DG Flugzeugbau DG-1000 Flight Manual page 47

3. C.G. Tow hook:-
a) check the ring muzzle of the C.G. hook for wear and function;
b) check for cleanliness and corrosion;
4. Main landing gear and nose wheel (if fitted):-
a) check the struts, the gear box, the gear doors and the tyre for wear; dirt
in the struts can hinder the landing gear from locking over centre the
next time!;
With TN1000/13 executed, standard from ser. no. 10-133 on:
Check all parts of the landing gear positive locking device (notch and latch
at the landing gear struts) for dirt. Check the Bowden cable for damage.
b) check the tyre pressure;
main wheel: 2.5 bar - 36 psi
nose wheel: 2.5 bar - 36 psi
c) check wheel brake and hose for wear and function;
5. Left wing:-
a) check locking of the outboard wing;
b) check the aileron for excessive free play;
c) check airbrake- and box and control rod for wear and free play. It
must be possible to retract the airbrake, even if it is pressed backwards
in direction of flight. If there is any water in the airbrake box this has
to be removed;
d) check the locking of the rear wing attachment pin.
6. Powerplant and brake fluid level (Extend the powerplant via the manual
switch, ignition off):-
a) all screwed connections and their securing
b) function of throttle, and propeller brake
c) ignition system incl. wires and the spark plug connectors for tight fit
d) Check drive belt for wear and correct tension, sudden loss of tension
indicates damage of the engine assembly
e) engine retaining cable and its connections in the engine compartment
and at the engine
f) fuel lines, electrical wires, bowden cables and structural parts for wear
and kinks.
g) exhaust muffler, propeller mount, cooling air guides, mechanical fuel
pump and accessories for tight fit and any cracking.
h) apply strong pressure to the propellermount in forward, backward and
sideward directions to check if the bolted connection between the
engine block and the propeller mount or any thing else is loose or
damaged. Check the rubber engine mounts also.
i) visual check of the propeller
j) turn the propeller 1 revolution by hand and listen for abnormal sounds
which may indicate engine damage
l) drain condensed water from the fuel tank. The drainer is located in the
main wheel box on the rear wall on the right hand side.
Issued: July 2017
Flight manual DG-1000T
TN1000/32 EASA app.
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