Diamond DA 42 NG, Maintenance Manual

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AIRCRAFT
DA 42 NG AMM
Time Limits and
Maintenance Checks
Doc # 7.02.15
Rev. 4
05-21-00
Page 1
15 Mar 2018
Section 05-21
Flight-Line Checks
1. General
These checks include the pre-flight and post-flight checks. Do these checks each day the airplane is
used.
2. Flight-Line Checks
The Pre-Flight Check must be done before the first flight of the day. It shows the pilot the general
condition of the airplane and the engine. It is important for flight safety. Look in the airplane log-book
for problems before doing the pre-flight check.
WARNING: DO ALL THE STEPS OF THE PRE-FLIGHT CHECK CAREFULLY.
ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE PRE-FLIGHT CHECK IS NOT DONE
CORRECTLY.
The schedule for the pilot's pre-flight check is furnished in the Airplane Flight Manual for the DA 42 NG.
3. Post-Flight Check
Do the post-flight check after the last flight of the day. The post-flight check includes all the steps of
the pre-flight check.
You must also:
Refuel the airplane (Section 12-10).
Record in the log book each problem found in flight and during the post-flight check.
Park the airplane (Sections 10-00 and 10-10).
If necessary, moor the airplane (Section 10-20).