DIAMOND AIRCRAFT
DA 20/100 Flight Manual
Emergency Procedures
Doc # 202-100-VLA
9 March, 2001
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3.3.8. Gliding
1. Wing
Flaps
T/O
2.
Airspeed at 1653 lbs (750 kg) (v
IAS
)
73 kts / 84 mph / 135 km/h
3.
Glide Ratio 14, which means at
1000 ft/305m above ground, and with no
wind the distance of glide is
2.3 NM (4.25 km)
NOTE
The glide distance from 1000 ft altitude increases for each 10 kts tail wind by 1968 ft (0.6 km).
The glide distance from 1000 ft altitude decreases for each 10 kts head wind by 2296 ft (0.7 km).
3.3.9. Electrical Power Failure
a) Total Electrical Power Failure
1.
Battery Circuit Breaker
If tripped, reset
2.
Master Switch (Generator/Battery)
check ON
3.
If Unsuccessful
Land at nearest suitable airport
b) Generator Failure
GEN. Annunciator Illuminated
1.
Master Switch (Generator)
Cycle Generator Master Switch OFF - ON
2.
Generator Circuit Breaker
If tripped, reset
3.
Generator CONTROL Circuit Breaker
If tripped, reset
4.
If Generator can not be brought on-line
Switch OFF all non-flight essential electrical
consumers. Monitor Ammeter and Voltmeter. Land
at nearest suitable airport.
NOTE
There are 30 minutes of battery life remaining at a discharge load of 20 amperes.