SINGAPORE

YOUTH FLYING CLUB

DA40-CS
GARMIN 1000

FLIGHT REFERENCE CARDS

1. NORMAL PROCEDURES

2. OPERATING GUIDE

3. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

March 2012
 NORMAL PROCEDURES

CONTENTS
PAGE
INITIAL CHECKS N1
EXTERNAL CHECKS N2-4
STRAPPING-IN PROCEDURES N4
PRE-START CHECKS N5
STARTING CHECKS N6
AFTER START CHECKS N7
PRE-TAXY CHECKS N8
INSTRUMENT CHECKS N8
ENGINE RUN-UP CHECKS N8-9
BEFORE TAKE-OFF CHECKS N 10
LINE UP CHECKS N 11
DURING TAKE-OFF CHECKS N 11
AFTER TAKE-OFF, GO-ROUND CHECKS N 11
DEPARTURE CHECKS N 11
IN-FLIGHT CHECKS N 12 - 13
BEFORE LANDING CHECKS N 13
BASE CHECK N 14
FINAL CHECK N 14
TOUCH-AND-GO CHECKS N 14
AFTER LANDING CHECKS N 14
ENGINE SHUT-DOWN CHECKS N 15
INITIAL CHECKS
APPROACHING THE AIRCRAFT

1. General Condition - Clear of other aircraft. Clear in front &

behind. No fuel or oil leaks, or spillage
under aircraft.
2. Chocks - In position
3. Ground Fire Extinguisher - Available

COCKPIT SAFETY CHECKS

1. Front canopy & rear door - Clean, undamaged,

key lock unlocked (key slot vertical)
2. Cockpit - AFM & GCRG available. No loose articles.
Fire extinguisher & Axe, condition,
secured.
3. Seat - Adjust Height (Cushion as required)
4. Head set - Connect
5. Rudder pedals - Adjust and lock
6. Controls - Full & Free Movement, Correct Sense
7. Hobbs Counter - Note reading
8. Trim - Full & Free Movement, Set T/O
9. Fuel Selector - Select Lesser Tank
10. Parking Brake - ON. Pump footbrakes.
11. All electrical equipment - OFF

NOTE: Drain fuel as required

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EXTERNAL CHECKS
CANOPY CLOSED

Carry out a systematic External Check of the aircraft, anti-clockwise from the left
wing root. Checking ‘Condition’ means: examination for damage, cracks,
delamination, excessive play, load transmission, correct attachment and general
condition. In addition, control surfaces should be checked for freedom of
movement.

LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR

1. Landing gear strut - Condition
2. Tyre & wheel - Condition, creep mark, proper inflation.
3. Brake assembly - Condition, no leaks

LEFT WING
1. Step/Grounding point - Condition
2. Air intake on lower surface - Condition / clear
3. Entire wing surface - Condition
4. Inboard stall strip - Condition
5. Fuel drain - Check no leaks
6. Stall warning - Remove cover / Check clear / Test
7. Fuel tank filler cap - Check / latched
8. Fuel vent / overflow drain - Check no leaks
9. Pitot Static probe - Remove cover, check clear
10. Outboard stall strip - Condition
11. Landing / Taxy light - Condition
12. Wing tip - Condition
13. Position & Strobe lights - Condition
14. Tie down point - Condition
15. Aileron, linkage, hinges, tab & - Condition, full and free movement correct
paddle sense
16. Flap, linkage, hinges, pin & - Condition
torque tube

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FUSELAGE, LEFT SIDE
1. Lower rear antennae - Marker & VHF 2 condition
2. Aircon Condenser outlet - Clear
3 Rear cabin door & window - Condition, closed & latched
4 Baggage compartment - Baggage secured
5. Fuselage skin - Condition
6. Top Antennae - VHF 1 & GPS 1 & 2 condition

EMPENNAGE
1. Stabilizers & Control Surfaces - Condition
2. Elevator, hinges, trim tab - Condition, full & free movement,
locking wire secured
3. Rudder, linkages, trim tab - Condition, full & free movement
4. Tail skid, tie down point & lower fin - Condition. (do not touch tail skid)

FUSELAGE, RIGHT SIDE

1. Fuselage skin - Condition
2. Window - Condition
3. Canopy, right side - Condition

RIGHT WING
1. Flap, linkage, hinges & pin & - Condition
torque tube
2. Aileron, linkage, hinges, tab & - Condition
paddle
3. Wing tip - Condition
4. Position & Strobe lights - Condition
5. Tie down point - Condition
6. Outboard stall strip - Condition
7. Fuel tank filler cap - Check / latched
8. Fuel vent / overflow drain - Check no leaks
9. Fuel drain - Check no leaks
10. Inboard stall strip - Condition
11. Entire wing surface - Condition
12. Step/Grounding point / OAT sensor - Condition. Remove ground cable.

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RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR
1. Landing gear strut - Condition
2. Tyre & wheel - Condition, creep mark, proper inflation
3. Brake assembly - Condition, no leaks

FRONT FUSELAGE
1. Oil level - 6-8 quarts. panel secured
2. External power receptacle - panel secured
3. Cowling - Condition, secured
4. Right cabin air inlet - Clear
5. Exhaust - Condition
6. 3 air intakes - Clear
7. Propeller - Condition
8. Spinner & attachment screws - Condition. secured
9. Left cabin air inlets - Clear
10. Nose landing gear strut - Condition
11. Tyre & wheel - Condition, creep mark, proper inflation
12. Venting pipes - Clear
13. Gascolator - Check no leaks
14. Fuselage underside - Condition, check for excessive
contamination by oil, fuel and other fluids
15. Lower forward antennae - Transponder & DME condition
16. Aircon condenser inlet - Clear
* Stall Warning cover, Pitot cover, Fuel Collector stowed

STRAPPING-IN PROCEDURES
1. Rear door - Check closed & latched
2. Safety harnesses - Fasten & adjust
3. Headset - ON

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PRE-START CHECKS

1. Mixture - Full & Free movement, Set CUT-OFF

2. Propeller - Full & Free movement, Set MAX (Fine)
3. Throttle - Full & Free movement, Set IDLE
4. Friction device - Adjust
5. Parking Brake - Check ON, pump footbrakes
6. Cabin Vent / Defrost Lever - Floor (Down)
7. Cabin Heat Lever - OFF (Down)
8. Alternate Air - Closed
9. Alternate Static Valve - OFF
10. Essential Bus switch - OFF
11. Avionics master switch - OFF
12. Master Switch (ALT/BAT) - OFF
13. Electrical fuel pump - OFF
14. Pitot Heat - OFF
15. Flap Switch - UP position
16. Aircon Master (Cabin Cool) - OFF
17. Circuit Breakers - Check IN
18. MFD / PFD - Condition
19. All Lighting Switches - OFF
20. Emergency switch - UP / Guarded / Wire-Locked
21. Standby Instruments - Condition / Set airfield elevation
22. ELT switch - Armed
23. Clear Area - Call “Power ON”, Marshaller Ready
24. Master Switch (ALT/BAT) - ON, Intercom Check
25. CO Alert - Press to Test (Blinks twice after 2 secs)
26. Standby AH - Cage to erect
27. Exterior / Instrument Lights - As required (night)
28. Annunciator panel (PFD) - Check & Acknowledge
29. MFD - Check database currency / Check SD
card logging / Set ENG page
30. Fuel Calculator - Enter Actual Amount (As required)

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STARTING CHECKS

WARNING
Never move the propeller by hand while the ignition is switched on, as it
may result in serious personal injury.
Never try to start the engine by hand.

Before starting the engine the pilot must ensure that the propeller area is
free, and no persons can be endangered

CAUTION
Do not overheat the starter motor. Do not operate the starter motor for
more than 10 seconds. Allow starter motor to cool for 20 seconds after
each attempt. After 6 attempts, let the starter cool for 30 mins.

1. Canopy - Position 1 or 2 (Cooling Gap)

2. Strobe light (ACL) - ON

(a) Normal Start

3. Electrical fuel pump - ON, check function (Pump audible)

4. Throttle - 3 cm forward of IDLE

5. Mixture - RICH for 3-5 secs (Cold Engine), then LEAN

- RICH for 1-3 secs (Warm Engine), then LEAN

6. Throttle - 1 cm forward of IDLE

7. Ignition - Call “Clear Start” with hand signal. Obtain

Clearance from Marshaller.

Insert Ignition Key and START engine.

8. Mixture - Set to RICH, when engine starts

(b) Flooded Engine (If engine will not start after injection)

3. Electrical fuel pump - OFF

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4. Mixture - LEAN (Fully Aft)

5. Throttle - At mid position

6. Ignition - START

7. Throttle - Pull back towards IDLE when engine fires

8. Mixture - Set to RICH

AFTER START CHECKS

1. Throttle - 1500 RPM
2. Oil Pressure - Green Sector within 15 sec
(If not, shut down with mixture CUT-OFF)
3. Ammeter - Indicating
4. Engine Gauges - Check
5. Aircon Master (Cabin Cool) - ON
6. Flaps - Check Operation (Visual Check)
7. Pitot heat - ON, Check ammeter increase, ‘Pitot heat’
warning gone, then OFF
8. Fuel Pump - OFF, Check pressure (14 – 35 psi)
9. Ignition - ‘Dead-Cut’ Check
Select L – R – L – BOTH
(L & R position – pause 2 sec)
10. Avionics Master Switch - ON
11. Aircon Panel - ON, Select Settings
12. Canopy - Close and Lock, door warning light OUT

CAUTION
When operating the canopy, ensure that there are no obstructions in
between the canopy and the mating frame, eg harnesses, clothing etc.
When operating the locking handle, DO NOT apply undue force.

A slight downward pressure on the canopy may be required to ease

handle operation.

13. Radios / Nav / GPS - Set volume / frequencies

14. Flight instruments & avionics - Set as required / Airfield elevation
15. Transponder - GND / Set VFR code 1200
16. Annunciator panel (PFD) - As appropriate
17. R/T - Radio check with Ops / other Club aircraft
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 on Comm 2

PRE-TAXY CHECKS
1. Fuel - Pump ON, Change to FULLER Tank,
Check fuel pressure in green sector.
2. Throttle - CLOSE
3. Chocks - Signal to Marshaller ‘Chocks Away’
4. Parking Brake - RELEASE
5. Throttle - Power as required to move aircraft forward.
6. Test Brake - Both Pilots, in turn

CAUTION
When taxiing on a poor surface, select the lowest possible RPM to avoid
damage to the propeller from stones or other FOD.

INSTRUMENT CHECKS
1. Turn Rate trend indicator - Trend Left / Right
2. Slip / Skid Bar - Bar Right / Left
3. HSI and Compass - Decreasing / Increasing
4. AHs - Erect
5. Course / Bearing Pointers - Tracking

NOTE : Need to check in one direction only

ENGINE RUN UP CHECKS

1. Position - Park aircraft at 45° to taxi line
2. Parking Brake - ON, pump footbrakes
3. Throttle - Set 1200 RPM / 1500 RPM
4. Clear Area - Check clear in front and behind

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5. Canopy & Rear Door - Check closed & locked, warning light out
6. MFD - Check on ENGINE Page
7. Engine Instruments - Oil & fuel pressures in green sector.
Oil Temperature 120oF
NOTE: Allow engine to warm-up at 1500
RPM if required. (Until Oil Temp 120oF)
8. Throttle - Set 2000 RPM, parking brakes ‘Holding’

9. Magnetos - Select L – BOTH, then R – BOTH

Max drop 175 RPM,
Max difference 50 RPM when on L and R
NO Engine Vibration
If Max drop > 175 RPM * Adjust Mixture to the Max RPM, reset
Throttle to 2000 RPM and repeat the
Magnetos Check

CAUTION
* The lack of an RPM drop suggests a faulty grounding or incorrect
ignition timing. If the RPM drop is excess (>175 RPM), the check is to be
repeated with a leaner mixture (to lean the mixture, retard the mixture
lever till the RPM peaks). Even when running on only one magneto, the
engine should not be unduly rough.

10. Propeller - Pull back until a drop of 250 – 500 RPM,

Reset to MAX (Repeat 2 times)
11. Throttle - Close gently
Engine idles smoothly (700-850 RPM)
Reset 1200 RPM

CAUTION

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 Extended Operations on the ground

Repeat Magnetos Check every 10 minutes when holding on ground.

At high ambient temperatures, fuel vapour lock may occur.

It can be prevented by running the engine at 1800 RPM or more.
This results in lower fuel temperatures.

Fuel vapour lock is indicated by the following symptoms:

 Arbitrary changes in idle RPM and fuel flow

 Slow reaction of the engine to operation of throttle
 Engine will not run with throttle in IDLE position

To remedy a fuel vapour lock situation, carry out the following:

1. Set Throttle to 2000 RPM for 1 -2 minutes

(Ensure Oil temp & CHT within limits)
2. Set Throttle to IDLE to confirm smooth running
3. Set Throttle to 1200 RPM
4. Adjust Mixture to attain maximum RPM
5. Immediately before take-off run, set Mixture FULLY RICH
6. Apply FULL Throttle and hold for 10 secs before rolling

BEFORE TAKE-OFF CHECKS

(VITAL ACTIONS BEFORE TAKE-OFF)
1. Trimmers - Elevator Trim - SET T/O Position
2. Mixture - RICH
3. Propeller - MAX
4. Friction Knob - Adjust
5. Flaps - Flaps SET T/O
6. Fuel - Pump ON, Pressure in Green Sector,
contents sufficient
7. Ignition - BOTH
8. Alternate Air - Closed
9. Master Switch (ALT / BAT) - ON
10. PFD - Compare with standby instruments
- ASI - Within Limits
- AH - ERECT
- ALTIMETER - Within Limits
- HSI / Compass - Synchronised

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11. Autopilot DISCON - Test (If installed), FD deactivates
12. MFD - Engine Instruments in the Green Sector
- Voltmeter in the Green Sector
13. Circuit Breakers - Check IN
14. Harness - Secured, No Loose Articles
15. Controls - Full & Free Movement
16. Canopy & Rear door - Closed & Locked
17. Captain’s Brief
a. Any emergencies on Runway - ABORT Take-Off
b. Engine Failure After T/O - Carry out EFATO Actions
c. Any In-Flight Emergencies - Refer to FRC

LINE-UP CHECKS
1. Position - On R/W Centreline, nose-wheel straight,
foot brakes APPLY
2. Throttle - Set 1200 RPM
3. Aircon Master - OFF (> 1150 Kg AUW only)
4. PFD - Check R/W Heading
5. Annunciator Lights - Check Warnings OFF, except ‘Pitot Heat’
6. Elapsed Time - RESET
7. Landing Light - ON (TAKE-OFF CLEARANCE GIVEN)

DURING TAKE-OFF CHECKS

1. RPM - 2680 +/- 20 RPM
2. ASI - Airspeed increasing, rotate at 59 KIAS

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AFTER TAKE-OFF, GO-ROUND CHECKS
(Above 200’ AGL)

1. Flaps - UP (Speed above 65 Kts)

2. Engine Instruments - Oil T & P in green sector
3. Above 500 feet - Aircon Master & panel ON
(If OFF for Take-Off)

DEPARTURE CHECKS
1. Power - Set 21”/2400 RPM CRUISE
2. Fuel Pump - OFF (On leveling off, if below 5000 feet)
ON if 5000 feet or above

CAUTION
Operations at high altitudes (5000 feet and above) with the Fuel Pump
OFF may cause vapour bubbles, resulting in intermittent low fuel pressure
indications, sometimes followed by high fuel flow indications.

IN-FLIGHT CHECKS

FILER CHECKS (EVERY 15 MINUTES)

1. F - Fuel : Check contents

Fuel Pump ON
Select fuller tank
Fuel Pump OFF (ON if > 5000 feet)
Pressure in green sector
2. I - Instruments (PFD) - Compare with standby instruments
ASI - Within Limits
AH - ERECT
ALTIMETER - Within Limits
HSI / Compass - Synchronised
3. L - Location : Within training area

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4. E - Engine : Mixture - RICH / Lean for nav
Propeller - As required
CHT - green sector
Oil T & P - green sector
Voltmeter - green sector
5. R - R/T : “Ops Normal” call as appropriate

1. H - Height : Recover by 2500’ AGL (dual)

4000’ AGL (solo)
2. A - Airframe : Flaps as required
3. S - Security : No loose articles
Harness secured
4. E - Engine (MFD) : Mixture - RICH
Prop - MAX
Fuel Pump - ON
CHT - green sector
Oil T & P - green sector
Voltmeter - green sector
5. L - Location : Within training area
6. L - Lookout : Clear of other aircraft and clouds
MANOEUVRING CHECKS (HASELL)

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JOINING CHECKS (FIE)
1. F - Fuel : Check contents
Fuel Pump ON
Select fuller tank
Pressure in green sector
2. I - Instruments (PFD) - Compare with standby instruments
ASI - Within Limits
AH - ERECT
ALTIMETER - Within Limits
HSI / Compass - Synchronised
3. E - Engine : Mixture - RICH
Propeller - As required
CHT - green sector
Oil T & P - green sector
Voltmeter - green sector

CAUTION
When reducing power, the change in CHT should not exceed 50oF / min.
This is normally guaranteed by the “self adapting inlet”. An excessive
cooling rate may occur however, when the engine is very hot and the
throttle is reduced abruptly in a fast descent. This will be indicated by a
flashing CHT indication.

BEFORE LANDING CHECKS (DOWNWIND CHECKS)

1. Mixture - RICH
2. Propeller - MAX
3. Fuel - Check contents
Fuel Pump ON
Select fuller tank
Pressure in green sector
4. Harness - Secured

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BASE CHECK
1. Throttle - As required
2. Flaps - As required

FINAL CHECK
1. Flaps - As required
2. Clearance / Feet ‘Low’ - Check & Call out

TOUCH-AND-GO CHECKS
(On Runway Centreline, with AIRCRAFT STABILISED)

1. Flaps - Set T/O

2. Power - Full throttle, RPM within limits
2680 +/- 20 RPM
3. ASI - Airspeed increasing

AFTER LANDING CHECKS

1. Parking Brake - ON, pump footbrakes
2. Throttle - Set 1200 RPM
3. Flaps - UP
4. Fuel Pump - OFF
5. Landing Light - OFF

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ENGINE SHUT-DOWN
1. Parking Brake - ON, pump footbrakes
2. Throttle - IDLE
3. Avionics Master - OFF
4. Aircon Master (Cabin Cool) - OFF
5. Ignition - ‘Live MAG’ Check
(select LEFT, RIGHT and OFF
momentarily, then back to BOTH before
the Engine Stops to Check that OFF
position is functioning correctly)

CAUTION
Do Not select START when Engine is
running as you will damage the starter
motor
6. Throttle - Set 1800 RPM for 20 secs, then IDLE
7. Mixture - CUT-OFF slowly
Note amount of RPM raised
AFTER PROPELLER STOPS,
8. Strobe Light (ACL) - OFF
9. Master Switch (ALT / BAT) - OFF
10. Ignition - OFF, remove key, show Marshaller
11. Hobbs Counter - Note reading
12. Parking Brake - RELEASE after chocks in

Conduct a Post-Flight External walk-round check of the Aircraft.

Check for Oil / Fuel Leaks, and condition of Airframe, and Propeller
and Tyre condition.

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