AIRCRAFT
DA 42 NG AMM
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Doc # 7.02.15
Rev. 4
34-20-00
Page 1
15 Mar 2018
Section 34-20
Attitude and Direction
1. General
This Section tells you about the attitude and direction systems installed in the DA 42 NG airplane. The
main attitude and direction systems are integral with the integrated cockpit system (ICS) that is
installed in the DA 42 NG airplane. Refer to Section 31-40 for more data about the ICS.
The DA 42 NG has the usual magnetic compass. The magnetic compass is installed in the instrument
panel at the top, on the right hand side. There is also an artificial horizon or standby attitude module
(OÄM 42-270) installed in the instrument panel at the top, arranged centrally.
2. Description and Operation
A. Magnetic Compass
The magnetic compass shows the heading of the airplane related to magnetic north. Fluid in the
compass bowl gives damping. Each graduation of the compass is 5°.
A compass deviation card is located next to the compass on the instrument panel. You must do a
test for the correct operation of the compass (compass swing):
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After replacing a major component.
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After replacing the compass.
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After a major modification to the airplane.
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After a lightning strike has been reported.
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If the airplane has been parked for more than 90 days.
B. Attitude Gyro (Artificial Horizon), if OÄM 42-270 is NOT installed
The artificial horizon is an electrically powered gyroscopic instrument. It operates when the
RH MAIN BUS is powered and the AH circuit breaker is closed. It can also receive power from the
emergency battery, see Section 24-32. A warning flag drops into view to indicate that the gyro
motor is not receiving sufficient power to operate.
The artificial horizon incorporates a moving display that simulates the earth's horizon and provides
the pilot with a real time visual indication of the airplane pitch and roll attitude relative to the
indicator symbolic airplane. The instrument can function as a primary or standby indicator.
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