N285DS Diamond DA40-180

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Facts and Figures

Model Diamond DA40-180
Year 2003
Engine Lycoming IO-360-M1A
Propeller 3 Blade MTV-12-B
Usable Fuel 40 gal, 20 each side
Green arc 17 gal per side, starts reading at 17 gal
Max permissible Fuel Difference per side 10 gal
Oil Capacity - quarts Min 4, Max 8, 6 recommended
Vr Flaps T/O, 59kts
Max power, RPM 2700
Vy 73kts, RPM 2400 above 1000' AGL
Vx 66kts
Cruise 23/23
CHT never above 450°F
Best Glide 73kts
Pattern speeds 90, 80, 70, 65 over #'s, Flaps LDG
Approach @ TPA Flaps T/O below 108kts @ #'s RPM full
On Base, Flaps LDG below 91kts, 70kts final
Va 108kts 2161 lb and above, 94kts below 2161 lb
Vno 129kts
Vne 178kts
Vso 49kts
Vs 52kts
Vfe 108kts T/O (20°), 91kts LDG (42°)
Max Xw comp 20kts
Max Gross Weight 2535 lb
Empty Weight 1688.02 lb
Empty Wt CG Moment 160553.2 inch/pound
Empty CG 95.11341
Useful Load 846.98 lb
Max Wt, baggage compartment 66 lb
Max Wt. baggage tube 11 lb
Nav/Comm/GS #1 Garmin 530W
Nav/Comm/GS #2 Garmin 430
ADS-B in N/A (no traffic) bring your own
GPS Garmin 530W
Auto pilot Bendix-King KAP 140
VFR and IFR approved Yes
Notes All normal including stalls, and CPL maneuvers not to exceed 60° bank
Aerobatics and spins, not permitted
Max approved altitude 14,000 ft unless approved supplemental ox
Preflight Video N285DS