Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 AFM
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f) Gear warning/
fire detector TEST BUTTON ............. PUSH, check aural alert /
L/R ENG FIRE warnings and
aural alert and CHECK GEAR
caution (if installed)
CAUTION
If the aural alert or the warnings on the PFD does not appear,
terminate flight. Unscheduled maintenance is necessary.
g) Control stick ......................... pull fully aft / hold at backstop
h) FLAPS.............................. set LDG position
i) POWER lever ........................ set MAX
j) Variable elevator backstop .............. check function / control stick must
move slightly forward during
POWER lever forward movement
k) POWER lever ........................ set IDLE
l) Variable elevator backstop .............. check function / control stick must
regain full movement during
POWER lever retraction
m) FLAPS.............................. set UP position
CONTINUED