Most VLA’s and probably the DA40 do not have old fashioned Mags or vac pumps. Standard operating procedure on a Rotax machine is to pull the prop through until the dry sump oil system “gurgles” normally about 30 – 40 compressions if the aircraft has not run for a while. If the solid state ignition is switched on it should still not fire as the system will not produce a spark below 300 rpm. I have to say I check the switches carefully, but I do move the aircraft by using the prop as it is the only practical way to do it.
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