Garmin Cessna Caravan G1000, Manual Supplement

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FAA APPROVED AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
GARMIN G1000 INTEGRATED AVIONICS SYSTEM
DIAMOND MODEL DA 40
DIAMOND MODEL DA 40 F
190-00492-10 Rev 5 Diamond DA 40 / DA 40F
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BEFORE TAKE-OFF
1. Position airplane into wind if possible
2. Parking brake ...................................................................................................set
3. Safety harnesses.......................................................................... on and fastened
4. Rear door ...................................................................... check closed and locked
5. Front canopy ............................................................................closed and locked
CAUTION
When operating the canopy, pilots / operators must ensure that there are no
obstructions between the canopy and the mating frame, for example seat belts,
clothing, etc. When operating the locking handle do NOT apply undue force.
A slight downward pressure on the canopy may be required to ease the handle
operation.
6. Door warning light (DOOR OPEN) .................. Check no messages illuminated
7. Fuel tank selector ............................................................................... fullest tank
8. Engine instruments .......................................................................in green sector
9. Circuit breakers.................................................................................... pressed in
10. Fuel pressure...................................................... Check no messages illuminated
11. Electric fuel pump.......................................................................................... ON
12. Mixture control lever ........................................................RICH (below 5000 ft)
NOTE
At a density altitude of 5000 ft or above or at high ambient temperatures, a fully
rich mixture can cause rough running of the engine or a loss of performance.
The mixture should be set for smooth running engine.
13. Flaps.................................................................................................... check T/O
14. Trim .................................................................................................... check T/O
15. Flight controls ........................................................free movement, correct sense
16. Throttle ................................................................................ 2000 RPM (DA 40)
1800 RPM (DA 40 F)
17. Magneto check...................................................................... L-BOTH-R-BOTH
Max. RPM drop ..........175 RPM
Max. difference .............50 RPM
CAUTION
The lack of an RPM drop suggests a faulty ground or incorrect ignition timing.
In case of doubt the magneto check can be repeated with a leaner mixture, in
order to confirm a problem. Even when running on only one magneto the
engine should not run unduly roughly.