Normal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 AFM
Page 4A - 22 Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E
4A.6.2 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Preflight inspection .................... complete
2. Passengers ......................... instructed
NOTE
Ensure all the passengers have been fully briefed on the use
of the seat belts, doors and emergency exits and the ban on
smoking.
3. Rear door ........................... closed and locked
CAUTION
When operating the canopy, pilots/operators must ensure that
there are no obstructions between the canopy and the mating
frame, for example seat belts, clothing, etc. When operating
the locking handle do NOT apply undue force.
A slight downward pressure on the canopy may be required
to ease the handle operation.
4. Front canopy ......................... Position 1 or 2 (“cooling gap”)
WARNING
For take-off the adjustable backrests (if installed) must be
fixed in the upright position.
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