Diamond DA 62, Flight Manual

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DA 62 AFM
Normal Operating
Procedures
4A.6.2 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Preflight inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . complete
2. Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . instructed
NOTE
Ensure all the passengers have been fully briefed on the
location, operation and use
- of the seat belts, doors and backrest folding mechanism,
- of the emergency exits, backrest release, emergency
equipment and their placarding,
- and the ban on smoking.
3. Passenger door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . closed and locked
CAUTION
When operating the doors, pilots/operators must ensure that
there are no obstructions between the doors and the mating
frame, for example seat belts, clothing, etc. When operating
the locking handle do NOT apply undue force.
A slight downward/inward pressure on the doors may be
required to ease the handle operation.
CAUTION
For take-off the adjustable backrests must be fixed in the
upright position.
CONTINUED
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