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Diamond DA40 Star — Jacob_Esparza_Diamond_Star_DA40_Pre-Flight_Checklist

Diamond DA40 Star · standard normal

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content_gap: Section "Front Fuselage" item count differs between passes (9 vs 11); verify nothing was dropped.

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Aircraft Pilot

Cabin Check preflight_inspection

Maintenance Check
Weight and BalanceCOMPUTED
Airplane DocumentsARROW ON BOARD
Ignition KeyREMOVED
Front and Rear canopyUNDAMAGED/CLEAN
All Electrical EquipmentOFF
Circuit Breakers In
Engine Control LeversCHECK CONDITION
ThrottleIDLE
MixtureFULL LEAN
PropFULL FORWARD
Master Switch (BAT)ON
Annunciator Panel
Fuel QuantityCHECK
LightsON/CHECK
Master Switch (BAT)OFF
Loose Items Secure
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
BaggageSECURED AND STOWED

Left Main Landing Gear preflight_inspection

Landing Gear Strut
Wheel Fairing
Tire PressureCHECK 36 P.S.I
Tire Wear
Tire, Wheel, Brake
Brake Line
Slip Marks
ChocksREMOVED

Left Wing preflight_inspection

Wing Surface
Step
Lower Surface Air Intake
Lower Surface OpeningsCHECK FOR FUEL
Fuel Sump
Stall Warning
Tank FillerVISUALLY CHECK
2 Stall Strips on WingCHECK
Pitot TubeCLEAN ORFICES OPEN
Landing/Taxi Light
Wing Tip
Strobes and Position Lights
MooringCHECK CLEAR
Aileron and Linkages
Foreign Objects in Aileron PaddleREMOVE
Flap and Linkages
Flap Hinges and Safety Pin

Left Fuselage preflight_inspection

Canopy, left sideCHECK
Rear Cabin Door and Window
Fuselage Skin
Antennas

Empennage preflight_inspection

Stabilizers and control surfaces
Hinges
Elevator Trim Tab
Rudder Trim Tab
Mooring on finCHECK CLEAR
Tail Skid and lower fin

Right Fuselage preflight_inspection

Fuselage Skin
Window
Canopy, Right SideCHECK

Right Wing preflight_inspection

Flap and Linkage
Flap hinges and safety pin
Aileron and Linkages
Aileron hinges and safety pin
Foreign objects in aileron paddleREMOVE
Wing tip
Position and Strobe Lights
MooringCHECK CLEAR
Wing Surface
2 Stall Strips on WingCHECK
Tank FillerVISUALLY CHECK
Lower Surface OpeningsCHECK FOR FUEL
Fuel Sump
Step

Right Main Landing Gear preflight_inspection

Landing Gear Strut
Wheel Fairing
Tire InflationCHECK 36 PSI
Tire Wear and Depth
Tire Wheel Brake
Brake LineCHECK FOR LEAKS
Slip Marks
ChocksREMOVE

Front Fuselage preflight_inspection

Oil LevelMIN 4 QTS FOR VFR / MIN 6 QTS FOR IFR
Cowling
3 Air IntakesCLEAR
PropellerMAX BLADE SHAKE 3 MM / MAX ANGULAR PLAY 2°
Spinner and Screws
Nose Gear
Tire and Wheel
Slip Marks
Tire Wear and Depth

Front Fuselage (cont) preflight_inspection

Wheel Fairing
Tow BarREMOVED
Tire PressureCHECK 29 PSI
ChocksREMOVE
Exhaust

Underside preflight_inspection

Antennas (if fitted)CHECK
GascolatorSTRAIN
Venting PipesCHECK FOR BLOCKAGE
Fuselage UndersideCHECK FOR FLUIDS

Happy Flying!!! preflight_inspection

NOTEHappy Flying!!!

Source: Diamond/DA40 Star/Jacob_Esparza_Diamond_Star_DA40_Pre-Flight_Checklist.txt

Rights: licensed

Checklist hash: a1d4a37ef85d256cbfb9e356d8443a9e…

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