DA 42 AFM
Handling, Care,
Maintenance
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CHAPTER 8
AIRPLANE HANDLING, CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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8.1 INTRODUCTION .......................................8-2
8.2 AIRPLANE INSPECTION INTERVALS ......................8-2
8.3 AIRPLANE ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS ....................8-3
8.4 SERVICING ...........................................8-3
8.4.1 REFUELING ......................................8-3
8.4.2 ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK .........................8-5
8.4.3 GEARBOX OIL LEVEL CHECK .......................8-6
8.4.4 TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE CHECK .................8-6
8.5 GROUND HANDLING / ROAD TRANSPORT .................8-7
8.5.1 GROUND HANDLING ..............................8-7
8.5.2 PARKING .......................................8-10
8.5.3 MOORING ......................................8-13
8.5.4 JACKING .......................................8-13
8.6 CLEANING AND CARE .................................8-14
8.6.1 PAINTED SURFACES .............................8-14
8.6.2 CANOPY AND REAR DOOR ........................8-14
8.6.3 PROPELLER ....................................8-15
8.6.4 ENGINE ........................................8-15
8.6.5 INTERIOR SURFACES ............................8-15
8.7 GROUND DE-ICING ....................................8-16