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FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Diamond Star CHECKLIST Revision 1.6 Bountiful Flight, LLC

Diamond Star

Aircraft Checklist

DA40 (Fuel-Injected)

&

DA40F (Carbureted)

2 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Diamond Star CHECKLIST Revision 1.6 Bountiful Flight, LLC

This is an abbreviated checklist. Most explanatory items, notes, cautions, and warnings have been omitted for brevity. Procedures in red/bold text in this checklist should be committed to memory.

All performance speeds should be computed prior to flight using the Aircraft Owner’s Manual. This checklist is for training purposes only; users must be familiar with and operate in accordance with

the official Aircraft Owner’s Manual.

PREFLIGHT CHECK (91.103)

1. NOTAMS ...............................................................................CHECK

2. Weather Briefing ............................................................... OBTAIN

3. Known ATC Delays .............................................................. CHECK

4. Runway Info ...................................................................... OBTAIN

5. Alternate Airports ............................................................. VERIFY

6. Fuel Requirements .......................................................CALCULATE

7. Temporary Flight Restrictions ..............................................CHECK

CABIN PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

1. Inspections/Dispatch ............................... VERIFY and CHECK-OUT

2. Weight and CG ....................................................... WITHIN LIMITS

3. Documents ......................................................................... CHECK

4. Control Wheel Lock ........................................................ REMOVE


5. Ignition Switch ........................................................................ OFF

6. Circuit Breakers .................................................................. CHECK

7. Avionics Switch ....................................................................... OFF

8. Master Switch .......................................................................... ON

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9. Fuel Quantity Indicators ..................................................... CHECK

10. Flaps .................................................................................. EXTEND

11. Interior and Exterior Lights ................................................ CHECK

12. Pitot Heat ......................................................... CHECK THEN OFF

13. Stall Warning Vane/Hole ..................................................... CHECK

14. Fuel Selector Valve ................................................ FULLEST TANK

15. Master Switch ......................................................................... OFF

EXTERIOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

Empennage

1. Antennas ............................................................................ CHECK

2. Left Side of Fuselage ........................................................... CHECK

3. Control Surfaces .................................................................. CHECK

4. Tail Tie-down ................................................................... REMOVE


5. Right Side of Fuselage ........................................................ CHECK

6. Tail Skid ......................................................................................... CHECK

Right Wing

1. Flap and Aileron ................................................................. CHECK

2. Wing and Stall Strips (2) ...................................................... CHECK

3. Fuel Tank Vent ........................................... CHECK for BLOCKAGE

4. Fuel Quantity ................................... VISUAL CHECK/CAP SECURE

5. Wing Tie-down ............................................................... REMOVE

6. Fuel Tank Sump ................................................ DRAIN and CHECK

7. Main Tire ..................................... FULL TREAD/INFLATED (36 PSI)

8. Main Gear and Strut ................................. CHECK (2.0” Minimum)

Nose

1. Fuel Line Sump ................................................. DRAIN and CHECK

2. Nose Tire ................................................ FULLY INFLATED (29 PSI)

3. Nose Wheel Assembly ........................... CHECK (2.75” Minimum)

4. Air Inlets (3) ........................................................................ CLEAR


5. Alternator Belt .................................................................... CHECK

6. Propeller and Spinner ......................................................... CHECK

7. Oil Quantity ................................. CHECK 6-8q.s (DA40F= 4-6q.s)

8. Canopy ............................................................. CLEAN and CHECK

Left Wing

1. Fuel Tank Sump ................................................ DRAIN and CHECK

2. Main Tire ..................................... FULL TREAD/INFLATED (36 PSI)

3. Main Gear and Strut ................................. CHECK (2.0” Minimum)

4. Fuel Quantity ................................... VISUAL CHECK/CAP SECURE

5. Wing Tie-down ............................................................... REMOVE

6. Wing and Stall Strips (2) ...................................................... CHECK

7. Pitot Mast/Static Port ......................................................... CHECK

8. Fuel Tank Vent ............................................ CHECK for BLOCKAGE

9. Flap and Aileron ................................................................. CHECK

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

1. Preflight Inspection ..................................................... COMPLETE

2. Passenger Briefing ....................................................... COMPLETE

o Seatbelt Operation

o Normal and Emergency Exit Procedures


o Identify PIC

o Positive Exchange of Controls Process

3. Seat Belts/Shoulder Harnesses ..................... ADJUSTED/SECURE

4. Rudder Pedals .......................................... ADJUSTED and LOCKED


5. Avionics Master Switch .......................................................... OFF

6. Doors ............................................................. CLOSED and LOCKED

7. Brakes ...................................................................... TEST and SET

STARTING ENGINE

1. Mixture ................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF

2. Propeller (DA40) .......................................................... HIGH RPM

3. Carb Heat (DA40F) ................................................................ COLD

4. Throttle ................................................... OPEN 1 TO 1 ½ INCHES

5. Beacon...................................................................................... ON

6. Master Switch BAT .................................................................. ON

7. Propeller Area .................................................................... CLEAR

8. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... ON

9. DA40 a. Mixture .................... FULL RICH UNTIL PRESSURE RISES

b. Mixture ...................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF

c. Throttle ....................................................... BACK ½ INCH

d. Ignition ............................................................. ENGAGE

e. Mixture ............................ WHEN ENGINE STARTS, RICH


10. DA40F a. Prime......................................... 1-4 SECONDS, then OFF

b. Ignition ............................................................. ENGAGE

11. Throttle ........................................................................ 1000 RPM

12. Oil Pressure ................................................... INDICATING GREEN

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13. Fuel Pump .............................................................................. OFF

14. Mixture ................................................................... LEAN for TAXI

15. Master Switch ALT .................................................................... ON

16. Ammeter ............................................................................. CHECK

17. Fuel Pressure ..................................................... CHECK (14-35 psi)

20. Flaps ............................................................................... RETRACT

21. Avionics Master Switch ........................................................... ON

25. Altimeter ................................................................................. SET

26. Advisory/Departure & Taxi Clearance .......................... CONTACT

TAXI

1. Brakes .................................................................. RELEASE/CHECK

2. Instrument Cross-Check ...................................................... CHECK

3. Crosswind Correction ........................................................... APPLY


BEFORE TAKEOFF (RUN-UP)

1. Nose Wheel .................................................................. STRAIGHT

2. Brakes ..................................................................... SET and HOLD

3. Flight Controls ................................................ FREE and CORRECT

4. Fuel Selector Valve ................................................ SWITCH TANKS

5. Mixture ........................................................................... FULL RICH

6. Throttle ........................................ 2000 RPM (DA40 = 1800 RPM)

7. Mixture ............................................... SET for DENSITY ALTITUDE

8. Magnetos .................................... (175 max drop, 50 diff.) CHECK

9. Propeller (DA40) ................................................ CYCLE and CHECK

10. Carb Heat (DA40F) ............................................... CHECK, then OFF

11. Engine Gauges and Ammeter ............................................. CHECK

12. Annunciators ........................................................................CHECK

13. Throttle ....................................................................... CHECK IDLE

14. Throttle ......................................................................... 1000 RPM

15. Throttle Friction Lock ....................................................... ADJUST


16. Communication/Navigation Radios ........................................ SET

17. Flight Instruments ............................................ SET and CHECKED

18. Altitude/Heading Bugs .................... SET FOR TAKEOFF and CLIMB

19. Fuel Quantities .............................................................. CHECKED

20. Trim .................................................................... SET for TAKEOFF


21. Autopilot (if equipped) .................................................... TEST/OFF

22. Flaps ................................................................... SET for TAKEOFF

23. Cabin Doors & Windows ............................ CLOSED and LATCHED

24. Seats ............................................................. ADJUSTED/ LOCKED

25. Departure Briefing ........................... CLEARANCE / EMERG. PLAN

o Verify Runway in Use

o Type of Take-Off

o Review Pertinent V-Speeds

o Direction of Departure (VFR)

o Departure Clearance (IFR)

o Emergency On Runway

o Emergency After Lift-Off

o Emergency at Altitude

o Flying/Non-Flying Pilot Roles During Emergency

Operations

26. Advisory/ Tower ............................................................ CONTACT

V SPEEDS


Vso ..................... 49 KIAS

Vs ...................... 52 KIAS

Vr ...................... 59 KIAS

Vy 2535 lbs ....... 66 KIAS

Vno ............... 129 KIAS

Vne................. 178 KIAS

Vbg 2205 lbs .... 68 KIAS

Va…DA40=94/DA40F=108

CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF

1. Lights ...................................................................... AS REQUIRED

2. Fuel Pump Switch .................................................................... ON

3. Transponder .................................................................. ALTITUDE

4. Traffic .................................................................................. CHECK

NORMAL TAKEOFF

1. Wing Flaps .............................................................................. T/O

2. Throttle .................................................... FULL OPEN SMOOTHLY

3. Elevator Control ......................................... LIFT NOSE AT 59 KIAS

4. Climb Speed ...................................................................... 66 KIAS SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF

1. Wing Flaps ............................................................................... T/O

2. Brakes .................................................................................. HOLD

3. Throttle ....................................................................... FULL OPEN

4. Engine Gauges ................................................................... GREEN


5. Brakes ................................................................................RELEASE

6. Elevator Control ......................................... LIFT NOSE AT 59 KIAS 7. Obstacle Clearance Speed.................................................. 66 KIAS

SOFT FIELD TAKEOFF

1. Yolk ............................................................ FULL AFT DURING TAXI

2. Wing Flaps .............................................................................. T/O

3. Throttle ....................................................................... FULL OPEN

4. Elevator Control ............................................................ TAIL LOW

5. Accelerate .......................................... WHILE IN GROUND EFFECT

6. Climb Speed ...................................................................... 66 KIAS

CLIMB

1. Fuel Pump ................................................................................. ON

2. Fuel Selector ............................................................ FULLEST TANK

3. Propeller (DA40)............................................................. 2400 RPM

4. Throttle ................................................................ FULL FORWARD

5. Pitch.................... TRIM for DESIRED AIRSPEED or RATE OF CLIMB

6. Airspeed ......................................................................... MONITOR


CRUISE

1. Flaps .......................................................................................... RETRACT

2. Propeller (DA40) ................................................... 1800-2400 RPM

3. Throttle .................................................................... AS REQUIRED

4. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF

5. Lights ........................................................................ AS REQUIRED

6. Mixture ................................................................... AS REQUIRED


8. Heading Indicator .................................................... CROSS-CHECK

SWITCHING FUEL TANKS

1. Fuel Pump ........................................................................................... ON

2. Fuel Selector .................................................. SWITCH TO FULLEST TANK

3. Fuel Flow .............................................................VERIFY POSITIVE FLOW

4. Fuel Pump .......................................................................................... OFF

5. Fuel Flow .............................................................VERIFY POSITIVE FLOW


DESCENT

6. ASOS/ATIS ......................................................................... OBTAIN

7. Altimeter ................................................................................. SET

8. Arrival/Passenger Briefing ............................................ COMPLETE

o Verify Runway in Use

o Type of Landing

o Traffic Pattern/Approach Brief

9. Mixture ...................................................... ADJUST AS REQUIRED

10. Carb Heat (DA40F) ..................................................................... ON

11. Throttle ................................................................... AS REQUIRED

12. Propeller (DA40) ................................................... 1800-2400 RPM

13. Landing Light ............................................................................ ON


BEFORE LANDING

1. Seats, Belts, and Shoulder Harnesses ............... ADJUST/LOCKED

2. Propeller (DA40) ........................................................... HIGH RPM

3. Fuel Selector .......................................................... FULLEST TANK

4. Fuel Pump Switch .................................................................... ON

5. Airspeed .......................................... REDUCE FOR FLAPS (91 KIAS)


6. Mixture ................................................................... AS REQUIRED

7. Wing Flaps .............................................................................. LDG

NORMAL LANDING

1. Power ..................................................................... AS REQUIRED

2. Wing Flaps ..................................... LDG (T/O for TOUCH and GO)

3. Airspeed 2407 lbs .............................................................. 67 KIAS

4. Touchdown .................................................. MAIN WHEELS FIRST

5. Brakes ......................................................... APPLY AS NECESSARY

SHORT FIELD LANDING

1. Power ..................................................................... AS REQUIRED

2. Wing Flaps .............................................................................. LDG

3. Airspeed ........................................................ Vso x 1.3 (≈62 KIAS)


5. Wing Flaps ...................................................................... RETRACT

6. Brakes ......................................................... APPLY AS NECESSARY

SOFT FIELD LANDING

1. Power ...................................................................... AS REQUIRED

2. Wing Flaps .............................................................................. T/O

3. Airspeed ............................................................................ 62 KIAS



5. Landing Roll ................................................................... TAIL LOW

GO AROUND (BALKED LANDING)

1. Throttle ......................................................................... FULL OPEN

2. Carb Heat (DA40F) ..................................................................... OFF

3. Wing Flaps ................................................................................ T/O

4. Climb Speed ........................................................................ 66 KIAS

At positive rate: 5. Propeller (DA40) ....................................................................... 2400 RPM

6. Airspeed ............................................................................. 73 KIAS

AFTER LANDING / CLEAR OF RUNWAY

1. Wing Flaps ...................................................................... RETRACT

2. Carb Heat (DA40F) .................................................................... OFF

3. Mixture ................................................................... LEAN for TAXI

4. Fuel Pump Switch ................................................................... OFF

5. Landing Light ........................................................................... OFF

6. Navigation Lights ...................................................................... OFF

7. Transponder .................................................................. ALTITUDE

8. Taxi Clearance / Advisory .............................................. CONTACT


SECURING AIRPLANE

1. Avionics Master Switch .......................................................... OFF

2. Throttle ......................................................................... 1000 RPM

3. Mixture ................................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF

4. Ignition .................................................................................... OFF

5. Master Switch ......................................................................... OFF

6. Beacon ..................................................................................... OFF

Use tow bar if backing airplane into tie-down spot

7. Control Lock ..................................................................... INSTALL

8. Dispatch ......................................................................... CHECK-IN

9. Canopy Cover .................................................................... INSTALL

10. Tie Downs ......................................................................... SECURE

11. Post Flight Walk-Around ............................................. COMPLETE


ABNORMAL PROCEDURES

Flooded Start

1. Mixture ........................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF

2. Fuel Pump ........................................................................ OFF

3. Propeller ............................................................... HIGH RPM

4. Throttle .............................................................. HALF OPEN

Proceed with item 4 of “Starting Engine” checklist on page 6

Ammeter Shows Excessive Rate Of Charge

1. Alternator ....................................................................... OFF

2. Nonessential Electrical Equipment ................................ OFF

3. Flight ..................................... LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Alternator Failure

1. Alternator Switch .............................................. OFF then ON

2. Circuit Breakers ..................................................... CHECK IN

If low voltage annunciator illuminates again:

3. Alternator ....................................................................... OFF

4. Nonessential Electrical Equipment ................................ OFF

5. Flight....................................... LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL


Precautionary Landing With Engine Power (Off Airport)

1. Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Straps ......................... SECURE

2. Loose Objects ............................................................. SECURE

3. Emergency Locator Transmitter ......................................... ON

4. ATC Briefing ........................................... ACCOMPLISH IF ABLE

5. Mixture .................................................................. FULL RICH

6. Power ................................................................ AS REQUIRED

7. Flaps ................................................................................ LDG

8. Approach Airspeed ..................................................... 63 KIAS

9. Propeller (DA40) ..................................................... HIGH RPM

10. Mixture .............................................................. IDLE CUTOFF

11. Fuel Selector ..................................................................... OFF

12. Avionics Power and Master Switch ................................... OFF

13. Doors ...................................................................... UNLATCH

14. Touchdown ... SLOWEST AIRSPEED POSSIBLE, THEN TAIL LOW

15. Brakes .......................................................................... APPLY


Landing With A Flat Main Tire

1. Seats, Belts, & Shoulder Harnesses ....................... ADJUST/LOCKED 2. Loose Objects ....................................................................... SECURE 3. Mixture ............................................................................. FULL RICH

4. Landing Gear ........................................................................ EXTEND

5. Flaps ............................................................................................ 40° 6. Airspeed ............................................................................... 68 KIAS 7. Propeller (DA40) ............................................................. HIGH RPM

8. Touchdown ........................................................... GOOD TIRE FIRST 9. Directional Control .......................................................... MAINTAIN

1. Master Switch .................................................................. OFF

2. Ignition Switch .................................................................. OFF

3. Fuel Selector Valve ........................................................... OFF

4. Airplane ................................................................. EVACUATE


EMERGENCY CHECKLIST

This is an operational checklist. Procedures in red/bold text in this section

should be committed to memory. The official aircraft POH contains

additional procedures and expanded procedures not listed in this checklist.

Users should be familiar with all procedures.

AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERENCY OPERATION

Maximum Glide

2535 lbs ..................................................................... 73 KIAS

2205 lbs ................................................................ 68 KIAS

1874 lbs ...................................................................... 60 KIAS

Maneuvering Speed

2535 lbs ................................................................... 108 KIAS

2161 lbs ................................................................ 94 KIAS

Landing Without Engine Power:

Flaps Down ............................................................... 68 KIAS

GLIDE PERFORMANCE

Prop Windmilling: 1.45nm for every 1000’ of altitude loss

Prop Stationary: 1.7nm for every 1000’ of altitude loss


FIRE DURING ENGINE START

1. Cranking .................................. .... ........................... CONTINUE

2. Mixture ................................................................. IDLE CUTOFF

3. Fuel Selector ........................................................................ OFF

4. Ignition Switch ……………………… ............... …………………………. OFF

5. Master Switch .....................................................................OFF

ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL

1. Throttle ...................................................................... RETARD

2. Brakes............ . .............................................................. APPLY

3. Flaps .......................................................................... RETRACT

4. Mixture ............................................................... IDLE CUT-OFF

5. Fuel Selector ...................................................................... OFF

6. Ignition Switch ................................................................... OFF

7. Master Switch .................................................................... OFF

8. Roll/Land ...................................................... STRAIGHT AHEAD


ENGINE FAILURE / POWER LOSS DURING FLIGHT

1. Airspeed ........................................ . ............................. 68 KIAS

2. Fuel Pump ....................... .....................................................ON

3. Alternate Induction Air .................... ... .............................. HOT

4. Mixture ................................................ .................... FULL RICH

5. Propeller (DA40)............................... . .............. FULL FORWARD

6. Throttle ....................................... . .................................. OPEN

7. Fuel Selector Valve ........................ ......... ........... FULLEST TANK

8. Magnetos ......................................... ..... .............. CHECK BOTH

EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER

1. Airspeed ............................ ...... .................................... 68 KIAS

2. Landing Site .......................... ... DETERMINE (CONSIDER WIND)

3. Mixture ............................................................... IDLE CUTOFF

4. Fuel Selector ........................................................................ OFF

5. Flaps .................................................................................... LDG

6. Master Switch and Ignition ................................................. OFF

7. Transponder ....................................................................... 7700

8. Seats, Seat Belts and Shoulder Straps ............................ SECURE


ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

1. Mixture .................................... ............................ IDLE CUT-OFF

2. Fuel Selector Valve .......................... ..... ................................OFF

3. Master Switch ................................... ... ................................OFF

4. Cabin Heat and Defrost ...................... ..... .............................OFF

5. Emergency Descent ............................................ ......... .EXECUTE

6. Forced Landing .................................... ........ ................ EXECUTE

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT

1. Master Switch ........................... . ........................................OFF

2. All Electrical Switches (except ignition) ................... ........... OFF

3. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air .............................. ....... ....... CLOSED

4. Avionics Master Switch ............................. .... .....................OFF

If fire appears out: 6. Master Switch ........................................................................ ON

7. Circuit Breakers ...................................... CHECK – DO NOT RESET

8. Essential Electrical Equipment ........................ (one at a time) ON

9. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air ......................................... AS DESIRED

10. Storm Window .................................................................. OPEN


CABIN FIRE

1. Master Switch .............................. ........................................OFF

2. Vents, Cabin Heat and Air ............ ........... ......... OFF and CLOSED

3. Fire .......................................................ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH

4. Flight ........................................................................ TERMINATE

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