Diamond DA 62 - Left Main Landing Gear; Walk-Around Check, Visual Inspection

DA 62 AFM
Normal Operating
Procedures
II. Walk-around check, visual inspection
CAUTION
A visual inspection means: examination for damage, cracks,
delamination, excessive play, load transmission, correct
attachment and general condition. In addition, control
surfaces should be checked for freedom of movement.
CAUTION
In low ambient temperatures, the airplane must be completely
cleared of ice, snow and similar accumulations. For approved
de-icing fluids, refer to Section 8.7 - GROUND DE-ICING.
CAUTION
Prior to flight, remove such items as control surfaces gust
lock, Pitot cover, tow bar, etc.
1. Left main landing gear:
a) Landing gear strut and lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection, sufficient height
(typical visible length of bare piston:
at least 5 cm/2.0 in)
b) Down and uplock switches (2 pieces) . . . . . . visual inspection
c) Wear, tread depth of tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
d) Tire, wheel, brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
e) Brake line connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for leaks
f) Slip marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
g) Chocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . remove
h) Landing gear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . visual inspection
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