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Diamond DA40 NG (G1000 NXi) Quick Reference

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V-SPEEDS

SpeedValueDescription
Vr67 KIASRotation at 1,280 kg (56 at 940 kg, 58 at 1,000, 61 at 1,100, 65 at 1,200)
V5072 KIASSpeed to 50 ft at 1,280 kg (62 at 940 kg)
Vy (Flaps T/O)72 KIASClimb up to a safe altitude
Cruise Climb (Flaps UP)88 KIAS-
Vref (Flaps LDG)76 KIASAt 1,216 kg (66 at 940 kg, 72 at 1,100, 77 at 1,280 and above)
Vref (Flaps T/O)77 KIASAt 1,216 kg (68 at 940 kg, 78 at 1,280 and above)
Vref (Flaps UP)82 KIASAt 1,216 kg (71 at 940 kg, 83 at 1,280 and above)
Min Go-Around (Flaps T/O)72 KIAS-
Best Glide88 KIASFlaps up, windmilling propeller
Vo (up to 1,080 kg)101 KIASOperating maneuvering speed
Vo (1,081 - 1,180 kg)108 KIAS-
Vo (above 1,180 kg)113 KIAS-
Vfe (Flaps T/O)110 KIAS-
Vfe (Flaps LDG)98 KIAS-
Vno130 KIASMax structural cruising; yellow arc 130 to 172 KIAS
Vne172 KIASNever exceed, smooth air only
Vs (Flaps UP)66 KIASAt 1,310 kg (58 at 1,000 kg)
Vs (Flaps T/O)62 KIASAt 1,310 kg (54 at 1,000 kg)
Vs0 (Flaps LDG)60 KIASAt 1,310 kg (55 at 1,000 kg)

POWER SETTINGS

PhaseSetting
Idle710 +/- 30 RPM
Warm-Up / TaxiMax 50% until engine temperatures in green
Available Power Check10 sec at MAX - 2,200 to 2,300 RPM (min 2,100 below -10 degC)
Take-OffMAX - 100% (123.5 kW), 2,300 RPM, max 5 min
ClimbMax continuous 92% (114 kW), 2,100 RPM
Cruise (High Speed)92% - 8.3 US gal/h, 150 kt TAS at 12,000 ft
Cruise (Normal)75% - 6.6 US gal/h, 135 kt TAS at 12,000 ft
Cruise (Economy)60% - 5.1 US gal/h, 121 kt TAS at 12,000 ft
Cool Down Before ShutdownMax 10% for 1 min

FLAP SCHEDULE

SettingMax SpeedUse
UPUp to Vne 172 KIASCruise and cruise climb
T/O<= 110 KIASTake-off, downwind / base, go-around
LDG<= 98 KIASFinal approach and landing

ENGINE LIMITS

ParameterValue
EngineAustro Engine AE300 (E4-A) turbo-diesel, 168 hp (123.5 kW)
Max Take-Off RPM2,300 RPM (max 5 min)
Max Continuous RPM2,100 RPM
Max Overspeed2,500 RPM (max 20 sec)
Max Take-Off Power100% / 123.5 kW (max 5 min)
Max Continuous Power92% / 114 kW
Oil Pressure2.5 - 6.0 bar normal; 0.9 bar min at idle, 6.5 bar max
Oil Temperature50 - 135 degC green; 140 degC max
Oil Quantity5.0 - 7.0 l (max consumption 0.1 l/h)
Coolant Temperature60 - 95 degC green; 105 degC max, 60 degC min at full load
Gearbox Temperature35 - 115 degC green; 120 degC max, 35 degC min at full load
Fuel Temperature-20 to 55 degC green; -25 degC min, 60 degC max
Fuel Pressure4 bar min / 7 bar max (not indicated - warning only)
Voltage25 - 30 V green; 24.1 V min, 32.0 V max
AmmeterUp to 60 A green; 70 A max
Max Restart Altitude16,400 ft PA immediate; 10,000 ft PA within 2 min
Approved FuelJET A, JET A-1, TS-1, RT, No. 3 Jet Fuel, JP-8

KEY NUMBERS

ParameterValue
Max Take-Off Mass1,280 kg / 2,822 lbs (1,310 kg with MAEM 40-662)
Max Landing Mass1,216 kg / 2,681 lbs (1,280 kg with MAEM 40-574)
Max Zero Fuel Mass1,200 kg / 2,646 lbs (1,265 kg with MAEM 40-574)
Min Flight Mass940 kg / 2,072 lbs
Max Baggage45 kg cockpit compartment + 18 kg extension, 45 kg total
Fuel Capacity (Standard)2 x 15.0 US gal total / 2 x 14.0 US gal usable
Fuel Capacity (Long Range)2 x 20.5 US gal total / 2 x 19.5 US gal usable
Max Fuel Unbalance9 US gal (long range tanks)
Takeoff Ground Roll1,283 ft (391 m)
Takeoff Over 50 ft1,906 ft (581 m)
Landing Ground Roll1,043 ft (318 m)
Landing Over 50 ft2,133 ft (650 m)
Max Demonstrated Crosswind25 kts
Glide Ratio1:9.7 - 1.59 NM per 1,000 ft
Max Operating Altitude16,400 ft pressure altitude
Load Factors+3.8 / -1.52 g flaps up; +2.0 / 0 g flaps T/O or LDG
Occupants1 minimum crew, 4 maximum