Diamond DA 62, Flight Manual

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Handling, Care,
Maintenance
DA 62 AFM
8.5.2 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.
NOTE
If the engine is not used for more than 4 weeks an engine
ground run must be performed. Refer to AE Operation
Manual, Doc. No. E4.01.01, latest revision.
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 is 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.
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