Introduction; Airplane Inspection Intervals - Diamond DA 40 Flight Manual

Handling

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Chapter 8 contains the manufacturer's recommended procedures for proper ground
handling and servicing of the airplane. The Airplane Maintenance Manual (Doc. No.
6.02.01) lists certain inspection and maintenance requirements which must be followed
if the airplane is to retain a new plane performance and reliability.

8.2 AIRPLANE INSPECTION INTERVALS

For maintenance work on engine and propeller, the currently effective Operator's Manuals,
Service Instructions, Service Letters and Service Bulletins of Lycoming and mt-Propeller
must be followed. For airframe inspections, the currently effective checklists/manuals of
the manufacturer must be followed.
Unscheduled maintenance checks are required after:
- Hard landings.
- Propeller strike.
- Engine fire.
- Lighting strike.
- Occurrence of other malfunctions and damage.
Unscheduled maintenance checks are described in the
Airplane Maintenance Manual (Doc. No. 6.02.01; Section
05-50).
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