Diamond DA 40, Flight Manual

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DA 40 AFM
Abnormal Operating
Procedures
Doc. # 6.01.01-E Rev. 8 01-Dec-2010 Page 4B - 7
4B.4 TAKE-OFF FROM A SHORT GRASS STRIP
1. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . apply
2. Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T/O
3. Throttle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAX PWR
4. Elevator (control stick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fully aft
5. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . release
6. Hold direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . using rudder
NOTE
In strong crosswinds steering can be augmented by use of
the toe brakes. It should be noted, however, that this method
increases the take-off roll, and should not generally be used.
7. Elevator (control stick) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . release slowly, when nose
wheel has lifted
Allow airplane to lift off as
soon as possible and
increase speed at low level
8. Airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 KIAS (1200 kg, 2646 lb)
%
66 KIAS (1150 kg, 2535 lb)
60 KIAS (1000 kg, 2205 lb)
54 KIAS (850 kg, 1874 lb)
9. RPM lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400 RPM, above safe
altitude
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