Diamond DA 40, Flight Manual

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Airplane
Description
DA 40 AFM
Page 7 - 18 Rev. 8 01-Dec-2010 Doc. # 6.01.01-E
Rear Door
The rear door is closed in the same way, by pulling down on the frame or on the handle
(if installed) and locking it with the handle. A gas pressure damper prevents the door from
dropping; in strong winds the assembly must be held. The rear door is protected against
unintentional opening by an additional lever.
The door can be blocked by a locking device (optional) on the left side near the door
opening lever by turning the key clockwise. The closed and blocked door can be opened
from inside by pulling the lever inside the opening handle.
WARNING
The rear door must be closed and locked, but not blocked
with the locking device before the engine is started.
Heating and Ventilation
Heating and ventilation are operated using two levers located on the small center console
under the instrument panel.
Left lever: up = heating ON
down = heating OFF
Central lever (Air distribution lever):
up = airflow to canopy (
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down = airflow to floor (
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