Diamond DA 42 - Starting Engine with External Power; 8.1 before Starting Engine

Abnormal Operating
Procedures
DA 42 AFM
Page 4B - 28 Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E
4B.8 STARTING ENGINE WITH EXTERNAL POWER
4B.8.1 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Pre-flight inspection.................... complete
2. Passengers ......................... instructed
NOTE
Ensure all the passengers have been fully briefed on the use
of the seat belts, adjustable backrests (if installed), doors and
emergency exits and the ban on smoking.
3. Rear door ........................... closed and locked
4. Front canopy ......................... position 1 or 2 (“cooling gap”)
5. Rudder pedals ....................... adjusted and locked
6. Safety harnesses ..................... all on and fastened
7. POWER lever ........................ check IDLE
8. Parking brake ........................ set
9. AVIONIC MASTER ................... check OFF
10.GEAR selector ....................... check DOWN
11.ECU SWAP.......................... check AUTOMATIC
12.ALTERNATORS ...................... check ON
13.ELECT. MASTER ..................... check OFF
14.ENGINE MASTER .................... check OFF
15.PROPELLER......................... check clear
16.External power ....................... connect
CONTINUED