nickname wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:38 am OSB42-13 is available, not sure if it applies to you.

I was pretty sure retrofitting auxiliary tanks hasn’t been offered by DAI. It seems I was wrong.

FrenchLaundry wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 1:31 am Warm greetings! I recently purchased a used DA-42, 2006, continental engines. How expensive is it to upgrade the plane to have extended fuel tanks?

It’s not possible.

I just went to a local locksmith shop and made copies of all the keys - no issues at all and price is not worth of mentioning.

The OP’s question is tough and it’s hard to give straight answer. Just a few comments from my side. There are both 135hp and 155hp versions of the engines, and I suspect, but don’t know for certain, that a CD-135 airplane can be upgraded to CD-155 in lieu of an overhaul. CD-135 -> CD-155 upgrade req...

Nikandsteve wrote: ↑Sun Apr 07, 2024 5:54 am The SF50 w/chute and safe return was a no brainer for our mission w/all maintenance covered under Jet Stream and with so much SR22T time it was an easy transition.

Out of curiosity, does SF50 feature the same spring-loaded side stick as SR22 or it's something more sophisticated?

Here are average data.

FL200:
- 75% 127 KIAS, 177 KTAS, 2300 RPM, 13.2 GPH
- 70% 125 KIAS, 174 KTAS, 2170 RPM, 12.2 GPH

FL190:
- 77% 130 KIAS, 176 KTAS, 2300 RPM, 13.8 GPH
- 75% 130 KIAS, 176 KTAS, 2270 RPM, 13.6 GPH
- 70% 126 KIAS, 172 KTAS, 2130 RPM, 12.2 GPH

Boatguy wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:50 am The plane is fine. What about the pilot?

Measured saturation was fine and subjective feeling was ok still using cannula although I had mask prepared.

Obviously performance reduces but not dramatically and I believe that -VI still operates fine, having in mind that DA62 (with practically same engines) is certified to FL200. I’ve flown DA42TDI (CD-155) few times above FL180 due to icing conditions below and while it’s not optimal, it’s still ok. I ...

TimS wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:56 pm Note: I am a COPA member, and former Cirrus owner (both an SR20 and SR22).

Out of curiosity, do you still own N1446C?

tjmoody wrote: ↑Wed Mar 13, 2024 3:52 pm I'd suggest that is a modest safety benefit.

I’m sorry but I don’t see any safety benefit in max power before releasing the breaks.