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Diamond DA40 NG (G1000 NXi) Startup Checklist
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Diamond DA40 NG (G1000 NXi)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 210 steps · 22 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: The AE300 is a Jet A-1 diesel. Fuel temperature below -25 degC is a red-range limit, so a cold-soaked night stop matters more here than it would in an avgas single. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel GradeJET A-1 CONFIRMEDCAUTION: AFM 2.14: JET A, JET A-1, TS-1, RT, No. 3 Jet Fuel or JP-8 only. The AE300 does not run on avgas. | |
| 04 | Fuel RequiredCALCULATEDNOTE: Standard tanks 2 x 14.0 US gal usable. Long range tanks 2 x 19.5 US gal usable, indicating a maximum of 14 US gal per tank. Fuel flow is 5.6 US gal/h at 65% and 6.6 US gal/h at 75%. | |
| 05 | Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: AFM 2.7: max take-off mass 1,280 kg (1,310 kg with MAEM 40-662), max landing mass 1,216 kg (1,280 kg with MAEM 40-574), max zero fuel mass 1,200 kg, minimum flight mass 940 kg. | |
| 06 | Baggage LoadingWITHIN LIMITSNOTE: Standard compartment 30 kg. With the extended compartment: 45 kg behind the rear seats, 18 kg in the extension, 45 kg total across both. | |
| 07 | Take-Off and Landing PerformanceCALCULATEDNOTE: AFM 5.3.7 / 5.3.12 at sea level ISA: take-off ground roll 391 m (1,283 ft), landing ground roll 318 m (1,043 ft) flaps LDG. Max demonstrated crosswind 25 kt. | |
| 08 | Flight Plan / G1000 NXi RoutePREPARED | |
| 09 | ATISOBTAINED |
PHS 2 - Preflight Interior + Exterior21 steps
| 01 | Aircraft PapersCHECKED | |
| 02 | Pitot CoverREMOVED | |
| 03 | InteriorCHECKED FOR FOREIGN OR LOOSE OBJECTS | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsCHECKED FREE | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersCHECKED | |
| 06 | Fuel ValveNORMAL | |
| 07 | Engine MasterOFF | |
| 08 | VOTER SwitchAUTO | |
| 09 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 10 | Essential BusOFF | |
| 11 | Avionic Master + ElectricsOFF | |
| 12 | Electric MasterON - VOLTAGE CHECKEDNOTE: Normal range is 25 to 30 V. Below 24.1 V is a red-range limit. | |
| 13 | Fuel Quantity + TemperatureCHECKED | |
| 14 | External LightsON | |
| 15 | Pitot HeatON | |
| 16 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 17 | Stall WarningCHECKED | |
| 18 | Pitot TubeCHECKEDCAUTION: The pitot probe heats quickly. Check it by feel with care. | |
| 19 | External LightsCHECKED | |
| 20 | Pitot Heat / External LightsOFF | |
| 21 | Electric MasterOFF - KEY REMOVED |
PHS 3 - Preflight Exterior29 steps
| 01 | Left Main GearWHEEL FAIRING, TIRE, SLIP MARK CHECKEDNOTE: Also check the brake and hydraulic line. | |
| 02 | Left Wing SurfacesLEADING EDGE, TOP AND BOTTOM CHECKED | |
| 03 | Left Fuel TankDRAINED AND SAMPLE CHECKED | |
| 04 | Left Air IntakeCHECKEDNOTE: Confirm the winter baffle is fitted or removed to suit the outside air temperature. | |
| 05 | Stall WarningCHECKED | |
| 06 | Left Fuel Vent and Filler CapCHECKED | |
| 07 | Pitot ProbeCHECKED - COVER REMOVED | |
| 08 | Landing / Taxi LightCHECKED | |
| 09 | Left Wing Tip, Position Light, Static DischargersCHECKED | |
| 10 | Left Aileron and FlapFREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, HINGES, LINKAGE CHECKED | |
| 11 | Left Fuselage, Canopy and Rear DoorCHECKED | |
| 12 | AntennasCHECKED | |
| 13 | Elevator and RudderFREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, HINGES CHECKED | |
| 14 | Trim TabCHECKED | |
| 15 | Tail Skid, Lower Fin, Static DischargersCHECKED | |
| 16 | Right Fuselage, Rear Window and CanopyCHECKED | |
| 17 | Right Flap and AileronFREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, HINGES, LINKAGE CHECKED | |
| 18 | Right Wing Tip, Position Light, Static DischargersCHECKED | |
| 19 | Right Wing SurfacesLEADING EDGE, TOP AND BOTTOM CHECKED | |
| 20 | Right Fuel Filler Cap and VentCHECKED | |
| 21 | Fuel Cooler Air Inlet and OutletCHECKEDNOTE: Check the winter baffle here as well. | |
| 22 | Right Fuel TankDRAINED | |
| 23 | Right Main GearWHEEL FAIRING, TIRE, SLIP MARK CHECKEDNOTE: Also check the brake and hydraulic line. | |
| 24 | Nose SectionOAT SENSOR, PROPELLER, SPINNER, COWLING CHECKED | |
| 25 | Nose GearWHEEL FAIRING, TIRE, SLIP MARK CHECKED | |
| 26 | Engine Oil Level5.0 - 7.0 LITRESCAUTION: AFM 2.4: minimum 5.0 l, maximum 7.0 l, maximum consumption 0.1 l/h. | |
| 27 | Gearbox Oil LevelCHECKED | |
| 28 | GascolatorDRAINED AND SAMPLE CHECKED | |
| 29 | Chocks and TowbarREMOVED |
PHS 4 - Check Before Engine Start34 steps
| 01 | Preflight CheckCOMPLETED | |
| 02 | Baggage and Tow BarSECURED | |
| 03 | Fuel ValveNORMAL / SECURED | |
| 04 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 05 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 06 | Alternate AirCLOSED | |
| 07 | Electric MasterOFF | |
| 08 | Avionic MasterOFF | |
| 09 | Essential BusOFF | |
| 10 | Alternate StaticCLOSED | |
| 11 | Engine MasterOFF | |
| 12 | VOTER SwitchAUTO | |
| 13 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 14 | All Light SwitchesOFF | |
| 15 | Emergency SwitchOFF / GUARDED | |
| 16 | ELTARMED | |
| 17 | Circuit BreakersCHECKED IN | |
| 18 | Flap SelectorUP | |
| 19 | Pitot HeatOFF | |
| 20 | Fuel TransferOFF | |
| 21 | External PowerCONNECT IF USEDNOTE: Only when starting on external power. Check the propeller clear before connecting. | |
| 22 | Electric MasterON - AVIONIC FAN NOISE CHECKED | |
| 23 | Rudder PedalsADJUSTED | |
| 24 | PassengersINSTRUCTED | |
| 25 | Seat BeltsFASTENED | |
| 26 | Rear DoorCLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 27 | Front CanopyPOS 1 OR 2 | |
| 28 | G1000 NXiPOWERED, ACKNOWLEDGED | |
| 29 | MFD - EISENGINE | |
| 30 | Fuel QuantityCHECKED, RESET / SET IF REQUIREDCAUTION: With long range tanks an indication of 14 US gal means 19.5 US gal must be confirmed by other means. The indicator saturates at 14 US gal per tank. | |
| 31 | Fuel TemperatureCHECKEDNOTE: Green range is -20 to 55 degC. Below -25 degC or above 60 degC is a red-range limit. | |
| 32 | Total Time in ServiceNOTED | |
| 33 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 34 | ACL (Strobe)ON |
PHS 5 - Engine Start8 steps
| 01 | Propeller AreaCLEAR | |
| 02 | Engine MasterON | |
| 03 | Annunciations / Engine InstrumentsCHECKED | |
| 04 | Glow IndicationOFFNOTE: The AE300 pre-heats before it will start. Wait for the glow annunciation to extinguish before turning the start key. | |
| 05 | Start KeySTART | |
| 06 | Oil PressureOUTSIDE RED WITHIN 3 SECWARNING: If oil pressure has not risen out of the red range within 3 seconds of the engine running, shut down immediately. Minimum at idle is 0.9 bar. | |
| 07 | Voltage, Electrical LoadCHECK INDICATION | |
| 08 | Annunciations / Engine InstrumentsCHECK |
PHS 6 - Check After Engine Start7 steps
| 01 | External PowerDISCONNECT IF USED | |
| 02 | Oil PressureCHECKEDNOTE: Normal range 2.5 to 6.0 bar. Yellow 0.9 to 2.5 bar at low temperature during warm-up. | |
| 03 | RPM 710 +/- 30CHECKED | |
| 04 | Circuit BreakersCHECKED IN | |
| 05 | Pitot HeatON - ANNUNCIATION + AMPS CHECKED | |
| 06 | Pitot HeatOFF | |
| 07 | Avionics MasterON |
PHS 7 - FMS Setup5 steps
| 01 | Initialize ProfileSETNOTE: AUX page 4, MAP setup. | |
| 02 | Flight PlanSET | |
| 03 | RadiosSETNOTE: COM, NAV, ADF, DME, CDI, BRG 1/2, AUX page 3, RAIM. | |
| 04 | PerformanceSETNOTE: Speed bugs and flight ID if applicable. | |
| 05 | FMS SetupCOMPLETED |
PHS 8 - Autopilot Test5 steps
| 01 | DISCONNPRESS - ELECTRIC TRIM NOT WORKING | |
| 02 | APON - ANNUNCIATIONS AND FD CHECKED | |
| 03 | DISCONNPRESS - AP OFF CHECKED | |
| 04 | GA ButtonPRESS - FD COMMANDS CLIMB, FD OFF | |
| 05 | Autopilot TestCOMPLETED |
PHS 9 - Before Taxi8 steps
| 01 | Flood LightCHECKED, ON AS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | Position LightsON AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | FlapsFULL TRAVEL CHECKED, THEN T/O | |
| 04 | Altimeters (2)SET | |
| 05 | Standby HorizonCHECKED | |
| 06 | TransponderCODE / MODE CHECKED | |
| 07 | Engine TemperaturesCHECKED | |
| 08 | Parking BrakeRELEASEDCAUTION: Max power 50% until engine temperatures are in the green range. |
PHS 10 - During Taxi2 steps
| 01 | BrakesCHECKED | |
| 02 | Flight InstrumentsCHECKED |
PHS 11 - Before Take-Off Check25 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Seat BeltsFASTENED | |
| 03 | Adjustable BackrestsUPRIGHT | |
| 04 | Rear DoorCLOSED + LATCHED | |
| 05 | Front CanopyCLOSED + LATCHED | |
| 06 | Door Warning LightOFF | |
| 07 | Circuit BreakersCHECKED | |
| 08 | Electric Elevator TrimCHECKED, T/O SET | |
| 09 | FlapsCHECKED T/O | |
| 10 | Flight ControlsCHECKED | |
| 11 | Power LeverIDLE | |
| 12 | MFD - EISENGINE | |
| 13 | Engine InstrumentsCHECKEDCAUTION: Engine temperatures must be in the green range before the ECU test. A gearbox temperature of at least 38 degC is recommended. Warm up at max 50% power. | |
| 14 | VOTER SwitchA, AUTO, B, AUTO | |
| 15 | ECU Test ButtonPRESS AND HOLD | |
| 16 | ECU A/B FAILON | |
| 17 | PropellerCYCLING 2 TIMES > 1800 RPM | |
| 18 | ECU A/B FAILOFF | |
| 19 | ECU Test ButtonRELEASE | |
| 20 | ECU TestPERFORMED | |
| 21 | Pitot HeatAS REQUIRED | |
| 22 | TransponderCODE / MODE CHECKED | |
| 23 | Fuel PumpsON | |
| 24 | MFD - EISDEFAULT | |
| 25 | Parking BrakeRELEASED |
PHS 12 - Line Up Procedure4 steps
| 01 | Landing LightON | |
| 02 | Approach SectorCLEAR | |
| 03 | RunwayIDENTIFIED | |
| 04 | Available Power CheckPERFORMEDNOTE: 10 seconds at MAX power: RPM 2200 to 2300, minimum 2100 below -10 degC, and load at or above the table figure. |
PHS 13 - Take-Off5 steps
| 01 | Power LeverMAXWARNING: Max take-off power (100%, 2300 RPM) is limited to 5 minutes. Max continuous is 92% / 2100 RPM. | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsCHECKED IN GREEN | |
| 03 | Rotation (Vr)67 KIASNOTE: At 1,280 kg. Vr is 56 KIAS at 940 kg, 58 at 1,000 kg, 61 at 1,100 kg and 65 at 1,200 kg. | |
| 04 | Initial Climb (V50)72 KIASNOTE: Speed to 50 ft at 1,280 kg. 62 KIAS at 940 kg. | |
| 05 | Climb (Flaps T/O)72 KIASNOTE: Vy up to a safe altitude. |
PHS 14 - After Take-Off3 steps
| 01 | Safe AltitudePASSED | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Climb PowerSET |
PHS 15 - Climb To Cruise Check5 steps
| 01 | FlapsCHECKED UP | |
| 02 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 03 | Climb PowerSET | |
| 04 | Cruise Climb Speed (Flaps UP)88 KIAS | |
| 05 | Landing LightOFF |
PHS 16 - Cruise4 steps
| 01 | Cruise PowerSETNOTE: Max continuous 92% / 2100 RPM, 8.3 US gal/h. 75% gives 6.6 US gal/h, 60% gives 5.1 US gal/h. | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOREDNOTE: Coolant 60 to 95 degC green, oil 50 to 135 degC green, gearbox 35 to 115 degC green, load up to 92% green. | |
| 03 | Fuel TransferREPEAT AS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Maximum Fuel Unbalance9 US GALCAUTION: Long range tanks: the maximum permissible difference between the left and right tank is 9 US gal (approx. 34 litres). |
PHS 17 - Descent / Approach Check9 steps
| 01 | Landing DataRECEIVED | |
| 02 | Altimeters (2)SET | |
| 03 | COM / NAV / FMSSET | |
| 04 | Seat BeltsFASTENED | |
| 05 | Adjustable BackrestsUPRIGHT | |
| 06 | Fuel TransferAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Parking BrakeCHECKED RELEASED | |
| 08 | Fuel PumpsON | |
| 09 | Landing LightON |
PHS 18 - Before Landing3 steps
| 01 | Flaps (Downwind, Latest Base Leg)T/OCAUTION: Vfe with flaps T/O is 110 KIAS. | |
| 02 | Flaps (On Final)LDGCAUTION: Vfe with flaps LDG is 98 KIAS. | |
| 03 | Approach Speed (Vref, Flaps LDG)76 KIASNOTE: At 1,216 kg. 66 KIAS at 940 kg, 68 at 1,000 kg, 72 at 1,100 kg, 77 at 1,280 kg and above. |
PHS 19 - Go-Around Procedure4 steps
| 01 | PowerMAX | |
| 02 | FlapsT/O | |
| 03 | Minimum Go-Around Speed (Flaps T/O)72 KIAS | |
| 04 | Take-Off ProfileCONTINUE |
PHS 20 - After Landing Check5 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP | |
| 02 | Pitot HeatOFF | |
| 03 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 04 | Alternate AirCLOSED | |
| 05 | Landing / Taxi LightAS REQUIRED |
PHS 21 - Parking Check12 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Power LeverMAX 10% FOR 1 MIN | |
| 03 | ELTCHECK NOT ACTIVATED | |
| 04 | MFD - EISENGINE PAGE - CHECKED | |
| 05 | MFD - EISTTL TIME IN SVC NOTED | |
| 06 | Avionic MasterOFF | |
| 07 | Electrical Consumers Except ACL (Strobe)OFF | |
| 08 | Engine MasterOFF | |
| 09 | ACL (Strobe)OFF | |
| 10 | Engine IndicationsWAIT FOR X-OUT | |
| 11 | Electric MasterOFF | |
| 12 | Start KeyREMOVED |
PHS 22 - Securing The Aircraft3 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASED - CHOCKS IN PLACE | |
| 02 | Pitot ProbeCOVERED | |
| 03 | Tie Down RopesATTACHED TO MOORING POINTS |