DA 42 AFM
Handling, Care,
Maintenance
Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017 Page 8 - 9
CAUTION
If the airplane is towed by steering / tow bar by hand or a tow%
vehicle, do not turn the nose wheel more than 40 degrees
to either side from the center position. Otherwise damage to
the torque links of the nose landing gear will result.%
When towing the airplane with a tow vehicle, a qualified person must sit in the cockpit
ready for immediate braking action, in the event that the tow vehicle becomes uncoupled.
The movement of the tow vehicle should always be started and stopped slowly to avoid
shock loads on the nose landing gear. The maximum steering angle of 40 degrees to either
side must not be exceeded.
WARNING
The tow bar must be removed before starting the engine.
If the airplane must be pulled out of soft ground or deep snow, towing lines must be used.
The towing lines should be attached to the main landing gear struts as high as possible
without interfering with the brake lines. The ropes should be long enough to sufficiently
clear the nose or tail. A qualified person must sit in the cockpit to maintain control of the
airplane using the nose wheel steering and brakes.
WARNING
All towing lines must be removed before starting the engines.
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