Diamond DA40D Thielert Engine Specifications
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What is the stalling speed of DA40D with an AUW of 1150 Kg and in Landing configuration with an angle of bank 30 degrees?

  • 55 KIAS (correct)
  • 57 KIAS
  • 52 KIAS
  • 49 KIAS

    • The DA40D reaches a constant gradient flying of:

  • 4.50%
  • 4.86% (correct)
  • 5.16%
  • 5.21%

    • If the fuel transfer status light begins to blink, what should you do?

  • Turn on the fuel transfer pump (correct)
  • Turn off the fuel transfer pump
  • Fuel transfer pump failure
  • Main tank fuel low

    • Under high altitudes and high temperatures, load indications can be lower than:

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of engine is used in DA40D?

    <p>Common rail direct injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum and minimum oil temperature?

    <p>+140 C &amp; -32 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the max gearbox temperature?

    <p>120 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the max coolant temperature on the TAE125-02-99?

    <p>+105 C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the min coolant temperature on the TAE125-02-99 engine?

    <p>-32 deg C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of the MT propeller bearing model no. MTV-6-A/187-129?

    <p>186 cm or 6’2”</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the MT propeller pitch angle?

    <p>12 deg to 28 deg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum restart altitude for the DA40D fitted with MT Propeller & TAE 125-02-99 engine?

    <p>8000 ft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Type of oil to be used for DA40D engine?

    <p>All</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Conversion of 1USG to liter is given in the AFM as:

    <p>3.8 Lts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Special statement CAUTION in the AFM means:

    <p>That the non observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a minor or to a more or less long term degradation in flight safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Yellow range of ASI marking is:

    <p>129-178 KIAS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Max overspeed of 2500 on Thielert engine fitted on DA40D is permissible for:

    <p>20 Sec</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Oil Specification for TAE-02-99 Engine is:

    <p>All</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gearbox oil spec for Thielert engine is:

    <p>Shell EP75W90 AP1 GL-4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the chapter 8 of AFM of DA40D contain:

    <p>Manufacturer recommendation procedure of ground handling and service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the abbreviation TAE stand for:

    <p>Thielert Aircraft Engine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Schedule Inspections are carried out at every:

    <p>50,100,200 &amp; 1000 hrs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ECU backup unsafe-light (red) indicate?

    <p>Both A &amp; B are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Unscheduled Maintenance checks are carried out after:

    <p>ALL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maneuvering speed limit (Va) up to 1150 Kg?

    <p>108 Kts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maneuvering speed limit (Va) up to 980Kg?

    <p>94 Kts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should ECU swap be during preflight inspection cabin check?

    <p>Automatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During engine start, what should engine master be?

    <p>ON, wait until glow indication extinguishes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what RPM is the warm-up of the engine done until the OT & the CT are in the green range?

    <p>1400RPM</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if the OT & CT reach the yellow range during climb?

    <p>Both A &amp; B are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following fuel-related statements:

    <p>Proper operation of the transfer pump = Both A &amp; B are correct During normal operation = Fuel is taken from the main tank Fuel transfer rate = 60 USG/Hr The fuel transfer status light = Only when the pump is running</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should engine combustion be recognized during descend?

    <p>Descends with idle power at altitudes above 5000 ft with OAT below -10 deg C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Engine Specification of Diamond DA40D is:

    <p>TAE 125-02-99</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rated output power of engine in DA40D at maximum continuous RPM is:

    <p>99KW (135DIN-HP at 2300 RPM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The normal operating range of oil pressure in the DA40D is between:

    <p>1.2 - 6.5 Bar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The minimum and maximum oil capacity of the sump in Diamond A/c DA40D engine is between:

    <p>4.5-6 lts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Max oil temperature of engine in DA40D aircraft is:

    <p>140 deg C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    DA40D Aircraft Specifications

    • Stalling speed of DA40D with an AUW of 1150 Kg and in Ldg config with an angle of bank 30 deg: 55 KIAS

    Performance

    • DA40D reaches a constant gradient flying of 4.86%
    • Load indications can be lower than 90% at high altitudes and high temperatures
    • Max power produced by the engine: 99 Kw

    Engine

    • Type of engine used in DA40D: Common rail direct injection
    • Engine cylinder construction: Inline Construction
    • ECU stands for Engine Control Unit

    Controls

    • Trim control wheel has markings for takeoff position
    • Rudder pedals can be adjusted on the ground
    • Nose wheel is free castoring
    • Wheel brakes are hydraulically operated

    Fuselage

    • Type of fuselage construction: Semi-monocoque
    • Material used for construction of fuselage: GFRP/CFRP
    • Fire-resistant mating firewall on engine side is covered with stainless steel cladding

    Wing

    • Wing consists of 2 spars
    • Fuel tank is made of Aluminium
    • Rudder is operated using cables
    • Flaps are operated using electric motor
    • Flaps are constructed using GFRP/CFRP
    • Ailerons are constructed using GFRP/CFRP

    Empennage

    • Empennage of DA40D is T-type
    • Elevator is operated using control rods
    • Elevator is constructed using GFRP/CFRP

    Miscellaneous

    • Datum Plane of DA40D is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the airplane
    • Datum Plane is located in front of the airplane
    • Empty mass of the aircraft does not include usable fuel
    • Propeller used in DA40D aircraft: 3-blade MT propeller
    • Pitch of propeller is controlled by ECU
    • Special statement WARNING in the AFM means that the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation in flight safety### Oil Temperature
    • Maximum oil temperature: +105°C
    • Minimum oil temperature: -32°C

    Gearbox Temperature

    • Maximum gearbox temperature: +140°C

    Coolant Temperature

    • Maximum coolant temperature on the TAE125-02-99: +105°C
    • Minimum coolant temperature on the TAE125-02-99: -32°C

    Propeller Bearing

    • Diameter of the MT propeller bearing model no.MTV-6-A/187-129: 186 cm or 6’2”

    Propeller Pitch Angle

    • MT propeller pitch angle: 12 deg to 28 deg

    Restart Altitude

    • Maximum restart altitude for the DA40D fitted with MT Propeller & TAE 125-02-99 engine: 8000 ft

    Oil Type

    • Type of oil to be used for DA40D engine: Shell Helix Ultra 5W40, Shell Helix Ultra 5W30, Aeroshell Oil diesel 10W40

    Coolant Specification

    • Coolant specification for the DA40 engine: DAI-G48-MIX

    Operating Ranges

    • Normal operating range of oil pressure: 2.3 to 5.2 bar
    • Normal operating range of coolant temperature: -32°C to 105°C
    • Fuel temperature caution range: -30°C to +4°C, 70-75°C

    Warning Lights

    • ECU backup unsafe light is located above the ASI
    • ECU backup unsafe warning: red color, ECU backup battery has less than 70% electrical charge
    • Glow plug warning: glow plug active

    Weight

    • Maximum takeoff mass for a utility category DA40D: 980 Kgs
    • Maximum landing mass: 1092 Kgs
    • Maximum load in baggage compartment: 66 Lbs
    • CG position: 2.46M aft of DP to 2.59M aft of DP for standard tank, 2.46M aft of DP to 2.55M aft of DP for long range tanks

    Flight Conditions

    • Stalling, aerobatics, and maneuvers with more than 60 deg bank are not approved on a DA40D
    • Maximum structural load factor for a normal category DA40D with flaps in T/O or Ldg position: +3.0 & -1.52
    • Maximum demonstrated operating altitude: 16400 Ft
    • Flights into known icing and thunderstorm are not permitted

    Fuel

    • Approved fuel grade for the DA40D: Jet A-1 (ASTMD1655), Jet A (ASTMD1655), Jet fuel No.3 (GB6537-94), Diesel fuel (EN590)
    • Total fuel quantity in standard tank: 30 USG, 113.6Lts
    • Total usable fuel on a DA40D with standard tanks: 2x14 USG

    Engine Failure

    • Airspeed to be maintained if an engine failure occurs after takeoff with an all up weight of 1150 kg: 72 KIAS
    • Airspeed to be maintained for best glide angle with an all up weight of 1150 kg: 73 KIAS
    • Airspeed to be maintained for an emergency landing with engine off with AUW of 1150 kg: 71 KIAS

    Propeller Windmilling

    • Propeller will continue to windmill if airspeed is above 60 KIAS
    • Propeller windmilling speed: 108 kias
    • Restarting a windmilling propeller is possible between 73 KIAS and 120 KIAS
    • Restarting the engine with a stationary propeller is possible below 8000 FeetHere are the study notes for the provided text:

    Conversion of 1USG to liter

    • 1USG is equivalent to 3.8 liters

    Special Statement CAUTION in AFM

    • Means non-observation of corresponding procedure leads to an immediate or important degradation in flight safety

    Yellow Range of ASI Marking

    • Ranges from 128-178 KIAS

    Max Overspeed of 2500 on Thielert Engine Fitted on DA40D

    • Permissible for 20 seconds

    Oil Specification for TAE-02-99 Engine

    • Shell Helix Ultra 5W30 or 5W40

    Gearbox Oil Specification for Thielert Engine

    • Shell EP75W90 AP1 GL-4

    Chapter 8 of AFM of DA40D

    • Contains Manufacturer Recommendation Procedures for Ground Handling and Service

    Meaning of TAE

    • Thielert Aircraft Engine

    Schedule Inspections

    • Carried out at every 50, 100, 200, and 1000 hours

    Unscheduled Maintenance Checks

    • Carried out after hard landing, propeller strike, or other malfunctions and damage

    Short Term Parking

    • The parking brake must be engaged and wings flaps must be in retracted position

    Use of Control Gust Lock

    • Recommended when parking outdoors

    Use of Hole in Tail Fin

    • For tying down the aeroplane to the ground

    Check Points Location

    • On the lower side of the fuselage LH and RH root ribs and at the tail fin

    Effect of Excessive Dirt on Airplane

    • Deteriorates flight performance

    Cleaning of Canopy and Rear Door

    • With Luke warm water or Benzene

    Supplement No. A-32

    • Deals with Integrated Avionics System G1000, IFR operation Garmin

    Location of ECU Backup Unsafe Light

    • Right panel of cockpit

    Meaning of ENG TEMP on G1000

    • Engine coolant temperature is in the upper red range

    Meaning of GLOW ON on G1000

    • Engine glow plug active

    Meaning of FUEL XFER on G1000

    • Fuel transfer from Aux tank to main tank

    Rate of Fuel Transfer

    • 60 USG/Hr

    Action for Gearbox Temp Annunciation

    • Reduce power and airspeed

    Action for ALTN FAIL Annunciation

    • Switch off all non-essential equipment and land at the nearest airfield

    Electric Master Key Positions

    • OFF, START, and ON

    Engine Cranking with Engine Master

    • Switch to ON

    AFM of DA40D

    • Complies with JAR23 requirements

    Total Area of Aileron

    • Approximately 10 sq. ft.

    Vy (Flap T/O) for Flight Mass 2535 Lbs

    • 66 KIAS

    Vy for Flight Mass 980 Kg

    • 94 KIAS

    SG of Jet A-1 Fuel

    • 0.84

    Maneuvering Speed Limits (Va) up to 1150 Kg

    • 108 KIAS

    Maneuvering Speed Limits (Va) up to 980 Kg

    • 94 KIAS

    ECU Swap During Preflight Inspection

    • Automatic

    Engine Master During Engine Start

    • ON, wait until glow indication extinguishes

    Warm-up of Engine

    • 1400 RPM until OT and CT are in green range

    Action for OT and CT Reaching Yellow Range

    • Flight should be continued with power reduced by 10% for better cooling

    Proper Operation of Transfer Pump

    • Monitored by fuel quantities and increase in main tank and decrease in aux tank

    Fuel Transfer Rate

    • 60 USG/Hr

    Fuel Transfer Status Light

    • Illuminated only when pump is running

    Action for Blinking Fuel Transfer Status Light

    • Switch OFF and ON again

    Engine Combustion May Stop Unrecognized During

    • Takeoff roll and descends with idle power at altitudes above 5000 ft with OAT below -10 deg C

    Datum Plane Location

    • 2.194 meters forward of the most forward point of the root rib on the stub wing

    Vne of DA40

    • 178 KIAS

    Yellow Arc in the Airspeed Indicator

    • Can be flown only in smooth air

    Engine Designation

    • TAE 125-02-99

    Propeller Designation

    • MTV-6-a/187-129

    Max Takeoff Weight of DA40D

    • 1150 Kg

    Accuracy of Altitude Gyro and Directional Gyro Affected in Specific Maneuvers

    • Bank angle exceeds 60 deg

    Max Restart Altitude

    • 8000 Ft

    Minimum Operational Flight and Navigational Equipment for VFR Flights

    • Altimeter

    Minimum Operational Flight and Navigational Equipment for IFR Flights

    • Altimeter, Directional Gyro, and Turn and Slip Coordinator

    Minimum Operational Lighting Equipment for VFR Flights

    • None

    Total Quantity of Standard Tank

    • 2 x 15 USG

    • Shell EP75W90 API GL-4

    Airspeed for Takeoff Climb (Best Rate of Climb)

    • Vy for 850 kg: 54 KIAS

    Airspeed for Cruise Climb Flaps Up

    • Vy for 850 kg: 60 KIAS

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