IFR Checklist
G-SOHO
Diamond DA40 D
Flight Deck and Electrical Checks
External Checks
Port Wing and Fuselage, Tail
Starboard Fuselage and Wing
Front Section and Nose Gear
Before Starting Engine Checks
Engine Starting
After Start Checks
Taxi Checks
Radio Checks
Power Checks
Pre-Takeoff Checks
In-Flight Checklist
1
2
3
3
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
Flight Deck and Electrical System Checks
1.
Electric Master
OFF
2.
All electrical switches
OFF
3.
Engine Master
OFF
4.
ECU Swap
AUTO
5.
Flap selector
UP
6.
HIS / Remote Compass
SLAVE
7.
Circuit breakers
all IN
8.
Power lever
check travel, set IDLE
9.
Emergency fuel valve
NORMAL, locked, wired
10.
Trim
check sense and set to T/O
11.
Controls
full and free travel
12.
Rudder pedals
no foreign objects, check travel
13.
Electric Master
ON
14.
Fuel contents
check, >15 USG use alt. means
15.
Panel and internal lights
ON, check, then OFF
16.
Pitot heater
ON
17.
External lights
ON (Nav, Strobes/anti-c., Ldg)
18.
External lights
check (Nav, Strobes/anti-c., Ldg.)
19.
Pitot head
check warm
outside
back on flight deck
20.
External lights
OFF (Nav, Strobes/anti-c., Ldg)
22.
Pitot heat
OFF
23.
Electric Master
OFF
24.
Fire extinguisher, first aid kit
check date, full, stowed
1 – Flight Deck and Electrical Checks
Below Port Wing
1.
Torch, fuel strainer
Present
2.
Step
Secure
3.
Gascolator
drain
4.
Antenna
secure
5.
Air intake
clear
6.
Wheel
Check fairing, tire, creep mark
7.
Fuel sump
drain
Port Wing
1.
Stall warning
check
2.
Fuel cap
check contents, secure
3.
Pitot/static probe
holes clear
4.
Light covers
secure
5.
Wing surfaces, leading edge
check
6.
Wing tip
secure, lights, 2 static wicks
7.
Aileron
movement, hinges, ctl rod
8.
Fuel vent
clear
9.
Wing flap
counterweight, hinges, ctrl rod
Port Fuselage, Tail section
1.
Canopy and rear door
secure
2.
Fuselage
check
3.
Antennas (1 top, 4 bottom)
secure
4.
Elevator
movement, hinges, links, 2 wicks
5.
Rudder
movement, hinges, links, 1 wick
6.
Rudder trim tab
secure
7.
Tail skid
metal shoe present, undamaged
2 – External Checks
Starborad Fuselage
1.
Fuselage right side
check
2.
Rear window and canopy
check
Starboard Wing
1.
Wing flap
counterweight, hinges, ctrl rod
2.
Fuel vent
clear
3.
Aileron
movement, hinges, ctl rod
4.
Wing tip
secure, lights, 2 static wicks
5.
Wing surfaces, leading edge
check
6.
Fuel cap
check contents, secure
Below Starboard Wing
1.
Step
Secure
2.
Air intake
clear
3.
Fuel cooler intake
as required
4.
Wheel
Check fairing, tire, creep mark
5.
Fuel sump
drain
Front Fuselage and Nose Gear
1.
Exhaust
secure
2.
Wheel
check fairing, tire, creep mark
3.
Air inlets (3)
clear
4.
Prop
check edges, spinner secure
5.
Air inlets (2)
clear
6.
Gearbox oil
check level
7.
Engine oil
check level
8.
Ground power cover
closed
9.
Yet another air intake
clear
10.
Whatever it is
check
3 – External Checks (continued)
Before Starting Engine
1.
Rudder pedals
adjusted and locked
2.
Parking brake
set
3.
Passengers
briefed
4.
Seatbelts
all on and fastened
5.
Rear door
closed and locked
6.
Canopy
closed or “cooling gap”
7.
Compass
serviceable, check deviation card
8.
Instruments
glasses, static check
9.
Circuit breakers
all set
10.
Alternate static cock
closed
11.
Alternate air
check movement, CLOSED
12.
Power lever
set friction, IDLE
Start-up request
13.
Electric Master
ON
14.
Engine instruments
check
15.
Annunciator panel
check, press ACK button
16.
Flight instruments
erecting/flags, cage AI if required
17.
HSI / compass
aligned
18.
Clock
time check
19.
Avionics Master
ON
20.
Intercom
check
21.
Transponder
Standby
22.
GPS
check database
20.
COMM 2 - ATIS/ATC
obtain airfield data
21.
Outside air temperature
cross-check / plausible
22.
Altimeters, Autopilot
QNH – elevation check (60 ft)
23.
COMM 2 - ready to start
advise ATC
24.
Avionics Master
OFF
4 – Before Starting Engine Checks
Engine Starting
1.
Area clear
check clear prop
2.
Engine instruments
check
3.
Fuel temperature (if Diesel)
not flashing / above –5 deg C
4.
Water Level caution light
check OFF
5.
Strobe lights
ON
6.
Power lever
check IDLE
7.
ECU Swap
AUTO
8.
Engine Master
ON
9.
Glow Light
wait until OFF
10.
Avionics Master
check OFF
11.
Electric Master
START
12.
Oil Pressure
rising within 3 seconds
13.
Strobe lights
OFF
After Start Checks, Warm-Up
1.
Cabin heater/defrost
as required
2.
Avionics Master
ON
3.
Stop watch (ADF timer)
start
4.
HSI, compass
aligned
5.
ADF
set for taxi checks
6.
Position lights
ON (sunset-sunrise)
7.
Flaps
Check all positions, indicators
8.
GPS
ENT, check needles, no flags, ENT
Now is a good time to set up the route in the GPS
5 – Engine Starting and After Start Checks
Before Taxi Checks
1.
Engine Warm-up
2 minutes since start
2.
Idle RPM
890 RPM +-20
3.
Engine temperature
check
4.
COMM 1
switch radios
5.
ATIS
obtain latest
6.
Altimeters
QNH – elevation check (60 ft)
7.
Autopilot
set QNH
8.
COMM 1 Request Taxi
to run-up area
Taxi Checks
1.
Max 1400 rpm until oil and coolant in green range
2.
Brakes
check P1 and P2
2.
Turn-Ball-AI
indications
3.
HSI-ADF-Compass
indications
Radio Checks
1.
ADF
function checks
2.
NAV1 GPS, VOR, ILS
function checks
3.
NAV2 GPS, VOR, ILS
function checks
4.
DME
function checks, transfer check
5.
Marker beacon receiver
press to test
6.
Transponder
check pressure altitude
6 – Taxi and Radio Checks
Power Checks
1.
Parking brake
check ON
2.
Front canopy
closed and locked
3.
Door warning light
OFF
4.
Engine Indications
acceptable
5.
Fuel temperature (if Diesel)
in green range / min +5 deg C
6.
Throttle friction
adjusted as required
7.
Power Lever
MAX
8.
Oil pressure
check in green range
9.
RPM
2240-2300
10.
Power indicator
90-100%
11.
Alternate air
effective, then OFF
12.
Power lever
IDLE, 890 RPM +-20
13.
ECU Test
- ECU A, ECU B, CAUTION
- ECU BACKUP UNSAFE
- ECU B checks
- ECU A checks
- ECU A, ECU B, CAUTION
- ECU BACKUP UNSAFE
press and hold
blinking
blinking
light blinking, prop cycling
light blinking, prop cycling
OFF
blinking
14.
ECU TEST
RELEASE
15.
ECU SWAP
ECU B, check engine, AUTOMATIC
7 – Power Checks
Pre-Takeoff Checks
1.
Charts: SID, re-land, en-route
available
2.
A.T.I.S.
check latest
3.
Altimeters
aerodrome QNH
4.
Autopilot
aerodrome QNH
5.
ATC clearances
obtain
6.
Transponder
set code
7.
Departure briefing
satisfied
8.
Nav aids – GPS - comms
set
9.
Canopy
final check, front and aft
10.
Cabin heat/defrost
as required
11.
Auto pilot
OFF
12.
Trimmers
check electric trim, set for take-off
13.
Flaps
set T/O
14.
Controls
full and free
15.
Engine instruments
normal
16.
Fuel contents
sufficient
17.
Crew take-off brief
completed
18.
Ready for Departure
report
8 – Pre-Takeoff Checks
1. A HSI-compass
Aligned, RWY heading
2. T Transponder
ALT
3. P Pitot heat
ON
4. L Landing light, Strobes
ON
5.
Throttle
full power 10 sec
6.
Engine Instruments
check RPM, Power, Ts & Ps
7.
Brakes
release
8.
Airspeed
rising
Mass
1,874
2,205
2,535
Vr
49
55
59
Flaps T/O
Vx
Vy
54
60
68
Takeoff
1
Vr
Clean
Vx
Vy
59
66
73
1.
Airspeed
59-73 kts
2.
Flaps
retract
3.
Navigation aids
Identify - bearings
4.
Airframe/engine icing
check
5.
Altimeter No. 1 (pilot’s)
QNH or 1013.2 as required
No.2.
aerodrome QNH
8.
1000 ft - Landing light
OFF
9.
SID/SAFETY/MSA altitudes
achieved
After Take-off And Climb Checks
2
Cruise Performance
2b
1. F Fuel quantity
HOWGOESIT,
2. R En-route navigation aids
set & identified
3. I
Airframe/engine icing
check
4. E
Temperature & pressures
check
5. D HSI slaving - compass
check
6. A Volmet/ATIS/QNH
obtain QNH
7.
balance tanks
Altimeter No. 1 (pilot’s)
check set as reqd
Altimeter No. 2
update QNH
Minimum safe altitudes
check
Descent anticipated
descent checks
Cruise Checks
3
1.
Minimum safe altitude
checked
2.
ATIS or latest weather
obtained / recorded
3.
Aerodrome minima
check / recorded
4.
STARS & approach charts
crew briefing
5.
Throttle
reduce
8.
Altimeter No. 2
set aerodrome QNH
Pilot’s
1013.2 or QNH
8.
Airframe/engine icing
check
9.
Fuel
sufficient
Descent Checks
4
1.
Approach procedure
crew briefing
2.
Approach/go-around aids
set & identified
3.
Crew/passengers
all secure
4.
Landing light
ON
7.
HSI slaving - RMI - compass
checked
8.
Altimeter No.2.
check aerodrome QNH
Pilot’s
1013.2 or QNH
9.
Airframe/engine icing
check / operate if reqd
10.
Temperatures & pressures
check
Approach Checks
5
2.
Alternate air
ON if wing ice
3.
Altimeters
aerodrome QNH, x-check
4.
HSI slaving - RMI - compass
check
6.
Decision altitude
checked - recorded
5.
Power/Airspeed
Reduce to 95 kt
6.
1 NM / quarter scale
below 108 - flaps T/O
6.
FAP
check altitude
8.
DME or OM or beacon
altimeter check
12.
“Reds, Blues & Greens”
for landing
Pre-Landing Checks
6
1.
Power
Prop fine, MP 36”
100%
2.
3.
Flaps rate of climb
Positive
retract
identified
3.
4.
Positive rate of climb
Flaps
identified
retract
4.
5.
Undercarriage below 110 kt
A.T.C.
UP
report
going around
5. !
7.
Adequate altitude
Navigation
aids gain
set 32" 2500
identify
- bearings
rpm
6.
8.
A.T.C. & engine Icing
Airframe
report /going
check
operate
around
if reqd
7.
9.
Navigation altitude
SID/safety
aids
identify - bearings
achieved
8.
10.
Airframe &No.
Altimeter
engine
1 (Pilot’s)
Icing
checkor
QNH
/ operate
1013.2 as
if reqd
reqd
9.
SID/safety altitude
No.2
achieved QNH
aerodrome
10. ! Landing
11.
AltimeterLight
No. 1 (Pilot’s)
QNH or 1013.2 as reqd
OFF
13.
aerodrome QNH
achieved
No.2
Minimum
Sector Altitude
11. ! Pressures
14.
Electric fuel&pump
Temps
>1000'
OFF
check
12.
15.
Landing Light
Prepare
for Airfield Approach Checks
OFF
13.
Minimum Sector Altitude
achieved
14.
Pressures & Temps
check
15.
Prepare for Airfield Approach Checks
Go-Around Checks
7
1.
Flaps
retract
2.
Landing light
OFF
3.
Pitot heat
OFF
4.
Transponder
set to standby
7.
On stand
- Radio Master
OFF
- GPS
OFF
- Magnetos
live & dead check
- Mixture control
I.C.O.
- Magneto switch
OFF
- Beacon
leave ON
- Electric fuel pump
OFF
- Master Switch
OFF
- Headsets
OFF
8.
Times
record
9.
Gust lock, aircraft
secure as required
10.
Technical Log
complete - sign
After Landing Checks
8
In-Flight Engine Fire
1.
Mixture
I.C.O.
2.
Fuel selector
off
3.
Fuel pump
off
4.
Magnetos
off
5.
Throttle
fully open
6.
Cabin heat / defroster
closed
7.
Prop
stop if possible
8.
Emergency descent
full flap, 112 kts
If fire stops:
9.
Flaps
retract
10.
Undercarriage override
ENGAGE
11.
Airspeed
80 kts
12.
Select landing area
13.
Continue with Power Off Landing checklist
If fire persists:
14.
Select landing area
15.
Transponder
7700
16.
ATC
Mayday call
17.
Passengers
Brief
18.
Seatbelts
tight
19.
Undercarriage
UP for water, rough terrain
otherwise DOWN , 3 greens
20.
Master switch
OFF
Emergency – Engine Fire
9
In-Flight Engine Failure
1.
If after power reduction
Lean until engine restarts
Maintain EGT 1350 or above
2.
Undercarriage override
ENGAGE
3.
Airspeed
Convert into maintaining altitude
4.
Best glide airspeed
80 kts
5.
Select landing area
Attempt restart (unless after fire or catastrophic failure):
6.
Electric fuel pump
ON
7.
Fuel selector
select tank with fuel / switch
8.
Magnetos
check BOTH
9.
Throttle
cruise setting
10.
Mixture
rich
11.
Alternate air
OPEN
12.
Magnetos
check each magneto
13.
Engine indications
check fuel flow, MP, etc.
If unsuccessful, continue next page (Power Off Landing checklist)
Emergency – Engine Failure
10
Power Off Approach and Landing
1.
Best glide airspeed
80 kts
2.
Prop
lowest RPM (fully back)
3.
Transponder
7700
4.
ATC
Mayday call
5.
Passengers
Seat backs
Seat belts
Glasses / false teeth
Brace
6.
Seatbelts
tight
7.
Electric fuel pump
OFF
8.
Fuel selector
OFF
9.
Magnetos
OFF
10.
Throttle
CLOSED
11.
Mixture
I.C.O.
12.
Undercarriage
UP for water, rough terrain
otherwise DOWN , 3 greens
13.
Flaps
set
14.
Master switch
OFF
Emergency – Power Off Landing
11
Electrical Fire
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Master switch
Cabin wall vents
Cabin heat, defrost
Electrical services
Circuit breakers
Master switch
One VHF radio
ATC
Smoke / Fire ceases
10.
Land as soon as practical
OFF
OPEN
CLOSED
all OFF
check
ON, check no smoke
ON
advise intentions
restore essential services
one by one
Alternator Failure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Ammeter, ALT FAIL light
cross-check
ALT switch
OFF
Electrical load
Reduce to minimum
ALT circuit breaker
check / reset if required
ALT switch
ON
Ammeter, ALT FAIL light
check
If power not restored, advise ATC and land as soon as practical
Persistent Alternator Overload (> 5 minutes)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
ALT switch
BAT switch
Ammeter
If load not reduced:
BAT switch
ALT switch
Electrical load
Land as soon as practical
ON
OFF
Check load reduced
ON
OFF
Reduce to minimum
Emergency – Electrical
12
High Oil Temperature
1.
2.
Oil Pressure
check
Land at nearest airport. Prepare for possible engine failure
Low Oil Pressure
1.
2.
3.
Oil Temperature
check
Land at nearest airport. Prepare for possible engine failure
If complete loss of oil suspected, consider off-airport landing
Turbocharger Failure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Manifold pressure
Throttle
Propeller control
Mixture
Exhaust
Land as soon as practical
check
full
fine / full forward
adjust as required
check for smoke (oil leak)
Prop Overspeed
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Throttle
Airspeed
Oil pressure
Propeller control
Land as soon as practical
retard – max 2700 RPM
reduce if required
check
full decrease, check for control
Manual Gear Extension
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Master switch
Circuit breakers
Radio lights
Gear indicator bulbs
Airspeed
Undercarriage selector
Emergency gear lever
Fishtail aeroplane
check ON
CHECK
check OFF (in daytime) / adjust
CHECK
below 92 kts
DOWN
EMERGENCY DOWN
Emergency – Engine, Gear
Mass and Balance Schedule as of 31/03/2004
Weight
(lbs)
2,342
Loading Station
Empty
Arm
(in)
80.53
Front Baggage
42.00
Seat Row 1
85.50
Seat Row 2
119.10
Seat Row 3
157.60
Rear Baggage
178.70
Fuel
usg x 6
Moment
(lbs x in)
188,595
Mass and Balance Envelope
80
3400
82.75
usg x 6
3200
-1,598
Total Take-Off
Trip fuel
3600
3400
Total Ramp
94.00
95
91.4
94.00
-17
90
3600
3200
Taxi fuel
85
94.00
3000
3000
2800
2800
2600
2600
Total Landing
MTOW
3,600
Fuel
Fuel
kg -> lbs
l -> lbs
l -> usg
70 usg
102 usg
x 2.2
x 1.58
÷ 3.785
9 – Mass and Balance
420
612
94.00
94.00
39,480
57,528
2400
2400
Empty
78
80
85
90
95
Electrical System Schematics
Hot Battery Bus
Battery Bus
Main Bus
Essential Bus
Essential Avionics Bus
Avionics Bus
1 – Flight Deck and Electrical Checks