Diamond DA 40, Flight Manual

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Description
DA 40 AFM
Page 7 - 20 Rev. 8 01-Dec-2010 Doc. # 6.01.01-E
7.9 POWER PLANT
7.9.1 ENGINE, GENERAL
Lycoming IO-360-M1A: Air-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke engine. Horizontally-opposed
direct-drive engine with fuel injection and underslung exhaust.
Displacement: 5916 cm
3
(361 in
3
).
Max. power: 180 HP (134.2 kW) at 2700 RPM at sea level and ISA.
Max. continuous power: 160 HP (119.3 kW) at 2400 RPM at sea level and ISA.
The principal engine accessories at the front of the engine are the propeller governor,
the starter motor, and the alternator. The ignition (optionally controlled by an electronic
control unit), the twin magneto system and the mechanical fuel pump are at the rear of
the engine. Fuel is supplied via a fuel injection system.
Further information should be obtained from the engine operating manual.
The engine instruments are on the right hand side of the instrument panel.
The ignition switch is designed as a key-operated lock. The ignition is switched on by
moving the switch to the right from the OFF position to the L-R-BOTH positions. A further
turn to the right to the START position will operate the starter motor.