Robin DR400 Series, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Supplement POH DR400/120D, DR400/140B,
DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP
Issue 3
– July 2014
Page 4 - 13
DESCENT
1) Power .................. As required to maintain the desired descent path
2) Pull cabin heat to keep the coolant warm if power setting is low. If
coolant temperature in amber range and engine caution lamp
illuminated, increase power to recover green coolant temperature
range.
Approach or down wind
1) Electric fuel pump ........................................................................ ON
2) Cabin (seats, belts) ................................................................. Check
3) Flaps ...................................................... Below (92 KIAS) 170 km/h
(1st notch) in takeoff position
4) Speed ............................................................... (81 KIAS) 150 km/h
5) Elevator trim ............................................................................... SET
Final
1) Flaps ...................................................... Below 150 km/h (81 KIAS)
(2nd notch) landing position
2) Approach speed ............................................... 115 km/h (62 KIAS)
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Note : The approach speed may be increased to 70
KIAS (130 km/h) to improve maneuverability. This can
increase the landing distance.
3) Elevator trim ............................................................................... SET