Hi All, Good to see some recent activity on the forum. I was talking with Rob the other day about working up some additions to the Daily Inspection list for the Dimona which incorporates the acquired knowledge of owners and operators. He mentioned that Tom has raised the issue that the locking pin for the main wing pins can be inadvertently pushed into the wrong position. Thought I'd start a list here and invite any to add to it and resend to the forum so that over time we can compile an accumulation of valuable considerations. These are suggestions in addition to the standard Daily inspection requirements. A number of these have been offered by DOG members over the years, especially Rob, Nigel, Col and Macca. Apologies to the engineers where I have not used the correct terminology and feel free to rectify. Some aspects may not require daily checking but warrant occasional checking. EngineOperate electric fuel pump prior inspecting engine for carby bowl flooding (only after prop pull through though!)Throttle cable attachment point through brass bush on horn of carby connecting rod. (Ensure that it is rotating freely/lubricated when throttle is operated)Check air filters are firmly attached to carbsCheck tightness of 6 x cowl attachment screws
PropPull prop through for testing compression and for lubrication.Check blade pitch movement at the hub is within limitsCheck blade tip movement for and aft is within limitscheck blade tip movement in line of rotation is within limits AirframeCheck for rudder cable wear at 's' tube adjacent pedalsEnsure no fore and after movement of tailplane at locking pin (as per recent AD)Check for cracking in shroud for canopy emergency release pins (fixed behind each seat upper)Check undercarriage bow integrity for hairline cracking (may just be filler but monitor) Other Laurie
