N478DC is a member of the DA20-C1 fleet at Crosswinds Aviation in Pontiac.
The Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse is a great aircraft for a primary trainer. It’s also an economical option for rental pilots looking to build time or maintain currency.
Along with a PFD and MFD, the G500 TXi also presents engine instrumentation alongside, resulting in easier monitoring and a safer flight.
| Make | Diamond | |
| Model | DA20-C1 Eclipse | |
| Year | 2006 | |
| Category | Utility | |
| Span / Length / Height | 35 ft. 9 in. / 23 ft. 9 in. / 7 ft. 1 in. | |
| Permitted Operations | Day and Night VFR | |
| Panel | Garmin G500TXi | |
| Engine | Continental IO-240-B (125hp @ 2800 RPM) | |
| Propeller Type | Fixed Pitch | |
| Gear Configuration | Fixed Tricycle w/ Castering Nosewheel | |
| Body Construction | Composite | |
| ADS-B | In and Out |
| Model | Continental IO-240-B | |
| No. Cylinders | 4 | |
| Displacement | 239.8 cu. in. | |
| Output | 125hp @ 2800 RPM | |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injection | |
| Propeller Type | Fixed Pitch | |
| Propeller Manufacturer | Sensenich |
| PFD / MFD | G500 TXi | |
| GPS | Garmin GNS 430W | |
| Transponder | Garmin GTX 345 | |
| Audio Panel | Garmin GMA 340 | |
| COM 1 | Garmin GNS 430 | |
| NAV 1 | Garmin GNS 430 | |
| COM 2 | Garmin SL 40 | |
| NAV 2 | N/A |
| Total Fuel Capacity | 24.5 Gallons | |
| Usable Fuel Capacity | 24 Gallons | |
| Fuel Type | 100LL | |
| Oil Quantity | 6 Qts. |
| Note: For Weight & CG numbers, no difference between Utility and Normal categories | ||
| Max Ramp / Takeoff Weights | 1,770 lbs. / 1,764 lbs. | |
| Aircraft Specific Basic Empty Weight & Arm | TBD lbs. @ TBD in. | |
| Max Useful Load | TBD lbs. | |
| Useful Load w/ Full Usable Fuel | TBD lbs. | |
| Baggage Capacity | 44 lbs. | |
| Climb Speeds | ||
| Cruise Climb | 80 KIAS | |
| Best Rate Climb – Flaps Cruise (VY) | 75 KIAS | |
| Best Rate Climb – Flaps T/O (VY) | 68 KIAS | |
| Best Angle Climb – Flaps Cruise (VX) | 60 KIAS | |
| Best Angle Climb – Flaps T/O (VX) | 57 KIAS | |
| Landing Speeds | ||
| Normal Landing – Flaps LDG | 55 KIAS | |
| Go Around Climb – Flaps LDG | 52 KIAS | |
| Max Demonstrated Crosswind Component | 20 KTS | |
| Airspeed Limitations | ||
| Never Exceed Speed (VNE) | 164 KIAS | |
| Max Structural Cruising Speed (VNO) | 118 KIAS | |
| Maneuvering Speed (VA) | 106 KIAS | |
| Max Flap Extended Speed – Takeoff (VFE) | 100 KIAS | |
| Max Flap Extended Speed – Landing (VFE) | 78 KIAS | |
| Clean Stall Speed (VS) | 42 KIAS | |
| Landing Stall Speed (VS0) | 34 KIAS | |
| Glide Ratio | 11:1 (1.81NM / 1000 ft.) @ 73KIAS | |
| Max Demonstrated Crosswind Component | 20 KTS | |
| Max Cruise Speed / Fuel Burn | 130 KTAS / 8.6 gph (2,000 ft. Std. Temp +10c @ 2800 RPM) | |
| Max Cruising Altitude | 13,120 ft. | |
| Sea Level Climb (Cruise) @ Max T/O Weight & Std. Temp. | 940 fpm (Flaps Cruise @ 75 KIAS) | |
| Sea Level Climb (Takeoff) @ Max T/O Weight & Std. Temp. | 860 fpm (Flaps T/O @ 68 KIAS) | |
| Wing Loading | 14.11 lbs./sq. ft. (Max T/O Weight) | |
| Power Loading | 14.11 lbs./hp (Max T/O Weight) |
