aircraft checklist da 40 - flt academy

FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Diamond Star CHECKLIST Revision 1.5 Bountiful Flight, LLC

Diamond Star

Aircraft Checklist

DA 40

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.

2 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Diamond Star CHECKLIST Revision 1.5 Bountiful Flight, LLC

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 ............................................................. 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 ................................................... (6-8 Quarts) CHECK

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 ...................................................................... HIGH RPM

3. Throttle ................................................... OPEN 1 TO 1 ½ INCHES

4. Beacon...................................................................................... ON

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

7. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... ON

8. Mixture .......... FULL RICH UNTIL FUEL PRESSURE RISES (3-5 SEC)


10. Throttle ..................................................................... BACK ½ INCH

11. Propeller Area .................................................................... CLEAR

12. Ignition ........................................................................... ENGAGE

13. Mixture ........................................... WHEN ENGINE STARTS, RICH

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

15. Oil Pressure ................................................... INDICATING GREEN

16. Fuel Pump .............................................................................. OFF

17. Mixture ................................................................... LEAN for TAXI



18. Master Switch ALT .................................................................... ON

19. Ammeter ............................................................................. CHECK

20. 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

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

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

9. Propeller ........................................................... CYCLE and CHECK

10. Engine Gauges and Ammeter ............................................. CHECK

11. Annunciators ....................................................................... CHECK

12. Throttle ....................................................................... CHECK IDLE

13. Throttle ......................................................................... 1000 RPM

14. Throttle Friction Lock ....................................................... ADJUST

15. Communication/Navigation Radios ........................................ SET

16. Flight Instruments ........................................... SET and CHECKED

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

18. Fuel Quantities .............................................................. CHECKED

19. Trim ................................................................... SET for TAKEOFF

20. Autopilot ......................................................................... TEST/OFF

21. Flaps ................................................................... SET for TAKEOFF



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

23. Seats ............................................................. ADJUSTED/ LOCKED

24. 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

25. Advisory/ Tower ............................................................ CONTACT

V SPEEDS

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

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

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

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

Va 2161 lbs … ... 94 KIAS

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

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

Vbg 2205 lbs .... 68 KIAS


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

11. Propeller .............................................................. 1800-2400 RPM

12. Landing Light ............................................................................ ON


BEFORE LANDING

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

2. Propeller ...................................................................... HIGH RPM

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

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

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

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

7. Autopilot ................................................................................. OFF

8. 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. Wing Flaps ................................................................................ T/O

3. Climb Speed ........................................................................ 66 KIAS

At positive rate: 4. Propeller ................................................................................... 2400 RPM

5. Airspeed ............................................................................. 73 KIAS

AFTER LANDING / CLEAR OF RUNWAY

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

2. Mixture ................................................................... LEAN for TAXI

3. Fuel Pump Switch ................................................................... OFF

4. Landing Light ........................................................................... OFF

5. Navigation Lights ...................................................................... OFF

6. Transponder ................................................................. ALTITUDE

7. Taxi Clearance / Advisory .............................................. CONTACT


SECURING AIRPLANE

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

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


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

3. 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 ................................................................... 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 ......................................................................... 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 ..................................... ...... .............. 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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