What is the proper parking brake procedure?

What is the proper parking brake procedure?

• A. Push the lever down, then press the toe brakes at least three times
• B. Pull the lever up, then press the toe brakes at least three times
• C. Pull the lever down, then press the toe brakes twice
• D. Pull the lever down, then press the toe brakes at least three times

Answer: (C)

Engaging the parking brake on the DA20-C1 is done by pulling the parking brake lever down. Once it’s set, verify it by applying the toe brakes twice to confirm the airplane remains stationary and the brake system is holding. The two presses provide a quick, sufficient check without overdoing it. The lever should be pulled down to engage, not pushed, and the verification should be two brief toe-brake applications rather than three or more.

Engaging the parking brake on the DA20-C1 is done by pulling the parking brake lever down. Once it’s set, verify it by applying the toe brakes twice to confirm the airplane remains stationary and the brake system is holding. The two presses provide a quick, sufficient check without overdoing it. The lever should be pulled down to engage, not pushed, and the verification should be two brief toe-brake applications rather than three or more.