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  "title": "Diamond DA40 Star — Jacob_Esparza_Diamond_Star_DA40_Pre-Flight_Checklist",
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        "description": "Section \"Front Fuselage\" item count differs between passes (9 vs 11); verify nothing was dropped.",
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          "type": "challenge",
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        {
          "type": "challenge",
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          "tickable": true,
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        {
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        {
          "type": "challenge",
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          "type": "challenge",
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        {
          "type": "challenge",
          "text": "Rudder Trim Tab",
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        {
          "type": "action",
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        {
          "type": "challenge",
          "text": "Tail Skid and lower fin",
          "tickable": true,
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      "phase": "preflight_inspection",
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      "phase": "preflight_inspection",
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        {
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        {
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        {
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        {
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        {
          "type": "challenge",
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          "tickable": true,
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        {
          "type": "challenge",
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          "tickable": true,
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