safety harnesses. The harnesses are fastened by inserting the end of the belts in the belt lock, and are opened by pressing the red release on the belt lock. The backs of the rear seats can be laid forward after pulling upwards on the locking bolt knob.
' If front seats with adjustable backrests are installed (OM 42-067), the angle of the ' backrests can be adjusted for best comfort. The backrest lever is situated on the outboard ' side of the backrest. However, during take-off, landing and emergency landing the ' backrests must be fixed in the upright position designated by a placard on the roll-over ' bar. ' ' ' ' ' ' For adjustment lift the backrest lever and bend forward or backward to the desired backrest ' angle. Then lift the backrest lever fully, release and press down to set the friction lock.
CAUTION
Before the backrest lever is lifted in order to unlock the backrest, lean back towards the backrest to counteract the spring load; otherwise the backrest may snap forward.
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' In case of a defective adjustment mechanism the outboard friction adjustment screw can ' be tightened with a 10 mm hexagon nut in clockwise direction in order to fix the backrest ' in the upright position. ' If possible, set the backrest lever to the locked position. The mechanism must be repaired ' at the next scheduled inspection. ' The lumbar support can be adjusted by operating the lumbar support lever mounted on ' the outboard side of the seat pan. ' If seats with adjustable backrests are installed (OM 42-067):
Lumbar Support
Inboard Hinge Lamella Package Friction Adjustment Screw Seat Lever Outboard Hinge
Lumbar Support Lever
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7.7
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
There are two baggage compartments. One is located in the nose section and it is accessible through two compartment doors. The other baggage compartment is behind the seat backs of the rear seats. Baggage may be loaded there provided it is restrained by means of a baggage net.
7.8
CANOPY, REAR DOOR, AND CABIN INTERIOR
Front canopy The front canopy is closed by pulling down on the canopy frame, following which it is locked by means of a handle on the left hand side of the frame. On locking, steel bolts lock into mating holes in polyethylene blocks. Cooling Gap position: A second setting allows the bolts to lock in, leaving a gap under the forward canopy. The canopy can be blocked by a locking device on the left side near the canopy opening lever by turning the key clockwise. The closed and blocked canopy can be opened from inside by pulling the lever inside the opening handle.
WARNING
The airplane may be operated with the front canopy in the cooling gap position on the ground only. Before take-off the front canopy must be completely closed and locked. Do not block the front canopy with the locking key before flight in order to assure emergency evacuation from outside. A window on the left and right hand side of the canopy can be opened for additional ventilation or as an emergency window.
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Rear door The rear door is closed in the same way, by pulling down on the frame and locking it with the handle. A gas pressure damper prevents the door from dropping; in strong winds the assembly must be securely held. The rear door is protected against unintentional opening by an additional lever. The door can be blocked by a locking device on the left side near the door opening lever by turning the key clockwise. The closed and blocked door can be opened from inside by pulling the lever inside the opening handle.
WARNING
Do not block the door with the locking key before flight in order to assure emergency access from outside. Heating and ventilation Heating and ventilation are operated using two levers located on the small center console under the instrument panel. Right lever: up down Center lever : up down = HEATING ON (Seats, Floor) = HEATING OFF = DEFROST ON (Airflow to canopy) = DEFROST OFF
The heat of the RH engine is used for the front seats and floor, the heat of the LH engine is used to defrost the canopy. The Air inlet for the Ventilation System is placed on the underside of the RH wing, inboard of the engine nacelle. The air is distributed within the cabin via 6 nozzles (2 on the instrument panel LH/RH side, 2 on the overhead panel and 2 on the LH/RH side of the passenger compartment). The jet direction of each cone can be changed easily and the jet intensity can be regulated by rotation of the nozzle. Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 5 15-Nov-2007 Page 7 - 23
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POWER PLANT
7.9.1 ENGINES, GENERAL There are two Thielert Aircraft Engines TAE125 installed, which have the following principal specifications: - Liquid-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke Diesel-cycle engine with wet sump lubrication - Inline construction - Common rail direct injection - Propeller speed reducing gear 1:1.69 - Digital Engine Control with Integrated Propeller Governor (separate oil system) - Turbo charger with Intercooler Displacement:
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TAE 125-01 engine: TAE 125-02-99 engine (MM 42-198 carried out): Max. power:
1689 cm (103 in) 1991 cm (121.5 in)
99 kW (135 DIN-HP) at 2300 RPM at sea level and ISA
Max. continuous power: 99 kW (135 DIN-HP) at 2300 RPM at sea level and ISA The indications for monitoring important engine parameters during operation are integrated within the Garmin G1000 display. Each engine can only be operated with the ENGINE MASTER switch ON. Each engine has an own ECU (Engine Control Unit) which receives its electrical power from the generator when at least one engine is running. When both engines are at standstill, the ECU receives its electrical power from the battery.
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7.9.2 PROPELLER Two mt-Propeller MTV-6-A-C-F/CF187-129 hydraulically regulated 3-bladed constant speed feathering propellers are installed. Each propeller has wood composite blades with fiber-reinforced plastic coating and stainless steel edge cladding; in the region of the propeller hub the leading edge is coated with adhesive PU foil. These blades combine the lowest weight whilst minimizing vibration. Propeller control The propeller pitch control system is integrated into the engine. The pitch is controlled automatically by the ECU. To change the blade pitch angle gearbox oil is pumped into the propeller hub. The oil pressure is regulated by an electrically operated valve, the governor valve, which is controlled by the ECU. Increasing the oil pressure leads to a decrease of pitch and a higher RPM. Decreasing the pressure leads to higher pitch and a lower RPM. Depending on the power setting the propeller pitch is adjusted such that the required RPM will be obtained as shown in the following diagram.
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Pressure accumulator: The pressure accumulator is a nitrogen oil type. It is connected to the gearbox oil circuit via an electric valve at the accumulator, which is operated with the engine master switch. When the engine master switch is set to ON the valve is opened. When the engine is running, the accumulator is filled with oil at a pressure of approximately 20 bar (290 psi). During engine operation the accumulator makes sure that enough oil pressure is available even if the oil feed by the gearbox oil pump is decreasing due to negative acceleration. The hydraulic pressure keeps the propeller pitch angle below the start lock position, or moves the propeller blades beyond the start lock position. Feathering: To feather the propeller the engine must be shut down with the appropriate engine master switch. This will open the electric governor valve. All oil will flow back from the propeller hub, allowing the blades to move into the feathered pitch position. At the same time the electric valve at the pressure accumulator closes, and the oil pressure is restored in the accumulator. Feathering is only possible at propeller speeds above 1300 RPM.
CAUTION
If the engine is shut down below an RPM of 1300 the propeller pitch remains below the start lock position. In this case the speed must be increased to increase the propeller RPM.
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Unfeathering: To unfeather the propeller, the associated engine master switch must be set to ON. This will open the electric valve at the pressure accumulator. The pressure stored in the accumulator will move the propeller blades into a low pitch position. As soon as the propeller starts turning and the gearbox oil operates, the accumulator will be refilled.
Ground operation:
CAUTION
Operation on the ground at high RPM should be avoided as far as possible, as the blades could suffer stone damage. For this reason a suitable site for engine runs should be selected, where there are no loose stones or similar items.
WARNING
Never move the propeller by hand.
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7.9.3 OPERATING CONTROLS Power lever Engine performance is controlled by a power lever for each engine. Both power levers are situated on the large center console. 'Front' and 'rear' are defined in relation to the direction of flight. Each power lever is used to set the desired engine power LOAD (%) Lever forward (MAX) = Full power Lever to rear (IDLE) = Idle
A separate ECU for each engine controls manifold pressure, injected fuel quantity and propeller speed according to the desired engine power preselected with the power lever. If the power lever is in a low power position - as for a landing approach - while the landing
' gear is retracted, an aural warning alerts the pilot to the retracted landing gear. If installed ' a CHECK GEAR caution is indicated on the PFD additionally.
A propeller governor, which is controlled by the ECU, is flanged onto the front of each engine. The propeller governor oil circuit is supplied with oil by the gearbox oil pump (also see Section 7.9.2 - PROPELLER). A loss of oil pressure leads to a feathering of the propeller blades, thus allowing continuation of the flight according to 3.9.3 - DEFECTIVE PROPELLER RPM REGULATING SYSTEM.
CAUTION
Following governor failure the RPM should be adjusted using the power lever. Every effort should be made not to exceed 2300 RPM.
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CAUTION
The power lever should be moved slowly, in order to avoid over-speeding and excessively rapid RPM changes. The light wooden propeller blades produce more rapid RPM changes than metal blades.
WARNING
It is possible that the propeller blades remain in the position of highest pitch in case of a malfunction of the engine control unit. In this case the reduced engine performance should be taken into consideration.
ELECT. MASTER The electric master switch has two positions: OFF disconnecting battery power ON connecting battery power to the power distribution system
ENGINE MASTER Each engine can only be cranked with its ENGINE MASTER switched to ON. When activated, the ENGINE MASTER provides the power supply for the preheat system, the unfeathering accumulator valve and the engine itself. To shut down the engine the appropriate ENGINE MASTER is switched to OFF.
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START Turning START key switch to the left starts the LH engine. Turning it to the right side starts the RH engine. ECU SWAP There are two ECU SWAP switches, one for each engine. For normal operation both switches are set to AUTOMATIC. Each engine is controlled by its ECU A. In case of a failure of the active engine control unit (ECU) there should be an automatic switch-over to the appropriate ECU B. If the automatic switch over fails, switch over can be done manually by switching to ECU B. This procedure should only be applied in an emergency. ECU TEST There are two ECU TEST buttons, one for each engine. Depending on the position of the power lever and the engine speed, the ECU TEST button has two different functions. Power lever at IDLE and RPM below approximately 900: By pushing and holding the button until the end of the procedure, the self-test of each engine control unit is started. The procedure is possible on the ground as well as during flight, but only if the power lever is in the IDLE position. Otherwise the test will not start. During the procedure the ECU performs a switch from ECU A to ECU B with the propeller cycling. The propeller RPM is monitored automatically by the ECU. When switching from one ECU to the other, a slight shake of the engine may occur. Finally the ECU switches back from ECU B to ECU A. After that both caution lights must extinguish and the engine must run without a change. Power lever above IDLE, or RPM above approximately 900: If an ECU A or ECU B caution message is displayed, the ECU TEST button can be pressed for more than 2 seconds to reset the message. The reset is possible only once, and only in case of system faults of minor criticality.
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Alternate Air In the event of power loss because of icing or blocking of the air filter, there is the possibility of drawing air from the engine compartment. The ALTERNATE AIR operating lever which serves both engines simultaneously is located under the instrument panel to the right of the center console. To open the alternate air source the lever is pulled to the rear. Normally, the alternate air source is closed with the lever in the forward position. Placard on the lever, forward position:
ALTERNATE AIR
Placard on the lever, visible when lever is in the rearward position:
ALTERNATE AIR ON
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7.9.4 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS The engine instruments are displayed on the Garmin G1000 MFD. Also refer to Section 7.13.3 - MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD). Indications for the LH engine are on the left side, indications for the RH engine are on the right side. Default page Engine Display when pushing the SYSTEM button Display when pushing the FUEL button
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NOTE
The figure on previous page is a general demonstration of a typical G1000 MFD to show the different display modes. The pictured engine instrument markings may not stringently agree with the current engine limitations of the DA 42.
NOTE
The fuel calculations on the FUEL CALC portion do not use the airplane*s fuel quantity indicators. The values shown are numbers which are calculated from the last fuel quantity update done by the pilot and actual fuel flow data. Therefore, the endurance and range data is for information only, and must not be used for flight planning.
Designation
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Indication Available power Propeller RPM Fuel flow Engine oil temperature Oil pressure Coolant temperature Fuel temperature Fuel quantity Volts Ampres Gearbox temperature % 1/min
Unit
LOAD % RPM FUEL FLOW
US gal/hr C bar C C US gal V A C
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OIL TEMP OIL PRES COOLANT TEMP FUEL TEMP. FUEL QTY GAL VOLTS
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AMPS GEARBOX
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7.9.5 FUEL SYSTEM General

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fuel system is symmetric with respect to fuselage
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return line FUSELAGE
TAE 125 ENGINE firewall
TAE Diesel filter sediment bowl drain fuel supply fuel selector valves
crossfeed lines aux. fuel tank (optional) fuel cooler
check valve with capillary vent line aux. fuel filler finger filter fuel level switch drain aux. fuel pump relief valve inline filter check valve fuel filler
pressure relief valve fuel tank vent
inboard chamber
middle chamber
fuel temp. sensor low fuel sensor finger filter drain
outboard chamber
RH WING
fuel probe
fuel level switch
fuel probe
check valve with capillary
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Fuel is stored in the tanks which are located in the wings. Normally fuel for the right engine is taken from the right wing main tank and for the left engine from the left wing main tank. On each engine fuel is injected with high pressure directly into the cylinders. The injection nozzles (one per cylinder) are supplied with fuel by the common rail. Pressure inside the rail is generated by a high pressure pump which receives fuel from a low pressure pump. Depending on the power setting the rail pressure is controlled by the ECU through an electric valve. Both pumps are powered mechanically by the engine. Fuel that is not injected is fed back into the appropriate wing tank. Both sides of the fuel system are interconnected by crossfeed lines.
' In each engine nacelle an auxiliary fuel tank may be installed (OM 42-056 carried out).
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Fuel selector valves For each engine one fuel selector valve is provided. The control levers for the fuel selector valves are situated on the center console behind the power levers. The positions are ON, Crossfeed and OFF. During normal operation each engine takes the fuel from the tank on the same side as the engine. When Crossfeed is selected, the engine will draw fuel from the tank on the opposite side in order to extend range and keep fuel weight balanced during single engine operation. With the fuel selector valve both the feeding and the return line are switched. The desired position is reached by pulling the lever back. To reach the OFF position a safety guard must be twisted. This is to ensure that this selection is not made unintentionally.
NOTE
If one engine is inoperative the fuel selector valve for this engine must be in the OFF position.
CAUTION
Do not operate with both fuel selector valves in Crossfeed Position. Do not take-off with a fuel selector valve in Crossfeed Position.
CAUTION
Do not shut down an engine with the fuel selector valve. The high pressure fuel pump can otherwise be damaged.
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Scheme of the fuel selector valve positions: Possible operating modes of the three fuel selector valve positions are outlined systematically in the following scheme. The figures below show fuel flows for the RH engine (fuel flows LH are alike):
figure 1: normal operation
figure 2: crossfeed operation
figure 3: shut-off position
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With the LH fuel selector valve in Crossfeed position, the fuel from the RH tank is transferred to the LH engine. Depending on the position of the RH fuel selector valve, the RH tank then feeds both engines (as shown in figure 4 below) or only the LH engine, when the fuel selector valve of the RH engine is in shut-off position (as shown in figure 5 below). figure 4: fuel selector valve RH normal operation position, fuel selector valve LH Crossfeed position figure 5: fuel selector RH valve shut-off position, fuel selector valve LH Crossfeed position
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Main fuel tanks Each tank consists of three aluminum chambers which are connected by a flexible hose. The tank is filled through a filler in the outboard fuel chamber. Only four liters (1 US gal) of fuel in each wing are unusable, so that a total quantity of 96 liters (25.4 US gal) in each wing is usable. There are two tank vents. One includes a check valve with a capillary and one includes a relief pressure valve, which operates at 150 mbar (2 psi) and allows fuel and air to flow to the outside with higher internal pressure. The relief pressure valve protects the tank against high pressure, if the tank was overfilled in case of an auxiliary fuel transfer failure. The check valve with capillary allows air to enter the tank but prevents flow of fuel to the outside. The capillary equalizes the air pressure during climb. The hose terminals are located on the underside of the wing, approximately 2 meters (7 ft) from the wing tip. In each tank a coarse filter (finger filter) is fitted before the outlet. To allow draining of the tank, there is an outlet valve at its lowest point. At the lowest point in each side of the fuel system a fuel filter with a drain valve is installed. This drain valve can be used to remove water and sediment which has collected in the fuel system. The drain valves are fitted in each nacelle behind the firewall, approximately 15 cm (0.56 ft) backward of the wing leading edge.
Fuel quantity indication Two capacity probes measure the fuel quantity in each main tank. The indication is provided by the G1000 flight display. Information about fuel consumption can be found in Chapter 5 - PERFORMANCE.
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Auxiliary fuel tanks (if installed) The auxiliary fuel tanks are optional equipment (OM 42-056). Description The auxiliary fuel tanks are installed in the rear section of the engine nacelles, above the wing main spars. Each auxiliary fuel tank has a filler cap located on the top surface of the nacelle. The additional fuel capacity is 13.7 US gallons (52 liters) per side. The total fuel capacity (main fuel tanks and auxiliary fuel tanks) is 39.7 US gallons (150.4 liters) per side. The fuel supply connection attaches to a finger filter mounted at the rear of the auxiliary fuel tank. Each auxiliary fuel tank has a fuel transfer pump which pumps fuel into the related main fuel tank. The vent line for the auxiliary fuel tank has a check valve with capillary. It allows air to enter the tank but prevents flow of fuel to the outside. The capillary equalizes the air pressure during climb. A fuel drain valve is located at the rear of each auxiliary tank.
Operation Two FUEL TRANSFER switches in the cockpit are used to activate the fuel transfer pumps. The switches are located behind the elevator trim wheel on the center console. Both swithes are intended to be used simultaneously to prevent the airplane from additional lateral imbalance. The fuel transfer pump pumps the fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank into the related main fuel tank. Fuel level switches shut this pump off automatically when the auxiliary fuel tank is empty or when the main fuel tank is full. During operation of the pumps an advisory alert on the Garmin G1000 indicates that the fuel transfer is in progress. If the auxiliary fuel tank is empty, a caution alert appears on the Garmin G1000. In this case the fuel pumps must be switched OFF.
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When one fuel transfer pump is defective, the fuel stored in the related auxiliary fuel tank is not available. For use of the remaining fuel pump refer to to Section 4B.10 - L/R FUEL TRANSFER FAIL. The flight plan must be amended accordingly. The fuel transfer pumps are electrically connected to the LH Main Bus and protected by a 5A circuit breaker, if no Ice Protection System (OM 42-053) is installed. If the Ice Protection System is installed, both Systems are protected by a 10 A circuit
' breaker and an additional 7A fuse for the fuel transfer pumps. The circuit breaker is labeled
XFER PUMP/DE ICE.
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Alternate means for fuel quantity indication for the fuel tank: The alternate means for fuel quantity indication allows the fuel quantity in the tank to be determined during the preflight inspection. It functions according to the principle of communicating containers. The fuel quantity measuring device has a recess which fits the airfoil of the wing in front of the fuel tank drain, which lies approximately 10 cm (4 in) outboard of the engine nacelle. The metal connector is pressed against the drain of the tank. The amount of fuel in the tank can now be read off from the vertical ascending pipe. For an exact indication the airplane must stand on level ground and the measuring device must be held vertically. The designated location for the fuel quantity measuring device is a bag on the rear side of the pilot seat.
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Fuel temperature A fuel temperature sensor measures the fuel temperature in each main tank. The indication is provided by the G1000 flight display. Information about fuel temperature limitations can be found in Chapter 2 - OPERATING LIMITATIONS. The lower yellow bar indicates that the airplane is not ready for take-off if Diesel Fuel or
' a blend of Diesel Fuel with Jet Fuel is used (approved only if MM 42-037 is incorporated).
If the fuel grade is uncertain, take-off is not allowed in this temperature range either. In the temperature range below -5 C (23 F) the engine must not be started if Diesel Fuel
' or a blend of Diesel Fuel with Jet Fuel is used. If the fuel blend is uncertain, the engine
must not be started in this temperature range either.

' If the airplane is being operated with Jet Fuel, operation in the yellow temperature range
is permissible.
' Fuel grade
Approved fuel grades are listed in Section 2.14. As the fuel grade is important concerning operating temperature limitations, the pilot must be sure about the fuel grade. Cold Diesel
' Fuel tends to flocculate, which can lead to clogging of the fuel filter. The fuel filter is not
heated.
' If the airplane is operated in a cold environment, it must be changed from Diesel Fuel ' operation to Jet Fuel operation. To ensure that no blend of Jet Fuel with Diesel Fuel is
in one of the tanks, each tank must be refilled at least twice with more than 65 liters
' (17.2 US gal) of Jet Fuel. Otherwise both tanks must be drained before refueling with ' Jet Fuel.
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NOTE
In order to provide information about the fuel grade it is recommended to enter the fuel grade in the airplane log each time fuel is refilled.
CAUTION
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Fuel with Jet Fuel the use of the auxiliary tanks, if installed (OM 42-056), is not permitted.
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7.9.6 COOLING SYSTEM Each engine is liquid cooled. The liquid cooling system consists of a radiator and a bypass to this radiator. The bypass is in operation when coolant temperatures are low. It therefore allows the engine to warm-up quickly. Upon reaching a certain temperature (approximately 88 C or 190 F) the radiator is activated by a thermostat valve. Additionally a coolant to air heat exchanger is provided for the cabin heat system. The flow through the heat exchanger is independent of the coolant temperature. An expansion tank helps to adjust the pressure in the system. The system is protected against overpressure by means of a pressure relief valve.
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7.9.7 OIL SYSTEMS Each engine has two separate oil systems. Lubrication system (engine and turbo-charger) The engine lubrication is a wet sump lubrication system. The oil is cooled by a separate cooler on the underside of the engine. A dip-stick is provided to check the oil quantity through an inspection hole in the upper cowling. If required, oil can also be filled in there (for approved oil grades refer to Section 2.4 - POWER-PLANT LIMITATIONS).
Gearbox and propeller governor system The second oil circuit lubricates the gearbox and serves the governor system and the regulation of the propeller. The gearbox oil quantity can be checked with the help of an inspection glass which can be reached through an inspection hole on the front side of the lower cowling.
CAUTION
If the gearbox oil quantity is too low, an unscheduled maintenance is necessary (for approved oil grades refer to Section 2.4 - POWER-PLANT LIMITATIONS).
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7.9.8 TURBO-CHARGER SYSTEM
engine air inlet intercooler filter box air filter alternate air valve charger waste gate exhaust
The exhaust system contains a manifold which collects exhaust gases from the outlets of the cylinders and feeds them to the turbine of the turbo charger. Behind the turbine the exhaust gases are guided through the lower cowling to the exterior of the airplane. Excess exhaust gases bypass the turbine. The bypass is controlled by the ECU through the waste gate valve. A manifold pressure sensor behind the compressor allows the ECU to calculate the correct position of the waste gate valve. This prevents excessive manifold pressures at low density altitudes. The intake air is compressed in the compressor which is driven by the turbine, and is subsequently cooled down in the intercooler to increase power. Cooling the air increases efficiency through the higher density of the cooler air.
turbine engine
alternate air inlet
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7.9.9 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM The fire detection system in the DA 42 consists of an overheat detector in the hot area of each engine. In case of an increase of the engine compartment temperature above 250 C (480 F) the overheat detector closes the electric circuit and a warning message appears in the annunciation window of the G1000 PFD. To test the fire detectors (refer to Section 4A.6.1 - PREFLIGHT INSPECTION) push the test button located next to the gear selector switch. An aural alert and the fire warning message for the LH and RH engine should appear in the annunciation window of the G1000 PFD.
CAUTION
If the aural alert or the warning does not appear, an unscheduled maintenance is necessary.
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7.10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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7.10.1 GENERAL The DA 42 has 28 Volt DC system, which can be sub-divided into: - Power generation - Storage - Distribution - Consumers Power generation Power generation is provided by two 60 Ampre alternators (generators) which are mounted on the bottom left side of each engine. The alternators are driven by a flat belt. The power output line of the left hand alternator is connected to the 'LH main bus' via the LH alternator relay and a 70 Ampre circuit breaker. The power output line of the RH alternator is connected to the 'RH main bus' via the RH alternator relay and a 70 Ampre circuit breaker. Both 'main busses' are connected to the 'battery bus' via a 90 Ampre circuit breaker. Both generator power output lines also run through a current sensor for each alternator, which provides an indication of the power being supplied to the electrical system by an alternator including the current for battery charging on the G1000. In the event of a main battery failure the field of each alternator is energized by two 12 V, 1.3 Ah sealed lead acid batteries ('excitation'-battery) connected in series, which are installed in the nose baggage compartment. The 'ENGINE MASTER LH (RH)'-switches connect the 'excitation'
' battery to the alternator field via a 5 Ampre fuse. ' If MM 42-240 or OM 42-074 or OM 42-129 are carried out: ' The 'ENGINE MASTER LH (RH)'-switches connect the 'excitation' battery to the alternator ' field via a 10 Ampre fuse.
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Alternator control: Each alternator has an alternator control unit. It measures the alternator output voltage and controls the current through the alternator field coils via a pulse-width modulated signal. To keep the output voltage stable in all load and speed situations, the alternator field signal is modulated accordingly. The alternator control unit includes a comprehensive set of diagnostic functions that will warn the operator using a caution message (L/R ALTN FAIL) on the G1000 PFD in case of over- or undervoltage as well as a couple of other internal warning levels. Load Balancing: The alternator control unit supports load balancing across the two alternators via the internal alternator temperature. The temperature is measured and the alternator control unit slightly decreases alternator voltage output at higher internal alternator temperatures. Thus the load is partly shifted to the alternator with the lower internal temperature. This system is able to balance the actual load within a few amps between the two alternators installed. Storage 'Main'-battery power is stored in a 24 V, 10 Ah lead-acid battery mounted on the right-aft side of the front baggage compartment. The 'main' battery is connected to the 'hot battery bus' and to the 'battery bus' via the 'battery'-relay which is installed in the relay junction box on the center-aft side of the front baggage compartment. The 'battery'-relay is controlled with the 'ELECTRIC MASTER'-switch which is located on the left-hand side of the instrument panel. In addition, a non-rechargeable dry battery is installed as a further source of power for the attitude gyro (artificial horizon) and the flood light. When the EMERGENCY switch is set to ON, these two systems are supplied with power for at least 1.5 hours, independent of all other electrical consumers. During each 100 hour inspection, this battery is checked for proper functioning. Every 2 years or after use (broken seal on the switch) the battery package must be replaced.
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Distribution Electrical power is distributed via the 'hot battery bus', the 'battery bus', the 'LH (RH) ECUbus', the 'LH (RH) main bus', and the 'avionic bus'. Hot battery bus: The 'hot battery bus' is directly connected to the 'main' battery and cannot be disconnected from the 'main'-battery. The 'hot battery bus' provides power to the pilot map/reading light
' and ELT RCPI unit which are protected by there own fuses.
Battery bus: The 'battery bus' is connected to the 'main' battery via the 'battery'-relay which can be controlled by the 'ELECTRIC MASTER' switch. The 'battery bus' provides power to the ' LH (RH) main bus' and heavy duty power to both starters. ECU bus: The 'LH (RH) ECU bus' is connected to the 'LH (RH) main bus' via a diode and connected to the power output line of the alternator via diode and a 30 Ampre circuit breaker and provides power for the ECU A and ECU B via the 'LH (RH) ECU A (B)'-Relays which are controlled by the 'LH (RH) ENGINE MASTER' switch. The 'LH (RH) ENGINE MASTER'switch must be set to 'ON' to connect the ECU A and ECU B to the 'ECU bus'.
' To support the alternator electrical power supply to the ECUs in case of a malfunction ' of the main battery, additional sealed-lead-acid batteries (ECU backup battery) are ' connected to the RH and LH ECU bus. ' If OM 42-129 is carried out: ' These batteries are able to provide 30 minutes of engine operation in case of a complete ' airplane electrical failure. Both engines may stop if the 30 minutes have elapsed.
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Main bus: The 'LH (RH) main bus' is connected to the 'battery bus' via a 90 Ampre circuit breaker. The 'LH main bus' provides power to the consumers directly connected to the 'LH main bus'. The 'RH main bus' provides power to the consumers directly connected to the 'RH main bus and the 'avionic bus' via the 'avionics master'-relay. The 'AVIONIC MASTER'-switch must be set to 'ON' to connect the 'RH main bus' to the 'avionic bus'. Consumers The individual consumers (e.g. radio, position lights, etc.) are connected to the appropriate bus via automatic circuit breakers. Designations and abbreviations used to identify the circuit breakers are explained in Section 1.5 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS. Voltmeter The voltmeter displays the voltage of the electrical system. Under normal operating conditions the alternator voltage is shown, otherwise it displays the 'main' battery voltage. Ammeter The ammeter displays the intensity of current which is supplied to the electrical system by the LH (RH) alternator. Landing and taxi lights Landing and taxi lights are built into the wing center section, and are each operated by means of a switch (LANDING, TAXI) located on the row of switches on the instrument panel.
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Position and strobe lights Combined position and strobe lights (anti collision lights) are installed on both wing tips. Each system is operated by a switch (POSITION, STROBE) located on the row of switches on the instrument panel. Flood light A two-dimensional light emitter is mounted above the instrument panel. It illuminates the instrument panel as well as all levers, switches, etc. The flood light is switched on and its brightness is adjusted by means of a rotary button (FLOOD) in the LH section of the instrument panel. Instrument lighting With a rotary button (INSTRUMENT) in the LH section of the instrument panel the internal lighting of the instruments is switched on and its brightness is adjusted. Pitot heating The Pitot probe, which provides measurement for the Pitot-static system, is electrically heated. The heating is activated with a switch (PITOT HEAT) located on the row of switches on the instrument panel. The temperature is automatically kept constant by means of a thermal switch on the Pitot probe, and as an additional safety measure a thermal fuse is built in. If this thermal fuse is activated, the Pitot heating can no longer
' be switched on, and the PITOT HT fail will be displayed. In this case the system should ' be serviced. The PITOT HT OFF is on if the Pitot heating is switched off.
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External power socket The DA 42 has an external 28 Volt DC power socket located on the lower surface of the fuselage nose section. When external power is connected, the control relay is energized and the external power comes online.
The socket itself has three pins: a large negative pin a large positive pin a small positive pin A diode protects the system from reverse polarity.
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7.10.2 ENGINE CONTROL UNIT / ECU Engine control and regulation The ECU monitors, controls and regulates all important parameters for engine operation. Sensors installed are: - Oil temperature (lubrication system engine) / OIL TEMP - Oil pressure (lubrication system engine) / OIL PRES - Coolant temperature / COOLANT TEMP - Gearbox temperature / GEARBOX - Camshaft RPM (twice) - Crankshaft RPM (twice) - Fuel pressure in the common rail - Manifold pressure - Manifold air temperature - Ambient air pressure - Propeller governor / oil pressure - Power lever position (twice) - Voltage - Starter switch signal - Fuel pressure - 'ECU Swap'-switch signal - 'ECU Test'-switch signal
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In accordance with the received signals and a comparison with the programmed characteristic diagrams the necessary inputs are calculated and transmitted by the following signal lines to the engine: - Activation of starter (relay) - Signal for propeller governor pressure valve - Signal for the rail-pressure regulation valve - Signal for each of the 4 injection nozzles - Activation of the glow plugs - Signal for the waste gate valve The following alerts are displayed on PFD of the G1000: - Glow sparks active - Status ECU A - Status ECU B Normally each engine is controlled and regulated by the appropriate ECU A. The ECU B is a backup system to ensure redundancy. In case of an internal error during operation or the loss of a sensor signal the system automatically switches to ECU B. If the loss of the sensor signal was the cause for the error, the system automatically switches back to ECU A. A fault in one of the ECU's is indicated by a caution message on the PFD (L/R ECU A/B FAIL). In case of minor faults, the annunciation can be reset once by pressing the ECU TEST button for more than 2 seconds. However, the annunciation will re-appear upon the next attempt to start the engine. After the indication of the L/R ECU A/B FAIL caution message, the engine must be serviced, even if the caution message could be reset.
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7.10.3 WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY MESSAGES Crew Alerting System (CAS) The G1000 Crew Alerting System (CAS) is designed to provide visual and aural alerts to the flight crew. Alerts are divided into three levels as follows:
WARNING CAUTION ADVISORY

Crew alerts will appear in the Alerts Window on the PFD. In this window Warnings will appear at the top, followed by Cautions and Advisories, respectively. Within the criticality levels, messages will appear from newest (top) to oldest (bottom). At the low right corner of the display there is a MSG (Message) soft key. The MSG key provides two functions in the CAS: 1. Pressing the MSG key acknowledges a new master warning / caution / advisory indication. 2. An additional MSG key press with no master alert indication active will open a pop-up Auxiliary Flight Display (AFD) page that contains information for all active alerts. This structure allows the crew to scroll through all system alerts if the Alerts Window overflows. This approach displays the most critical alerts close to the pilot*s primary field of view at all times, with the option of allowing lower criticality alerts to overflow and be accessible from the pop-up AFD page/window.
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Alert levels Level Warning Text Color Red Importance May require immediate corrective action Audible Tone Warning chime tone which repeats without delay until acknowledged by the crew Single warning chime tone None None Lowest None
Caution Annunciation Advisory Message Advisory Safe Operation Annunciation
Amber White White Green
May require future corrective action
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Warning alerts on the G1000 Warning alerts L/R ENG TEMP L/R OIL TEMP L/R OIL PRES L/R FUEL TEMP L/R GBOX TEMP L/R ALTN AMPS L/R ENG FIRE L/R STARTER DOOR OPEN POSN ERROR ATTITUDE FAIL AIRSPEED FAIL ALTITUDE FAIL VERT SPEED FAIL Meaning / Cause The annunciation is active when the engine coolant temperature is greater than 105 C. The annunciation is active when the engine oil temperature is greater than 140 C. The annunciation is active when the engine oil pressure is less than 1 bar. The annunciation is active when the fuel temperature is greater than 75 C. The annunciation is active when the gearbox oil temperature is greater than 120 C. The annunciation is active when the alternator load is greater than 60 amps. The annunciation is active when an engine fire is detected. This annunciation is used to indicate to the pilot that the starter is engaged when it should not be. The annunciation is used to indicate to the pilot if the baggage-, canopy- or rear door is open. The annunciation is active when the G1000 will no longer provide GPS based navigational guidance. The annunciation is active when the display system is not receiving attitude reference information from the AHRS. The annunciation is active when the display system is not receiving airspeed input from the air data computer. The annunciation is active when the display system is not receiving altitude input from the air data computer. The annunciation is active when the display system is not receiving vertical speed input from the air data computer.
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Warning alerts HDG WARN
Meaning / Cause The annunciation is active when the display system is not receiving valid heading input from the AHRS. This annunciation constitutes a RAIM position warning. The nav deviation bar is removed.
Audible warning alerts Warning alerts Meaning / Cause A warning chime tone which repeats without delay is active when the landing gear is retracted while the flaps move into the LDG position or when the POWER lever is placed in a position below 25 %.
Landing Gear Retracted
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Caution alerts on the G1000 Caution alerts Meaning / Cause The annunciation is active when a fault in ECU A or ECU B has occurred. In case of minor faults, the annunciation can be reset once by pressing the ECU TEST button for more than 2 seconds. However, the annunciation will re-appear upon the next attempt to start the engine. The annunciation is active when the fuel quantity is below 4 1 gal usable fuel. The annunciation is active when bus voltage is less than 25 volts. The annunciation is active when the alternator has failed. The annunciation is active when engine coolant level is low. The annunciation is active when the Pitot heater is failed. The annunciation is active when the Pitot heat is off. The annunciation is active when the stall heater is failed. The annunciation is active when the stall heater is off. Control stick limiting system (variable elevator stop) has failed. This annunciation can only occur when the auxiliary fuel tank system (optional) is installed. The annunciation is active when the L/R auxiliary fuel tank is empty and the FUEL TRANSFER pump is ON. The annunciation is active when RAIM (Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor) is not available. The annunciation is active when the AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) is aligning. Landing gear is not down and locked.
L/R ECU A FAIL or L/R ECU B FAIL
L/R FUEL LOW L/R VOLTS LOW L/R ALTN FAIL L/R COOL LVL PITOT FAIL PITOT HT OFF STAL HT FAIL STAL HT OFF STICK LIMIT
L/R AUX FUEL E
INTEG RAIM not available AHRS ALIGN: Keep Wings Level

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CHECK GEAR (if installed)
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Annunciation advisory alerts on the G1000 Advisory alerts L/R GLOW ON L/R FUEL XFER Meaning / Cause The annunciation is active when the glow plugs are powered. The annunciation is active when fuel transfer from auxiliary to main tank is in progress.
Message advisory alerts on the G1000 Advisory alerts PFD FAN FAIL MFD FAN FAIL GIA FAN FAIL Meaning / Cause The annunciation is active when the PFD fan is inoperative. The annunciation is active when the MFD fan is inoperative. The annunciation is active when the GIA fan is inoperative.
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7.11 PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM

Total pressure is measured at the leading edge of a Pitot probe under the left wing. Static pressure is measured at two orifices at the lower and rear edges of the same probe. To protect against dirt and condensation there are filters in the system, which are accessible from the wing root. The Pitot probe is electrically heated. With the alternate static valve, the static pressure in the cabin can be used as static pressure source in the event of a failure of the Pitot-static system.
' If an Autopilot System is installed, additional static sources may be installed.
7.12 STALL WARNING SYSTEM

The lift detector of the DA 42 is located on the front edge of the left wing below the wing chord line. It is supplied electrically and provides a stall warning, before the angle of attack becomes critical. The stall status is announced to the pilot by a continuous sound in the cockpit. The lift detector vane, the mounting plate and the complete housing are heated to prevent icing. Heating is engaged together with the Pitot heating.
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7.13 GARMIN G1000 INTEGRATED AVIONICS SYSTEM

7.13.1 GENERAL The Gamin G1000 is a fully integrated flight, engine, communication, navigation and surveillance instrumentation system. This Integrated Avionics System consists of a Primary Flight Display (PFD), a Multifunction Display (MFD), an Audio Panel, an Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), an Air Data Computer (ADC) and the sensors and computers to process flight and engine information for display to the pilot. The system contains dual GPS receivers, dual VOR/ILS receivers, dual VHF communications transceivers, a transponder, and an integrated annunciation system to alert the pilot of certain abnormal conditions. A remote avionic box is located behind the aft baggage compartment frame. A push-to-talk (PTT) button for the COM portion of the G1000 is mounted on the end of each control stick. There are connection facilities for up to 4 headsets between the front seats. Refer to the Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide, Garmin P/N 190-00406-00, dated September, 2004, and Pilot*s Guide, P/N K00-00138-00, dated September, 2004, for complete descriptions of the G1000 system and operating procedures.
NOTE
Near the DME ground station, it can happen under certain adverse conditions that the Bendix/King KN 63 DME loses the direct signal from the ground station and locks onto an "echo". This will result in an inaccurate indication of the distance.
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NOTE
During retraction and extension of the landing gear the ADF-indication may be inaccurate.
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7.13.2 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY (PFD) The Primary Flight Display (PFD; see figure below) typically displays airspeed, attitude, altitude, and heading information in a traditional format. Slip information is shown as a trapezoid under the bank pointer. One width of the trapezoid is equal to a one ball width slip. Rate of turn information is shown on the scale above the compass rose; full scale deflection is equal to a standard rate turn. The following controls are available on the PFD (clockwise from top right): * * * * * * * * * * * * * Communications frequency volume and squelch knob Communications frequency set knobs Communications frequency transfer button Altimeter setting knob (baro set) Course knob Map range knob and cursor control FMS control buttons and knob PFD softkey buttons, including master warning/caution acknowledgment Altitude reference set knob Heading bug control Navigation frequency transfer button Navigation frequency set knobs Navigation frequency volume and Identifier knob
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The PFD displays the crew alerting (annunciator) system. When a warning or caution message is received, a warning or caution annunciator will flash on the PFD, accompanied by an aural tone. A warning is accompanied by a repeating tone, and a caution is accompanied by a single tone. Acknowledging the alert will cancel the flashing and provide a text description of the message. Refer to Chapter 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, Chapter 4B - ABNORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES, and Section 7.10.3 - WARNING, CAUTION AND ADVISORY LIGHTS.
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Advisory messages related to G1000 system status are shown in white and are accompanied by a white flashing ADVISORY alert. Refer to the G1000 Pilot*s Guide and Cockpit Reference Guide for descriptions of the messages and recommended actions (if applicable). Trend vectors are shown on the airspeed and altimeter displays as a magenta line predicting 6 seconds at the current rate. The turn rate indicator also functions as a trend indicator on the compass scale. The PFD can be displayed in a composite format for emergency use by pressing the DISPLAY BACKUP button on the audio panel. In the composite mode, the full crew alerting function remains, but no map functions are available.
7.13.3 MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY (MFD) The Multi-Function Display (MFD) typically displays engine data, maps, terrain, traffic and topography displays, and flight planning and progress information. The display unit is identical to the PFD and contains the same controls as previously listed. Engine instruments are displayed on the MFD. Discrete engine sensor information is processed by the Garmin Engine Airframe (GEA) sub-system. When an engine sensor indicates a value outside the normal operating range, the legend will turn yellow for caution range, and turn red and flash for warning range. Also refer to Section 7.9.4 - ENGINE INSTRUMENTS.
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7.13.4 AUDIO PANEL The audio panel contains traditional transmitter and receiver selectors, as well as an integral intercom and marker beacon system. The marker beacon lights appear on the PFD. In addition, a clearance recorder records the last 2 minutes of received audio. Lights above the selections indicate what selections are active. Pressing the red DISPLAY BACKUP button on the audio panel causes both the PFD and MFD to display a composite mode.
7.13.5 ATTITUDE AND HEADING REFERENCE SYSTEM (AHRS) The Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) uses GPS, rate sensors, air data, and magnetic variation to determine pitch and roll attitude, sideslip and heading. Operation is possible in a degraded mode if the system loses any of these inputs. Status messages alert the crew of the loss of any of these inputs. The AHRS will align while the airplane is in motion, but will align quicker if the wings are kept level during the alignment process.
7.13.6 AIR DATA COMPUTER (ADC) The Air Data Computer (ADC) provides airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, and air temperature to the display system. In addition to the primary displays, this information is used by the FMS and TIS systems.
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Handling, Care, Maintenance
CHAPTER 8 AIRPLANE HANDLING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Page 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AIRPLANE INSPECTION INTERVALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8.4.1 REFUELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8.4.2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8.4.3 GEARBOX OIL LEVEL CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8.4.4 TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 8.5 GROUND HANDLING / ROAD TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.5.1 GROUND HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 8.5.2 PARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8.5.3 MOORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8.5.4 JACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 8.6 CLEANING AND CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8.6.1 PAINTED SURFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8.6.2 CANOPY AND REAR DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 8.6.3 PROPELLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 8.6.4 ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 8.6.5 INTERIOR SURFACES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 8.7 GROUND DE-ICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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8.1
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 8 contains the manufacturer's recommended procedures for proper ground handling and servicing of the airplane. The Airplane Maintenance Manual (Doc. No. 7.02.01) lists certain inspection and maintenance requirements which must be followed if the airplane is to retain a new plane performance and reliability.
8.2
AIRPLANE INSPECTION INTERVALS
Inspections are scheduled every 100, 200, 1000 and 2000 hours. Independent of the flight hours an annual inspection must be performed every year. A non-recurring engine inspection must be performed on new engines after 3 to 6 hours. The respective inspection checklists are prescribed in the Airplane Maintenance Manual, Chapter 05. For maintenance work on engine and propeller, the currently effective Operator's Manuals, Service Instructions, Service Letters and Service Bulletins of TAE and mt-Propeller must be followed. For airframe inspections, the currently effective checklists/manuals, Service Bulletins and Service Instructions of the manufacturer must be followed.
CAUTION
Unscheduled maintenance checks are required after: - hard landings - propeller strike - engine fire - lightning strike - occurrence of other malfunctions and damage Unscheduled maintenance checks are described in the Airplane Maintenance Manual (Doc. No. 7.02.01; Section 05-50).
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AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS
Alterations or repairs to the airplane may be carried out only according to the Airplane Maintenance Manual, Doc. No. 7.02.01, and only by authorized personnel.
8.4
SERVICING
8.4.1 REFUELING
WARNING
Do not allow fire, sparks or heat near fuel. Fuel burns violently and can cause injury to persons and damage to the airplane.
WARNING
Do not get fuel on your skin. Fuel can cause skin disease.
WARNING
Connect the airplane and the fuel supply vehicle to electrical ground before refueling. If you do not ground the airplane, static electricity can cause fire during refueling.
WARNING
Make sure that a suitable fire extinguisher is available at all times during refueling.
WARNING
Turn off all ground equipment in the refueling area.
WARNING
Do not operate electrical switches in the airplane during refueling.
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CAUTION
Use only approved fuel types given in Chapter 2. 1. Ground the airplane and the fuel supply vehicle electrically. 2. Remove the fuel filler cap (located on top of the outer wing). Check cap retaining cable for damage. 3. Refuel the airplane. 4. Install the fuel filler cap. 5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other wing. 6. Remove the ground cable from the airplane and the fuel supply vehicle.
8.4.2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK 1. Open the inspection door on top of the upper left cowling. 2. Remove the filler cap. 3. Clean the oil dip-stick. 4. Install the filler cap. 5. Remove the filler cap again. 6. Read the oil level from the dip-stick. 7. If necessary, add engine oil and repeat steps 3 to 6. 8. Install the filler cap. 9. Close the inspection door. 10. Repeat steps 1 to 9 for the other engine.
8.4.3 GEARBOX OIL LEVEL CHECK 1. Open the inspection door on the forward left side of the lower cowling. 2. Check gearbox oil level in inspection window. 3. Close the inspection door. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for the other engine.
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8.4.4 TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK 1. Remove dust cap from valve stem by turning counterclockwise. 2. Connect tire gauge to valve stem, read pressure. 3. Correct pressure if necessary (nose tire 6.0 bar/87 psi, main tires 4.5 bar/65 psi). 4. Install dust cap on valve stem by turning clockwise.
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8.5
GROUND HANDLING / ROAD TRANSPORT
8.5.1 GROUND HANDLING For pushing or pulling the airplane on the ground, it is recommended to use the tow bar which is available from the manufacturer. The tow bar is engaged in the appropriate hole in the nose wheel as shown on the picture.
Tow bar
WARNING
The tow bar must be removed before starting the engine.
CAUTION
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Towing with towing vehicles is not approved.
8.5.2 PARKING For short term parking, the airplane must be positioned into the wind, the parking brake must be engaged and the wing flaps must be in the retracted position. For extended and unattended parking, as well as in unpredictable wind conditions, the airplane must be anchored to the ground or placed in a hangar. Parking in a hangar is recommended. Control surfaces gust lock The manufacturer offers a control surfaces gust lock which can be used to block the primary controls. It is recommended that the control surfaces gust lock be used when parking outdoors, because otherwise the control surfaces can hit the stops in strong tail wind. This can lead to excessive wear or damage.
WARNING
The control surfaces gust lock must be removed before flight.
The control surfaces gust lock is installed as follows: 1. Move the rudder pedals fully forward. 2. Engage the control surfaces gustlock with the pedals. 3. Engage the stick, wrap straps around stick once. 4. Attach the locks and tighten the straps. For removal reverse the sequence.
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8.5.3 MOORING Near the lower end of the tail fin of the airplane there is a hole which can be used to tie down the airplane to the ground. Also on each wing near the wing tip, an eyelet with a metric M8 thread can be installed and used as tie-down points.
8.5.4 JACKING The airplane can be jacked at the two jackpoints located on the lower side of the center wing's LH and RH root ribs as well as at the tail fin.
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CLEANING AND CARE
CAUTION
The airplane must be kept clean. The bright surface prevents the structure from overheating.
CAUTION
Excessive dirt deteriorates the flight performance.
8.6.1 PAINTED SURFACES The entire surface of the airplane is painted with a white weatherproof two component paint. Nevertheless, it is recommended to protect the airplane against moisture and dampness. It is also recommended not to store the airplane outside for long periods of time. Dirt, insects, etc. can be removed with water alone and if necessary with a mild detergent. An automotive paint cleaner can be used for stubborn spots. For best results, clean the airplane after the day's flying is ended, so that the dirt will not become ingrained. Oil stains, exhaust stains, etc. on the lower fuselage skin can be removed with a cold detergent. Before starting, ensure that the detergent does not affect the surface finish. Use commercial automotive preservatives without silicone additives to conserve the paint finish.
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8.6.2 CANOPY AND REAR DOOR The canopy, rear door and rear window should be cleaned with 'Plexiklar' or any other acrylic glass detergent if available; otherwise use lukewarm water. Final cleaning should be carried out with a clean piece of chamois leather or soft cloth. Never rub or polish dry acrylic glass. 8.6.3 PROPELLER Damage and malfunctions during operation must be inspected by authorized personnel. Surface The manufacturer uses PU paint or acrylic paint which is resistant to almost any solvent. The blades may be treated with commercial automotive cleaning agents or preservatives. The penetration of moisture into the wooden core must be avoided by all means. Should doubts arise, an appropriately rated inspector must be consulted. 8.6.4 ENGINE Engine cleaning is part of the scheduled inspections. 8.6.5 INTERIOR SURFACES The interior should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner. All loose items (pens, bags etc.) should be removed or properly stored and secured. All instruments can be cleaned using a soft dry cloth. Plastic surfaces should be wiped clean using a damp cloth without any cleaning agents. The leather interior should be treated with leather sealer within 3 months since new, and then at intervals of 3 to 6 months. Clean the leather interior with an appropriate mild leather cleaning agent and a soft cleaning brush for leather. Note that the acrylic glass windows transmit the ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
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8.7
GROUND DE-ICING
Approved deicing fluids are: Manufacturer Kilfrost Aeroshell TKS 80 Compound 07 AL-5 (DTD 406B) Name
1. Remove any snow from the airplane using a soft brush. 2. Spray deicing fluid onto ice-covered surfaces using a suitable spray bottle. 3. Use a soft piece of cloth to wipe the airplane dry.
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Supplements
CHAPTER 9 SUPPLEMENTS
Page
9.1 9.2
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 LIST OF SUPPLEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
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9.1
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 9 contains information concerning additional (optional) equipment of the DA 42. Unless otherwise stated, the procedures given in the Supplements must be applied in addition to the procedures given in the main part of the Airplane Flight Manual. All approved supplements are listed in the List of Supplements in this Chapter. The Airplane Flight Manual contains exactly those Supplements which correspond to the installed equipment according to the Equipment Inventory of Section 6.5.
9.2
LIST OF SUPPLEMENTS
Registration: Title Rev. No. Date: Date applicable YES NO 9
Airplane S/N: Sup. No.
A13
Autopilot System, Bendix/King KAP 140 Ice Protection System Ice Protection System (Known Icing) Continuous Flow Oxygen System
01-Dec-2004
S02
06-Dec-2005
S03
12-Jan-2006
S04
06-Jun-2006
S05
Mission Power Supply System
24-Jan-2007
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Introduction

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IFR certification; corrections

all except cover page 0-3, 0-5, 0-7, 0-8, 0-9

[Ing. Andreas Winkler for ACG]

0 MM 42-034 (elevator stop); 2 OM 42-060 (T&B coordinat.); Take-off diagrams

[10 Feb 2005 Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Manfred Reichel for DAI]

4A-9 4B-25 5-11, 5-12 6-18 7-7 28 Jan 2005

OM 42-053, -056, -057, -059, -079

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2-15, 2-18, 2-21 thru 223, 2-26, 2-27, 232

MM 42-037, -046, 3 4A 4 OM 42-054, -077, -080 corrections 5 4B

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6-10 thru 614, 6-16, 6-20

7-1, 7-2, 7-40 thru 7-66 8-4, 8-12 9-2

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Source 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes

MM 42-037 MM 42-088 MM 42-101 MM 42-186 MM 42-198 MM 42-240 OM 42-053 OM 42-054

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9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes 9 yes

ECU Backup Battery

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

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Overall dimensions Span

44 ft 44.5 ft including ACL 28 ft 1 in 8 ft 2 in

Aileron Area (total, left + right) : 0.66 m 7.1 sq.ft.

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Wing flaps Area (total, left + right) : 2.18 m 23.4 sq.ft.

-1.1 relative to longitudinal axis of airplane

Landing gear Track Wheelbase Nose wheel Main wheel : 2.95 m 9 ft 8 in 5 ft 8 in

: 1.735 m : 5.00-5; 10 PR, 120 mph : 15x6.0-6; 6 PR, 120 mph

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DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

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vx: vy: vYSE:

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Above Ground Level.

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MET: NAV: RoC:

Weather, weather advice. Navigation, route planning. Rate of Climb.

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Moment: Usable Fuel:

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