AIRCRAFT
DA 40 NG AMM
Temporary Revision
NLG Inspection & Maintenance
Section 05-28-50
Maintenance Checklist Airframe
Note:
The items of the Major Structural Inspection (MSI) are included in the maintenance
checklist of the airframe and identified by the term ‘MSI’ in the ‘Time’ column.
Note:
If the airplane is operated on rough terrain it is recommended to perform additional
inspections of items marked ( ) at intervals half the intervals marked.
1. Front Fuselage
100 hr items marked X* apply to US registered airplanes only
Interval
Inspection Items
100 200 1000 2000 Time Initials
1.
Examine the complete surface of the front fuselage.
Look specially for damage (dents, cracks, holes and
delamination).
Examine the paint coat.
X*
X
X
X
2.
Do a coin-tap test for delamination of the fuselage
shell.
MSI
3.
Examine these NACA air inlets for blockage:
One in the left stub wing.
Two in the forward fuselage, LH and RH.
X
X
X
X
4.
Examine the canopy:
Make sure the canopy lock mechanism operates
correctly. Refer to Section 52-10.
Examine the acrylic glass window for damage. Look
specially for cracks.
Examine the bonding between the window and the
canopy frame. Refer to Section 56-10.
Examine the emergency windows and their hinges
for damage.
Examine the “pop out” windows and their hinges for
damage, if installed. Check hinges for improper
friction, and correct if necessary.
X*
X
X
X
Doc # 6.02.15
AMM-TR-MÄM 40-1038
05-28-50
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13 Jul 2020
