DIAMOND AIRCRAFT
DA 20/100 Flight Manual
Emergency Procedures
Doc # 202-100-VLA
9 March, 2001
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DOT Approved
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c) Low Voltage Indication (needle in yellow Arc)
I. LOW VOLTAGE INDICATION (NEEDLE IN YELLOW ARC) WHILE AIRPLANE ON
GROUND
1. Propeller RPM
Increase RPM until needle is in the Green Arc.
This should occur before exceeding 1350 RPM.
2. Non-flight essential electrical consumers
Switch OFF consumers until needle is in the
Green Arc.
3. If needle remains in the yellow arc and the
ammeter is indicating to the left of centre
(discharge)
Discontinue any planned flight activity
II. LOW VOLTAGE INDICATION (NEEDLE IN YELLOW ARC) DURING FLIGHT
1.
All non-flight essential electrical
consumers
Switch OFF
2.
If needle is remaining in the yellow arc
and the ammeter is indicating to the left of
centre (discharge):
Generator Failure: Refer to paragraph 3.3.9 (b)
III. LOW VOLTAGE INDICATION (NEEDLE IN YELLOW ARC) DURING LANDING:
1.
After landing
proceed in accordance with paragraph 3.3.9 (c).
WARNING
If at any time the Voltmeter needle indicates in the red arc, you should land at the nearest
suitable airfield and service the aircraft accordingly before continuing the flight.
