The airspeeds may also be used for lower flight weights. Airspeeds for normal operation unless stated otherwise, following are the applicable airspeeds for maximum takeoff and landing weight. It contains all required sections of operating manual from this model of aircraft. The diamond aircraft da20c1 is the best composite twoplace pistonengine trainer and now can be enjoyed in prepar3d with a completely active 3d cockpit. Its grown the c1 suffix as a result of a 125horsepower continental io240b under the cowling that drives a fixedpitch propeller. This variant featured a rotax 912s motor that produced 100 hp and increased cruise performance to 123 ktas at 75% power and an altitude of 7,500 feet. December 19, 1997 april 06, 2010 this manual contains the maintenance information required by jarvla. Diamond da20c1 service difficulty advisory transport canada. The diamond website has pdf files of the aircraft maintenance manual and the integrated parts catalog. Diamond aircraft industries is a composite aircraft manufacturer. For sale 2001 or 2006 da20c1 diamond eclipse pilots of america. List of applicable publications da40180 diamond aircraft.
Make offer diamond da20 c1 rh aileron assembly, nice diamond aircraft 3pin connectors 14083050. Direct link to files checklists for website owners. This page was last edited on 20 february 2019, at 15. Aircraft accident report form submitted by the pilot, examination by aaib and a metallurgist synopsis follow ng a normal approach for a touchandgo land ng on a grass runway the a rcraft touched down smoothly on ts ma n wheels, followed by the nosewheel gently lowering onto the runway. For this reason you should take the time to familiarize yourself with your new katana airplane. The fuel injected 125 hp continental motors io240 with. Though the a1 katana is no longer in production, the diamond da20c1 evolution and the diamond da20c1 eclipse are still being manufactured.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The eclipse is a variant more suited to private use, with better visibility thanks to the added. Now have a fantastic airplane for those weekend visits to the coast, or that sunday brunch at peach state aircraft museum. I also got aerosoft katana, but i wanted to fly eclipse because it is the exact same aircraft i will be flying my ppl flights with partially. This is paper back bound manual that is a must for all pilots training in or operating this aircraft. Icing unintentional flight into icing area leave icing area through change of altitude or change of flight direction to reach area with higher outside air temp. For sale 2001 or 2006 da20c1 diamond eclipse pilots of. According to flight international, it has been considered to be relatively unorthodox amongst trainers, utilising a design that makes heavy use of the manufacturers prior glider products. Maintenance will be the true test of how inexpensive or expensive either one of these will be to operate. The first diamond aircraft made available to sell in north america was the diamond da20a1 katana. I picked the plane to learn in because it doesnt burn a lot of gas so an hour of flying is cheaper. Aircrafts diamond da20 c1 maintenance manual 72 pages.
December 19, 1997 february 12, 20 this manual contains the maintenance information required by jarvla. Though the a1 katana is no longer in production, the diamond da20 c1 evolution and the diamond da20 c1 eclipse are still being manufactured. For a normal takeoff in the da20c1 this also means that there is no exact liftoff speed. The company builds the safest, most efficient piston aircraft flying today. The da20c1 evolution is the scaleddown version of the c1 eclipse. Da20c1 eclipse private pilot flight training tips 7192009 2 takeoffs normal and crosswind takeoff faa private pilot practical test standards states on page 110 that the references for a normal takeoff are. Outstanding flight visibility, economical fuel burn, bigger cabin and faster cruise speeds than anything in its class, our diamond da20 puts the fun back into flying. I too own a da20 c1 and have about 120 hours on mine. Landing tips for the diamond eclipse da20c1 katana note. Since the da20 s introduction in 1993,through mid 2012, a total of more than da20 models have been built making it the most popular 2place certified aircraft built in the last 20 years. Skillful operation of an airplane increases both safety and the enjoyment of flying. First of all, there seem to be many different da20 models, such as da20a katana, da20100 katana 100, da20c1 katana, da20c1 evolution, etc what are the differences and is any better than the other. Safe handling of an airplane increases and ensures your safety and provides you with many hours of enjoyment.
December 19, 1997 february 28, 2014 this manual contains the maintenance information required by jarvla. Natalie diamond da20 c1 outstanding flight visibility, economical fuel burn, bigger cabin and faster cruise speeds than anything in its class, our diamond da20 puts the fun back into flying. Rev bars inserted adjacent to the 05 thru 08 changed pages. Katana diamond da20c1 pilot operating handbook poh. Da20c1 airplane flight manual rev 25 dauntless software. Congratulations on your choice of the da 20 katana. Yes, you can add accidents and incidents to the asn wikibase yourself. On the center console on the heating and parking brake controls. All images and written content on this site texas state aviation 20092015. Freeflight aviation has partnered with diamond aircraft to offer a unique opportunity created to provide all pilots an affordable option to have ownership or access to an amazing new modern aircraft so they can achieve their dreams and goals.
Diamond da20c1 detailed data diamond da20 c1 cruise and fuel burn computer. Our aircraft fleet texas state aviation san marcos. The first diamond aircraft made available to sell in north america was the diamond da20 a1 katana. Preflight inspection cchheecckklliisstt diamond ace aviation, inc. Contents and revision status can be found in the table of contents and the record of revisions.
The diamond da20 katana is a lowwing cantilever monoplane, commonly operated as a lowcost twoseat trainer aircraft. The da20 c1 evolution is the scaleddown version of the c1 eclipse. Its most important that you use your own judgment and also follow the teachings of your cfi. The da20c1 was designed to be a modern, low cost primary 2seat trainer which is certified for flight in vmc daynight conditions and fills this role well. This includes operating limitations, performance charts, and general weight and balance information. Why is the da20 not ifr certified and will it ever be. It might not work as well in comparison to a 172 but you can still drop some altitude. Incabin check structural temperature indicator if oat is greater than 100. Also, ive only ever flown high wingyoke controlled aircraft and the da20 is a low wingstick controlled. Diamond aircraft introduces lowest price certified glass cockpit training airplane.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Airplane flight manual diamond aircraft industries. Airplane flight manual with mam 42600 da42vi english basic manual. Illustrator files are made with adobe illustrator cs3, cs4, cs5, cs6 and cc. But just the opposite is true regarding diamond aircrafts latest version of the twoplace katana trainer, the da20 c1. Da20c1 eclipse private pilot flight training tips 7192009 3 normal and crosswind takeoff, continued. Dauntless software and any authors editors, producers, etc. Aircrafts diamond da20c1 maintenance manual 72 pages aircrafts diamond da20c1 maintenance manual 452 pages aircrafts diamond da20c1 flight manual 340 pages. Leather, epu, 12v lighter plug, beautiful condition with no flight school time or damage history.
The absence of a back window in the evolution distinguishes it from the c1 eclipse. These are just my own subjective thoughts on how to land the katana and should be used as a guide. The c1 model featured several advances, including the adoption of a new engine in the form of the rotax 912, which was. Please take the time therefore, to familiarize yourself with your new diamond da 40 ng. Now have a fantastic airplane for those weekend visits to the coast, or. After testing the aircraft for several hundred nm i noticed more and more little bugs with it.
Both the a1 and the c1 are inexpensive to operate i. All other content is approved % by dai under the authority of easa doa no. Copying or reproduction of images or written content, other than brief references, is prohibited except by express permission from texas state aviation. If you feel like you have a particular interest in this model of aircraft you are welcome to submit a brief history and descriptionpoints of interest that make this model unique. The diamond dv20da20 katana is an austriandesigned twoseat tricycle gear general. Da20a1 katana pdf flight manual, diamond aircraft, archived from the original pdf on 20100921. Da 20 c1 changed to da20 c1 on the header of each page. The eclipse is a variant more suited to private use, with better visibility thanks to the added rear windows and a 125 hp continental io240b engine. The diamond da20 is a fantastic trainer aircraft, and this c1 eclipse variant makes a welcome addition to flight simulator x, thanks to the hard work put in by wssimulation. The diamond aircraft da20 c1 is the best composite twoplace pistonengine trainer and now can be enjoyed in flight simulator x with a completely active 3d cockpit.
History of flight on may 31, 20, about 10 eastern daylight time, a diamond aircraft industries inc. Diamond da20 poh pdf daa1vla aircraft flight manual. Normal procedures checklist da20c1 risk management pilot recent experience recent skill level illness medication stress alcohol fatigue eating aircraft airworthiness arow equipment status engine performance, takeoff and landing gross weight weight and balance environment 1800wxbrief deteriorating weather ceiling visibility winds. Aviation safety network asn aviation safety wikibase. List of aircraft n numbers flying the aircraft model da20c1 by diamond aircraft ind inc. Da20 100 in 1999, the factory refurbished and reengined diamond da20 100 was introduced for the european market. Not sure which one so am putting both up for sale and whichever sells first i keep the other 2001 da20 c1 eclipse 1195 tt garmin 340430420327. This program is unique to any other program and helps leaseback owners justify ownership of a new diamond da20 or da40 as a leaseback aircraft to a flight school of their choice. Airspeeds for normal operation unless stated otherwise, following are the applicable airspeeds for maximum takeoff and landing. The powerplant instruments are located on the left diajond side of the panel.
Da tr afm temporary revision maximum cht with sb installed. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. I too own a da20c1 and have about 120 hours on mine. The airplane flying handbook faah80833 and the da20c1 poh afm. What is the power setting, fuel consumption and true airspeed for cruising at 75% power at 6,000 feet with standard temperature lean to best power. Is there any disadvantage to learning to fly is this plane. Hello everyone, i bought ws simulation da20 eclipse from flightsim pilot shop a while ago. Any disadvantage to learning to fly in diamond da20. Diamond aircraft ind inc da20c1 fixed wing single engine. Flap position indicator the current flap position is indicated by three control lights beside the flap operating switch. The da20 c1 was designed to be a modern, low cost primary 2seat trainer which is certified for flight in vmc daynight conditions and fills this role well. Sep 15, 2016 what is the true cost of owning a da20. It might not work as well in comparison to a 172 but you can still drop some.
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