Vliegclub Schiphol
Version 0.7, March 2013
PH-TDS Procedures Quick Reference Guide Page
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Preflight Inspection
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Items 1 through 19 of the DA40 checklist should be memorized.
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The electronic checklist on the MFD is available for items 20 or higher.
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Be careful when cleaning the canopy: do not scratch the plexiglass!
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In windy conditions, be
extremely careful
when opening the passenger door.
Cockpit Management
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Adjust rudder pedals prior to engine start with feet on lower outside edges.
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Never
place anything on the glare shield of the DA40. (
Never
!)
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Before taxi, verify that rear door is
latched/locked
!
(If not, it may separate in flight!)
Engine Starting
/ Stopping
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Operate starter motor for a max of 6 seconds. Wait 20 sec between tries.
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Wait at least two minutes after engine start for the engine to warm up.
(Since VCS only charges flight time, there is no penalty for waiting.)
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Taxi at max 1.400 RPM until all engine parameters are in the green.
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Use the time to initialize the flight plan or set up the G1000 displays
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Run engine at IDLE for two minutes before shutdown if engine has run above
1.400 RPM at any time since startup. (Not required for short taxi-‐only trips.)
Again, since VCS only charges flight time, there is no penalty for waiting.
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Record the TTL TIME IN SVC at shutdown (MFD: Engine-‐>Fuel, bottom of
display) as basis for charges.
Taxiing
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Place the airport taxi chart on the MFD before movement
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Plan / discuss taxi route prior to start
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Apply sufficient power to move the aircraft forward,
then reduce power to
idle
and
gently
test the brakes
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Apply proper crosswind taxi control inputs
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Directional control is accomplished by a combination of rudder and brake
control inputs. The rudder pedals are
NOT
linked to the nose wheel.
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While turning, check instruments for correct indications.
Before Takeoff Check
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Before ECU check, make sure power level is at full IDLE
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When doing ECU Swap test, verify (slight) engine shake
