DA 40 AFM
Handling
Doc. # 6.01.01-E
Rev. 8
01-Dec-2010
Page 8 - 5
8.4.3 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.
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.
The control surfaces gust lock is installed as follows:
1.
Move the rudder pedals fully rearward.
2.
Engage the control surfaces gust lock with the pedals.
3.
Engage the stick, wrap straps around stick once.
4.
Attach the locks and tighten the straps.
For removal, reverse the sequence.
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