Diamond DA 40, Flight Manual

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Airplane
Description
DA 40 AFM
Page 7 - 52 Rev. 8 01-Dec-2010 Doc. # 6.01.01-E
Door Warning Message (DOORS)
The door warning message is displayed when the front canopy and/or the rear door is
not closed and locked.
The procedure to be followed upon door warning is given in 3.7.4 - DOOR-WARNING
LIGHT ON.
Status Light for the Ignition (IGN)
This light is only used when the electronic ignition control unit is installed.
The status light for the ignition is illuminated when the electronic ignition control is not
operating. In this case the conventional magneto ignition will be in use. The color is white.
The WARNING light, the CAUTION light, and the aural alert will not be activated.
The procedure to be followed upon illumination of the ignition status light is given in
4B.3 - FAILURES IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Starter Warning Message (START)
The starter warning message is displayed when the connection between the starter motor
and the engine has not been broken. This occurs when the pinion of the starter motor
remains engaged with the propeller flywheel.
Furthermore, the START warning light is illuminated continuously as long as the starter
is being operated. In this case the WARNING light and the aural alert will not be activated.
The procedure to be followed upon starter warning is given in 3.7.2 - FAILURES IN THE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.