What is the normal operating airspeed range for the Diamond DA20-C1?

What is the normal operating airspeed range for the Diamond DA20-C1?

• A. 40-190 KIAS
• B. 44-188 KIAS
• C. 58-188 KIAS
• D. 44 KIAS

Answer: (B)

The range used for normal flight is the green arc on the airspeed indicator, from the stall speed in the specified configuration up to the maximum structural cruising speed. For the Diamond DA20-C1, the stall speed with flaps up is about 44 KIAS, and the maximum structural cruising speed is about 188 KIAS. So the normal operating range is 44–188 KIAS. Flying within this range keeps you just above stall while staying within the airframe’s structural limits. Note that weight and configuration can shift these limits slightly, so always verify exact figures in the POH. Speeds above the maximum structural cruising speed reduce margin and approaching the never-exceed speed is prohibited.

The range used for normal flight is the green arc on the airspeed indicator, from the stall speed in the specified configuration up to the maximum structural cruising speed. For the Diamond DA20-C1, the stall speed with flaps up is about 44 KIAS, and the maximum structural cruising speed is about 188 KIAS. So the normal operating range is 44–188 KIAS. Flying within this range keeps you just above stall while staying within the airframe’s structural limits. Note that weight and configuration can shift these limits slightly, so always verify exact figures in the POH. Speeds above the maximum structural cruising speed reduce margin and approaching the never-exceed speed is prohibited.