Diamond DA 42 - Page 172

Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 AFM
Page 4A - 20 Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E
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
10. Front Fuselage and Nose Landing Gear:
a) Left and right front baggage door ......... visual inspection, closed and
locked
b) Nose landing gear strut ................. visual inspection, sufficient height
(typical visible length of bare piston:
at least 15 cm / 5.9 in)
c) Down & uplock switches ................ visual inspection
d) Wear, tread depth of tire ................ check
e) Slip marks ........................... visual inspection
f) Gear door and linkage .................. visual inspection
g) Chocks ............................. remove
h) Nose cone surface
(if OÄM 42-119 is installed) ............. visual inspection
i) Attachment screws
(if OÄM 42-119 is installed) .............. visual inspection
j) Lightning protection strips (4 pieces)
(if OÄM 42-119 is installed) .............. visual inspection
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