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DA42 twinstar

Pilot’s handbook
Евгений Нетыкса, Ульяновск, 2011 г.
3-я летная группа 1АЭ 3ЛО УВАУ ГА(И)
Contents
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Page

PART I. GENERAL REFERENCE DATA

1 Abbreviations -5-

2 Conversion tables -8-

Altitude conversion -9-

Airspeed conversion - 10 -

Vertical speed conversion - 11 -

Barometric pressure conversion - 12 -

Volume conversion - 13 -

PART II. OPERATING PROCEDURES

1 Operating limitations - 15 -

Airspeed limitations - 16 -

Mass and weight limitations - 17 -

Power-plant related limitations - 18 -

Warning and caution alerts - 19 -

Other limitations - 21 -

2 Normal procedures - 22 -

Aircraft and cockpit preparation - 23 -

Engine start, taxi and take-off - 28 -

Climb, cruise and descent - 34 -

Approach, landing and shut down - 36 -


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3 Abnormal procedures - 38 -

G1000 caution annunciations - 39 -

Engine instrument indication outside of green range - 43 -

4 Emergency procedures - 46 -

G1000 warning annunciations - 47 -

Engine out procedures - 50 -

Other systems failures - 53 -

PART III. AIRPORT AND ROUTE INFORMATION

1 Training routes data - 58 -

UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - Route A1 - 59 -

UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - Route A2 - 60 -

UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - UWKD/KZN (Kazan) - 61 -

UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - UWKS/CSY (Cheboksary) - 62 -

UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - UWPS/SKX (Saransk) - 63 -

UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - UWWW/KUF (Samara) - 64 -

2 Terminal information - 65 -

UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - 65 -

UWLW/ULY (Ulyanovsk) - 81 -

UWKD/KZN (Kazan) - 96 -

UWKS/CSY (Cheboksary) - 113 -

UWPS/SKX (Saransk) - 128 -

UWSS/RTW (Saratov) - 139 -

UWWW/KUF (Samara) - 152 -

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PART I

General reference data

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Abbreviations

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ACL Anti-Collision Lights
ADC Air Data Computer
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
AGL Above Ground Level
AHRS Attitude and Heading Reference System
ALTN Alternator
ASAP As Soon As Possible
ASI Airspeed Indicator
CAS Calibrated Airspeed
CB Circuit breaker
CL Checklist
CG Center of Gravity
DME Distance Measurement Equipment
DP Datum Plane
ECU Engine Control Unit
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
ENG Engine
EO Engine Out
FADEC Full Authority Digital Engine Control
FCOM Flight Crew Operating Manual
IAS Indicated Airspeed
IM Inner Marker
ISA International Standard Atmosphere
KCAS Calibrated Airspeed measured in knots
KIAS Indicated Airspeed measured in knots
LH Left hand
MET Weather, weather advice
MFD Multifunction Display
MM Middle Marker
MSA Minimum Safe Altitude

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MSL Mean Sea Level
OAT Outside Air Temperature
OM Outer Marker
PFD Primary Flight Display
RH Right hand
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
SID Standard Instrument Departure
STAR Standard Terminal Arrival Route
TAS True Airspeed
TAT Total Air Temperature
TAWS Traffic Advisory Warning System
TO/GA Take-Off and Go Around
TOC Top Of Climb (TOD - Top Of Descend)
TOW Take-off Weight (MTOW - Maximum TOW)
VA Maneuvering speed
VFE Maximum flaps extended speed
VLE Maximum landing gear extended speed
VLO Maximum landing gear operating speed
VMC Minimum control speed
VNE Never exceed speed
VNO Maximum structural cruising speed
VS Stalling speed (minimum controllable speed in given configuration)
VS0 Stalling speed in landing configuration
VS1 Stalling speed with landing gear and flaps retracted
VSSE Minimum control speed of schooling
VX Best angle-of-climb speed
VY Best rate-of-climb speed
VYSE Best rate-of-climb speed for one engine inoperative
ZFW Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW - Maximum ZFW)

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Conversion tables

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Altitude conversion
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feet meters meters feet

1000 340.8 100 328.0


2000 609.6 200 656.1
3000 914.4 300 984.2
4000 1219.2 400 1312.3
5000 1524.0 500 1650.4
6000 1828.8 600 1968.5
7000 2133.6 700 2296.5
8000 2438.4 800 2624.6
9000 2743.2 900 2952.7
10000 3048.0 1000 3280.8
11000 3352.8 1500 4921.2
12000 3657.6 2000 6561.6
13000 3962.4 2500 8202.1
14000 4267.2 3000 9842.5
15000 4572.0 3500 11484,9
16000 4876.8 4000 12123.4
17000 5181.6 4500 14763.8

18000 5486.4 5000 16404.2

19000 5791.2 5500 18044.6


20000 6096.0 6000 19685.0

1 ft = 0.3048 m 1 m = 3.281 ft

- maximum operating pressure altitude (18000 feet)

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Airspeed conversion
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knots km/h km/h knots

10 19 10 5
20 37 20 11
30 56 30 16
40 74 40 22
50 93 50 27
60 111 60 32
70 130 70 38
80 148 80 43
90 167 90 49
100 185 100 54
110 204 120 65
120 222 140 76
130 241 160 86
140 259 180 97
150 278 200 108
160 296 240 130
170 315 280 151
180 333 300 162

188 348 350 189

200 370 400 216

1 kt = 1.852 km/h 1 km/h = 0.539 kts

- never exceed speed VNE (188 KIAS)

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Vertical speed conversion
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ft/min m/s ft/min m/s

197 1.0 2165 11.0


295 1.5 2263 11.5
294 2.0 2362 12.0
492 2.5 2460 12.5
591 3.0 2559 13.0
689 3.5 2657 13.5
787 4.0 2756 14.0
885 4.5 2854 14.5
984 5.0 2953 15.0
1082 5.5 3051 15.5
1181 6.0 3150 16.0
1297 6.5 3248 16.5
1378 7.0 3346 17.0
1476 7.5 3444 17.5
1575 8.0 3543 18.0
1673 8.5 3641 18.5
1772 9.0 3740 19.0
1870 9.5 3838 19.5
1869 10.0 3937 20.0
2067 10.5 4035 20.5

1 ft/min = 0.005 m/s 1 m/s = 196.85 ft/min

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Barometric pressure conversion
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hPa/ mm Hg
mbar
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
850 637.6 638.3 639.1 639.8 640.6 641.3 642.1 646.8 643.6 644.3
860 645.1 645.8 646.6 647.3 648.1 648.8 649.6 650.3 651.1 651.8
870 652.6 653.3 654.1 654.8 655.6 656.3 657.1 657.8 658.6 659.3
880 660.1 660.8 661.6 662.3 663.1 663.8 664.6 665.3 666.1 666.8
890 667.6 668.3 669.1 669.8 670.6 671.3 672.1 672.8 673.6 674.3
900 675.1 675.8 676.6 677.3 678.1 678.8 679.6 680.3 681.1 681.8
910 682.6 683.3 684.1 684.8 685.6 686.3 687.1 687.8 688.6 689.3
920 690.1 690.8 691.6 692.3 693.1 693.8 694.6 695.3 696.1 696.8
930 697.6 698.3 699.1 699.8 700.6 701.3 702.1 702.8 703.6 704.3
940 705.1 705.8 706.6 707.3 708.1 708.8 709.6 710.3 711.1 711.8
950 712.6 713.3 714.1 714.8 715.6 716.3 717.1 717.8 718.6 719.3
960 720.1 720.8 721.6 722.3 723.1 723.8 724.6 725.3 726.1 726.8
970 727.6 728.3 729.1 729.8 730.6 731.3 732.1 732.8 733.6 734.3
980 735.1 735.8 736.6 737.3 738.1 738.8 739.6 740.3 741.1 741.8
990 742.6 743.3 744.1 744.8 745.6 746.3 747.1 747.8 748.6 749.3
1000 750.1 750.8 751.6 752.3 753.1 753.8 754.6 755.3 756.1 756.8

1010 757.6 758.3 759.1 759.8 760.6 761.4 762.1 762.9 763.6 764.4

1020 765.1 765.9 766.6 767.4 768.1 768.9 769.6 770.4 771.1 771.9
1030 772.6 773.4 774.1 774.9 775.6 776.4 777.1 777.9 778.6 779.4
1040 780.1 780.9 781.6 782.4 783.1 783.9 784.6 785.6 786.1 786.9
1050 787.6 788.4 789.1 789.9 790.6 791.4 792.1 792.9 793.6 794.4

1 mm Hg = 1.3332 hPa (mbar) 1 hPa (mbar) = 0.75006 mm Hg

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Volume conversion
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US gallons Liters Liters US gallons

1 3.8 5 1.3
2 7.6 10 2.6
4 15.1 15 4.0
6 22.7 20 5.3
8 30.3 25 6.6
10 37.9 30 7.9
12 45.4 35 9.2
14 53.0 40 10.6
16 60.6 45 11.9
18 68.1 50 13.2
20 75.7 60 15.9
22 83.3 70 18.5
24 90.9 80 21.1
26 98.4 90 23.8
28 106.0 100 26.4
30 113.6 110 29.1
32 121.1 120 31.7
34 128.7 130 34.3
36 136.3 140 37.0
38 143.8 150 39.6
40 151.4 160 42.3
45 170.3 170 44.9
50 189.3 180 47.6

1 gal US = 3.785 lts 1 lt = 0.264 gal US

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PART II

Operating procedures

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Operating limitations

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Airspeed limitations
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Airspeed IAS Remarks

above 1542 kg 123 kts do not make full


VA Maneuvering speed control movement
below 1542 kg 117 kts above this speed
flaps ‘UP’ 63/69 kts stalling speed in
dependence of
VS Stalling speed flaps ‘APP’ 59/64 kts
landing weight
(+ 4kts in ice)
flaps ‘LDG’ 54/62 kts 1400/1785 kg

landing ‘LDG’ 113 kts do not exceed with


VFE Maximum flaps extended given flaps settings
approach ‘APP’ 133 kts extended
extended VLE 188 kts
do not operate
extension VLOE 188 kts retracted, extend or
VLO Maximum gear operating retract the landing
extension EMR 152 kts gear above the
given speeds
retraction VLOR 152 kts
VMCA Minimum control speed airborne 071 kts keep when one EO
keep when one EO
VSSE Minimum control speed for training 085 kts
in training flights
operation above
VNO Maximum structural cruising speed 151 kts
only in smooth air
do never exceed in
VNE Never exceed speed in smooth air 188 kts
any operation

ASI markings Significance IAS

WHITE arc Speed range with flaps fully extracted 062-113 kts
GREEN arc Normal speed operating range 069-151 kts
YELLOW arc ‘CAUTION’ range in smooth air 151-188 kts
BLUE radial Best rate-of-climb with a single EO 085 kts
Minimum control speed with a single EO 071 kts
RED radial
Never exceed speed for all operations 188 kts

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Mass and weight limitations
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Mass limitations Mass (weight)

Minimum flaps weight 1250 kg 2756 lb


Maximum take-off weight (MTOW) 1785 kg 3935 lb
Maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW) 1650 kg 3638 lb
Maximum landing weight (up to 1785 allowed) 1700 kg 3748 lb
Maximum load in nose baggage compartment 30 kg 66 lb
Maximum load in cabin baggage compartment 45 kg 100 lb
Maximum load in baggage extension 18 kg 40 lb
Maximum load in all baggage compartments 45 kg 100 lb

Center of gravity

aft of Datum plane at 1250 kg


2.35 meters
Forward center of gravity aft of Datum plane at 1468 kg
2.40 meters aft of Datum plane at MTOW
2.42 meters aft of Datum plane at 1250 kg
Rearward center of gravity aft of Datum plane at 1600 kg
2.49 meters
aft of Datum plane at MTOW

Fuel quantity Main (x2) Auxiliary (x2) Total (x2)

Total fuel 98.4 kg / 26.0 gal 52.0 kg / 13.7 gal 150.4 kg / 39.7 gal
Usable fuel 94.6 kg / 25.0 gal 50.0 kg / 13.2 gal 144.6 kg / 38.2 gal
Maximum
18.0 kg / 05.0 gal – –
difference LH/LR

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Power-plant related limitations
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Engine parameters Limitations

Maximum propeller RPM 2300 RPM


Maximum RPM overspeed within 20 sec 2500 RPM
Power
Maximum take-off power 99 kW (at 2300 RPM)
Maximum continuous power 99 kW (at 2300 RPM)
Minimum temperature - 030 oC
Maximum temperature + 075 oC
Fuel
Minimum engine starting temperature - 005 oC
Minimum take-off temperature + 005 oC
Minimum pressure 1.0 bar
Maximum pressure 6.5 bar
Minimum temperature - 030 oC
Oil Maximum temperature + 140 oC
Minimum quantity 4.5 liters
Maximum quantity 6.0 liters
Maximum consumption 0.1 liters per hour
Gearbox Maximum temperature + 120 oC
Minimum temperature - 030 oC
Coolant
Maximum temperature + 105 oC
Minimum voltage 24.1 V
Electrical Maximum voltage 32.0 V
Maximum amperage 60.0 A
Maximum engine restart altitude 8000 ft
Other
Engine restart airspeed 110 to 120 KIAS

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Warning and caution alerts
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WARNING Meaning/cause

WARNING One of the warnings listed below is being indicated


L/R ENG TEMP LEFT/RIGHT coolant temperature is above 105 oC
L/R OIL TEMP LEFT/RIGHT oil temperature is above 140 oC
L/R OIL PRES LEFT/RIGHT oil pressure is below 1.0 bar
L/R FUEL TEMP LEFT/RIGHT fuel temperature is above 75 oC
L/R GBOX TEMP LEFT/RIGHT engine gearbox temperature is above 120 oC
L/R ALTN AMPS LEFT/RIGHT engine alternator output is above 60 amps
L/R ENF FIRE LEFT/RIGHT engine fire detected
L/R STARTER LEFT/RIGHT engine starter is engaged
DOOR OPEN Front/rear canopy and/or baggage door not closed and locked
POSN ERROR G1000 will no longer provide GPS based navigational guidance
ATTITUDE FAIL There is not attitude reference information from the AHRS
AIRSPEED FAIL There is not airspeed input from the air data computer
ALTITUDE FAIL There is not altitude input from the air data computer
VERTSPEED FAIL There is not vertical speed input from the air data computer
HDG There is not valid heading input from the AHRS
WARN RAIM position warning (NAV deviation bar is removed)

CAUTION Meaning/cause

A fault has occurred in the left/right engine ECU A


L/R ECU A FAIL
ECU A is being tested during FADEC Before take-off check
A fault has occurred in the left/right engine ECU B
L/R ECU B FAIL
ECU B is being tested during FADEC Before take-off check
L/R FUEL LOW LEFT/RIGHT main tank fuel quantity is low

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L/R ALTN FAIL LEFT/RIGHT engine alternator is failed
L/R VOLTS LOW LEFT/RIGHT engine bus voltage is too low (below 25 volts)
L/R COOL LVL LEFT/RIGHT engine coolant level is low
PITOT FAIL Pitot heat has failed
PITOT HT OFF Pitot heat is set to ‘OFF’
STAL HT FAIL Stall warning heat has failed
STAL HT OFF Stall warning heat is turned to ‘OFF’
STICK LIMIT Variable elevator backstop has failed
INTEG RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor is not available
AHRS ALIGN The Attitude and Heading Reference System is aligning
L/R AUX FUEL E LEFT/RIGHT auxiliary fuel tank is empty (if installed)
CHECK GEAR Landing gear is not down and locked
DEICE LVL LO De-icing fluid level is low (if installed)
DEIC PRES HI De-icing pressure is high (if installed)
DEIC PRES LO De-icing pressure is low (if installed)

Warning Caution Normal Caution Warning


Parameter range range range range range
/Indication

RPM – – ≤ 2300 – > 2300


Oil pressure < 1.0 1.0...2.3 2.3...5.8 5.8...6.5 > 6.5
Oil temp. < -30 -30...+50 +50…+130 +131...+140 > +140
Coolant < -30 -30...+60 +60…+101 +102...+105 > +105
Gearbox – – ≤ +115 +115...+120 > +120
Load – – 0...100 – –
Fuel temp. < -30 -30...+4 +05…+69 +70...+75 > 75
Fuel quantity 0 – 0...25 – –
Ammeter – – ≤ 60.0 – > 60.0
Voltmeter < 24.1 24.1...25.0 25.0...30.0 30.0...32.0 > 32.0

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Other limitations
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GFC 700 autopilot system operation limitations

Minimum airspeed 090 kts


Maximum airspeed 180 kts
Minimum altitude during departure 200 ft AGL
Minimum altitude during approach 200 ft AGL
Minimum altitude during climb, cruise, descend phases 800 ft AGL
Single engine inoperative operation NOT ALLOWED

Load factor limitations

at VA at VNE Flaps APP/LDG


Positive 3.80 3.80 2.0
Negative 1.52 0.00 –

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Normal procedures

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Aircraft and cockpit preparation
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Cabin check

MET, NAV, mass and balance Flight planning completed


Airplane documents Complete and up-to-date
Foreign objects Check cleared
Front canopy and rear door Clean, undamaged, check locking mechanism
Pitot tube cover Remove
Parking brake Set ‘LOCK’
Rudder pedals Adjust
Flight controls Check full left-right in full aft-rear positions
Power levers Check movement freedom and full travel
Circuit breakers Set ‘IN’ (if there are pulled CB check reason)
Start key Check pulled out
Gear selector Check ‘DOWN’
ELECT. MASTER Set ‘ON’
Gear indication lights Check three green lights ‘ON’
Fuel quantity/temperature Check sufficient/normal for start-up
Fuel transfer (if AUX tank installed) Set ‘ON’; check no ‘AUX FUEL E’ caution
External lights Set ‘ON’; check turned on
Pitot heat Set ‘ON’; check
Stall warning Check
Pitot heat Set ‘OFF’
External lights Set ‘OFF’
ELECT. MASTER Set ‘OFF’

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Walk-around check, visual inspection

Left main landing gear

Landing gear strut and lock Visual inspection, sufficient height (min: 4 cm)
Down and uplock switches Visual inspection
Wear, tread depth of tire Visual inspection
Tire, wheel, brake Visual inspection
Brake line connection Check for leaks
Slip marks Visual inspection
Chocks Remove
Landing gear door Visual inspection

Left engine nacelle

3 air inlets and 2 air outlets Check cleared


Engine oil level Check dipstick
Gearbox oil level and cowling Visual inspection
Gascolator and air inlet Remove drain; check for water and sediment
Venting pipe Check for blockage
Exhaust Visual inspection
Propeller Visual inspection
De-icing boots Check for de-bonding
Nacelle underside Check for excessive fluids contamination
Auxiliary tank vent outlet Visual inspection
Auxiliary tank drain Remove drain; check for water and sediment
Auxiliary tank filler Visual inspection, check closed

Left wing

Entire wing surface Visual inspection


Tank air outlet on lower surface Visual inspection
Tank drain and tank air inlet Remove drain; check for water and sediment

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Openings on lower surface Check for foreign objects and traces of fuel
Stall warm device Visual inspection
Tank filler Visual inspection, check closed
Pitot probe Check cover removed, probe and orifices clean
Wingtip Visual inspection
Static dischargers Visual inspection
Position and strobe lights Visual inspection
Tie-down Check clear
Aileron and linkage Visual inspection
Aileron hinges and safety pin Visual inspection
Foreign objects in aileron paddle Visual inspection
Flap and linkage Visual inspection
Flap hinges and safety pin Visual inspection
Fuel cooler air inlets and outlets Check clear
Step Visual inspection

Fuselage, left side and underside

Canopy, left side Visual inspection


Rear cabin door and window Visual inspection
Fuselage skin Visual inspection
Antennas Visual inspection
fuselage Check for contamination
Static source Check for blockage

Empennage

Stabilizers and control surfaces Visual inspection


Hinges Visual inspection
Elevator and rudder trim tab Visual inspection, check safetying
Tie-down Check clear
Tail skid and lower fin Visual inspection

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Static dischargers Visual inspection

Fuselage, right side

Fuselage skin Visual inspection


Rear window Visual inspection
Canopy, right side Visual inspection
Static source Check for blockage

Right main landing gear

Landing gear strut and lock Visual inspection, sufficient height (min: 4 cm)
Down and uplock switches Visual inspection
Wear, tread depth of tire Visual inspection
Tire, wheel, brake Visual inspection
Brake line connection Check for leaks
Slip marks Visual inspection
Chocks Remove
Landing gear door Visual inspection

Right wing

Entire wing surface Visual inspection


Tank air outlet on lower surface Visual inspection
Tank drain and tank air inlet Remove drain; check for water and sediment
Openings on lower surface Check for foreign objects and traces of fuel
Tank filler Visual inspection, check closed
Wingtip Visual inspection
Static dischargers Visual inspection
Position and strobe lights Visual inspection
Tie-down Check clear
Aileron and linkage Visual inspection
Aileron hinges and safety pin Visual inspection
Foreign objects in aileron paddle Visual inspection
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Flap and linkage Visual inspection
Flap hinges and safety pin Visual inspection
Fuel cooler air inlets and outlets Check clear
Step Visual inspection
Cabin vent air inlet Check clear

Right engine nacelle

3 air inlets and 2 air outlets Check cleared


Engine oil level Check dipstick
Gearbox oil level and cowling Visual inspection
Gascolator and air inlet Remove drain; check for water and sediment
Venting pipe Check for blockage
Exhaust Visual inspection
Propeller Visual inspection
De-icing boots Check for de-bonding
Nacelle underside Check for excessive fluids contamination
Auxiliary tank vent outlet Visual inspection
Auxiliary tank drain Remove drain; check for water and sediment
Auxiliary tank filler Visual inspection, check closed

Front fuselage and nose landing gear

Left and right front baggage door Visual inspection, closed and locked
Nose landing gear strut Visual inspection, sufficient height (min.: 15 cm)
Down and uplock switches Visual inspection
Wear, tread depth of tire Check
Slip marks Visual inspection
Gear door and linkage Visual inspection
Chocks and tow bar Remove
OAT sensor Check
EPU connector Check

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Engine start, taxi and take-off
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Cockpit preparation (Before engine start checklist)

Preflight check Completed


ATIS information Obtain (consider an every 00’ and 30’ update)
Take-off briefing Perform as indicated below
Baggage and tow bar Check secured
Fuel selectors Set ‘ON’
Power levers Check ‘IDLE’
Parking brake Check ‘LOCK’
Alternate air Check ‘CLOSED’
Manual gear extension Check handle is pushed in
Gear selector Check ‘DOWN’
AVIONIC MASTER Check ‘OFF’
ELECT. MASTER Check ‘OFF’
Engine masters Check ‘OFF’
Pitot heat Check ‘OFF’
Alternate static Check ‘CLOSED’
LH/RH alternators Set ‘ON’
ECU swaps Check ‘AUTO’
External and interior lights Check ‘OFF’
Emergency switch Check ‘OFF’ and guarded
ELT Check armed
Circuit breakers Check ‘IN’
Flap selector Check ‘UP’

Before start procedure Initiate as indicated below

ELECT. MASTER Set ‘ON’


AVIONIC MASTER Set ‘ON’
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Take-off briefing

• Aircraft: Diamond DA42, identification [........], fuel on board [........] gallons


• Flight number [........] from [........] to [........]
• Distance [........] kilometers, ET of departure [........], ET of arrival [........]
• Runway for departure in use [........], runway condition [........]
• Weather information [........] for [........] Z
• Wind [........] degrees [........] meters per second (knots)
• Ceiling [........] feet and visibility [........] meters
• Temperature [........] degrees, dew point [........] degrees
• Altimeter setting: QFE (QNH) [........] hPa (millimeters), anti-ice [........]
• Take-off configuration: V1 [........], VR [........], V2 [........] knots, flaps [........]
• Expect departure (SID) via [........]
• Initial climb clearance [........] feet
• Airborne frequency change to [........] on [........]
• Thrust reduction altitude/height [........] feet, transition height [........] feet
• Radio assistance for departure: VOR 1 [........], VOR 2 [........], ADF1/2 [........]

Briefing completed. Supplements and questions.

Before engine start (checklist continued)

Rudder pedals Check adjusted


Flight controls Checked
Elevator and rudder trims Check; set T/O position
‘GEAR/FIRE TEST’ button Press; check test annunciation
Flaps selector Set ‘LDG’
Variable elevator backstop Perform check as indicated below
Control stick Set in aft position and hold
Power levers Set ‘TO/GA’
Backstop limit Check decreasing
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Power levers Set ‘IDLE’
Backstop limit Check increasing
Flaps selector Set ‘UP’
Passengers Instructed
Seat belts Check fastened
Rear door Check closed and latched
Front canopy Set position ‘1’ or ‘2’
Garmin G1000 Powered and acknowledged
PFD/MFD Set ‘BACKUP’ mode
MFD Open ‘FUEL’ page
Fuel quantity Check; use ‘RST/SET’ function if required
Fuel temperature Check normal for start-up
Total time in service Note
MFD Open ‘SYSTEM’ page
Start key Check inserted
Position lights Set ‘ON’

Engine start procedure

ATC clearance Obtain


Strobe lights Set ‘ON’
Hand signal Show to maintenance personnel
LH/LR engine master Set ‘ON’ (LH engine start first recommended)
Annunciations, engine instruments Check normal
‘L GLOW ON’ annunciation Check ‘OFF’
Propeller area Left side clear
Start key Set ‘START LEFT’
Oil pressure Check outside red range within 3 sec
Voltage, amperage Check green range
Annunciations, engine instruments Check normal

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After engine start (checklist)

Oil pressure Check green range


Warm-up Set 900 +/- 20 RPM for 2 min (‘IDLE’)
Power levers Set 1400 revolutions
Oil/coolant temperatures Check above 50/60 0C
Fuel selectors Set ‘X-FEED’
Pitot heat Set ‘ON’
‘PITOT HT OFF’ annunciation Check disappeared; check amperage
Pitot heat Set ‘OFF’
PFD/MFD Set ‘NORMAL’ mode
FMS setup Initiate as indicated below
‘AUX-4’ page Select; setup profile
‘FLP’ button Press and select/enter a flight plan
Radios Set COM, NAV; set ADF, DME, CDI and BRG
Performance Set speed bugs if required
FMS setup Announce completed
Autopilot test Perform as indicated below
‘AP DISC’ button Press and hold; check electric trim unable
Autopilot engagement Check ‘AP ON’ PFD annunciation and FD on
‘AP DISC’ button Press; check ‘AP ON’ annunciation disappeared
‘GO AROUND’ button Press; check FD bars in climbing command
‘FD’ button Press to set off
Flood light Check; set as required
Position lights Check ‘ON’
Fuel selectors Set ‘ON’
Altimeters Set QFE/QNH; set AP reference altitude
Standby artificial horizon Pull to cage, check operable
Transponder Check code and mode
Parking brake Set ‘RELEASE’

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Taxiing

ATC clearance Obtain


Taxi and landing lights Set ‘ON’
Left/right side Check cleared
Announce ‘L/R side cleared, hand signal
PF
received, taxi light set ‘ON’ and brake released’
Brakes Test on moving off; announce PF checked
Nose wheel steering Check for proper function
Flight instruments Check

Before take-off (checklist)

Parking brake Set ‘LOCK’


Seat belts Check fastened
Rear door Check closed and latched
Front canopy Check closed and latched
Front baggage doors Check closed
Door warning Check annunciation is off
Engine instruments Check green range
Fuel temperature Check normal for take-off
Circuit breakers Check ‘IN’
Elevator trim Set T/O position
Fuel selectors Check ‘ON’
Rudder trim Set as required for take-off
Flaps selector Check ‘UP’
Flight controls Check
Power levers Check ‘IDLE’
ECU test Perform as indicated below
‘ECU TEST’ buttons Press and hold till check is over
‘L/R ECU A/B FAIL’ annunciation Check on, RPM increasing and off

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‘L/R ECU B FAIL’ annunciation Check on, prop cycling and off
‘L/R ECU A FAIL’ annunciation Check on, prop cycling and off
RPM Check decreasing to ‘IDLE’
‘ECU TEST’ buttons Release
ECU swaps Set ‘B’, check engines
ECU swaps Set ‘AUTO’
Pitot heat As required
Transponder Check code and mode
Parking brake Set ‘RELEASE’

Line up and take-off

Landing light Check/set ‘ON’


Approach sector Check cleared
Runway Indentify
Brake Release
PF Announce ‘Take-off, power MAX, report V1’
Power levers Set ‘TO/GA’
Instruments Check RPM, load and fuel flow
Runway direction Maintain using rudder
Lift-off Perform at 75/76 kts (TOW≤/>1700 kg)
Airspeed Maintain 81/82 (TOW≤/>1700 kg) - 95 kts
Brake Apply
Landing gear Set ‘UP’ when rate of climb is positive
Autopilot As required; set ‘ON’ above 200 ft AGL
Power levers Set ‘90%’ at minimum 300 ft AGL
Landing and taxi lights As required; set ‘OFF’ at 600 ft
ATC clearance Obtain

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Climb, cruise and descent
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Climb to cruise (checklist)

Gear selector Check set ‘UP’


Flaps Check set ‘UP’
Landing and taxi lights Check ‘OFF’
Airspeed Maintain 81/82 - 87/88 kts (TOW≤/>1700 kg)
Annunciations/ENGINE/SYSTEM Monitor fuel, radio, engine and navigation
Altimeter Set QNE at TA

Cruise

Power levers As required (recommended: 60-70%)


Elevator/rudder trim As required
Annunciations/ENGINE/SYSTEM Monitor fuel, radio, engine and navigation

Ten minutes before descent

ATIS information Obtain for destination and alternates


Approach and landing data Set
Approach briefing Perform as indicated below

Descent and initial approach phase (checklist)

Landing data Check received


Altimeters Set QFE/QNH; set AP reference altitude
COM/NAV frequencies, FMS Set
Seatbelts Check fastened
Fuel selectors Check ‘ON’ position
Parking brake Check ‘RELEASE’
Gear warning horn Check function
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Approach briefing

• Destination [........], alternate airport [........], weather on alternate [........]


• Fuel on board [........] gallons
• Weather information [........] for [........] Z
• Wind [........] degrees [........] meters per second (knots)
• Ceiling [........] feet and visibility [........] meters
• Temperature [........] degrees, dew point [........] degrees
• Altimeter setting: QFE (QNH) [........] hPa (millimeters), anti-ice [........]
• Expect landing runway [........], heading [........], approach (STAR) [........]
• Approach type [........], minimums [........], decision height [........] feet
• Terminal information: chart [........], effective date [........], page [........]
• After passing [........], turn to heading [........] and descend to [........] feet
• Speed on final [........] knots, flaps [........]
• Radio assistance for approach: ILS identification [........], frequency [........], course
[........], VOR 1 [........], VOR 2 [........], ADF1/2 [........]
• Go around procedure: set TO/GA, climb heading [........] to [........] feet

Briefing completed. Supplements and questions.

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Approach, landing and shut down
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Final approach phase and landing

Airspeed Maintain minimum 87 with flaps set ‘UP’


Speed check Perform, check below 133 kts 1 km from FAF
Flaps Set ‘APP’ at downwind or base leg
Landing gear Set ‘DOWN’ after flaps are set ‘APP’
Speed check Perform, check below 113 kts
Flaps Set ‘LDG’ (as required)
Landing and taxi lights Set ‘ON’
Final check Perform on final and announce completed
Airspeed Maintain 90-95 kts

After landing (checklist)

Flaps Set ‘UP’


Pitot heat Set/check ‘OFF’
Alternate air Set ‘CLOSED’ if used on flight
Landing and taxi lights As required

Go around

Power levers Set ‘TO/GA’


Flaps Set ‘APP’
Brake Apply
Landing gear Set ‘UP’ when rate of climb is positive
Flaps Set ‘UP’ at safe altitude
Landing light Set ‘OFF’
ATC Report go around at 600 ft

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Engine shut down (checklist)

Parking brake Set ‘LOCK’


Power levers Set ‘IDLE’ for 2 min.
ELT Check 121.5 set
Engine ‘SYSTEM’ page Check
Engine ‘FUEL’ page Note ‘TTL TIME IN SVS’
AVIONIC MASTER Set ‘OFF’
Electrical customers Set ‘OFF’ except strobe lights
Engine masters Set ‘OFF’
Strobe lights Set ‘OFF’
Interior lights Set/check ‘OFF’
Start key Remove

Aircraft secure

Parking brake Set ‘RELEASE’


Chocks Use
Tie Attach down ropes to mooring points

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Abnormal procedures

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Diamond DA42 pilot’s handbook page 38


G1000 caution annunciations
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L/R ECU A FAIL L/R ECU B FAIL

Left or right ECU A or B failure ON GROUND:

• Discontinue operation
• Terminate flight preparation

L/R ECU A FAIL

Left or right ECU A failure DURING FLIGHT:


(in case of ECU A fail the system automatically switches to ECU B)

• Press ‘ECU TEST’ button for more than 2 seconds


• If ‘L/R ECU A FAIL’ caution annunciation re-appears perform landing ASAP
• If ‘L/R ECU A FAIL’ caution annunciation can be reset continue flight
The engine must be serviced after landing

L/R ECU B FAIL

Left or right ECU B failure DURING FLIGHT:

• Press ‘ECU TEST’ button for more than 2 seconds


• If ‘L/R ECU A FAIL’ caution annunciation re-appears or cannot be reset land ASAP
• If ‘L/R ECU A FAIL’ caution annunciation can be reset continue flight
The engine must be serviced after landing

L/R ALTN FAIL

Left or right alternator failure:

• Set ‘OFF’ alternator on affected side


• Monitor bus voltage
• Reduce electrical consumers
• If both alternators fail see checklist ‘Both alternators failed’ below
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L/R VOLTS LOW

Left-hand or right-hand bus voltage too low:


(possible reasons: fault in the electrical power supply; RPM too low)

• See ‘Engine instrument indications outside of green range’ part for ‘Volts low’

L/R COOL LVL

Left or right engine coolant level low:

• Monitor annunciations and engine instruments parameters


• Check coolant temperature
• See ‘Engine instrument indications outside of green range’ part for ‘Coolant
temperature’

PITOT FAIL PITOT HT OFF

Pitot-static system or pitot heating off or fail:

• Check pitot heat ‘ON’


• If operating in icing conditions expect failure of the pitot-static system
• Set ‘OPEN’ the alternate static valve
• Leave area with icing conditions (see ‘Emergency checklists’ part for ‘Unintentional
flying into icing’)

STALL HT FAIL STALL HT OFF

Stall warning system heating off or fail:

• Check pitot heat ‘ON’


• Expect loss of aural stall warning

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L/R FUEL LOW

Left or right main tank fuel quantity is low:

• Check fuel quantity


• If left-hand and right-hand quantities show remarkable difference:
- expect loss of fuel on side with lower indication
- set fuel selector on side with low fuel indication to ‘X-FEED’

L/R AUX FUEL E

Auxiliary fuel tank is empty:

• Set L/R auxiliary fuel pump ‘OFF’

STICK LIMIT

Variable elevator backstop system failed:

• If 1 or 2 power levers set for MORE than 20% load:


- elevator variable backstop is inoperative
- do not stall in any configuration
• If 1 or 2 power levers set for LESS than 20% load:
- elevator variable backstop is always ACTIVE
- elevator capacity is reduced
- during approach maintain minimum VREF 76/78 KIAS

DEICE LVL LO

De-icing fluids level is low:

• Maximum duration of ice protection:


- in ‘NORMAL’ mode – 45 minutes
- in ‘HIGH’ mode – 22 minutes

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DEIC PRESS LO

De-icing system pressure is low:

• Switch ‘DE-ICE’ to ‘HIGH’ mode


• If ‘DEIC PRES LO’ annunciation still on:
- select ‘PUMP1/PUMP2’ switch to select other pump
- if necessary prime pump by activating windshield pump
• If ‘DEIC PRES LO’ annunciation still on activate ‘ALTERNATE’ switch
• If ‘DEIC PRES LO’ annunciation still on see ‘Emergency checklists’ part for ‘Ice
protection failure’

DEIC PRESS HI

De-icing system pressure is high:

• Possible reduced system performance


• Filter cartridge to be replaced at next scheduled maintenance

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Engine instrument indication outside of green range
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Temperature and pressure

H See ‘Emergency checklists’ part for ‘L/R ENG TEMP’


During low power descent coolant temperature may
decrease, consider increasing power
Check G1000 ‘LOW COOLANT LEVEL’ annunciation
Coolant temperature
L If ‘LOW COOLANT LEVEL’ annunciation appears:

- reduce power on affected engine


- expect loss of coolant fluid
- be prepared for an engine failure
H See ‘Emergency checklists’ part for ‘L/R OIL TEMP’
Oil temperature Increase power
L
Reduce airspeed
Check oil and coolant temperatures
If temperatures are within the green ranges:

- oil pressure indication may be faulty


- monitor oil and coolant temperatures
H
Oil pressure If temperatures are outside the green ranges:

- reduce power on affected engine


- be prepared for an engine failure
- perform landing ASAP
L See ‘Emergency checklists’ part for ‘L/R OIL PRESS’
H See ‘Emergency checklists’ part for ‘L/R FUEL TEMP’
Increase power on affected engine
Reduce airspeed
Fuel temperature
L If temperature not returns to green range:

- be prepared for an engine failure


- perform landing ASAP

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Electrical and power

If voltage is low during ground operation:

- check circuit breakers


- increase RPM
- if caution still indicated discontinue operation
Voltage L If voltage is low during flight:

- check circuit breakers


- switch off unnecessary electrical equipment
- if ‘L/R VOLTS LOW’ annunciation still indicated
apply ‘L/R ALTN FAIL’ procedure
Reduce power on affected engine
Keep RPM in green range
RPM H If annunciation still indicated:

- see ‘Emergency checklists’ part for ‘RPM overspeed’


- perform landing ASAP

Other abnormal situations

Both alternators failure

AVIONIC MASTER Set ‘OFF’


LH/RH alternators Set ‘OFF’
Transponder Set ‘STBY’
Gear selector Set ‘DOWN’
Manual gear extension Pull handle when gear down and locked
Pitot heat Set ‘OFF’
External and interior lights Set ‘OFF’
Battery power Expect to last for 30 min and engine stop after that
Landing Perform ASAP

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Hydraulic pump: failure or continuous operation

Gear indication lights Check


Manual gear extension Prepare to pull the handle

Left or right auxiliary fuel transfer fail

Fuel transfer Set ‘OFF’


Fuel quantity Check
Fuel selectors Set ‘X-FEED’ position
Fuel unbalance Maintain within 1 gal in the main fuel tank
Fuel transfer Set ‘ON’
Fuel selectors Set ‘X-FEED’
Fuel unbalance Maintain within 1 gal in the main fuel tank
Flight plan Amend to allow for reduced amount of available fuel

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Emergency procedures

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G1000 warning annunciations
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L/R OIL PRES

Left or right engine oil pressure is low:

• Reduce power on affected engine


• Be prepared for loss of oil and engine
• Perform landing ASAP

L/R OIL TEMP

Left or right engine oil temperature is high:

• Check oil temperature


• Of oil pressure is low (outside the green range):
- reduce power on affected engine
- expect loss of engine oil
- be prepared for an engine failure
• Of oil pressure is normal (within the green range):
- reduce power on affected engine
- increase airspeed
• Of oil pressure does not return to the green range:
- be prepared for an engine failure
- perform landing ASAP

L/R GBOX TEMP

Left or right engine gearbox temperature is high:

• Reduce power on affected engine


• Increase airspeed
• If gearbox temperature does no return to the green range:
- be prepared for an engine failure
- perform landing ASAP

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L/R ENG TEMP

Left or right engine coolant temperature is high:

• Check G100 for ‘LOW COOL LVL’ annunciation


• If ‘LOW COOL LVL’ annunciation is not indicated (during climb):
- reduce power on affected engine by 10% or more as required
- increase airspeed by 10 KIAS or more as required
- if temperature is still high reduce power as much as possible, increase airspeed
• If ‘LOW COOL LVL’ annunciation is not indicated (during cruise):
- reduce power on affected engine, increase airspeed
- if temperature is still high be prepared for an engine failure
- perform landing ASAP

L/R FUEL TEMP

Left or right engine fuel temperature is high:

• Reduce power on affected engine


• Increase airspeed
• Transfer fuel from auxiliary to main tank if applicable
• If temperature is still outside the green range perform landing ASAP

L/R ALTN AMPS

Left or right engine alternator amperage is high:

• Check circuit breakers


• Reduce electrical load
• Perform landing ASAP

L/R STARTER

Left or right engine starter does not disengage:

• Affected engine power lever – set ‘IDLE’


• Affected engine master – set ‘OFF’
• ELECT MASTER – set ‘OFF’

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DOOR OPEN

Door and/or doors are unlocked:

• Reduce airspeed
• Check the canopy and rear door visually
• If unable to latch perform landing ASAP
• Check the front baggage doors visually:
- if one or both front baggage doors are open perform landing ASAP

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Engine out procedures
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Engine failures

Rejected take-off

Power Set ‘OFF’


Brakes Apply
ATC Inform
If necessary:
Engine masters Set ‘OFF’
Fuel selectors Set ‘OFF’ position
ELECT. MASTER Set ‘OFF’
Cabin heat and defrost Set ‘OFF’ (in case of fire)

Engine failure in flight

If airspeed below 68 KIAS:


VMCA recovery procedure Perform
If airspeed above 68 KIAS:

Power Increase up to ‘MAX’


Airspeed Maintain minimum VYSE 82 KIAS
Landing gear Set ‘UP’
Flaps Set ‘UP’
Engine master (inoperative) Set ‘OFF’
Alternator ( inoperative) Set ‘OFF’
Fuel selector (inoperative) Set ‘OFF’
Cabin heat and defrost Set ‘OFF’ (in case of fire)
Front canopy Unlatch as required (maximum 120 KIAS)

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Engine troubleshooting

Power lever (good engine) Set ‘TO/GA’


Power lever (inoperative) Set ‘IDLE’
Alternate air Set ‘OPEN’ (if in icing conditions)
Fuel quantity Check
Fuel transfer (inoperative) Consider
Fuel selector (inoperative) Set ‘ON’ or ‘X-FEED’
ECU swap (inoperative) Set ‘ECU B’
If successful:
Landing Perform ASAP
If unsuccessful:
ECU swap Set ‘ECU AUTO’
Circuit breakers Check and reset
If unsuccessful:
Engine failure in flight Perform procedure

Engine restart in flight

Airspeed Maintain 110 KIAS (maximum 120 KIAS)


Pressure altitude Below 8000 ft
Power lever (inoperative) Check ‘IDLE’
Fuel selector (inoperative) Check ‘ON’
Alternate air As required
Alternator (inoperative) Set ‘ON’
Engine master (inoperative) Set ‘ON’
Starter Engage as required
If engine started:
Power Moderate
Engine instruments Check green range

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Oscillating RPM

Power levers Change setting


If unsuccessful:
ECU swap Set ‘ECU B’
If unsuccessful:
ECU swap Set ‘ECU AUTO’
Landing Perform ASAP

RPM overspeed

Power setting Reduce


If unsuccessful:
ECU swap Set ‘ECU B’
If unsuccessful:
ECU swap Set ‘ECU AUTO’
Landing Perform ASAP (be prepared for engine failure in flight)

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Other systems failures
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Landing gear system

Landing gear with defective main gear tire

ATC Inform
- land on runway side with entire tire
During landing - keep wing on ‘good’ side low
- support directional control with brake

Landing with defective brakes

After touchdown (if necessary):


Engine masters Set ‘OFF’
Fuel selectors Set ‘OFF’ position
ELECT. MASTER Set ‘OFF’

Manual extension of landing gear

Airspeed Maintain maximum 156 KIAS


‘GEAR/FIRE TEST’ button Press; check test annunciation
ELECT. MASTER Check ‘ON’
Bus voltage Check green range
Circuit breaker Check
Landing gear Set ‘DOWN’
Manual gear extension Pull the handle
If necessary:
Airspeed Maintain maximum 110 KIAS
Moderate yawing Apply
Gear indication lights Check three green lights ‘ON’

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Landing gear unsafe warning

If on more than 20 seconds:


Airspeed Maintain maximum 156 KIAS
In cold temperature:
Gear selector Recycle
If landing gear EXTENSION unsuccessful:
Manual extension Continue
If landing gear RETRACTION unsuccessful:
Flight Perform with landing gear down

Landing with gear retracted

Approach Perform normal


Just before touchdown:
Power levers Set ‘IDLE’
After touchdown:
Engine masters Set ‘OFF’
Fuel selectors Set ‘OFF’
ELECT. MASTER Set ‘OFF’

Fire and smoke

Engine fire on ground

Power levers Set ‘IDLE’


Engine masters Set ‘OFF’
Fuel selectors Set ‘OFF’
‘MAYDAY’ call Consider
ELECT. MASTER Set ‘OFF’
Front canopy Open when engine and aircraft stopped
Evacuation Perform

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Electrical fire on ground

‘MAYDAY’ call Consider


ELECT. MASTER Set ‘OFF’
Power levers Set ‘IDLE’
Engine masters Set ‘OFF’
Fuel selectors Set ‘OFF’
Front canopy Open when engine and aircraft stopped
Evacuation Perform

Electrical fire in flight

Emergency switch Set ‘ON’


‘MAYDAY’ call Consider
AVIONIC MASTER Set ‘OFF’
ELECT. MASTER Set ‘OFF’
Cabin heat and defrost Set ‘OFF’
Emergency windows Open if required
Front canopy Unlatch as required (maximum 120 KIAS)
Landing Perform ASAP

Other emergency procedures

Emergency descent

Flaps Set/check ‘UP’


Landing gear Set ‘DOWN’
Power levers Set ‘IDLE’
Airspeed As required

Suspicion of carbon monoxide

Cabin heat and defrost Set ‘OFF’


Ventilation Open

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Emergency windows Open
Airspeed Maintain maximum 120 KIAS
Front canopy Unlatch

Unintentional flying into icing

Pitot heat Set ‘ON’


Cabin heat and defrost Set ‘ON’
Power Increase
De-ice system Use as appropriate
Alternate air Set ‘OPEN’ as required
Emergency windows Open as required
When pitot heat fails:
Alternate static valve Set ‘OPEN’
Emergency windows Close

Ice protection failure

Airspeed Maintain minimum 121 KIAS


Flaps Set maximum ‘APP’
Approach (with residual ice) Perform at 82 KIAS
Landing distance Consider increased by 1.4

Complete electrical failure

Circuit breakers Check ‘IN’


If unsuccessful:
Emergency switch Set ‘ON’
Flood light Set ‘ON’
Power Set according power lever and/or engine noise
Flaps Verify position
Landing Perform ASAP
Landing gear Consider slowly extension, apply manual extension

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Diamond DA42 pilot’s handbook page 56


PART III

Airport and route


information

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Diamond DA42 pilot’s handbook page 57


Training routes data

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UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - Route A1
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Missed approach altitude Navaids


ULYANOVSK Barataevka, UWLL/ULK (1968 ft) BMK, 113.4
461.9 ft ASL, N54 16.1 E048 13.4 TL TA
Rwy 02/22: 12555x197 ft
by ATC (2953 ft)
o o
RWY 02 (TRKm: 021 , 461 ft) RWY 20 (TRKm: 201 , 373 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

MR / 332.0 M / 680.0 IMR / 110.3 LS / 332.0 L / 680.0 −


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Approach Samara-Control
126.600 121.800 120.400 120.800 127.300 132.300 (W)
Departure UWLL (ULYANOVSK) Destination UWLL (ULYANOVSK)
Distance 275 Cruising FL FL69/79/89 Flight rules IFR

A1 UWLL SID MOKED [FL69/79/89] STODA [B481/FL69/79/89] GOTUN [B481/


FL69/79/89] AKODA [B481/FL69/79/89] TERDI ROSMI STAR UWLL

Waypoints Coordinates TRK DST Communications


1 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 351 067 ULK APP 127.300
2 MOKED N54 52.0 E048 16.0 260 013 ULK APP 127.300
3 STODA N54 52.0 E048 04.0 217 056 ULK APP 127.300
4 GOTUN N54 32.3 E047 25.1 217 029 ULK APP 127.300
5 AKODA N54 22.0 E047 05.1 216 020 ULK APP 127.300
6 TERDI N54 14.8 E046 51.6 100 021 ULK APP 120.400
7 ROSMI N54 11.0 E047 10.0 072 069 ULK PRC 120.400
8 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 --- --- ULK PRC 120.400

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UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - Route A2
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Missed approach altitude Navaids


ULYANOVSK Barataevka, UWLL/ULK (1968 ft) BMK, 113.4
461.9 ft ASL, N54 16.1 E048 13.4 TL TA
Rwy 02/22: 12555x197 ft
by ATC (2953 ft)
o o
RWY 02 (TRKm: 021 , 461 ft) RWY 20 (TRKm: 201 , 373 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

MR / 332.0 M / 680.0 IMR / 110.3 LS / 332.0 L / 680.0 −


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Approach Samara-Control
126.600 121.800 120.400 120.800 127.300 132.300 (W)
Departure UWLL (ULYANOVSK) Destination UWLL (ULYANOVSK)
Distance 196 Cruising FL FL69/79/89 Flight rules IFR

UWLL SID MOKED [FL69/79/89] STODA [B481/FL69/79/89] GOTUN STAR UWLL

Waypoints Coordinates TRK DST Communications


1 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 351 067 ULK APP 127.300
2 MOKED N54 52.0 E048 16.0 260 013 ULK APP 127.300
3 STODA N54 52.0 E048 04.0 217 056 ULK APP 127.300
4 GOTUN N54 32.3 E047 25.1 108 060 ULK RAD 120.400
5 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 --- --- ULK PRC 120.400

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UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - UWKD/KZN (Kazan)
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Missed approach altitude Navaids


ULYANOVSK Barataevka, UWLL/ULK (1968 ft) BMK, 113.4
461.9 ft ASL, N54 16.1 E048 13.4 TL TA
Rwy 02/22: 12555x197 ft
by ATC (2953 ft)
o o
RWY 02 (TRKm: 021 , 461 ft) RWY 20 (TRKm: 201 , 373 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

MR / 332.0 M / 680.0 IMR / 110.3 LS / 332.0 L / 680.0 −


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Approach Samara-Control
126.600 121.800 120.400 120.800 127.300 132.300 (W)
Missed approach altitude Navaids
KAZAN, UWKD/KZN (1650 ft) KZN, 112.7
414 ft ASL, N55 36.4 E049 16.9 TL TA
Rwy 11L/29R: 12217x144 ft (11R/29L CLOSED)
by ATC (2960 ft)
RWY 11L (TRKm: 112o, 349 ft) RWY 29L (TRKm: 292o, 410 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

PS / 292.0 P / 602.0 IPS / 108.5 DJ / 292.0 D / 602.0 IDJ / 108.3


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar (APP H<9842) Kazan-Control (APP, H≥9842)
126.800 121.700 120.300 119.400 133.600 (N), 133.100 (S)
Departure UWLL (ULYANOVSK) Destination UWKD (KAZAN)
Distance 402 Cruising FL FL69/79/89 Flight rules IFR

UWLL SID MOKED [W170/FL69-89] YK [B481/FL69-89] OSBIN STAR UWKD UWKD


SID OSBIN [B481/FL79] YK [B481/FL79] STODA [B481/FL79] GOTUN STAR UWLL

Waypoints Coordinates TRK DST Communications


1 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 351 067 ULK APP 127.300
2 MOKED N54 52.0 E048 16.0 348 013 KZN CTR 133.100
3 YK N54 59.0 E048 16.0 031 034 KZN CTR 133.100
4 OSBIN N55 12.6 E048 37.7 031 060 KZN RAD 119.400
5 UWKD N55 36.3 E049 16.3 211 060 KZN RAD 119.400
1 OSBIN N55 12.6 E048 37.7 211 034 KZN CTR 133.100
2 YK N54 59.0 E048 16.0 213 018 KZN CTR 133.100
3 STODA N54 52.0 E048 04.0 217 056 ULK APP 127.300
4 GOTUN N54 32.3 E047 25.1 108 060 ULK APP 127.300
5 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 --- --- ULK PRC 120.400

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UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - UWKS/CSY (Cheboksary)
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Missed approach altitude Navaids


ULYANOVSK Barataevka, UWLL/ULK (1968 ft) BMK, 113.4
461.9 ft ASL, N54 16.1 E048 13.4 TL TA
Rwy 02/22: 12555x197 ft
by ATC (2953 ft)
o o
RWY 02 (TRKm: 021 , 461 ft) RWY 20 (TRKm: 201 , 373 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

MR / 332.0 M / 680.0 IMR / 110.3 LS / 332.0 L / 680.0 −


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Approach Samara-Control
126.600 121.800 120.400 120.800 127.300 132.300 (W)
Missed approach altitude Navaids

CHEBOKSARY, UWKS/CSY (2300 ft) −


560 ft ASL, N56 05.4 E047 20.9 TL TA

Rwy 06/24: 8241x161 ft FL49/FL59


(2625 ft)
(Q≥965.2/Q<965.2)
RWY 06 (TRKm: 062o, 560 ft) RWY 24 (TRKm: 242o, 522 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

LA / 510.0 L / 480.0 ILA / 110.3 CR / 510.0 C / 480.0 ICR / 108.3


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Kazan-Control
118.300 − 119.300 − 133.600 (N), 133.100 (S)
Departure UWLL (ULYANOVSK) Destination UWKS (CHEBOKSARY)
Distance 488 Cruising FL FL69/79/89 Flight rules IFR

UWLL SID MOKED [W170/FL69-89] YK [B332/FL79] INRUS STAR UWKS UWKS


SID BALEB [A279/FL79] BT [R346/69-89] GOTUN STAR UWLL

Waypoints Coordinates TRK DST Communications


1 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 351 067 ULK APP 127.300
2 MOKED N54 52.0 E048 16.0 349 013 KZN CTR 133.100
3 YK N54 59.0 E048 16.0 324 098 KZN CTR 133.100
4 INRUS N55 46.8 E047 36.4 324 038 CSY TWR 119.300
5 UWKS N56 05.4 E047 20.9 187 037 CSY TWR 119.300
1 BALEB N55 46.7 E047 09.6 187 113 KZN CTR 133.100
2 BT N54 49.0 E046 35.0 108 062 ULK APP 127.300
3 GOTUN N54 32.3 E047 25.1 108 060 ULK APP 127.300
4 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 --- --- ULK PRC 120.400

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UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - UWPS/SKX (Saransk)
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Missed approach altitude Navaids


ULYANOVSK Barataevka, UWLL/ULK (1968 ft) BMK, 113.4
461.9 ft ASL, N54 16.1 E048 13.4 TL TA
Rwy 02/22: 12555x197 ft
by ATC (2953 ft)
o o
RWY 02 (TRKm: 021 , 461 ft) RWY 20 (TRKm: 201 , 373 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

MR / 332.0 M / 680.0 IMR / 110.3 LS / 332.0 L / 680.0 −


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Approach Samara-Control
126.600 121.800 120.400 120.800 127.300 132.300 (W)
Missed approach altitude Navaids
SARANSK, UWPS/SKX (1312 ft) −
709 ft ASL, N54 07.5 E045 12.9 TL TA
Rwy 02/20: 9190x138 ft
by ATC (1968 ft)
RWY 02 (TRKm: 023o, 709 ft) RWY 20 (TRKm: 203o, 636 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

SI / 505.0 S / 1025.0 − GE / 505.0 G / 1025.0 IGE / 109.9


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Approach Penza-Control
− − 118.100 − − 134.300
Departure UWLL (ULYANOVSK) Destination UWPS (SARANSK)
Distance 406 Cruising FL FL69/79/89 Flight rules IFR

UWLL SID AKODA [B481/FL79] TERDI [B481/FL79] WU [B364/FL79] SUDEM STAR


UWPS UWPS SID SUDEM [B364/FL69-89] WU [B364/FL69-89] LINRI STAR UWLL

Waypoints Coordinates TRK DST Communications


1 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 269 075 ULK APP 127.300
2 AKODA N54 22.0 E047 05.1 216 020 ULK APP 127.300
3 TERDI N54 14.8 E046 51.6 216 019 PNZ CTR 134.300
4 WU N54 08.0 E046 39.0 259 053 PNZ CTR 134.300
5 SUDEM N54 08.0 E045 50.0 259 041 SKX TWR 118.100
6 UWPS N54 07.5 E045 12.9 078 041 SKX TWR 118.100
1 SUDEM N54 08.0 E045 50.0 078 053 PNZ CTR 134.300
2 WU N54 08.0 E046 39.0 070 017 PNZ CTR 134.300
3 LINRI N54 09.4 E046 54.2 070 087 ULK APP 127.300
4 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 --- --- ULK PRC 120.400

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UWLL/ULK (Ulyanovsk) - UWWW/KUF (Samara)
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Missed approach altitude Navaids


ULYANOVSK Barataevka, UWLL/ULK (1968 ft) BMK, 113.4
461.9 ft ASL, N54 16.1 E048 13.4 TL TA
Rwy 02/22: 12555x197 ft
by ATC (2953 ft)
o o
RWY 02 (TRKm: 021 , 461 ft) RWY 20 (TRKm: 201 , 373 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

MR / 332.0 M / 680.0 IMR / 110.3 LS / 332.0 L / 680.0 −


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Approach Samara-Control
126.600 121.800 120.400 120.800 127.300 132.300 (W)
Missed approach altitude Navaids
SAMARA KURUMOCH, UWWW/KUF
477 ft ASL, N53 30.1 E050 09.3 (1312 ft) −
Rwy 05/23: 8360x197 ft TL TA
Rwy 15/33: 9846x148 ft by ATC (3043 ft)
RWY 05 (TRKm: 051o, 477 ft) RWY 23 (TRKm: 231o, 410 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

BE / 287.0 B / 588.0 IBE / 110.5 FK / 287.0 F / 588.0 IFK / 109.7


o o
RWY 15 (TRKm: 150 , 415 ft) RWY 33 (TRKm: 330 , 387 ft)
OM IM ILS OM IM ILS

WG / 427.0 W / 722.0 IWG / 111.9 AZ / 287.0 A / 588.0 IAZ / 111.1


ATIS Ground Tower/Precision Radar Approach Samara-Control
134.100 (E)
119.000 118.200 128.000 124.600 132.300 (W)
134.900 (R)
Departure UWLL (ULYANOVSK) Destination UWWW (SAMARA)
Distance 316 Cruising FL FL69/79/89 Flight rules IFR

UWLL SID RUBEK [G485/FL69-89] KS STAR UWWW UWWW SID DW STAR UWLL

Waypoints Coordinates TRK DST Communications


1 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 131 070 ULK APP 127.300
2 RUBEK N53 46.0 E048 52.0 092 039 KUF APP 124.600
3 KS N53 41.0 E049 26.0 102 052 KUF RAD 128.000
4 UWWW N53 30.1 E050 09.3 302 087 KUF APP 124.600
1 DW N54 02.0 E049 11.0 282 068 ULK APP 127.300
2 UWLL N54 15.8 E048 13.6 --- --- ULK PRC 120.400

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