Normal Checklist

Diamond DA 20-C1

Airspeeds for normal operation Unless stated otherwise, following are the applicable airspeeds for maximum take-off and landing weight. The airspeeds may also be used for lower flight weights. (All speeds at sea level) Takeoff KIASClimb over 50 ft obstacle……………………..........58Best Rate-of-Climb (VY); Flaps: T/O…..…….....68Best Rate-of-Climb (VY); Flaps: Cruise....…….....75Best Angle-of-Climb (VX); Flaps: T/O…....…....57Best Angle-of-Climb (VX); Flaps: Cruise………....60 LandingRecommended Approach; Flaps: LDG……….......60Minimum Approach Speed; Flaps: LDG…….....52Balked Landing Climb Speed; Flaps: LDG…….....52 Max demonstrated X-wind speed, T/O & LDG..20 CruiseMaximum rough-air speed (VNO)………………...118Maximum full control-surface deflection (VA).106Max LDG Flaps Extended Speed (VFE LDG).....78Max T/O Flaps Extended Speed (VFE TO)…..….100

Preparation

Navigation..................................................................PlannedPerformance & Range...............................Computed & SafeWeight & Balance...............................................Within LimitsWeather......................................................................SuitableAirplane Documents..................................Airworthy, onboardBaggage...................................................Weighed & StowedCharts & Nav. Equipment..........................................Onboard

Preflight Inspection

Cabin ChecksFlight Control Lock....................................................RemoveIgnition Switch...................................................................OffMixture...................................................................Idle CutoffMaster Switch....................................................................OnWarning Lights..................................................................OnFuel Quantity.................................................................CheckCircuit Breakers............................................................CheckFlaps................................................................Extend to LDGLights............................................................................CheckLights.................................................................................OffMaster Switch....................................................................OffFire Extinguisher.......................................Charged & SecureFirst Aid Kit.............................................................On BoardRescue Hammer.....................................................On Board

Left Wing

Main Gear.............................................................InspectEntire Wing...........................................................InspectStall Warning........................................................InspectPitot-Static Probe..................................................InspectTaxi & Landing Lights............................................InspectWing Tip...............................................................InspectPosition Lights & Strobe........................................InspectAileron Balancing Weight......................................InspectAileron including inspection panel..InspectWing Flap.............................................................InspectMain Gear.............................................................Inspect from aft

Fuselage & Empennage

Fuel Quantity........................................................Dip tank; min. ½Skin......................................................................InspectFuel Tank Vent.....................................................InspectFuel Drain............................................................DrainMaintenance Fuel Drains.....................................InspectAntennae.............................................................InspectStabilizer..............................................................InspectRudder.................................................................Inspect

Right Wing

Main Gear.................................................Inspect from aftWing Flap.............................................................InspectAileron, including inspection panel.........................InspectAileron Balancing Weight......................................InspectPosition Lights & Strobe........................................InspectWing Tip...............................................................InspectMain Gear.............................................................InspectEntire Wing...........................................................Inspect

Nose

Right Step............................................................InspectTemperature Probe..............................................CheckAir Intake (right)...................................................ClearOil Quantity..........................................................Check (Min. 4qt; Max 6qt)Cowling................................................................InspectNose Gear...........................................................InspectPropeller & Spinner..............................................InspectEngine Cowling Air Inlets.....................................ClearEngine Air/Cabin Heat Vents................................InspectAir Intake (left).....................................................ClearLeft Step ..............................................................Inspect

Before Starting Engine Preflight inspection.............................................CompleteAircraft Documents.............................................On boardBaggage...............................................Stowed & SecuredRudder Pedals.....................................Adjusted & LockedHobbs Time............................................................RecordSeatbelts...........................................Fastened & adjustedFlight Controls…………….Free & Correct (Visual Check)Canopy...................................................Closed & SecureCircuit Breakers......................................................CheckParking Brake......................................................…….SetBrake Pressure ……………….................................CheckFuel Shutoff Valve.............................On (Push In & Lock)Throttle...............................................Free & Idle Position Throttle Friction………………..................................CheckAlternate Air.........................................................…….OffAvionics Master Switch & Electrics......................…….OffCockpit Check……………………...............keys In IgnitionMaster Switch (Battery side)…………...........................OnGenerator Warning Light......................................…….OnCanopy Warning Light ......................Off (press to check )Trim Indicator…………………...............................NeutralTaxi Light….....................………...................................OnPosition Lights (night)...................................................OnInstrument Lighting (night)..............................As required Oil Temp ……Less than 100°F follow Cold StartOil Temp…Greater than 100°F follow Warm Start

Starting Engine……1st start of the day (INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED)….1) Throttle……………………………............................Idle2) Mixture…………………………........................Cut OFF3) MAGS……………………………..............................OFF4) Master………………………………...........................ON5) Fuel Pump…………………..…….............................On6) Fuel Prime…………………........On(10 Sec) then OFF7) Fuel Pump…………………………...........................Off8) Master …………………………….............................Off9) Prop………………………………........................5turns

Repeat Steps 4-9

IF OIL TEMP >= 100° F, Follow Warm start checklist

Cold Start Oil Temp ....... >100°F Follow WARM START CHECK Mixture .................................................................Full RichBrakes.......................................................................HoldFuel Pump...................................................................OnFuel Prime...................................................................OnThrottle ......................................................................IdlePropeller Area.......................................Clear (call “Clear”)Ignition Switch..........................................................StartThrottle..............................................................1000 RPMStarter Warning Light....................................ExtinguishedOil Pressure……………...............Check (Green 30-60psi)Fuel Prime...................................................................OffMixture……………………..….....................................LeanAlternator side………………............On (Check Charging)

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Warm Start (!!!!no long delay after fuel prime on)

IF OIL TEMP >= 100° F DO NOT ADVANCE THROTTLEOil Temp……...<100°F Follow COLD START CHECK

Throttle.......................................................................IdleMixture..................................................................Full RichBrakes .....................................................................HoldPropeller Area.......................................Clear (call “Clear”) Fuel Pump...................................................................OnFuel Prime...................................................................OnIgnition Switch...........................................................StartThrottle.............................................................1000 RpmStarter Warning Light.....................................ExtinguishedOil Pressure..................................Check(Green 30-60psi)Fuel Prime...................................................................OffMixture………….………………...............................Lean 1"Alternator side………………..............On (Check Charging)

Flooded Start

Excessive priming can result in a flooded engine. During the flooded start the engine should start for a short period & then stop. Excess fuel has then been cleared & engine start from item 1 can be performed.

Mixture.................................................................Full RichBrakes.......................................................................HoldFuel Pump.................................................................OFFFuel Prime.................................................................OFFThrottle...............................................................Half-openPropeller Area.......................................Clear (call “Clear”)Ignition Switch............................................................StartThrottle..............................................................1000 RPMStarter Warning Light.....................................ExtinguishedOil Pressure..................................Check (Green 30-60psi)Fuel Prime..................................................................OFFMixture……………………...........................................LeanAlternator side…….…........................On (Check Charging)

EPU Start

Master Switch Off (before EPU attached)Avionics Master Switch...............................................OffEPU Light....................................................................OnEPU Switch.................................................................OnVoltmeter..........................................Check 12 to 14 voltsMaster Switch...............................................................On Starting Procedure........As per one of the above procedures then after start…. EPU Switch.................................................................OffSignal ground crew EPU out.......................EPU Light OffMaster Switch (GEN)..................................................OffBattery Voltage .....................................Check apprx. 12VMaster Switch (GEN)......................On, check apprx. 14VGEN warning light..............................................Check offMixture……………………………................................LeanAlternator side…………….……........On (Check Charging)

Pre-Taxi

Mixture ………………………........................Lean (1” inch)Cabin Heat and Defrost..............................…As RequiredFlaps………..........…… …….Check and Retract in StagesDead Mag Check……................Both - Left - Right – BothAvionics Master Switch........................................…….OnTransponder........................................................Standby ATIS.....................................................................…..CopyRadios/Nav/GPS...................................................…...SetTaxi Clearance…............................…………………ObtainWarning Lights………………….......................Push to testFlight Instruments........................................Altimeter Set Fuel Prime......................................................…Check OffFuel Pump..........................................................Check OffFuel Pressure…………….……...................Check(>3.5psi)Engine Gauges...........................................Check (Green)Parking Brakes……………………….............................OffFlight Instruments & Brake......................Check while rolling

Use Rudder First and Brakes Sparingly For Turning

Run-up

Aircraft ………..................Into Wind (nose wheel straight)Area Behind A/C…………….…….............................ClearParking Brake………………….……..............................OnBrakes ………………………………..............................OnFuel Shutoff Valve………...…........................On (Push In)Mixture……………….…….………..............................RichThrottle…………….……….…...........................1700 RPMOil Temp …………………................Green (170°F-220°F)Oil Pressure…………….…....................Normal (30-60psi)Alternator Load (Ammeter)…...................Check (Normal)Vacuum Gauge……….…................Check Suction GreenMixture ……………………...............Check Lean Function Magnetos.Check...................( Both- Left- Both- Right Both) (Max drop: 150 RPM; Max difference: 50 RPM)

Alternate Air……….…..................On (No RPM Drop) OffCylinder Head Temp….....................Green (300°F-420°F)Engine Gauges………................Check (Green & Normal)Warning Lights.......................................................None litThrottle……………….……................Idle, then 1000 RPMMixture………………………........................Lean (1” inch)Circuit Breakers…………….……...................................In

Pre-Takeoff

Safety Belts............................................…..……FastenedFuel Quantity………….….….....................Check sufficientFlaps……………………………….................................T/OMaster Switch………………....................On ( Both Sides)Fuel Pump…………………………................................OnMagnetos…………………………...............................BothFlight Instruments………..................Set Hdg and Attitude Avionics…………..…….............Check & Set as Required Trim...............................................................Set (neutral)Flight Controls………………......................Free & CorrectMixture.................................................................Rich/Set

Lean Mixture for Best Power on T/O from field at or above 3000ft AGL

Parking Brake……………..………................................Off

Passenger Safety Review..................................Complete Crew………………….Departure & Take Off Safety Briefing

Hold Short/Runway Checks

T/O Time…………………………............................RecordLanding /Taxi Lights………………................................OnTransponder……………………….................................AltSwitches……………………….........................As requiredHeading Indicator………..........Agrees with Rwy HeadingMixture.................................................................Rich/Set

Lean Mixture for Best Power on T/O from field at or above 3000ft AGL

Tachometer …………….....Min 2000RPM on Full Throttle Engine Gauges………………..................Green & NormalAirspeed………………………….................................Alive

After Takeoff /Climb Checks

Power……………………………….........................NormalOil Temp & Pressure.................................Normal(Green)Flaps (400ft)..........................................Up (cruise config)Fuel Pump...........................................................…....OffStrobe Lights………………………….............................OnThrottle Friction………………………............................Set

Level Off

Power ……………………………...................Set for cruise Mixture.....................................................Lean as requiredFuel Pumps……….…………………..…........................OffLights...............................................................As requiredHeading Indicator…………………..…..........................SetEngine Gauges………….........................Green & Normal

En-route Check Fuel……………………………………...................SufficientRadio……………………………………..........................SetEngine Power…………………………….....................GoodMixture…………………………………….....................LeanOil Pressure & Temp…………………….................NormalHeading Indicator………………………….....................SetAltimeter…………………………………….....................SetTime ………………………………………......................Set

Before Decent Check

Canopy……………………………….........................ClosedCanopy Warning Light……………….............................OffSeatbelts……………………………......................FastenedLanding Light………………………….............................OnFlight Instruments……...........................Set ( HDG & ALT)Power…………………………............................As desiredMixture…………………….....................Rich (as required )Oil Temp & Pressure……………..............................Green Passenger Safety Briefing………….....................Complete

Crew Briefing on Airport Elevation Circuit Ht, Approach, Landing & Go Around Procedures

Warm up Engine Every 500 ft on a Power OffDecent by bringing the Power to 1500-1700RPM

Before Landing

Seatbelts……………………………......................FastenedCircuit Breakers……………..……........................Check inEngine Gauges………….............Check (Green &Normal)Fuel Quantity………………………...........................CheckMaster Switch………………..…....................On (Both On)Fuel Pump………………………….................................OnMagnetos………………………..…...............................BothFlight Instruments……............................Set ( HDG & ALT)Fuel Prime………………………….................................OffMixture……………………………..................................RichParking Brakes………………………..............................OffBrakes…………………………...................Check pressureBaggage ……………………………........................SecurePassenger Safety Review………….....................Complete

Confirm Runway Heading, Altitude and Circuit Height

ApproachAirspeed……………….........................60 KIAS (T/O Flaps)Airspeed…………….......................58-55 KIAS( LDG Flaps)

Go Around

Power……………………………....................................FullAirspeed…………………...................52 KIAS (LDG Flaps)Positive Climb……………………..…...................ALT & VSIAirspeed…Best Rate(Vy)….................68KIAS (T/O Flaps)Airspeed…Best Angle(Vy)…...........75KIAS (Cruise Flaps)

After LandingThrottle .............................................................1000 RPMMixture.....................................................Lean as requiredTransponder...........................................................StandbyFlaps..................................................................Up(Cruise)Landing/Taxi Lights...........................................As requiredStrobe Lights………………….........................................OffLanding Time...........................................................Record

Shut Down Throttle..............................................................1000 RPMRadio……………………......................Check ELT(121.50)Avionics Master Switch........................................…....OffElectrics & Fuel Pump..........................................…....OffThrottle................................................................…...IdleLive Magneto Check ……….........................Both-Off-BothMixture...............................................................Idle CutoffIgnition Switch.......................................................…....OffMaster Switch......................................................….....OffHobbs Time……………………...............................RecordFlight Control Lock……………..................................InstallAircraft ……………………....................Chocked & SecureFlight Plan………………………..............................Closed

Passenger Briefing

Location and Use Of

Survival Gear

First aid Kit

ELT

Fire Extinguisher

Seat belts

Flight Controls…………….........................Do not touch

While I am on the Radios…..........................Do not talk

If you Spot Traffic ………..................Point It Out To Me