6.5 Taxiing - Diamond Aircraft DA42 Airplane Flight Manual

Normal Operating
Procedures
4A.6.5 T AXIING
1. Parking brake
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release
2. Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . test on moving off
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3. Nose wheel steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . check for proper function
4. Flight instrumentation and avionics . . . . . . . . check for correct indications
5. FUEL SELECTOR . . .. ..... ....... . .... CROSSFEED (LH/RH)
CAUTION
The fuel crossfeed function can be tested simultaneously with
both engines. Proper function can be tested by running the
engines for approx. 30 seconds with CROSSFEED selected .
The operation ofboth engin es with bath FUEL SELECTORS
in CROSSFEED position , otherthan for this test. is prohibited .
6. FUEL SELECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON (LH/RH)
CAUTION
When taxiing on a poor surface select the lowest possible
RPM to avoid damage to the propeller from stones or similar
items.
END OF CHECKLIST
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