DH.87 Hornet Moth

DH.87 identity evidence

Require a traceable basis for attributing an example to this registered type.

1. Which identification plate, construction record or authoritative register establishes this example as a DH.87? provenance
2. Do its cabin and wing arrangement support that identification, or suggest a different Moth type? boundary

Wing conversion traceability

Treat wing configuration as an evidenced attribute rather than an inference from registration or build date.

1. Was this aircraft built as a DH.87A or DH.87B, and which wings are fitted now? definition
2. What conversion, repair or replacement records connect the installed wings to the aircraft's present designation? provenance

Stall behaviour applicability

The museum associates the original pointed wings with tip-first stalling and the subsequent wing redesign; operational assessment needs applicable flight documentation. [Museum wing history](https://www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk/aircraft/de-havilland-dh87b-hornet-moth/)

1. Which documented stall characteristics and limitations apply to the installed wings? provenance
2. Under what mass, centre-of-gravity and test conditions were the cited stall speeds established? measurement

Folding security evidence

Record the applicable folding instructions and evidence that affected attachments and controls have been checked.

1. Which instructions identify the folding sequence, securing points and required checks for this configuration? provenance
2. What inspection and control checks are required before this folded or recently unfolded example may be moved or operated? action

Configuration-specific loading

Use the example's weighing record and loading instructions to assess occupancy and baggage proposals.

1. What empty mass, datum and centre-of-gravity record reflects the current restoration and equipment? measurement
2. Does the proposed occupant, baggage and fuel combination remain within its documented loading envelope? action

Fuel system applicability

The museum describes a tank behind the seats beneath the baggage space and engine-driven fuel pumps; verify the actual installation. [Museum fuel-system description](https://www.dehavillandmuseum.co.uk/aircraft/de-havilland-dh87b-hornet-moth/)

1. What tank capacity, unusable fuel and pump arrangement are documented for this example? measurement
2. Which fuel specification and inspection instructions apply to the installed engine and fuel system? provenance

Installed propulsion evidence

Keep engine, propeller and starting-system identification linked to installation and maintenance records.

1. Which engine, propeller and starting arrangement are fitted, and what records establish their accepted installation? provenance
2. Which operating limits, lubricant requirements and maintenance instructions apply to that combination? action

Brake and fairing control state

Require evidence of installed control arrangements and functional checks, including any modification or deactivation.

1. How are wheel brakes, tailwheel and rotating fairing airbrakes configured and controlled on this example? definition
2. What documented checks establish their condition and any resulting operating restrictions? action

Structural evidence gaps

Identify inspection needs for wing attachments, folding components and other structural details from applicable drawings and maintenance instructions.

1. Which drawings and inspection instructions establish the materials, joints and deterioration mechanisms relevant to this airframe? provenance
2. Which repairs, replacement wings or concealed areas lack sufficient evidence for the proposed use? boundary

Permitted use evidence

Require the applicable authority, technical basis and current condition evidence before assigning operational eligibility.

1. Which jurisdiction, issuing authority and aircraft-specific certificate or permit govern the proposed activity? provenance
2. What unresolved inspection, maintenance or configuration issues prevent this example from meeting those conditions? action

Check these first

Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.

1. Which of these check these first hold for the sense of DH.87 Hornet Moth this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance

Kinds and varieties

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1. Which of these kinds and varieties hold for the sense of DH.87 Hornet Moth this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance

Identifiers and schemes

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1. Which of these identifiers and schemes hold for the sense of DH.87 Hornet Moth this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance

Real-world use

Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.

1. Which of these real-world use hold for the sense of DH.87 Hornet Moth this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance

Typical measurements

Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.

1. Which of these typical measurements hold for the sense of DH.87 Hornet Moth this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance

Failure modes and hazards

Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.

1. Which of these failure modes and hazards hold for the sense of DH.87 Hornet Moth this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance

Regional variation

Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.

1. Which of these regional variation hold for the sense of DH.87 Hornet Moth this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance

Neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart

Recalled without web access and unsourced; every item is a lead to verify.

1. Which of these neighbouring kinds and how to tell them apart hold for the sense of DH.87 Hornet Moth this model covers, and on what evidence? provenance