USU Checklists Rev11 17 Web

Checklists
= Surface-7,000 = Surface- 12,000 = UAV OPS area = 7,500-12,000

How to Use the Checklist:
When using the following checklist there are a few items to note:
1. Verify that you are using the proper checklist for the appropriate aircraft.
2. Bold Items are immediate action.
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
3. “Bold” Items are verbal callouts.
4. Italicized are information items.
5. ALL CAPS is action to be performed.
6. Underlined is an action to be completed when parameters have been met.
7. Verify that you have the MOST CURRENT REVISION.
8. All checklists are arranged in the following order: some items might be
combined for brevity.
Preflight
Normal DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Maneuvers
Abnormal (Pink)
9. ALWAYS CHECK WITH THE AFM if you are in doubt about anything.
10. Line are included under checklist headers to identify the key tasks that
must be accomplished before continuing with the checklist.
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Name:_____________________________________________
Phone#____________________________________________
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Rev. 11.17
Rev. 11.17
DA-40F PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
DA 40F Flight Deck Pitot-static probe REMOVE COVER & INSPECT

Weather, Flight Plan, Weight & Balance COMPLETE Wing tie-down REMOVE
Aircraft Documents & Inspections CURRENT Wing tip INSPECT
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Flight Control Lock REMOVE 2 static wicks INSPECT
Ignition Switch OFF Aileron
Electrical Equipment ALL OFF Aileron paddle INSPECT
Circuit Breakers CHECK IN Hinges & safety pins INSPECT
Mixture Control Lever IDLE CUTOFF Push Rod, bracket, & bonding straps INSPECT
Throttle IDLE Trim tab INSPECT (don’t touch!)
Carburetor Heat OFF Flap
Master Switch ON Counter weight INSPECT
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Flaps CHECK OPERATION Hinges & safety pins INSPECT
Flight Controls CHECK FULL DEFLECTION Push Rod, bracket, & bonding straps INSPECT
Flaps UP Torsion tube & bonding strap INSPECT
Lights & Pitot Heat CHECK OPERATION Main gear INSPECT FROM AFT
Lights & Pitot Heat OFF Brakes & hydraulic line INSPECT
G1000 Databases CURRENT Brake Pads CONFIRM SUFFICIENT THICKNESS
Fuel Quantity CHECK Left Fuselage
Master Switch OFF Rear Cabin Door & Window INSPECT
Trim CHECK OPERATION
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Rear Door Pin INSPECT
Fire Extinguisher CHARGED & SECURED Antennas INSPECT
Baggage STOWED Fuselage Surface INSPECT
Left Wing Tail Skid INSPECT
Rear ventilation intake INSPECT Tail Tie-Down REMOVE
Left gear strut INSPECT Rudder
Wheel & Tire INSPECT Cables & eyelets INSPECT (left & right)
Chocks REMOVE Bottom hinge, mount, & bonding straps INSPECT
Opening around tank drain INSPECT Static wick INSPECT
Tank Drain CHECK FUEL QUALITY Trim tab INSPECT(don’t touch!)
Wing Surface INSPECT Top hinge INSPECT
2 stall strips INSPECT
Stall Warning REMOVE COVER & INSPECT
Tank filler INSPECT & CHECK FUEL QUANTITY
Fuel tank vents INSPECT
Rev. 11.17 5
DA-40F PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
Elevator Right Gear Strut INSPECT

Hinges INSPECT Wheel & Tire INSPECT
2 Static wicks INSPECT Chocks REMOVE
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Trim tab, linkage, bolts & safety wire INSPECT OAT Probe INSPECT
Lightening discharge INSPECT Underside
Right Fuselage Nose gear/shock absorber INSPECT
Tail skid & lower fin INSPECT Cowl exit INSPECT
Fuselage skin INSPECT Oil cooler INSPECT
Rear window INSPECT Gascolator DRAIN & CHECK
Flap FUEL QUALITY
Main gear INSPECT FROM AFT Nose
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Brakes & hydraulic line INSPECT Right front ventilation intake INSPECT
Brake Pads CONFIRM SUFFICIENT THICKNESS Oil Level CHECK (recommended 6 qts.)
Torsion tube & bonding strap INSPECT Cowling & Fasteners INSPECT
Hinges & safety pins INSPECT Spinner & Fasteners INSPECT
Push Rod, bracket, & bonding straps INSPECT Propeller INSPECT
Counter weight INSPECT Engine Cooling Intakes INSPECT
Aileron Engine Intake Air Filter INSPECT
Hinges & safety pins INSPECT Heater Air Intake INSPECT
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Push Rod, bracket, & bonding straps INSPECT Oil Cooler Intake INSPECT
Aileron paddle INSPECT Alternator & Battery Case Blast Tubes INSPECT
Left Front Ventilation Intake INSPECT
Right Wing
Nose Gear & Wheel INSPECT
2 static wicks INSPECT
Front Canopy INSPECT AND CLEAN
Wing tip INSPECT
Wing tie-down REMOVE
AT ANY TIME THE PIC MAY REFERENCE THE AFM
Fuel Tank Vents INSPECT
FOR ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON THIS CHECKLIST.
Tank Filler INSPECT & CHECK FUEL QUANTITY
Wing Surface INSPECT
2 Stall Strips INSPECT
Opening Around Tank Drain INSPECT
Tank Drain CHECK FUEL QUALITY
6 Rev. 11.17
DA-40F NORMAL CHECKLIST
Before Engine Start Prime (cold engine) 3 – 7 SECONDS

Fuel Pump OFF
Pilot Documents ONBOARD Propeller Area CLEAR
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Times & Inspections CHECKED Ignition Switch START
Preflight Inspection COMPLETE
After Start
Passenger Briefing COMPLETE
Rear Door CLOSED & LATCHED Throttle SET 1000
Baggage SECURE Oil Pressure GREEN
Rudder Pedals ADJUSTED Ammeter GREEN
Safety Harnesses FASTENED Fuel Flow GREEN
Quadrant Friction Lock ADJUSTED Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI
Parking Brake SET
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
G1000 Setup
Circuit Breakers CHECK IN
Flight Controls FREE & CORRECT Avionics Master ON
Essential Bus Switch OFF ATIS (weather) OBTAIN
Alternate Static CLOSED Altimeters (G1000 & STBY) SET
Avionics Master Switch OFF Clearance OBTAIN
Master Switch ON Transponder ALT
Annunciations NORMAL Heading Bug SET RWY HDG
Brakes HOLD Altitude Bug SET
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Throttle 1/4 OPEN Flight Plan ENTER
Mixture RICH RAIM CHECK AS NECESSARY
Tach Time CONFIRM Annunciations NORMAL
Fuel Computer ENTER AMOUNT Before Taxi
Fuel Selector LOWEST TANK
V-speeds SET Taxi Brief ACCOMPLISH
DO NOT power the avionics for more than 10 CO Detector PRESS TO TEST
minutes with the engine and alternator off Taxi Light ON
Engine Start Interior Lighting AS REQUIRED
Parking Brake RELEASE
Front Canopy POSITION 1 OR 2 Brakes TEST
Strobes ON Flight Instruments CHECK ON TAXI
Brakes HOLD
Fuel Pump ON (verify noise)
Rev. 11.17 7
Pitot Heat ON
Takeoff Roll
Engine Check
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
HSI “RWY HDG ### CONFIRMED”

Run-up Area CLEAR Power “POWER CHECK” (no less than 2200 RPM)
Parking Brake SET Airspeed “AIRSPEED ALIVE”
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK VR “59 KTS. ROTATE”
Mixture RICH Accelerate to climbout speed
Throttle 1800 RPM 500 Feet AGL
Mixture LEAN (all USU flights)
Flaps. VERIFY UP
NOTE: Use Lean Assist Page to Set mixture 100°F Fuel Pump OFF
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
rich of peak. Landing Light OFF

Carburetor Heat CHECK Accelerate to cruise climb speed
Magnetos CHECK (175/50) 1000 Feet AGL
Engine Gauges GREEN
Throttle IDLE CHECK Engine Gauges CHECK
Throttle SET 1000 Transponder VERIFY ALT MODE
Taxi Light AS REQUIRED
Before Takeoff
Level Off Cruise
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Canopy & Windows CLOSED & LATCHED

Departure Briefing CLEARANCE (EMER PLAN) Power SET 2500 RPM
Circuit Breakers CHECK IN Mixture LEAN
Magnetos BOTH NOTE: Use Lean Assist Page to Set mixture 100°F
Flaps SET T/O rich of peak.
Annunciator Panel CLEAR
Power SET FOR CRUISE
Elevator Trim SET T/O
NEVER allow engine RPM to exceed 2700
Engine Gauges CHECK
Carburetor Heat ON
Traffic 360° CLEAR
Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED
Final “FINAL IS CLEAR”
Fuel MANAGE
Runway “RUNWAY IS CLEAR”
Fuel differential MUST NOT exceed 10 gallons
Carburetor Heat COLD
between right & left tank
Landing Light ON (cleared for T/O)
Fuel Pump ON
8 Rev. 11.17
Final Check
Maneuvers
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Clearing Turn COMPLETE Flaps SET
Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS Airspeed ESTABLISH
Altitude Bug SET
Landing and Taxi Lights ON
Heading Bug SET
Emergency Landing Site CHOSEN After Landing Check
Airspeed APPROPRIATE
Aircraft CONFIGURED Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED
Fuel pump and carburetor heat should remain OFF during Runway Clear ANNOUNCE
maneuvers unless determined necessary for safety of flight
Transponder VERIFY ALT MODE
Clean Up Checklist Carburetor Heat CHECK COLD
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Power SET _______ RPM Throttle SET 1000
Carburetor Heat COLD Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI
Fuel Pump OFF Fuel Pump OFF
Flaps UP Pitot Heat OFF
Lights AS REQUIRED Flaps UP
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK Taxi Brief ACCOMPLISH
Mixture SET Engine Shutdown
Descent/Approach Checklist
Throttle SET 1000
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Circuit Breakers CHECK IN Parking Brake SET
Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED Avionics Master OFF
Essential Bus Switch OFF
ATIS (weather) OBTAIN
Altimeter (G1000 & stby) SET _______
Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
After engine stops:
Engine Gauges GREEN Ignition Switch OFF
Fuel Quantity CHECK Key REMOVE FROM IGNITION
Fuel Pump ON Hobbs & Tach Time RECORD
Mixture ENRICHEN Master Switch BAT & ALT OFF
Carburetor Heat ON Exterior Lighting ALL OFF
(See: CARBURETOR HEAT SOP for proper carburetor Instrument & Flood Lights OFF
heat operation) FLIGHT PLAN CLOSE
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK
Safety Harnesses FASTENED
Rev. 11.17 9
Aircraft Secure Carb Heat SOP

Tie-downs SECURED
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
NOTE: Carburetor heat should be used as

Chocks INSTALLED (main ldg gear)
deemed necessary by the pilot to avoid carburetor
Pitot Cover INSTALLED ice formation!
Gust Lock INSTALLED
Stall Warning Cover INSTALLED Carburetor Heat should be used anytime carbure-
tor icing is suspected or anytime the potential for
Parking Brake RELEASED (if Chocks Installed)
carburetor ice is present.
Personal Items, Trash, etc. REMOVED
• Carburetor heat will be ON for any descent
Rear Door CLOSED & LOCKED
and may be turned OFF upon leveling-off.
Windows CLOSED & LATCHED
• Carburetor heat will be turned ON during the
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Front Canopy CLOSED & LOCKED Downwind and turned OFF with flap application
on Base.
• Carburetor heat will be turned OFF 200 feet
above MDA or DH on an instrument approach
and then used as necessary after arriving at
MDA or DH.
Fuel Pump SOP
Fuel Pump should be off when above 500’ AGL
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unless deemed necessary for the safety of flight.

Verify Fuel pressure prior to turning off the fuel
pump.
10 Rev. 11.17
DA-40F MANEUVER CHECKLIST
Maneuvers Steep Turns

Clearing Turn COMPLETE Altitude AT LEAST 2,000 AGL
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS Clearing Turns PERFORM
Altitude Bug SET Maneuver Checklist COMPLETE
Heading Bug SET Bank ROLLING THRU 30°
Airspeed APPROPRIATE Power INCREASE ~200 RPM
Aircraft CONFIGURED Pitch 7°+ NOSE HIGH
Fuel pump and carburetor heat should remain OFF Airspeed 95 KIAS (±10 KIAS)
during maneuvers unless determined necessary for Enter 360º Turn
safety of flight Bank Angle 45° (±5°)
Elevator MAINTAIN BACK PRESS.
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Ground Reference Maneuvers
Power INCREASE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED
Winds IDENTIFY Rudder COORDINATED
Emergency Landing Site SELECTED Roll-out of Turn LEAD BY 1/2 BANK
Altitude 800’ AGL Power REDUCE
Airspeed 95 KIAS Clean Up Checklist PERFORM
Power ~2350 RPM
Slow Flight
Flaps Up
Fuel Pump On Throttle 1800 RPM
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Pitch +4° Flaps APPROACH(<108 KTS) OR LANDING(<91KTS)
Pivotal Altitude Calculations Specified Airspeed OBTAIN
The formula is as follows: ground speed squared divided Airspeed 5-10 KNOTS ABOVE STALL
by 11.3 for knots and ground speed squared divided by 15 Throttle AS REQUIRED
for miles per hour.
Remember these are figured in Groundspeed and rounded Pitch FOR APPROPRIATE AIRSPEED(+10 KTS)
up. Altitude HOLD ASSIGNED ALT (+\- 100 FT)
KTS MPH ALT AGL Heading +\- 10
87 100 670 White Arc 49 KIAS - 91 KIAS
91 105 735 Green Arc 52 KIAS - 129 KIAS
96 110 810
100 115 885
104 120 960
109 125 1050
113 130 1130
Rev. 11.17 11
DA-40F MANEUVER CHECKLIST
Power On Stall Power Off Stall

Throttle 1500 RPM Throttle 1800 RPM
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
As speed decreases to 66 KIAS: Flaps APPROACH(<108 KTS) OR LANDING(<91 KTS)

ALT ±100ft When speed reaches 70 KTS:
HDG ±10° UNLESS TURNING STALL (MAX 20° BANK) Throttle IDLE
When speed reaches 66 KTS: Pitch FOR 70 KTS (STABILIZED DESCENT)
Throttle SMOOTHLY APPLY FULL OPEN Within 100’ of assigned altitude transition to a nose
Pitch SMOOTHLY 12° NOSE UP AND HOLD up attitude.
Rudder MAINTAIN COORDINATION Rudder MAINTAIN COORDINATION
Stall Horn ANNOUNCE “Stall Warning” Stall Horn ANNOUNCE “Stall Warning”
Stall Buffet ANNOUNCE “Stalling”
DA-42 CHECKLISTS

Promptly Initiate Recovery Recovery-
Recovery- Pitch 3° NOSE HIGH
Simultaneously: Wings LEVEL
Pitch REDUCE BACK PRESSURE 3° NOSE HIGH Throttle VERIFY FULL OPEN
Wings LEVEL Flaps T/O SETTING
Throttle VERIFY FULL OPEN When Airspeed increases above 60 KTS:
When Airspeed increases above 60 KTS: Pitch 5-7°
Pitch 5-7° Airspeed 73 KIAS
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Airspeed 73 KIAS
Clean Up Checklist
Power SET _______ RPM
Fuel Pump OFF
Flaps UP
Lights AS REQUIRED
Mixture SET
12 Rev. 11.17
DA-40F ABNORMAL CHECKLIST
Rough Engine ENGINE RESTART Stationary Propeller

Engine Indications CHECK Airspeed 70-80 KIAS
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Fuel pump ON Fuel Selector CHECK
Ignition BOTH Mixture SET APPROPRIATE
Carburetor Heat ON Carburetor Heat ON
Mixture SET FOR SMOOTH RUNNING Electrical equipment ALL OFF
Fuel Selector CHECK Avionics Master Switch OFF
Throttle/Mixture TRY VARIOUS SETTINGS Master Switch BATTERY ON
If engine is still running roughly, Land ASAP- Prepare Fuel Pump ON
for engine failure. Ignition Switch START
Engine Failure If starter is inoperative:
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Airspeed TRIMMED FOR BEST GLIDE Expect at least 1000’ altitude loss
Landing Site SELECT Ignition Switch BOTH
If propeller is windmilling Speed INCREASE ABOVE 130 KIAS
ENGINE RESTART windmilling propeller Mixture CHECH
If propeller is stationary If engine won’t start, go to
ENGINE RESTART Stationary propeller ENGINE SECURE & EVACUATE
If restart is unsuccessful proceed with ENGINE SECURE
ENGINE SECURE
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Mayday ANNOUNCE
ENGINE RESTART Windmilling Propeller
Transponder SQUAK 7700
Airspeed 70-130 KIAS Fuel Selector OFF
Fuel Pump ON Safety Harnesses TIGHTEN
Ignition BOTH Ignition Switch OFF
Carburetor Heat ON Flaps SET LANDING
Mixture SET APPROPRIATE Master Switch OFF
Fuel Selector CHECK Touchdown slowest airspeed & commence EVACUATE
If engine does not start:
EVACUATE
Mixture FULL LEAN
Mixture PUSH FORWARD UNTILL ENGINE STARTS Aircraft STOP
If engine will not start proceed with Canopy OPEN
ENGINE SECURE & EVACUATE Airplane EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY
Fire Suppressant USE AS NECESSARY
Rev. 11.17 13
Engine Fire In Flight Engine/Carburetor Fire During Start

Landing Site SELECT Starter CONTINUE CRANKING
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Cabin Heat OFF If engine starts:

Fuel Selector OFF Starter CEASE CRANKING
Throttle MAX POWER Throttle SET RPM TO 1800 FOR 4 MINS
Fuel Pump OFF Cabin Heat OFF
Master Switch ON If engine does not start:
Emergency Windows OPEN AS REQUIRED Mixture LEAN
Throttle FULL
After touchdown proceed with EVACUATE
Electrical Fuel Pump OFF
Electrical Fire In Flight Fuel Selector OFF
Master Switch OFF
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Emergency Switch ON
Master Switch OFF When the engine has stopped:
Ignition Switch OFF
Cabin Heat OFF
Canopy OPEN
Landing Site SELECT Airplane EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY
Emergency Windows OPEN AS REQUIRED Fire Suppressant USE AS NECESSARY
Front Canopy UNLATCH AS REQUIRED Aircraft HAVE INSPECTED
Smoke And Fire During Takeoff
Land as soon as possible
If takeoff can be abandoned:
Electrical Fire On The Ground
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Throttle IDLE
Master Switch OFF Cabin Heat OFF
Throttle IDLE Brakes APPLY
Mixture IDLE CUTOFF Fuel Selector OFF
When the engine has stopped: All Electrical Switches OFF
Ignition Switch OFF Cabin Heat OFF
Canopy OPEN If takeoff cannot be abandoned:
After climbing to a location where an emergency
Airplane EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY
landing may be executed:
Fire Suppressant USE AS NECESSARY Airspeed TRIMMED FOR __ KIAS
Loss Of RPM Fuel Selector OFF
Fuel Pump ON Cabin Heat OFF
All Electrical Switches OFF
Fuel Selector CHECK
Emergency Windows OPEN AS REQ’D
Carburetor Heat ON Front Canopy UNLATCH AS REQUIRED
Friction Lock ADJUST After Touchdown EVACUATE
14 Rev. 11.17
Door Open (On Ground Or In Flight) Alternator Failure

Airspeed SLOW TO VA
Circuit Breakers CHECK
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Front Canopy CHECK LATCHED
If no circuit breakers had popped:
Rear Door (Don’t touch a door in flight!)
Ammeter CHECK
CHECK LATCHED
If ammeter appears normal:
If rear door appears unlatched in flight, leave as is Continue to nearest practicable airport, monitor
and land ASAP at an appropriate airfield electrical system. Have mechanic fix problem.
CO Detector Illuminated If any circuit breakers have popped:
Test/Reset Button PRESS Allow cooling period and attempt to reset
If alert continues: popped circuit breakers (reset only once.)
If a reset fails:
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Cabin Heat OFF
Ventilation OPEN Essential Bus Switch ON
Emergency Windows OPEN Electrical Load REDUCE TO MINIMUM
Forward Canopy UNLATCH Voltage CHECK REGULARLY
Land as soon as practical Electrical System MONITOR
Land at nearest suitable airport within 30 minutes
Low Volts On Ground
If aircraft battery becomes depleted:
Throttle SET 1200 RPM Emergency Battery Switch UNGUARD and ON
Master Switch LEAVE ON Land at nearest suitable airport within 30 minutes.
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Electrical Equipment OFF
Starter Engaged
Ammeter CHECK
If caution light does not extinguish and the ammeter Throttle IDLE
reads zero: Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Master Switch RECYCLE ALTERNATOR Ignition Switch OFF
If caution light continues and ammeter reads zero: Master Switch OFF
Prepare to terminate flight Terminate flight
Low Volts In Flight unscheduled maintenance is necessary.
Master Switch LEAVE ON Defective Mixture Control
Electrical Equipment OFF (IF NOT REQ’D)
Ammeter CHECK Altitude MAINTAIN TO AIRPORT
Master Switch RECYCLE ALTERNATOR Descent TEST TO A HIGHER POWER SETTING
If caution light does not extinguish and the ammeter A lean mixture can lead to engine roughness and a
reads zero: loss of power
Proceed with ALTERNATOR FAILURE
Rev. 11.17 15
High Cylinder Head Temperature High Oil Temperature

Mixture ENRICH Oil Pressure CHECK
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Pressure CHECK If oil pressure is low proceed with

If oil pressure is low proceed with LOW OIL PRESSURE
LOW OIL PRESSURE: If oil pressure is normal:
If oil pressure is normal: Mixture ENRICH
Throttle REDUCE Throttle REDUCE
Airspeed INCREASE Airspeed INCREASE
High Fuel Flow Land as soon as practicable
Low Oil Pressure
Fuel Pressure CHECK
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Throttle REDUCE
Low fuel pressure indicates a possible leak in the
system Oil Temperature MONITOR
Fuel Quantity MONITOR CHT MONITOR
Power Setting CHECK Land as soon as practicable; prepare for engine
Land as soon as practicable to avoid fuel exhaustion failure
Low Fuel Pressure
BEST GLIDE SPEEDS
Fuel Pump ON Aircraft weight 2535 2205 1874
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Fuel Quantity CHECK (lbs)

Fuel Selector CHECK Flaps UP 73 68 60
Mixture ADJUST Flaps T/O 72 66 59
Land as soon as practicable; prepare for engine
Flaps LDG 71 63 58
failure
Overvoltage AT ANY TIME THE PIC MAY REFERENCE THE AFM
Essential Bus ON FOR ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON THIS CHECKLIST.
Master Switch ALTERNATOR OFF
Unnecessary Electrical Equipment OFF
Land at nearest airfield
16 Rev. 11.17
DA-40CS PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
DA 40CS Flight Deck Pitot-static probe REMOVE COVER & INSPECT

Weather, Flight Plan, Weight & Balance COMPLETE Wing tie-down REMOVE
Aircraft Documents & Inspections CURRENT Wing tip INSPECT
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Flight Control Lock REMOVE 2 static wicks INSPECT
Ignition Switch OFF Aileron
Electrical Equipment ALL OFF Aileron paddle INSPECT
Circuit Breakers CHECK IN Hinges & safety pins INSPECT
Mixture Control Lever IDLE CUTOFF Push Rod, bracket, & bonding straps INSPECT
Throttle IDLE Trim tab INSPECT (don’t touch!)
Prop Full Forward Flap
Master Switch ON Counter weight INSPECT
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Flaps CHECK OPERATION Hinges & safety pins INSPECT
Flight Controls CHECK FULL DEFLECTION Push Rod, bracket, & bonding straps INSPECT
Flaps UP Torsion tube & bonding strap INSPECT
Lights & Pitot Heat CHECK OPERATION Main gear INSPECT FROM AFT
Lights & Pitot Heat OFF Brakes & hydraulic line INSPECT
G1000 Databases CURRENT Brake Pads CONFIRM SUFFICIENT THICKNESS
Fuel Quantity CHECK Left Fuselage
Master Switch OFF Rear Cabin Door & Window INSPECT
Trim CHECK OPERATION
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Rear Door Pin INSPECT
Fire Extinguisher CHARGED & SECURED Antennas INSPECT
Baggage STOWED Fuselage Surface INSPECT
Left Wing Tail Skid INSPECT
Rear ventilation intake INSPECT Tail Tie-Down REMOVE
Left gear strut INSPECT Rudder
Wheel & Tire INSPECT Cables & eyelets INSPECT (left & right)
Chocks REMOVE Bottom hinge, mount, & bonding straps INSPECT
Opening around tank drain INSPECT Static wick INSPECT
Tank Drain CHECK FUEL QUALITY Trim tab INSPECT(don’t touch!)
Wing Surface INSPECT Top hinge INSPECT
2 stall strips INSPECT
Stall Warning REMOVE COVER & INSPECT
Tank filler INSPECT & CHECK FUEL QUANTITY
Fuel tank vents INSPECT
Rev. 11.17 17
DA-40CS PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
Elevator Right Gear Strut INSPECT

Hinges INSPECT Wheel & Tire INSPECT
2 Static wicks INSPECT Chocks REMOVE
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Trim tab, linkage, bolts & safety wire INSPECT OAT Probe INSPECT
Lightening discharge INSPECT Underside
Right Fuselage Nose gear/shock absorber INSPECT
Tail skid & lower fin INSPECT Cowl exit INSPECT
Fuselage skin INSPECT Oil cooler INSPECT
Rear window INSPECT Gascolator DRAIN & CHECK
Flap FUEL QUALITY
Main gear INSPECT FROM AFT Nose
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Brakes & hydraulic line INSPECT Right front ventilation intake INSPECT
Brake Pads CONFIRM SUFFICIENT THICKNESS Oil Level CHECK (recommended 6 qts.)
Torsion tube & bonding strap INSPECT Cowling & Fasteners INSPECT
Hinges & safety pins INSPECT Spinner & Fasteners INSPECT
Push Rod, bracket, & bonding straps INSPECT Propeller INSPECT
Counter weight INSPECT Engine Cooling Intakes INSPECT
Aileron Engine Intake Air Filter INSPECT
Hinges & safety pins INSPECT Heater Air Intake INSPECT
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Push Rod, bracket, & bonding straps INSPECT Oil Cooler Intake INSPECT
Aileron paddle INSPECT Alternator & Battery Case Blast Tubes INSPECT
Left Front Ventilation Intake INSPECT
Right Wing
Nose Gear & Wheel INSPECT
2 static wicks INSPECT
Front Canopy INSPECT AND CLEAN
Wing tip INSPECT
Wing tie-down REMOVE
AT ANY TIME THE PIC MAY REFERENCE THE AFM
Fuel Tank Vents INSPECT
FOR ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON THIS CHECKLIST.
Tank Filler INSPECT & CHECK FUEL QUANTITY
Wing Surface INSPECT
2 Stall Strips INSPECT
Opening Around Tank Drain INSPECT
Tank Drain CHECK FUEL QUALITY
18 Rev. 11.17
DA-40CS NORMAL CHECKLIST
Before Engine Start Throttle 1/2” Forward

Propeller Area CLEAR
Pilot Documents ONBOARD Brakes HOLD
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Times & Inspections CHECKED Ignition Switch START
Preflight Inspection COMPLETE After Engine Fires
Passenger Briefing COMPLETE Mixture Full RICH
Rear Door CLOSED & LATCHED Oil Pressure GREEN
Baggage SECURE Fuel Pump OFF
Rudder Pedals ADJUSTED Ammeter GREEN
Safety Harnesses FASTENED Fuel Pressure GREEN (14-35 psi)
Quadrant Friction Lock ADJUSTED Annunciations NORMAL
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Parking Brake SET Throttle SET 1000
Circuit Breakers CHECK IN Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI
Alternate Air CLOSED
HOT Engine Start
Flight Controls FREE & CORRECT
Essential Bus Switch OFF Front Canopy POSITION 1 OR 2
Alternate Static CLOSED Strobes ON
Avionics Master Switch OFF Fuel Pump ON (verify noise)
Master Switch ON Throttle 1.5” Forward
Annunciations NORMAL Mixture RICH 1-3 sec then Lean
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Throttle 1/4 OPEN Brakes HOLD
Tach Time CONFIRM Propeller Area CLEAR
Fuel Computer ENTER AMOUNT Ignition Switch START
Fuel Selector LOWEST TANK After Engine Fires
V-speeds SET Mixture Full RICH
DO NOT power the avionics for more than 10 Oil Pressure GREEN
minutes with the engine and alternator off Fuel Pump OFF
Cold Engine Start Ammeter GREEN
Fuel Pressure GREEN (14-35 psi)
Front Canopy POSITION 1 OR 2 Annunciations NORMAL
Strobes ON Throttle SET 1000
Fuel Pump ON (verify noise) Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI
Throttle 1.5” Forward
Mixture RICH 3-5 sec then Lean
Rev. 11.17 19
Flooded Engine Start Before Taxi

Fuel Pump OFF Auto Pilot Test PERFORM
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Throttle Halfway Forward Taxi Brief ACCOMPLISH

Mixture FULL LEAN Taxi Light ON
Ignition Switch START Interior Lighting AS REQUIRED
Throttle RETARD AFTER ENGINE FIRES Seats and Belts SECURE
After Engine Fires Rear Canopy CLOSED AND LOCKED
Mixture Full RICH Door Warning Lights OFF
Oil Pressure GREEN Parking Brake RELEASE
Fuel Pump OFF Brakes TEST
Ammeter GREEN
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Flight Instruments CHECK ON TAXI

Fuel Pressure GREEN (14-35 psi)
Engine Check
Annunciations NORMAL
Throttle SET 1000 Align Aircraft Into Wind
Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI Parking Brake SET
Fuel Tank Selector FULLEST TANK
G1000 Setup Throttle 2000 RPM
Avionics Master ON Fuel Pressure 15-35 PSI
ATIS (weather) OBTAIN Mixture LEAN (all USU flights)
Altimeters (3) SET
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NOTE: Use Lean Assist Page to Set mixture 100°F

Clearance OBTAIN
rich of peak.
Transponder ALT
Heading Bug SET RWY HDG Engine Instruments GREEN
Altitude Bug SET Circuit Breakers CHECK IN
Flight Plan ENTER Prop CYCLE 3 TIMES
1. Decrease in RPM
RAIM CHECK AS NECESSARY 2. Decrease in Oil Pressure
Pitot Heat TEST (ammeter must rise) 3. Increase in Manifold Pressure
Ammeter GREEN Magnetos CHECK (175/50)
Annunciations NORMAL Throttle IDLE
Throttle SET 1000
Alternate Air CHECK/CLOSED
Lights AS REQ’D
Transponder ALT
20 Rev. 11.17
Before Takeoff 1000 Feet AGL

Canopy & Windows CLOSED & LATCHED Engine Gauges CHECK
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Departure Briefing CLEARANCE (EMER PLAN) Transponder VERIFY ALT MODE
Circuit Breakers CHECK IN Taxi Light AS REQUIRED
Magnetos BOTH Level Off Cruise
Flaps SET T/O
Prop FULL FORWARD Throttle Set to Power Table
Annunciator Panel CLEAR Landing Light Verify Off
Elevator Trim SET T/O Fuel Pump Verify Off
Parking Brake RELEASE Cruise Climb 70-85 kts
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Traffic 360° CLEAR Prop 1800-2400 RPM
Final “FINAL IS CLEAR” CHT 150-400 F°
Runway “RUNWAY IS CLEAR” Oil Temp 165-220 F°
Landing Light ON (cleared for T/O) Mixture Adjust
Fuel Pump ON Trim As Needed
Pitot Heat ON Fuel Tank Selector Fullest Tank
Transponder ON/ALT Turn Fuel Pump On Before Switching
Fuel differential MUST NOT exceed 10 gallons
Takeoff Roll
between right & left tank
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Prop FULL FORWARD Reference Speeds
HSI “RWY HDG ### CONFIRMED”
Vso (dirty stall speed) 49 kts
Power “POWER CHECK” (2680 +/- 20 RPM)
Vs1 (clean stall speed) 52 kts
ABORT T/O if more then +\- 20
Vr (rotation speed) 60 kts
Airspeed “AIRSPEED ALIVE”
Vx (best angle) 60 kts
VR “60 KTS. ROTATE”
Vy (best rate) 65 kts
Accelerate to climbout speed
Vref (approach speed) 65 kts
500 Feet AGL
Vglide (best glide speed) 75 kts
Prop SET 2400 Vfe (flap extend speed) T/O 108 kts
Flaps. VERIFY UP LDG 90 kts
Fuel Pump OFF
Landing Light OFF
Accelerate to cruise climb speed
Rev. 11.17 21
Maneuvers Final Check

Clearing Turn COMPLETE APPROACH
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS Fuel Selector VERIFY FULLEST TANK

Altitude Bug SET Fuel Pump VERIFY ON
Heading Bug SET Seat Belts SECURED
Emergency Landing Site CHOSEN
Airspeed AT OR BELOW VFE
Aircraft CONFIGURED Flaps T/O
Fuel pump and carburetor heat should remain OFF during Trim AS NEEDED
maneuvers unless determined necessary for safety of flight
Lights AS REQUIRED
Clean Up Checklist
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Power SET _______ RPM BEFORE LANDING

Fuel Pump OFF Mixture FULL RICH
Flaps UP Prop FULL FORWARD
Lights AS REQUIRED Throttle 13” MP
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK Flaps LDG
Mixture SET Airspeed 65 – 70 KTS
Descent/Approach Checklist
NOTE: If LANDING IN STRONG WIND AND
Circuit Breakers CHECK IN TURBULENCE USE A HIGHER APPROACH SPEED AND/
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED OR USE LESS FLAPS.

Altimeter (3) SET _______ Go Around Check
Annunciator Panel CLEAR Throttle FULL FORWARD
Engine Gauges GREEN Airspeed 60 KTS
Fuel Quantity CHECK Flaps T/O
Fuel Pump ON At 500’ AGL or Safe Altitude
Mixture ENRICHEN Prop 2400 RPM
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK Airspeed 70 KTS
Safety Harnesses FASTENED Flaps UP
Fuel Pump OFF
Landing REFER TO LANDING CHECK
22 Rev. 11.17
After Landing Check Aircraft Secure

Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED Tie-downs SECURED
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Runway Clear ANNOUNCE Chocks INSTALLED (main ldg gear)
Transponder VERIFY ALT MODE Pitot Cover INSTALLED
Throttle IDLE Gust Lock INSTALLED
Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI Stall Warning Cover INSTALLED
Fuel Pump OFF Parking Brake RELEASED (if Chocks Installed)
Pitot Heat OFF Personal Items, Trash, etc. REMOVED
Flaps UP Rear Door CLOSED & LOCKED
Taxi Brief ACCOMPLISH Windows CLOSED & LATCHED
Engine Shutdown
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Front Canopy CLOSED & LOCKED
Throttle SET 1000 Fuel Pump SOP
Parking Brake SET
Avionics Master OFF Fuel Pump should be off when above 500’ AGL
Essential Bus Switch OFF unless deemed necessary for the safety of flight.
Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED Verify Fuel pressure prior to turning off the fuel
Mixture IDLE CUTOFF pump.
After engine stops:
Ignition Switch OFF
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Key REMOVE FROM IGNITION
Hobbs & Tach Time RECORD
Master Switch BAT & ALT OFF
Exterior Lighting ALL OFF
Instrument & Flood Lights OFF
FLIGHT PLAN CLOSE
Rev. 11.17 23
ARROW CHECKLISTS DA-40CS CHECKLISTS DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Blank Page
Rev. 11.17
DA-40CS MANEUVER CHECKLIST
Maneuvers Slow Flight

Clearing Turn COMPLETE Throttle 18” M.P.
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS Flaps APPROACH(<108 KTS) OR LANDING(<91KTS)
Altitude Bug SET Specified Airspeed OBTAIN
Heading Bug SET Airspeed 5-10 KNOTS ABOVE STALL
Airspeed APPROPRIATE Throttle AS REQUIRED
Aircraft CONFIGURED Pitch FOR APPROPRIATE AIRSPEED(+10 KTS)
Fuel pump should remain OFF during maneuvers Altitude HOLD ASSIGNED ALT (+\- 100 FT)
unless determined necessary for safety of flight Heading +\- 10
Steep Turns White Arc 49 KIAS - 91 KIAS
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Green Arc 52 KIAS - 129 KIAS
Altitude AT LEAST 2,000 AGL
Clearing Turns PERFORM Power Off Stall
Maneuver Checklist COMPLETE
Throttle 18” M.P.
Bank ROLLING THRU 30°
Flaps APPROACH(<108 KTS) OR LANDING(<91 KTS)
Power INCREASE ~200 RPM
When speed reaches 70 KTS:
Pitch 7°+ NOSE HIGH
Throttle IDLE
Airspeed 95 KIAS (±10 KIAS)
Pitch FOR 70 KTS (STABILIZED DESCENT)
Enter 360º Turn
Within 100’ of assigned altitude transition to a nose
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Bank Angle 45°/50° (±5°)
up attitude.
Elevator MAINTAIN BACK PRESS.
Rudder MAINTAIN COORDINATION
Power INCREASE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED
Stall Horn ANNOUNCE “Stall Warning”
Rudder COORDINATED
Roll-out of Turn LEAD BY 1/2 BANK
Power REDUCE
Recovery-
Pitch 3° NOSE HIGH
Clean Up Checklist PERFORM
Wings LEVEL
Throttle VERIFY FULL OPEN
Flaps T/O SETTING
When Airspeed increases above 60 KTS:
Pitch 5-7°
Airspeed 73 KIAS
Rev. 11.17 25
DA-40CS MANEUVER CHECKLIST
Power On Stall Ground Reference Maneuvers

Throttle 15” M.P. Winds IDENTIFY
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
As speed decreases to 66 KIAS: Emergency Landing Site SELECTED

ALT ±100ft Altitude 800’ AGL
HDG ±10° UNLESS TURNING STALL (MAX 20° BANK) Airspeed 95 KIAS
When speed reaches 66 KTS: Power ` 18” M.P.
Throttle SMOOTHLY APPLY FULL OPEN Flaps Up
Pitch SMOOTHLY 12° NOSE UP AND HOLD Fuel Pump On
Rudder MAINTAIN COORDINATION Pitch +4°
Stall Horn ANNOUNCE “Stall Warning” Pivotal Altitude Calculations
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Stall Buffet ANNOUNCE “Stalling” The formula is as follows: ground speed squared divided
Promptly Initiate Recovery by 11.3 for knots and ground speed squared divided by 15
for miles per hour.
Recovery- Remember these are figured in Groundspeed and rounded
Simultaneously: up.
Pitch REDUCE BACK PRESSURE 3° NOSE HIGH KTS MPH ALT AGL
Wings LEVEL 87 100 670
Throttle VERIFY FULL OPEN 91 105 735
When Airspeed increases above 60 KTS: 96 110 810
Pitch 5-7°
ARROW CHECKLISTS
100 115 885

Airspeed 73 KIAS 104 120 960
109 125 1050
113 130 1130
Clean Up Checklist
Power SET _______ M.P.
Fuel Pump OFF
Flaps UP
Lights AS REQUIRED
Mixture SET
26 Rev. 11.17
DA-40CS ABNORMAL CHECKLIST
Rough Engine ENGINE RESTART Stationary Propeller

Engine Indications CHECK Airspeed 80 KIAS
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Fuel pump ON Electrical Equipment ALL OFF
Ignition BOTH Avionics Master Switch OFF
Carburetor Heat ON Master Switch BATTERY ON
Mixture SET FOR SMOOTH RUNNING Mixture SET APPROPRIATE
Fuel Selector CHECK Fuel Selector CHECK
Throttle/Mixture TRY VARIOUS SETTINGS Fuel Pump ON
If engine is still running roughly, Land ASAP- Prepare Alternate Air OPEN
for engine failure. Ignition Switch START
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Engine Failure If starter is inoperative:
Airspeed TRIMMED FOR BEST GLIDE Expect at least 1000’ altitude loss
Landing Site SELECT Ignition Switch BOTH
If propeller is windmilling Speed INCREASE ABOVE 130 KIAS
ENGINE RESTART windmilling propeller Mixture CHECK
If propeller is stationary If engine won’t start, go to
ENGINE RESTART Stationary propeller ENGINE SECURE & EVACUATE
If restart is unsuccessful proceed with ENGINE SECURE
ENGINE SECURE
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Mayday ANNOUNCE
ENGINE RESTART Windmilling Propeller
Transponder SQUAK 7700
Airspeed 80 KIAS Fuel Selector OFF
Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK Safety Harnesses TIGHTEN
Ignition BOTH Ignition Switch OFF
Mixture SET APPROPRIATE Flaps SET LANDING
Fuel Pump ON Master Switch OFF
Alternate Air OPEN Touchdown slowest airspeed & commence EVACUATE
If engine does not start:
EVACUATE
Mixture FULL LEAN
Mixture PUSH FORWARD UNTIL ENGINE STARTS Aircraft STOP
If engine will not start proceed with Canopy OPEN
ENGINE SECURE & EVACUATE Airplane EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY
Rev. 11.17 27
Engine Fire In Flight Engine Fire During Start

Landing Site SELECT Fuel Selector OFF
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Cabin Heat OFF Mixture LEAN

Fuel Selector OFF Cabin Heat OFF
Throttle MAX POWER Brakes HOLD
Fuel Pump OFF Throttle FULL
Master Switch ON Electrical Fuel Pump OFF
Master Switch OFF
Emergency Windows OPEN AS REQUIRED
When the engine has stopped:
After touchdown proceed with EVACUATE Ignition Switch OFF
Electrical Fire In Flight Canopy OPEN
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Emergency Switch ON Airplane EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY

Master Switch OFF
Aircraft HAVE INSPECTED
Cabin Heat OFF
Landing Site SELECT Smoke And Fire During Takeoff
Emergency Windows OPEN AS REQUIRED If takeoff can be abandoned:
Front Canopy UNLATCH AS REQUIRED Throttle IDLE
Fire Suppressant USE AS NECESSARY Cabin Heat OFF
Land as soon as possible Brakes APPLY
Fuel Selector OFF
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Electrical Fire On The Ground All Electrical Switches OFF

Master Switch OFF If takeoff cannot be abandoned:
Throttle IDLE Cabin Heat OFF
Mixture IDLE CUTOFF After climbing to a location where an emergency
When the engine has stopped: landing may be executed:
Ignition Switch OFF Airspeed TRIMMED FOR __ KIAS
Fuel Selector OFF
Canopy OPEN
Fuel Pump ON
Airplane EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY
Cabin Heat OFF
Fire Suppressant USE AS NECESSARY All Electrical Switches OFF
Loss Of RPM Emergency Windows OPEN AS REQ’D
Fuel Pump ON Front Canopy UNLATCH AS REQUIRED
After Touchdown EVACUATE
Fuel Selector CHECK
Carburetor Heat ON
Friction Lock ADJUST
28 Rev. 11.17
Door Open (On Ground Or In Flight) Alternator Failure

Airspeed SLOW TO VA
Circuit Breakers CHECK
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Front Canopy CHECK LATCHED
If no circuit breakers had popped:
Rear Door (Don’t touch a door in flight!)
Ammeter CHECK
CHECK LATCHED
If ammeter appears normal:
If rear door appears unlatched in flight, leave as is Continue to nearest practicable airport, monitor
and land ASAP at an appropriate airfield electrical system. Have mechanic fix problem.
CO Contamination If any circuit breakers have popped:
Cabin Heat OFF Allow cooling period and attempt to reset
Ventilation OPEN popped circuit breakers (reset only once.)
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Emergency Windows OPEN If a reset fails:
Forward Canopy UNLATCH Essential Bus Switch ON
Land as soon as practical Electrical Load REDUCE TO MINIMUM
Voltage CHECK REGULARLY
Low Volts On Ground
Electrical System MONITOR
Throttle SET 1200 RPM Land at nearest suitable airport within 30 minutes
Master Switch LEAVE ON If aircraft battery becomes depleted:
Electrical Equipment OFF Emergency Battery Switch UNGUARD and ON
Ammeter CHECK Land at nearest suitable airport within 30 minutes.
ARROW CHECKLISTS
If caution light does not extinguish and the ammeter
reads zero:
Starter Engaged
Master Switch RECYCLE ALTERNATOR Throttle IDLE
If caution light continues and ammeter reads zero: Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Prepare to terminate flight Ignition Switch OFF
Low Volts In Flight Master Switch OFF
Master Switch LEAVE ON Terminate flight
Electrical Equipment OFF (IF NOT REQ’D) unscheduled maintenance is necessary.
Ammeter CHECK Defective Mixture Control
Master Switch RECYCLE ALTERNATOR
If caution light does not extinguish and the ammeter Altitude MAINTAIN TO AIRPORT
reads zero: Descent TEST TO A HIGHER POWER SETTING
Proceed with ALTERNATOR FAILURE A lean mixture can lead to engine roughness and a
loss of power
Rev. 11.17 29
High Cylinder Head Temperature High Oil Temperature

Mixture ENRICH Oil Pressure CHECK
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Pressure CHECK CHT CHECK

If oil pressure is low proceed with EGT CHECK
LOW OIL PRESSURE: If oil pressure is low proceed with
If oil pressure is normal: LOW OIL PRESSURE
Throttle REDUCE If oil pressure is normal:
Airspeed INCREASE Mixture ENRICH
High Fuel Flow Throttle REDUCE
Airspeed INCREASE
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Fuel Pump ON Land as soon as practicable

Fuel Pressure CHECK
Low Oil Pressure
Low fuel pressure indicates a possible leak in the
system Throttle REDUCE
Fuel Quantity MONITOR Oil Temperature MONITOR
Power Setting CHECK CHT MONITOR
Land as soon as practicable to avoid fuel exhaustion Land as soon as practicable; prepare for engine
Low Fuel Pressure failure
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Fuel Pump ON BEST GLIDE SPEEDS

Fuel Quantity CHECK Aircraft weight 2535 2205 1874
Fuel Selector CHECK (lbs)
Mixture ADJUST Flaps UP 73 68 60
Land as soon as practicable; prepare for engine Flaps T/O 72 66 59
failure
Flaps LDG 71 63 58
Overvoltage
Essential Bus ON AT ANY TIME THE PIC MAY REFERENCE THE AFM
Master Switch ALTERNATOR OFF FOR ITEMS NOT INCLUDED ON THIS CHECKLIST.
Unnecessary Electrical Equipment OFF
Land at nearest airfield
30 Rev. 11.17
DA-42 PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
DA42 Flight Deck Left Wing

Weather, Flight Plan, Weight & Balance COMPLETE Wing Leading Edge and Surfaces INSPECT
Aircraft Documents & Inspections CURRENT Stall Warning CHECK
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Electrical Equipment ALL OFF Tank Air Vent INSPECT
Gear Selector CHECKED DOWN Fuel Caps INSPECT & CHECK FUEL QUANTITY
Circuit Breakers CHECK IN Pitot-Static Mast REMOVE COVER & INSPECT
Power Levers IDLE Wing Tie-Down REMOVE
Electrical Master ON Wing Tip and Lights INSPECT
Fuel Quantity CHECK Static Wicks INSPECT
Flaps LANDING Aileron
Lights & Pitot Heat CHECK OPERATION Aileron Paddle INSPECT
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
G1000 Database CURRENT Hinges & Safety pins INSPECT
Battery Voltage CHECK (+24.1 Volts) Push Rod, Bracket, & Bonding Straps INSPECT
Electric Master OFF Trim Tab INSPECT (don’t touch!)
Fire Extinguisher CHARGED & SECURED Flap
Baggage STOWED Counter Weight INSPECT
Left Main Gear Hinges & Safety Pins INSPECT
Left Gear Strut and Downlock INSPECT Linkage INSPECT
Wheel & Tire INSPECT Bonding Straps INSPECT
Squat Switch INSPECT
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Tongue in Groove Assembly INSPECT
Brakes & Hydraulic Line INSPECT Fuel Cooler Air In & Outlet INSPECT
Gear Doors and Linkage INSPECT Main Gear INSPECT FROM AFT
Chocks REMOVE Step INSPECT
Left Engine Nacelle Left Fuselage
3 Air Inlets & 2 Air Outlets INSPECT Rear Cabin Door & Window INSPECT
Gear Box Oil INSPECT Antennas INSPECT
Spinner and Propeller INSPECT Fuselage Surface INSPECT
Engine Oil Level CHECK Tail Skid INSPECT
Fuel Drains CHECK FUEL QUALITY Tail Tie-Down REMOVE
Cowling INSPECT
Exhaust INSPECT
Rev. 11.17 31
DA-42 PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
Rudder and Elevator Right Engine Nacelle

Static Wicks INSPECT 3 Air Inlets & 2 Air Outlets INSPECT
Trim Tab INSPECT (don’t touch!) Gear Box Oil INSPECT
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Elevator CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT Spinner and Propeller INSPECT

Rudder CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT Engine Oil Level CHECK
Hinges INSPECT Fuel Drains CHECK FUEL QUALITY
Lightening Discharge INSPECT Cowling INSPECT
Hinges INSPECT Exhaust INSPECT
Static Wicks INSPECT Right Main Gear
Right Fuselage Right Gear Strut and Downlock INSPECT
Fuselage Surface INSPECT Wheel & Tire INSPECT
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Rear Window INSPECT Stall heat inhibitor switch INSPECT

Step INSPECT Brakes & Hydraulic Line INSPECT
Right Wing-Flap Gear Doors and Linkage INSPECT
Main Gear INSPECT FROM AFT Chocks REMOVE
Fuel Cooler Air in & Outlet INSPECT Nose Gear
Tongue in Groove Assembly INSPECT Strut and Lock INSPECT
Bonding Straps INSPECT Wheel & Tire INSPECT
Hinges & Safety Pins INSPECT Gear Door and Linkage INSPECT
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Linkage INSPECT Nose Section

Counter Weight INSPECT Baggage Doors CLOSED, LATCHED, & LOCKED
Aileron OAT Probe and Battery Drain INSPECT
Aileron Paddle INSPECT EPU Connection INSPECT
Hinges & Safety pins INSPECT Landing and Taxi Lights INSPECT
Push Rod, Bracket, & Bonding Straps INSPECT
Wing Leading Edge and Surfaces INSPECT
Fuel Caps INSPECT & CHECK FUEL QUANTITY
Tank Air Vent INSPECT
32 Rev. 11.17
DA-42 NORMAL CHECKLIST
Before Engine Start Tach Time CONFIRM

Gear Warning Fire Detector TEST
Pilot Documents ONBOARD V-speeds SET
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Parking Brake SET Variable Elevator Backstop CHECK
Times & Inspections CHECKED Flaps RETRACT
Preflight Inspection COMPLETE
Engine Start
Passenger Briefing COMPLETE
Rear Door CLOSED & LATCHED Normal order: Start Left Engine First
Baggage & Tow Bar SECURE Front Canopy POSITION 1 OR 2
Rudder Pedals ADJUSTED Fuel Temperature CHECKED
Safety Harnesses FASTENED Strobes ON
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Quadrant Friction Lock ADJUSTED Brakes HOLD
Alternators ON Propeller Area CLEAR
ECU’s AUTO Engine Master ON
Lights OFF Annunciations / Engine Instruments CHECK
Emergency Switch GUARDED Glow Indication OFF
ELT ARMED Ignition Switch START
Alternate Air CLOSED N OTE: Ignition Switch must be held until
Gear Selector DOWN TACH indicates >500 RPM.
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Manual Gear Extension Handle CHECK
After Start
Avionics Master OFF
Electric Master OFF Oil Pressure OUTSIDE RED IN 3 SEC
Engine Master (Left & Right) OFF Pitot Heat ON
Pitot Heat OFF Voltage & Load CHECK INDICATION
Alternate Static CLOSED Annunciations CHECK
Power Levers IDLE RPM 900 +/- 20 CHECK
Fuel Selectors ON Pitot Heat OFF
Trim (2) SET Engine Instruments GREEN
Flight Controls FREE & CORRECT Warm Up Time START
Electric Master ON Warm Up: Idle 2 Min.
Annunciations NORMAL After 2 min warm up time, do not exceed 1400
Fuel Computer SET & CHECKED RPM until Oil is > 50°C, and Coolant > 60°C
PFD/MFD BACK UP MODE PFD/MFD NORMAL MODE
Rev. 11.17 33
Avionics Master ON Before Takeoff
Fuel Selectors CROSSFEED
Circuit Breakers CHECKED Canopy & Windows CLOSED & LATCHED
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
G1000 Setup Departure Briefing CLEARANCE (EMER PLAN)

ATIS (weather) OBTAIN Flaps UP
Altimeters (3) SET Circuit Breakers CHECK
Clearance OBTAIN Elevator Trim SET T/O
Transponder CODE & ALT Rudder Trim AS REQUIRED
Heading Bug SET RWY HDG Single Engine Climb Performance CHECK
Altitude Bug SET Traffic 360° CLEAR
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Flight Plan ENTER Final “FINAL IS CLEAR”

RAIM CHECK AS NECESSARY Runway “RUNWAY IS CLEAR”
Annunciations NORMAL
Line Up Procedures
Before Taxi
Landing Light ON (cleared for T/O)
Auto Pilot Test PERFORM Pitot Heat ON
Standby Instruments CHECK & SET HSI “RWY HDG ### CONFIRMED”
Taxi Light ON Brakes HOLD
Interior Lighting AS REQUIRED Power Levers FULL FORWARD
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Taxi Brief ACCOMPLISH % Load STABILIZED AT 100%

Parking Brake RELEASE Engine Gauges GREEN
Brakes TEST Brakes RELEASE
Engine Check Airspeed “AIRSPEED ALIVE”
VR “70-72 KTS. ROTATE”
Run-up Area CLEAR
Parking Brake SET
500 Feet AGL
Fuel Selectors ON Power REDUCE TO 90%
Power Levers IDLE Flaps VERIFY UP
ECU Test INITIATE Landing Gear VERIFY UP
ECU Swap PERFORM 1000 Feet AGL
Engine Gauges GREEN
Parking Brake RELEASE Engine Gauges CHECK
Transponder VERIFY ALT MODE
Landing and Taxi Lights AS REQUIRED
34 Rev. 11.17
Level Off Checklist Approach Flaps AS REQUIRED

Power REDUCE TO 70%
Final Checks
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Engine Gauges CHECK
Annunciator Panel CLEAR Landing Gear “DOWN 3 GREEN”
Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED Flaps SET
Maneuvers Airspeed ESTABLISH
Clearing Turn COMPLETE
After Landing When Clear of Runway
Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS
Altitude Bug SET Runway Clear ANNOUNCE
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Heading Bug SET Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED
Airspeed APPROPRIATE Transponder VERIFY ALT MODE
Aircraft CONFIGURED Flaps UP
Clean Up Pitot Heat OFF
Flaps UP Cool Down Time START
Gear UP Cool Down: Idle 2 Minutes
Power SET 60% Engine Shutdown
Lights AS REQUIRED
Parking Brake SET
Alternate Air OFF
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Avionics Master OFF
Altitude Bug SET
Heading Bug SET
2 Min. Cool Down Time VERIFY
Engine Masters (Left & Right) OFF
Aircraft CONFIGURED
After Engines Stop
Descent/Approach
Tach Time RECORD
Electric Master OFF
Altimeters (3) SET
Strobes OFF
Safety Harnesses FASTENED
Instrument & Flood Lights OFF
Gear Warning Horn TEST
FLIGHT PLAN CLOSE
Gear Selector “DOWN 3 GREEN” (below 194)
Engine Gauges GREEN
Fuel Selectors ON
Parking Brakes RELEASED
Rev. 11.17 35
Aircraft Secure
NOTE: Vx is always less than Vy. For the
Tie-downs SECURED DA-42 however, the actual value of Vx is below
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
the minimum safe speed with one engine being

Chocks INSTALLED (main ldg gear) inoperative. The minimum speed for best angle of
Pitot Mast Cover INSTALLED climb was therefore raised to the value of Vy.
Parking Brake RELEASED (if Chocks Installed)
Personal Items, Trash, etc. REMOVED
Rear Door CLOSED & LOCKED
Windows CLOSED & LATCHED
Front Canopy CLOSED & LOCKED
SOP
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Emergency Airspeeds
Event Airspeed
One engine Inoperative VMCA 68 KIAS
One engine Inoperative Best Rate VYSE 82 KIAS
OPERATING SPEEDS
Aircraft Below Above
Flaps
Weight 3748 3748
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Climbout 79
UP 77 KIAS
Speed (Vy) KIAS
Cruise 86
85 KIAS
Climb Speed UP KIAS
MIN.
(Flaps UP) MIN.
Approach
APP 82 KIAS 82 KIAS
Speed
LDG 76 KIAS 78 KIAS
(Flaps UP)
Short Field 75
LDG 75 KIAS
Landing KIAS
NOTE: Speeds listed for landing are

referenced to the runway being made. Hold 82
KIAS until runway threshold for Normal landings.
For Shortfield landings establish 75 KIAS on final
36 Rev. 11.17
DA-42 MANEUVERS CHECKLIST
Maneuvers RECOVERY:
Power Levers FULL FORWARD
Clearing Turn COMPLETE 1ST Notch of Flaps RETRACT
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS Landing Gear RETRACT
Altitude Bug SET Airspeed ACCELERATE TO VY (77 or 79 KIAS)
Heading Bug SET 2ND Notch of Flaps RETRACT
Aircraft CONFIGURED
Power-On Stall (Departure Stalls)
Steep Turns Altitude ABOVE 3000 FT AGL
Power Levers 50% LOAD
Altitude ABOVE 3000 FT Clearing Turns COMPLETE
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Power Levers 50% LOAD Flaps and Gear VERIFY UP
Clearing Turns COMPLETE Airspeed 90-100 KTS
Airspeed AT OR BELOW VA (120 or 126 KIAS) Perform Stall:
Enter 360° Turn: Throttles 65-100% LOAD
Bank Angle 50° (+/- 5°) Pitch SLOWLY PITCHING UP(~20°)
Power Levers INCREASE 10% Rudder Control COORDINATED
Elevator BACK PRESSURE TO MAINT. ALT. Directional Control MAINTAIN
Rudder COORDINATED Stall Indications (ANNOUNCE):
Roll Out of Turn POWER AS NEEDED Stall Horn ANNOUNCE “Stall Warning”
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Slow Flight (Minimum Controllable Airspeed) Stall Buffet ANNOUNCE “Stalling”
RECOVERY:
N OTE: SPECIFIED AIRSPEED: Establishes and PITCH DECREASE TO BLUE LINE
maintains an airspeed at which any further increase
POWER LEVERS FULL FORWARD
in angle of attack, increase in load factor, or reduction
in power would result in an immediate stall.
GEAR AND FLAPS VERIFY UP
RUDDER CONTROL COORDINATED
Altitude ABOVE 3000 FT AIRSPEED ACCELERATE TO BLUE LINE (82 KIAS)
Power Levers 50% LOAD PITCH CONTROL MAINTAIN ALTITUDE
Clearing Turns COMPLETE
Before Landing Checklist COMPLETE
Set Up:
Specified Airspeed OBTAIN
Pitch MAINTAIN ENTRY ALT.
Rudder Control COORDINATED
Rev. 11.17 37
Power-Off Stalls VMC Demo

Altitude ABOVE 3000 FT AGL
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Power Levers 50% LOAD N OTE: Recovers promptly by simultaneously

reducing power sufficiently on the operating engine
Clearing Turns COMPLETE while decreasing the angle of attack as necessary to
Before Landing Checklist COMPLETE regain airspeed and directional control. Recovery
Flaps and Gear AS REQUIRED SHOULD NOT be attempted by increasing the power
on the simulated failed engine. USU uses the rule of
Airspeed 85 KIAS thumb of “RAISE THE DEAD” engine for a zero sideslip
Descent ESTABLISH condition with a bank into the “GOOD” engine.
Stalling altitude ANNOUNCE
Perform Stall: Altitude ABOVE 4000 FT AGL
Power Levers IDLE Clearing Turns COMPLETE
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Altitude MAINTAIN WITH PITCH Power Levers 25% LOAD

Pitch HOLD UNTIL STALL Critical Engine (Left) IDLE AT 100 KIAS
Directional Control MAINTAIN Right Engine Full AT 90 KIAS
Stall Indications (ANNOUNCE)
Stall Horn ANNOUNCE “Stall Warning” Slow aircraft until one of the following:
Stall Buffet ANNOUNCE “Stalling” Loss of Directional Control
Any Indication of a Stall
N OTE: Recognizes and recovers promptly as the Full Rudder Deflection
stall occurs by simultaneously reducing the angle
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
RECOVERY:
of attack, increasing power to maximum allowable
and leveling the wings to return to a straight-and- Right Engine IDLE
level flight attitude with a minimum loss of altitude
Pitch DECREASE TO BLUE LINE (82 KIAS)
appropriate for the airplane
Right Power Lever FULL FORWARD AT BLUE LINE
RECOVERY: MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND AIRSPEED
PITCH DECREASE TO BLUE LINE Gear and Flaps VERIFY UP
POWER LEVERS FULL FORWARD
1ST NOTCH OF FLAPS RETRACT N OTE: Recovers when VMC Demo is terminated
GEAR RETRACT WITH POSITIVE TREND by the CFI or DPE- by retarding Rignt Engine to ~50%
and bringing the Left Engine up to ~50-60%. Return
RUDDER CONTROL COORDINATED
to a normal cruise configuration should be initiated.
AIRSPEED ACCELERATE TO Vy (77 or 79 KIAS)
2ND NOTCH OF FLAPS RETRACT
38 Rev. 11.17
Drag Demo Clean Up

Altitude ABOVE 4000 FT AGL Flaps UP
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Clearing Turns COMPLETE Gear UP
Power Levers 20% LOAD Power SET 60%
Critical Engine (Left) IDLE AT 100 KIAS Lights AS REQUIRED
Right Engine Full AT 90 KIAS Alternate Air OFF
Airspeed Maintain 82 KIAS Altitude Bug SET
VSI NOTE Heading Bug SET
Clean Demostration: Airspeed APPROPRIATE
Critical Engine (Left) Simulate Feather @20% Aircraft CONFIGURED
VSI NOTE
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
N OTE: The Critical Engine (Left) can be completly
feathered to demostrate the maneuver. Feathering
the Critical engine is an abnormal proceedure and
must be breifed prior to attempting the maneuver.
Gear/Flaps Demostration:
Gear Selector “DOWN 3 GREEN” (below 194)
VSI NOTE
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Flaps (APP) SET (below 137)
VSI NOTE
Flaps (LND) SET (below 111)
VSI NOTE
RECOVERY:
FLAPS APP
GEAR UP
FLAPS RETRACT
Critical Engine (Left) Slowly Increase
NOTE: If Right Engine was Feathered, AFTER

30 Seconds ENGINE RESTART is only permissible
at Pressure Altitude of 8000 FT. or Below
Rev. 11.17 39
DA-42 CHECKLISTS DA-40CS CHECKLISTS DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Blank Page
Rev. 11.17
DA-42 ABNORMAL CHECKLIST
Engine Failure In Flight If Engine Does Not Restart

Power Levers FULL FORWARD Starter ENGAGE
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Flaps & Gear RETRACT Pitch Attitude DECREASE
Airspeed AT OR ABOVE BLUE LINE (82 KNOTS) Alternator ON
Identify % LOAD DEAD FOOT DEAD ENGINE (YAW)
Verify Dead Engine RETARD POWER LEVER SLOWLY N OTE: CLEARING TURNS SHOULD BE PERFORMED
BEFORE EACH MANEUVER OR UNTIL THE AREA IS
Engine Troubleshoot SUFFICIENTLY CLEAR (CRAG/GUMPS)
NOTE: For training purposes SIMULATE ECU

N OTE: ANNOUNCEMENTS SHOULD BE MADE
swap and Fuel Selectors OFF
WHEN SLOWING BELOW BLUE AND RED LINES
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Power IDLE
Alternate Air PULL ON Engine Fire In Flight
Fuel Selector FAILED ENGINE TO CROSSFEED Power Levers REDUCE
Master Switches (2) CHECK ON Airspeed INCREASE
ECU Swap FAILED ENGINE TO ECU “B” Airspeed >68 KIAS:
Circuit Breaker (ECU) CHECK / RESET Power Levers FULL FORWARD
Engine Secure Airspeed AT OR ABOVE BLUE LINE (82 KNOTS)
Flaps & Gear RETRACT
N OTE: For training purposes SIMULATE
Master Switch (INOP Engine) IDENTIFY, VERIFY, OFF
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Alternator and Fuel Selectors OFF.
Alternator Inoperative Engine OFF
Master Switch (INOP Engine) IDENTIFY, VERIFY, OFF Fuel Selector Inoperative Engine OFF
Alternator Inoperative Engine OFF Cabin Heat & Defrost OFF
Fuel Selector Inoperative Engine OFF Canopy UNLATCH (if necessary)
Restarting a Feathered Engine MAX airspeed 120 KIAS
Engine Fire On Ground
NOTE: AFTER 30 Seconds ENGINE RESTART is
only permissible at Pressure Altitude of 8000 Power Levers (2) IDLE
FT. or Below Engine Masters (2) OFF
Airspeed 125 KIAS TO 145 KIAS Fuel Selectors (2) OFF
Power Lever (Inop. Engine) AT OR BELOW 25% Mayday call CONSIDER
Fuel Selectors ON Electrical Master OFF
Alternate Air AS REQUIRED When engine and aircraft stopped:
Engine Master ON Canopy OPEN
Evacuate
Rev. 11.17 41
DA-42 ABNORMAL CHECKLIST
Electrical Fire On Ground Landing Gear Unsafe Warning

Mayday call CONSIDER If on for more than 20 seconds
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Electrical Master OFF Airspeed MAX 156 KIAS

Power Levers (2) IDLE In cold temperatures
Engine Masters (2) OFF Airspeed MAX 110 KIAS
Fuel Selectors (2) OFF Gear Selector RECYCLE
When engine and aircraft stopped:
NOTE: If landing gear extension
Canopy OPEN unsuccessful: Continue with Manual Extension.
Evacuate If land gear retraction unsuccessful: Consider
Electrical Fire In Flight flight with landing gear down.
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Emergency Switch ON Manual Extension of Laniding Gear

Mayday call CONSIDER
Avionics Master OFF Airspeed MAX 156 KIAS
Electric Master OFF Gear Indicator Lights TEST
Cabin Heat & Defrost OFF Electric Master CHECK ON
Emergency Windows OPEN (as necessary) Bus Voltage CHECK NORMAL
Canopy UNLATCH (if necessary) Gear Selector DOWN
MAX airspeed 120 KIAS Manual Extension Handle PULL
Land ASAP If necessary
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Airspeed MAX 110 KIAS

Emergency Descent
Apply moderate yawing
Gear Indicator Lights “DOWN 3 GREEN”
N OTE: The purpose of the emergency descent is
to get the severely stricken aircraft out of the sky
and set up for landing. Reasons could include, fire,
catastrophic engine failure, or medical issues.
Flaps UP
Gear DOWN
Power Levers IDLE
Airspeed AS REQUIRED
WARNING
Vno 155 KIAS
Vne 194 KIAS
42 Rev. 11.17
ARROW PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
PA28R-200 Flight Deck NOSE
Inspections CHECKED (DATE & TIMES) Oil Quantity CHECK
Weight & Balance WITHIN LIMITS Cowling, Propeller, & Spinner INSPECT
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Documents CHECKED (A.R.O.W) Engine Cooling Inlets INSPECT
Flaps EXTEND Alternator Belt CHECK
Radio/Avionics Switch OFF Landing Light Assembly INSPECT
Landing Gear DOWN Nose Wheel Assembly CHECK
Ignition Switch OFF Tire INSPECT
Battery Master Switch ON Nose Strut INSPECT
Fuel Quantity CHECK Shimmy Dampener CHECK
Fuel Selector ON FULLEST TANK Gear Doors INSPECT
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Landing Gear Lights CHECK Fuel Pump Strainer DRAIN & CHECK
Interior Lights CHECK Windshield CLEAN & INSPECT
Exterior Lights CHECK LEFT WING
Pitot Heat ON/CHECK Strut INSPECT
Stall Indicator CHECK Landing Gear and Hydraulic lines CHECK
Lights/Heat OFF Gear Doors INSPECT
Battery Master Switch OFF Wheel Assembly INSPECT
Alternate Air CHECK OPERATION Rotor and Brake Pads INSPECT
RIGHT WING Tire INSPECT
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Flap & Aileron INSPECT Fuel Tank Sump DRAIN & CHECK
Position Light & Wing Tip CHECK Wing Tie Down REMOVE
Wing & Leading Edge INSPECT Fuel Vent Line INSPECT
Fuel Quantity CHECK Wing & Leading Edge INSPECT
Fuel Filler Cap SECURE Stall Warning Switch CHECK
Fuel Vent Line INSPECT Pitot Mast & Static Port INSPECT
Wing Tie Down REMOVE Fuel Quantity CHECK
Fuel Tank Sump DRAIN & CHECK Fuel Filler Cap SECURE
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Wheel Assembly INSPECT Position Light & Wing Tip CHECK

Rotor and Brake Pads INSPECT Flap & Aileron INSPECT
Tire INSPECT
Strut INSPECT
Landing Gear and Hydraulic lines CHECK
Gear Doors INSPECT
Rev. 11.17 43
ARROW PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
FUSELAGE AND EMPENNAGE Rotate Speed 65 MPH

Antennas INSPECT Best Rate of Climb 95 MPH
Left Side of Fuselage INSPECT
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Best Rate (gear-up) 100 MPH

Rudder (Vertical Stabilizer) INSPECT
Best Angle of Climb 85 MPH
Horizontal Stabilator INSPECT
Best Angle (gear-up) 96 MPH
Anti-Servo Tab CHECK MOVEMENT
Gear Up speed 125 MPH
Tail Tie Down REMOVED
Position Light CHECK Gear-Down Speed 150 MPH
Right Side of Fuselage INSPECT Stalling (flaps & gear down) 64 MPH
Baggage Door SECURED Stalling (flaps & gear up) 71 MPH
F.O.D. Check VISUALLY CLEAR Emergency Gear extend 100 MPH
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
General Walk-Around COMPLETE Best Glide angle 105 MPH

Flaps RETRACT
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
ARROW CHECKLISTS
44 Rev. 11.17
ARROW NORMAL CHECKLIST
Before Engine Start After Start

Pilot Documents ONBOARD Mixture LEAN FOR TAXI
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Parking Brake SET Avionics Master ON
Times & Inspections CHECKED Transponder STANDBY
Preflight Inspection COMPLETE Engine Instruments GREEN
Passenger Briefing COMPLETE Ammeter CHECK POSITIVE INDICATION
Door CLOSED & LATCHED Before Taxi
Seats ADJUSTED Taxi Brief ACCOMPLISH
Seatbelts/Shoulder Harness FASTENED Heading Indicator SET
Fuel Selector VERIFY ON LOWEST TANK ATIS (weather) OBTAIN
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Engine Start Altimeters SET
Clearance OBTAIN
Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF
Flaps VERIFY UP
Prop FULL FORWARD
Radio/Navs SET
Throttle OPEN 1/8 INCH
Beacon ON
Interior Lighting AS REQUIRED
Master Switch ON
Taxi
Fuel Pump FIRST FLIGHT OF DAY, ON
Prime (w/ Mixture) FIRST FLIGHT OF DAY Parking Brake RELEASE
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Fuel Pump OFF (IF USED) Brakes TEST
Prop Area CLEAR Turning Instruments CHECK
Ignition Switch START
1. Mixture INCREASE (AFTER START)
2. Throttle 1000 RPM
3. Oil Pressure IN THE GREEN
4. Fuel Pressure CHECK
Flooded Engine
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Throttle ½ TO FULL OPEN

Ignition ENGAGE
1. Mixture (after start) INCREASE
2. Throttle REDUCE TO 1000 RPM
3. Oil Pressure IN THE GREEN
4. Fuel Pressure CHECK
Rev. 11.17 45
Engine Check Takeoff Roll

Run-up Area CLEAR DG “RWY HDG ### CONFIRMED”
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Nose Wheel STRAIGHT Nose Wheel ON CENTERLINE

Parking Brake SET Brakes RELEASE
Fuel Selector VERIFY ON FULLEST TANK Throttle FULL OPEN
Flight Controls FREE AND CORRECT Engine Gauges IN THE GREEN
Airspeed “AIRSPEED ALIVE”
Throttle 2000 RPM
At 65 MPH “65 MPH. ROTATE”
1. Alternate Air CYCLE
Pitch Attitude TO VY (95 MPH)
2. Mixture/EGT SET (FOR DENSITY ALT.)
Brakes TAP
3. Prop CYCLE
Landing Gear RETRACT
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
4. Magnetos CHECK (175 MAX/ 50 DIFF)

Pitch Attitude TO VY (100 MPH)
5. Oil Press./Temp IN GREEN ARC
500 Feet AGL
6. Ammeter CHECK
7. Fuel Pump CHECK (PRESS.) Landing Gear VERIFY UP
8. Suction Gauge Within 5 (+/- 0.1 IN.) Flaps VERIFY UP
Throttle IDLE CHECK/ 1000 RPM Fuel Pump OFF
Throttle Friction Lock ADJUST Propeller BELOW REDLINE
Trims (2) SET FOR TAKEOFF
1000 Feet AGL
Flight Instruments SET AND CHECKED
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Fuel Quantities CHECKED Airspeed 100-110 MPH

Parking Brake RELEASE Engine Gauges CHECK
Before Takeoff Throttle AS REQUIRED
Propeller 25-2600 RPM
Cabin Door & Window CLOSED & LATCHED Mixture LEAN AS REQUIRED
Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED Landing Lights AS REQUIRED
Pitot Heat AS REQUIRED
Fuel Pump ON & VERIFY PRESSURE
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Transponder ON “ALT”
Flaps AS REQUIRED
Departure Briefing CLEARANCE (EMER PLAN)
Traffic CHECKED
Final “FINAL IS CLEAR”
Runway “RUNWAY IS CLEAR”
46 Rev. 11.17
Level Off Checklist Descent/Approach

Fuel Selector FULLEST TANK Landing Lights AS REQUIRED, ON
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Engine Gauges CHECK Mixture ENRICH AS REQUIRED
Heading Indicator SET Radio/Navs SET
Power REDUCE TO 75% BHP ATIS (weather) OBTAIN
Propeller AS REQUIRED Altimeters SET
Mixture LEAN AS REQUIRED Engine Gauges GREEN
Fuel Pump OFF Fuel Selectors ON FULLEST TANK
Trims (2) AS REQUIRED Before Landing Checklist REVIEW
Maneuver Check Before Landing Check
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Clearing Turn COMPLETE Fuel Selectors ON FULLEST TANK
Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS Landing Gear DOWN (BELOW 150 MPH)
Airspeed APPROPRIATE Landing Gear Lights “DOWN 3 GREEN”
Configure Aircraft AS REQUIRED Throttle AS REQUIRED (21” MP)
1. Flaps Propeller FULL FORWARD
2. Gear Mixture ENRICH AS REQUIRED
3. Fuel pump Fuel Pump ON
Emergency Landing Site CHOSEN Landing Lights AS REQUIRED, ON
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Safe Altitude AS NECESSARY FOR MANEUVER Flaps AS DESIRED
Clean Up Check Seatbelts/Shoulder Harness FASTENED
Final Check
Flaps UP
Landing Gear UP Propeller FULL FORWARD
Propeller 2500 RPM Landing Gear “DOWN 3 GREEN”
Power SET 18” M.P. Airspeed ESTABLISHED (85-95 MPH)
Mixture SET Windsock CHECKED
Fuel Pump OFF After Landing When Clear of Runway Check
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Lights AS REQUIRED
Alternate Air OFF
Fuel Pump OFF
Pitot Heat OFF
Transponder TURN TO “STBY”
Flaps UP
Trims (2) SET FOR TAKE-OFF
Rev. 11.17 47
Shutdown Check SOP V-Speeds

Takeoff:
Parking Brake SET
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Exterior Lighting ALL OFF, EXCEPT BEACON Rotate Speed 60-70 MPH
Throttle 1000 RPM Normal Climb (ldg down) 85-95 MPH
Avionics Master OFF Short Fld T/O (flaps 25º) 85 MPH
Best Angle-of-Climb Vx (ldg dwn) 85 MPH
AFTER PROPELLER STOPS
Vx (ldg up) 96 MPH
Throttle CLOSED
Beacon OFF Best Rate-of-Climb Vy (ldg dwn) 95 MPH
Master Switch OFF Vy (ldg up) 100 MPH
Ignition/Keys OFF & OUT Enroute:
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Hobbs/Tach Time RECORD

Enroute Climb (flaps up) 110 MPH
Window CLOSED & LATCHED
Max Gear Retract Speed 125 MPH
FLIGHT PLAN CLOSE
Max. Turb. Pen. (Va, 2650 lbs) 131 MPH
Aircraft Secure
Max. Structural Cruise 170 MPH
Tie-downs (3) SECURED VNE 214 MPH
Chocks INSTALLED (MAIN LANDING GEAR) Max. Flap Extend Speed 125 MPH
Parking Brake RELEASED (CHOCKS INSTALLED)
Max Gear Extend Speed 150 MPH
Personal Items, Trash, etc REMOVED
Landing:
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Door CLOSED & LATCHED

Normal (flaps up) 95-105 MPH
Normal (flaps 40º) 90-100 MPH
Short Fld. (flaps 40º) 85 MPH
Engine Fail after T/O 95 MPH
Best Glide 95-105 MPH
Landing W/O power (flaps up) 95 MPH
Landing W/O power (flaps dwn) 90 MPH
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Max. Crosswind 17 Knots
48 Rev. 11.17
ARROW MANEUVERS CHECKLIST
Soft Field Takeoff During Flare ADD SMALL AMOUNT OF POWER

Touchdown MAINS FIRST/POWER IDLE
Taxi onto Runway FULL BACK PRESS Elevator Control HOLD NOSEWHEEL OFF
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Nose Wheel ON CENTERLINE Braking AVOID USING/STOPPING
Ailerons ADJUST FOR CROSS WIND Elevator Control FULL BACK PRESSURE
Flaps VERIFY 25° (2nd NOTCH) Short Field Takeoff
Throttle FULL OPEN
Elevator Control NOSE HIGH ATTITUDE Taxi onto Runway USE ALL AVAILABLE
Engine gauges/Airspeed CHECK/ALIVE Nose Wheel ON CENTERLINE
Lift off AT LOWEST AIRSPEED Brakes HOLD
Accelerate in Ground Effect Throttle FULL OPEN
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Vx: Obstacles 85 MPH Engine gauges CHECK
Vy: No Obstacles 95 MPH Flaps VERIFY 25° (2nd NOTCH)
Brakes TAP Brakes RELEASE
Landing Gear (no runway left) RETRACT Ailerons ADJUST FOR CROSSWIND
Pitch Attitude TO Vy (100 MPH) Elevator Control SLIGHTLY NOSE DOWN
Flaps RETRACT (100’ AGL) Airspeed ALIVE
60-65 MPH ROTATE
Soft Field Landing
Accelerate to Vx 85 MPH
Enter Pattern AT OR BELOW 150 MPH Brakes TAP
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Throttle 17” M.P. Landing Gear (no runway left) RETRACT
Before Landing Checklist COMPLETE Accelerate to Vx (Clean) 96 MPH
Abeam the Point- Announce OBSTACLE CLEAR (100’ AGL)
Throttle 14” M.P. Pitch Attitude TO Vy (100 MPH)
Airspeed 110 MPH Flaps RETRACT (100’ AGL)
Flaps 10° (1st NOTCH)
Base-
Flaps 25° (2nd NOTCH)
Airspeed 100 MPH
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Final-
Throttle 12” M.P.
Airspeed 90 MPH
Flaps 40° (3rd NOTCH/AS REQUIRED)
Final Check COMPLETE
Rev. 11.17 49
Short Field Landing Maneuver Check

Enter Pattern AT OR BELOW 150 MPH Clearing Turn COMPLETE
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Throttle 17” M.P. Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS

Before Landing Checklist COMPLETE Airspeed APPROPRIATE
Abeam the Point- Configure Aircraft AS REQUIRED
Throttle 14” M.P. 1. Flaps
Airspeed 110 MPH 2. Gear
Flaps 10º (1st NOTCH) 3. Fuel pump
Base- Emergency Landing Site IDENTIFIED
Flaps 25° (2nd NOTCH) Safe Altitude AS NECESSARY FOR MANEUVER
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Airspeed 100 MPH

Final- Slow Flight
Throttle 12” M.P.
Airspeed 85 MPH Altitude AT LEAST 2,000’ AGL
Flaps 40º (3rd NOTCH/AS REQUIRED) Clearing Turns PERFORM
Final Check COMPLETE Before Landing Checklist COMPLETE
Runway Made THROTTLE TO IDLE Gear BELOW 150 MPH GEAR DOWN
Touchdown MAINS FIRST Flaps BELOW 125 MPH
Flaps RETRACT FLAPS TO FULL, ONE NOTCH AT A TIME
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Braking MAXIMUM W/O SKIDDING Throttle 14” M.P.

Elevator Control FULL BACK PRESSURE Slow speed to bottom of white arc 55-63 MPH
Throttle ~19” M.P.
Pitch APPROPRIATE AIRSPEED (+\- 10 KTS)
Altitude ASSIGNED ALT (+\- 50 FT)
Heading ASSIGNED HEADING (+\- 10°)
Recovery
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Throttle FULL OPEN

Flaps RETRACT ONE NOTCH
Landing Gear RETRACT
Airspeed ACCELERATE TO Vy (100 MPH)
Flaps RETRACT (ONE NOTCH AT A TIME)
50 Rev. 11.17
Power Off Stalls Power On Stalls

Altitude AT LEAST 2,000 AGL Altitude AT LEAST 2,000 AGL
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Clearing Turns PERFORM Clearing Turns PERFORM
Before Landing Checklist COMPLETE Before Landing Checklist COMPLETE
Throttle 14” M.P. Throttle 14” M.P.
Gear DOWN BELOW 150 MPH Airspeed 75 MPH
As speed decreases to 85 MPH: Perform Stall-
Flaps APPLY ONE AT A TIME WITHIN WHITE ARC Throttle FULL OPEN
When speed reaches 85 MPH: Pitch UP ~12°
Throttle IDLE Rudder Control COORDINATED
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Pitch 85 MPH (BEGIN STABILIZED DESCENT) Heading MAINTAIN +\- 5°
Perform Stall- Stall Indications-
Within 100’ of assigned altitude transition to a nose Stall Light ANNOUNCE “STALL WARNING”
up attitude. Stall Buffet ANNOUNCE “STALLING”
Rudder MAINTAIN COORDINATION Full BUFFET/HIGH SINK RATE
Directional Control MAINTAIN +\- 5° Recovery-
Stall Indications (ANNOUNCE): Pitch REDUCE BACKPRESSURE/ENTER SLOW FLT
Stall Light ANNOUNCE “STALL WARNING” Throttle VERIFY FULL OPEN
Stall Buffet ANNOUNCE “STALLING” Flaps VERIFY UP
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Recovery- Rudder Control COORDINATED
Pitch REDUCE BACKPRESSURE/ENTER SLOW FLT Airspeed & Trim ACCELERATE Vy (100 MPH)
Throttle VERIFY FULL OPEN Pitch AS REQUIRED/CLIMB
Flaps RETRACT ONE NOTCH
Gear UP
Flaps RETRACT ONE NOTCH AT TIME
Airspeed & Trim ACCELERATE Vy (100 MPH)
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Pitch AS REQUIRED/CLIMB
Rev. 11.17 51
Steep Turns Ground Reference

Altitude AT LEAST 1,500 AGL Winds IDENTIFY
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Clearing Turns PERFORM Emergency Landing Site SELECTED

Before Landing Checklist COMPLETE Altitude 800’ AGL
Throttle 20” M.P. Airspeed 100 MPH
Bank 30° Power 17” MP
Pitch 4°+ Nose high Flaps Up
Airspeed AT OR BELOW VA (±10 MPH) Fuel Pump On
Enter 360º Turn- Pitch +2°
Bank Angle 50° (±5°) Pivotal Altitude Calculations
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Elevator MAINTAIN BACK PRESS. The formula is as follows: ground speed squared divided
Power INCREASE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED by 11.3 for knots and ground speed squared divided by 15
for miles per hour.
Rudder COORDINATED Remember these are figured in Groundspeed and rounded
Roll-out of Turn LEAD BY ½ BANK up.
Power REDUCE KTS MPH ALT AGL
Clean Up Checklist PERFORM 87 100 670
91 105 735
96 110 810
100 115 885
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
104 120 960

109 125 1050
113 130 1130
Clean Up Check
Flaps UP
Landing Gear UP
Propeller 2500 RPM
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Power SET 18” M.P.

Mixture SET
Fuel Pump OFF
Lights AS REQUIRED
Alternate Air OFF
52 Rev. 11.17
ARROW ABNORMAL CHECKLIST
Engine Failure In Flight & ENGINE RESTART Engine Failure During Takeoff
Airspeed 105 MPH Throttle IDLE
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Emergency Landing Spot SELECT Brakes APPLY
Above 1,000 AGL ENGINE RESTART Runway CLEAR IF POSSIBLE
Fuel Pump ON Flaps RETRACT
Alternate Air OPEN Master Switch OFF
Mixture FULL RICH Mixture IDLE CUTOFF
Throttle 3/4 OPEN Ignition Switch OFF
Fuel Selector SWITCH TANKS/ON Engine Failure After Takeoff
Ignition (Mags) BOTH/START
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Engine Gauges CHECK Airspeed 95 MPH (FLAPS UP)
90 MPH(FLAPS DOWN)
SECURE ENGINE & Forced Landing
Landing Site SELECT (STRAIGHT AHEAD)
Radio 121.5/ MAYDAY Altitude ABOVE 1,000 AGL ENGINE RESTART
Transponder 7700 & IDENT Altitude BELOW 1,000 AGL SECURE ENGINE
Fuel Pump OFF Flaps AS REQUIRED
Mixture IDLE CUT-OFF Seats/Harnesses SECURE
Propeller FULL FORWARD Cabin Door UNLATCH (PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN)
Throttle CLOSED Touchdown SLOWEST AIRSPEED POSSIBLE
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Landing Gear AS REQUIRED Fire During Engine Start
Ignition OFF
Fuel Selector OFF Starter CONTINUE CRANKING
Forced Landing: Engine Fails to Start-
Master Switch OFF Starter CONTINUE CRANKING
Flaps AS REQUIRED SECURE ENGINE PERFORM
Seats/Harnesses SECURE Fire Extinguisher OBTAIN & USE
Cabin Door UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN Engine Area INSPECT FOR DAMAGE
Engine Starts-
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Touchdown SLOWEST POSSIBLE AIRSPEED

Throttle 1700 RPM FOR 1 MINUTE
SECURE ENGINE PERFORM
Engine Area INSPECT FOR DAMAGE
Rev. 11.17 53
Engine Fire During Flight Ammeter With “0” or No Charge

SECURE ENGINE Checklist PERFORM Master Switch OFF
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Airspeed 125 MPH UNTIL FIRE OUT Alternator OFF

Cabin Heat & Air OFF Radios/Avionics Switches OFF
FORCED LANDING/Nearest Airport PERFORM Circuit Breakers CHECK
Fire Does NOT Extinguish Master Switch ON
Airspeed 150 MPH UNTIL FIRE OUT Alternator ON
FORCED LANDING/Nearest Airport PERFORM Ammeter CHECK
Wing Fire Radios/Avionics Switches ON
If Ammeter Does Not Reset-
Navigation Lights OFF
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Alternator OFF
Strobe Lights OFF Non-Essential Equipment OFF
Pitot Heat OFF Flight TERMINATE ASAP
Perform a “Side-Slip” to keep flames away from the NOTE: If battery is dead
fuel tank and cabin, Land ASAP
“EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION” procedure will need
Cabin Fire to be accomplished, and all lights will be INOP.
Master Switch OFF Emergency Landing Gear Extension
Cabin Heat & Air OFF Master Switch ON
Flight TERMINATE ASAP
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
Circuit Breakers CHECK/IN

Electrical Fire In Flight Panel Lighting OFF
Gear Indicator Bulbs CHECK/ROTATE
Master Switch OFF
IF GEAR IS NOT INDICATING DOWN AND LOCKED
Vents OPEN
Airspeed BELOW 100 MPH
All other switches OFF (EXCEPT MAGS)
Gear Position Selector DOWN
Cabin Heat & Air OFF
Emergency Gear Lever
Override ENGAGED
Ammeter With Excessive Charge Emergency Down Position SELECTED
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Full Scale Deflection Rudder YAW SIDE TO SIDE

Alternator OFF
Non-Essential Equipment OFF
54 Rev. 11.17
Landing With A Flat Main Tire Loss Of Fuel Pressure

Flaps AS REQUIRED Fuel Pump ON
DA-40F CHECKLISTS
Approach NORMAL Mixture FULL RICH
Touchdown GOOD TIRE FIRST, Fuel Selector SWITCH TANKS/ VERIFY ON
THEN HOLD FLAT TIRE OFF AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. Loss Of Oil Pressure
NOTE: AIRCRAFT MAY YAW ONCE FLAT TIRE TOUCHES
DOWN. Navigate NEAREST AIRPORT
Cabin Door Open In Flight Power Adjustments AVOID (UNLESS NECESSARY)
Airspeed BELOW 100 MPH Flight END AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Cabin Vents CLOSED
DA-40CS CHECKLISTS
Storm Window OPEN
If Upper latch is open CLOSE
IF lower latch is open OPEN
PULL DOOR CLOSED AND CLOSE UPPER LATCH
Propeller Overspeed
Throttle RETARD
Oil Pressure CHECK
Prop Control FULL DECREASE
DA-42 CHECKLISTS
(THEN SET IF RESPONDING)
Airspeed REDUCE
Throttle AS REQUIRED BELOW 2700 RPM
ARROW CHECKLISTS
Rev. 11.17 55
COLD WEATHER OPS
Rev. 11.17
KLGU KMLD
ELEV: 4457 ELEV: 4503
CTAF: 122.80 CTAF: 122.90
ASOS: 135.275
KBMC U10
ELEV: 4229 ELEV: 4728
CTAF: 123.05 CTAF: 122.80
AWOS: 135.075

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= Surface-7,000 = Surface- 12,000 = UAV OPS area = 7,500-12,000

DA 40F Flight Deck Pitot-static probe REMOVE COVER & INSPECT

Elevator Right Gear Strut INSPECT

Before Engine Start Prime (cold engine) 3 – 7 SECONDS

HSI “RWY HDG ### CONFIRMED”

rich of peak. Landing Light OFF

Canopy & Windows CLOSED & LATCHED

Aircraft Secure Carb Heat SOP

NOTE: Carburetor heat should be used as

unless deemed necessary for the safety of flight.

Maneuvers Steep Turns

Power On Stall Power Off Stall

As speed decreases to 66 KIAS: Flaps APPROACH(<108 KTS) OR LANDING(<91 KTS)

Stall Buffet ANNOUNCE “Stalling”

Rough Engine ENGINE RESTART Stationary Propeller

Engine Fire In Flight Engine/Carburetor Fire During Start

Cabin Heat OFF If engine starts:

Door Open (On Ground Or In Flight) Alternator Failure

High Cylinder Head Temperature High Oil Temperature

Pressure CHECK If oil pressure is low proceed with

Fuel Quantity CHECK (lbs)

DA 40CS Flight Deck Pitot-static probe REMOVE COVER & INSPECT

Elevator Right Gear Strut INSPECT

Before Engine Start Throttle 1/2” Forward

Flooded Engine Start Before Taxi

Throttle Halfway Forward Taxi Brief ACCOMPLISH

Flight Instruments CHECK ON TAXI

NOTE: Use Lean Assist Page to Set mixture 100°F

Before Takeoff 1000 Feet AGL

Maneuvers Final Check

Radio ANNOUNCE INTENTIONS Fuel Selector VERIFY FULLEST TANK

Power SET _______ RPM BEFORE LANDING

Exterior Lighting AS REQUIRED OR USE LESS FLAPS.

After Landing Check Aircraft Secure

Maneuvers Slow Flight

Power On Stall Ground Reference Maneuvers

As speed decreases to 66 KIAS: Emergency Landing Site SELECTED

100 115 885

Rough Engine ENGINE RESTART Stationary Propeller

Engine Fire In Flight Engine Fire During Start

Cabin Heat OFF Mixture LEAN

Emergency Switch ON Airplane EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY

Electrical Fire On The Ground All Electrical Switches OFF

Door Open (On Ground Or In Flight) Alternator Failure

High Cylinder Head Temperature High Oil Temperature

Pressure CHECK CHT CHECK

Fuel Pump ON Land as soon as practicable

Fuel Pump ON BEST GLIDE SPEEDS

DA42 Flight Deck Left Wing

Rudder and Elevator Right Engine Nacelle

Elevator CHECK FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT Spinner and Propeller INSPECT

Rear Window INSPECT Stall heat inhibitor switch INSPECT

Linkage INSPECT Nose Section

Before Engine Start Tach Time CONFIRM

G1000 Setup Departure Briefing CLEARANCE (EMER PLAN)

Flight Plan ENTER Final “FINAL IS CLEAR”

Taxi Brief ACCOMPLISH % Load STABILIZED AT 100%

Level Off Checklist Approach Flaps AS REQUIRED

the minimum safe speed with one engine being

NOTE: Speeds listed for landing are

Power-Off Stalls VMC Demo

Power Levers 50% LOAD N OTE: Recovers promptly by simultaneously

Altitude MAINTAIN WITH PITCH Power Levers 25% LOAD