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 KIAS
Climb over 50 ft obstacle……………………..............58
Best Rate-of-Climb (VY); Flaps: T/O….................………......68
Best Rate-of-Climb (VY); Flaps: Cruise....…............……......75
Best Angle-of-Climb (VX); Flaps: T/O…....................…….... 57
Best Angle-of-Climb (VX); Flaps: Cruise……...........………..60

Landing
Recommended Approach; Flaps: LDG………….........….....55
Balked Landing Climb Speed; Flaps: LDG…….........….…..57

Max demonstrated X-wind speed, T/O & LDG….............….20

Cruise
Maximum rough-air speed (VNO)……………...............…....118
Maximum full control-surface deflection (VA)…..................106
Max LDG Flaps Extended Speed (VFE LDG)........................78
Max T/O Flaps Extended Speed (VFE TO)…......................100
 Preparation

Navigation..................................................................Planned
Performance & Range..................................Computed & Safe
Weight & Balance...............................................Within Limits
Weather......................................................................Suitable
Airplane Documents..................................Airworthy & Onboard
Baggage...................................................Weighed & Stowed
Charts & Nav. Equipment..........................................Onboard

Preflight Inspection
Cabin Checks
Windshield......................................................................... Clean
Flight Control Lock.....................................................Remove
Ignition Switch...................................................................Off
Mixture...................................................................Idle Cutoff
Master Switch....................................................................On
Warning Lights........................................................................On
Fuel Quantity.................................................................Check
Circuit Breakers............................................................Check
Flaps................................................................Extend to LDG
Lights............................................................................Check
Lights.................................................................................Off
Master Switch....................................................................Off
Fire Extinguisher.......................................Charged & Secure
First Aid Kit.............................................................On Board
ELT..................................................................Check Plugged In
 Left Wing

Main Gear.............................................................Inspect
Entire Wing...........................................................Inspect
Stall Warning........................................................Inspect
Pitot-Static Probe..................................................Inspect
Taxi & Landing Lights............................................Inspect
Wing Tip....................................................................Inspect
Position Lights & Strobe.........................................Inspect
Aileron Balancing Weight..........................................Inspect
Aileron including inspection panel……………….…...Inspect
Wing Flap..............................................................Inspect
Main Gear.......................................................Inspect from aft

Fuselage & Empennage

Fuel Quantity...............................................Dip tank min. ½

Skin..........................................................................Inspect
Fuel Tank Vent.....................................................Inspect
Fuel Drain................................................................Drain
Maintenance Fuel Drains.......................................Inspect
Antennae.............................................................In spect
Stabilizer..............................................................Inspect
Rudder.................................................................Inspect
 Right Wing

Main Gear........................................... ......Inspect from aft

Wing Flap.......................................................... ...Inspect
Aileron, including inspection panel.......................Inspect
Aileron Balancing Weight.....................................Inspect
Position Lights & Strobe.......................................Inspect
Wing Tip...............................................................Inspect
Main Gear.............................................................Inspect
Entire Wing...........................................................Inspect

Nose

Right Step............................................................Inspect
Temperature Probe.............................................Check
Air Intake (right)...................................................Cl ear
Oil Quantity..........................................................Check
(Min. 4qt; Max 6qt)
Cowling................................................................Inspect
Nose Gear...........................................................Inspect
Propeller & Spinner..............................................Inspect
Engine Cowling Air Inlets.....................................Clear
Engine Air/Cabin Heat Vents................................Inspect
Air Intake (left)................................ .......................Clear
Left Step ..............................................................Inspect
 Before Starting Engine

Preflight inspection.............................................Complete
Aircraft Documents.............................................On board
Baggage...............................................Stowed & Secured
Hobbs Time............................................................Record
Passenger briefing............................................Complete

*Canopy *Emergency Exit *Seatbelt *Emergency Procedure

*Fire Extinguisher *First Aid Kit *ELT *Flight Controls
* Radio *Traffic

Flight Controls…………….Free & Correct (Visual Check)

Canopy...................................................Closed & Secure
Rudder Pedals.....................................Adjusted & Locked
Seatbelts...........................................Fastened & Adjusted
Circuit Breakers......................................................Check
Parking Brake......................................................…….Set
Brake Pressure ……………….................................Check
Fuel Shutoff Valve.............................On (Push In & Lock)
Throttle...............................................Free & Idle Position
Throttle Friction………………..................................Check
Alternate Air.........................................................…….Off
Avionics Master Switch & Electrics......................…….Off
Cockpit Check……………………...............Key In Ignition
Master Switch (Battery side ONLY)…….........................On
Generator Warning Light.........................................…….On
Canopy Warning Light ......................Off (press to check)
Trim Indicator…………………...............................Neutral
Position Lights (night).....................................................On
Instrument Lighting (night)..............................As required

Oil temp below 100F.....................................................................................Cold Start

Oil temp at or above 100F..........................................................................Warm Start
Oil temp above 170F within 10 minutes from the last engine shut down........Hot Start
 Starting Engine

Cold Start

Brakes........................................................................Hold
Propeller Area............................................Clear (call “Clear”)
Mixture..................................................................Full Rich
Fuel Pump....................................................................On
Fuel Prime....................................................................On
Throttle...............................Fully Open for 5 to 10 sec  Idle
Caution
Do not leave the ignition switch on "Start" position once
the engine makes a "starting sound"

Ignition Switch.............................................Start (Max.10sec)

Throttle..............................................................1000 RPM
Starter Warning Light..........................................Extinguished
Oil Pressure......................................Check (Green 30-60psi)
Fuel Prime...................................................................OFF
Fuel Pump...................................................................OFF
Generator side…….…...........................On (Check Charging)
 Warm Start

Oil temperature at or above 100F

Brakes .....................................................................Hold
Propeller Area..............................................Clear (call “Clear”)
Mixture........................................................................Full Rich
Fuel Pump...................................................................ON
Fuel Prime...................................................................ON
Throttle .....................Fully open for 1 to 3 sec  1/2 - 1” open
Caution
Do not leave the ignition switch on "Start" position once
the engine makes a "starting sound"
Ignition Switch.............................................. Start (Max.10sec)
Throttle.............................................................1000 RPM
Starter Warning Light............................................Extinguished
Oil Pressure.........................................Check(Green 30-60psi)
Fuel Prime...................................................................Off
Fuel Pump...................................................................Off
Generator side………………...................On (Check Charging)
 Hot Engine Start
Oil temperature above 170F within 10 minutes from the last engine shut down

Mixture........................................................................Full Rich
Brakes.......................................................................Hold
Fuel Pump.................................................................OFF
Fuel Prime.................................................................OFF
Throttle......................................................................Half-open
(and be ready to advance slowly as you engage ignition)
Propeller Area..............................................Clear (call “Clear”)
Caution
Do not leave the ignition switch on "Start" position once
the engine makes a "starting sound"
Next two items at the same time
Ignition Switch............................................................Start
Throttle......................Advance towards full position slowly
until engine starts and be ready to reduce immediately

Starter Warning Light............................................Extinguished

Oil Pressure........................................Check (Green 30-60psi)
Fuel Prime..................................................................OFF
Fuel Pump...................................................................OFF
Mixture……………………........................................... Full Rich
Generator side…….….............................On (Check Charging)
 To clear a flooded engine
This procedure is not to start the engine but be ready for the possible engine start. If
the engine start mixture should be full rich.

Fuel Pump......................................................................................................Off
Fuel Prime......................................................................................................Off
Mixture ....................................................................................................Cut off
Propeller Area.........................................Call “Clear” (for possible engine start)
Throttle................................................................................... Open 1/2 - 1 inch
Ignition Switch............................................................................................Start

 The engine should start for a short period and then stop. Excess fuel has
now been cleared and follow the engine start procedures cold start or
warm start accordingly.

 If still not successful to start the engine, wait for 15-30 minutes with the
throttle in the fully open position. This will help to evaporate the excess
fuel and also to give a break to the starter and battery before the next
attempt.
 EPU Start

Master Switch ……………………….Off (before EPU attached)

Avionics Master Switch...............................................Off
EPU Light....................................................................On
EPU Switch.................................................................On
Voltmeter..................................................Check 12 to 14 volts
Master Switch...............................................................On

Starting Procedure.........Follow one of the starting procedures

After starting
EPU Switch.................................................................Off
Signal ground crew EPU out.......................EPU Light Off
Master Switch (GEN)..................................................Off
Battery Voltage ..........................................Check approx. 12V
Master Switch (GEN)............................On, check approx. 14V
GEN warning light......................................................Check off
Generator side…………….…......…........On (Check Charging)
 Pre-Taxi

Cabin Heat and Defrost.....................................…As Required

Flaps………..........…….......…….Check and Retract in Stages
Dead Mag Check……........................Both - Left - Right – Both
Avionics Master Switch........................................…….On
Transponder........................................................Standby
ATIS.....................................................................…..Copy
Radios/Nav/GPS...................................................…...Set
Taxi Clearance…............................…………………Obtain
Warning Lights…………………..............................Push to test
Flight Instruments...............................................Al Set / HI Set
Fuel Prime.............................................................…Check Off
Fuel Pump.................................................................Check Off
Fuel Pressure…………….…….........................Check(>3.5psi)
Engine Gauges....................................... ...........Check
Parking Brakes……………………….............................Off
Flight 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…………….…….............................Clear

Parking Brake………………….……..............................On

Brakes ………………………………...........................Hold

Fuel Shutoff Valve………..........…........................On (Push In)

Throttle…………….……….........…...........................1700 RPM

Magnetos Check..................( Both - Left - Both - Right - Both)

(Max drop: 150 RPM; Max difference: 50 RPM)

Mixture ….…Check lean function for max power, then full rich

Generator Load (Ammeter)….................................Check

Vacuum Gauge……….…............................Check Green

Alternate Air………...................On (No change in RPM) Off

Throttle……………….…….......................Idle, then 1000 RPM

 Pre-Takeoff

Safety Belts……………………….................................Fastened
Canopy………………………................................Verify Latched
Canopy Warning Light.................... ….......Off (Push to Check)
Master Switch…………………...........………….On (Both Sides)
Ignition Switch………………………........................ Both
Flaps………………………........................T/O
Flight Instruments…………………………...Set & Check
Fuel Quantity………….………………….Check sufficient
Oil Temp…………………………………….75°F minimum
Oil Pressure…………….…....................Normal (30-60psi)
V o l t me t e r … … … … … … … … … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G r e e n
Circuit Breakers………………………........................ IN
Warning Lights………………………......................Push to Test
Trim………………………........................ Neutral
Controls………………………........................Free
Crew ……………………Take Off Safety Briefing
Mixture......................................................Rich/Set
Avionics………………….…..…………Check & Set as Required
Fuel Pump…………………………………........................On
Parking Brake ………………………........................ Off
 Crew Take Off Briefing

This will be a Normal/Soft Field/Short Field Take Off

 If the Engine Fails On the runway I will close the

Throttle and Stop Right Ahead

 If the Engine Fails After Take Off with Sufficient

runway remaining I will close the Throttle and Land
Straight Ahead

 If the Engine Fails After Take Off with Insufficient

runway remaining I will Lower the Nose (60KIAS) pick
a Landing place within 45º either side of the nose

If altitude permits I will attempt to rectify the problem

 My Go / No Go point will be abeam ______

If I am not airborne by this point, I will close the Throttle
and Stop Right Ahead

 In the event of an Emergency _______ will have control.

 Hold Short/Runway Checks

T/O Time…………………………............................Record

T/O Clearance….…….…………………………..………..Obtain

Lights……………….................................................As required

Mixture.................................................................Rich/Set

Heading Indicator………..........Agrees with Rwy Heading

Tachometer ……………...........Min. 2000RPM on Full Throttle

Engine Gauges………………..................Green & Normal

Airspeed………………………….................................Alive
 After Takeoff /Climb Checks

Power…………………………….......….........................Normal
Oil Temp & Pressure.....................................................Normal
Flaps (400ft)..................................................Up (cruise config)
Fuel Pump...........................................................…....Off
Transponder……………………….……....................check ALT

En-route Check

Fuel……………………………………...................Sufficient
Oil Temp…………….…………….............................Within limit
Oil Pressure………………………...................................Green
Mixture.....................................................Lean for best power
Radio……………………………………..........................Set
Engine Power……………………………........Set for cruise
Heading Indicator………………………….....................Set
Altimeter…………………………………….....................Set
Time ………………………………………......................Set
 Pre Landing Checks

Parking Brakes……………………….............................Off
Brakes…………………………...................Check pressure
Mixture……………………………..................................Rich
Fuel Pump………………………….................................On
Master Switch………………..…....................On (Both On)
Magnetos………………………..…...............................Both
Engine Gauges…………………………………............Check
Fuel Quantity………………………...........................Check
Circuit Breakers……………..……........................Check in
Flight Instruments……............................Set ( HDG & ALT)
Seatbelts……………………………......................Fastened
Baggage ……………………………........................Secure
Passenger Safety Review………….....................Complete

Crew Briefing on Airport Elevation, Runway, Circuit Ht,

Approach Landing & Go Around Procedures

Warm up Engine Every 500 ft on a Power Off

Descent by bringing the Power to 1500-1700RPM
 Approach

Airspeed……………….........................60 KIAS (T/O Flaps)

Airspeed…………….......................55 KIAS( LDG Flaps)

Go Around

Power……………………………....................................Full
Mixture..................................................................Full Rich
Flaps.............................................................................T/O
Airspeed....Best Angle(Vx)...................58KIAS (T/O Flaps)
Best Rate(Vy)....................68KIAS (T/O Flaps)
Positive Climb............................................Check VLT&VSI
Flaps.........................................................................Cruise
Airspeed…Best Rate(Vy) …............75KIAS (Cruise Flaps)

After Landing

Throttle ............................................................As required

Mixture.....................................................Keep Full Rich
Fuel Pump………………………….................................Off
Taxi Clearance…............................…………………Obtain
Transponder...........................................................Standby
Flaps..................................................................Up (Cruise)
Landing/Taxi Lights...........................................As required
Strobe Lights………………….........................................Off
Landing Time...........................................................Record
 Shut Down

Throttle..............................................................1200 RPM

Radio……………………......................Check ELT(121.50)

Avionics Master Switch........................................…....Off

Electrics & Fuel Pump..........................................…....Off

Caution

Do not engage starter during Live Magneto Check

Live Magneto Check ……….........................Both-Off-Both

Throttle..................................................................…...Idle

Mixture................................................................Idle Cutoff

Ignition Switch.......................................................…...Off

Master Switch......................................................….....Off

Hobbs Time……………………...............................Record

Flight Control Lock……………..................................Install

Aircraft ……………………....................Chocked & Secure

Flight Plan……………………...………........................Clos