Diamond DA 42 - Page 166

Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 AFM
Page 4A - 14 Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E
c) Gearbox oil level ...................... check visually (inspection hole in
the lower cowling)
d) Cowling ............................. visual inspection
e) Gascolator / air inlet ................... drain off to check for water and
sediment (drain until no water
comes out) / clear
f) Venting pipe ......................... check for blockage
g) Exhaust ............................. visual inspection
WARNING
The exhaust can cause burns when hot.
h) Propeller ............................ visual inspection
WARNING
Never move the propeller by hand while the ENGINE
MASTER switch is ON! Also do not move the propeller by
hand while the ENGINE MASTER is OFF immediately after
operation (remaining pressure in the injection system rail).
Serious personal injury may result.
i) De-Icing boots on propeller (if OÄM 42-053
or/and OÄM 42-054 carried out) .......... check for de-bonding
j) Nacelle underside ..................... check for excessive
contamination particularly by oil,
fuel, and other fluids
k) Auxiliary tank vent outlet on lower surface . . visual inspection
l) Auxiliary tank drain .................... drain off to check for water and
sediment (drain until no water
comes out) / visual inspection
m) Auxiliary tank filler ..................... visual inspection, tank filler closed
CONTINUED