Road Transport - Diamond DA 40 Flight Manual

Handling DA 40 AFM

8.4.7 ROAD TRANSPORT

For transporting the airplane on the road it is recommended that an open trailer be used.
All airplane components must be stored on a cushioned surface and secured to avoid
any movement during transportation.
1. Fuselage:
The fuselage should stand on the main and nose landing gear. It must be ensured that
the fuselage will not move in a forward, backward or upward direction. Furthermore, it
must be ensured that the propeller has sufficient clearance so that it cannot be damaged
due to fuselage movement during transportation.
2. Wings:
For transportation, both wings must be removed from the fuselage. To avoid any damage,
the wings are stored in an upright position on the leading edge with the root rib area
positioned on an upholstered profiled surface with a width of at least 400 mm (1.3 ft). The
outside wing area (approximately 3 m (10 ft) from the root rib area) is placed on an
upholstered profiled surface with a minimum width of 300 mm (1 ft).
The wings must be secured to avoid any sliding movement to the rear.
3. Horizontal Stabilizer:
The horizontal stabilizer is stored flat on the trailer and secured with straps, or in an upright
position sitting on the leading edge on a profiled surface. All storing surfaces must be
upholstered with felt or cellular rubber.
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