Handling, Care,
Maintenance
DA 42 AFM
Page 8 - 10 Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017 Doc. No. 7.01.05-E
8.5.2 PARKING
For short term parking, the airplane must be positioned into the wind, the parking brake
must be engaged and the wing flaps must be in the retracted position. For extended and
unattended parking, as well as in unpredictable wind conditions, the airplane must be
anchored to the ground or placed in a hangar. Parking in a hangar is recommended.
Refer to the Airplane Maintenance Manual, Doc. No. 7.02.01, latest revision for necessary
parking procedures. Use the short term parking procedure when the airplane will be parked
for less than 5 days. Use the long term parking procedure when the airplane will be parked
for 5 to 30 days. Use the storage procedure when the airplane will be parked for more
than 30 days.
NOTE
If the airplane is not used for more than 4 weeks an engine
ground run must be performed. Refer to the Engine Operation
and Maintenance Manual, latest revision.
Control Surfaces Gust Lock
The manufacturer offers a control surfaces gust lock which can be used to block the
primary controls. It is recommended that the control surfaces gust lock be used when
parking outdoors, because otherwise the control surfaces can hit the stops in strong tail
wind. This can lead to excessive wear or damage.
WARNING
The control surfaces gust lock must be removed before flight.
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