Starting The Engine With External Power - Diamond DA 40 Flight Manual

Abnormal Operating
Procedures
4B.8

STARTING THE ENGINE WITH EXTERNAL POWER

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The use of an external power supply for engine starting with
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an empty airplane battery is not permitted if the subsequent
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battery must be charged first.
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The external power supply must be operated by a person
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made aware of the associated procedures. Special care is
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required due to the proximity of the propeller area.
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Starting the engine with external power is recommended in
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particular at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), to
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reduce wear and abuse to the engine and electrical system.
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1. Pre-flight inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . complete
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2. Rudder pedals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . adjusted
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3. Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . instructed
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4. Safety harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all on and fastened
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5. Baggage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check, secured
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6. Rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . closed and locked
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7. Door lock (if installed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . unblocked, key removed
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NOTE
Rev. 8 01-Dec-2010
DA 40 AFM
Doc. # 6.01.01-E