Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 AFM
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4. Fuselage, Left Side, Underside:
a) Canopy, left side ...................... visual inspection
b) Rear cabin door & window .............. visual inspection
c) Fuselage skin ........................ visual inspection
d) Antennas ............................ visual inspection
e) Fuselage ............................ check for contamination
(hydraulic fluid)
f) Autopilot static source (if installed) ........ check for blockage
5. Empennage:
a) Stabilizers and control surfaces,
elevator tips.......................... visual inspection
b) Hinges .............................. visual inspection
c) Elevator trim tab ...................... visual inspection, check safetying
d) Rudder trim tab ....................... visual inspection, check safetying
e) Tie-down ............................ check, clear
f) Tail skid and lower fin .................. visual inspection
g) Static dischargers ..................... visual inspection
6. Fuselage, Right Side:
a) Fuselage skin ........................ visual inspection
b) Rear window ......................... visual inspection
c) Canopy, right side ..................... visual inspection
d) Autopilot static source (if installed) ........ check for blockage
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