AIRCRAFT
DA 42 NG AMM
Standard
Practices/Structures
Doc # 7.02.15
Rev. 4
51-80-00
Page 1
15 Mar 2018
Section 51-80
Lightning Protection
1. General
Lightning protection for the DA 42 NG is provided by the airplane bonding system. A special bonding
system is necessary for the composite structure of the DA 42 NG. Without this special system, the
composite structure would not sufficiently conduct electricity.
Refer to Section 23-60 for data about the static discharge wicks.
2. Description
Figure 1 shows the simplified bonding system schematic diagram.
The lightning conductor system is the main part of the bonding system. High capacity aluminum alloy
tubes and strips make the basis of the lightning conductor system.
The lightning conductor system has a longitudinal system and a lateral system. The longitudinal
system runs from the front rib of the fuselage, through both sides and center of the wing center section,
through the left side of the rear fuselage and up into the vertical stabilizer. From the vertical stabilizer
aluminum strips and braids connect to the horizontal stabilizer, the elevator and trim tab.
The lateral system runs from the wing tips, through the front of the wing, across the engine nacelles
and through the center wing section where it connects to the longitudinal system. Aluminum strips and
braids connect the propellers, engines, fuel tanks and other metal components installed along the
wings to the main lateral system.
Summary of Contents for DA 42 NG
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