Priming and Starting a Diamond Star DA40

Detailed, step-by-step demonstration of how to prime and start a Diamond Star DA40, which is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-M1A fuel injected engine.

The tutorial begins by examining the engine controls and Garmin G1000 engine system indicators that are used in the procedure. Then you see a detailed, step-by-step demonstration of how to start a cold engine, how to start a warm engine, and how to start a flooded engine. Finally, the tutorial concludes with safety precautions and engine priming tips. After watching this video, you’ll know how to prime and start a DA40 engine like a pro. And you’ll know what to do when things don’t go according to plan.

I. VIDEO CONTENTS

1:09 Cockpit Orientation
4:03 How to Start a Cold Engine
7:32 How to Start a Warm Engine
8:46 How to Start a Flooded Engine
10:22 Safety Precautions and Priming Tips


II. PROCEDURES

A. COLD AND WARM ENGINE START

1. Prop lever...........Verify Full Forward (max rpm)
2. Strobe Lights (ACLs) ..................... ON
3. Fuel Pump ......... ON, Note Pump Noise
4. Throttle ....................... Set for Priming
(3 cm or 1.2 in forward from rear of slot)
5. Mixture control lever…...... RICH 3-5 sec, then LEAN
(For a Warm Engine - Mixture RICH only 1-2 sec, then LEAN)
6. Throttle ......................... Set for Starting
(1 cm or 0.4 in forward from rear of slot)
7. Toe Brakes ............................. Push ON
8. Verbal Warning .............. “Clear Prop!”
9. Ignition Switch ........................ START

When Engine Fires…

10. Mixture control lever............ Rapidly move to RICH
11. Ignition Switch ......... Release to BOTH
12. Throttle ................... IDLE (1000 RPM)
13. Oil Pressure. ...... Green (within 15 sec)
14. Fuel Pump ...................................... OFF
15. Fuel Pressure ........... Check (14-35 psi)
16. Alternator side of Master Switch .... ON
17. Voltmeter ....... Check, In Green (greater than 25V)
18. Warnings/Annunciators .............. Check


B. FLOODED ENGINE START

1. Fuel Pump ....................................... OFF
2. Mixture ....................... LEAN/Full AFT
3. Throttle ............................. Mid Position
4. Toe Brakes ............................. Push ON
5. Verbal Warning .............. “Clear Prop!”
6. Prop Area ..................... Verify CLEAR
7. Ignition Switch ......................... START
(Starter: 5 sec max, cool for 1 min; 6 attempts then cool starter for 30 min)

When Engine Fires...

8. Throttle ......... Pull Back Towards IDLE (1000 RPM)
9. Mixture ...... Rapidly Move to Full Rich
10. Ignition Switch ......... Release to BOTH

WARNING
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 5 seconds. After operating the starter motor, let it cool off for 1 minute. After 6 attempts to start the engine, let the starter cool off for half an hour.

III. ABOUT THE DIAMOND STAR DA40

The airplane shown in this video is a four-seat, all-composite, Diamond Star DA40 XLS, equipped with a Garmin GFC 700 autopilot, a Garmin GTX 345R transponder, and a Garmin G1000 avionics system, including Synthetic Vision. Terrain and traffic alerts (TAWS, TIS, and ADS-B), a large moving map, and stunning canopy views provide enhanced situational awareness.

IV. RESOURCES

Lycoming - Tips to Start Your Engine
https://www.lycoming.com/content/tips...

Diamond Star DA40 Airplane Flight Manual
http://www.empriseair.com/flight-plan...

Diamond Star DA40
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond...

Diamond Aircraft
https://www.diamondaircraft.com

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