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by gvzdus
Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:23 am
Forum: Continental / Thielert
Topic: CD135 &155 main bearing cap studs SB DEC18
Replies: 13
Views: 7694

Re: CD135 &155 main bearing cap studs SB DEC18

The motor was returned today (11.02.2021). Now they have to integrate it into the plane - I will get my DA40 back about next week.
by gvzdus
Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:14 am
Forum: Continental / Thielert
Topic: CD135 &155 main bearing cap studs SB DEC18
Replies: 13
Views: 7694

Re: CD135 &155 main bearing cap studs SB DEC18

I flew to Hamburg on Jan 3rd. It took some days until the packaging for the motor (of mine and some other planes) arrived. CD told my mechanic that they will manage 2 motors per day, and it will be on a first come, first serve basis. So, I expect my motor back rather soon, in 1-2 weeks. Hopefully. C...
by gvzdus
Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:32 am
Forum: Continental / Thielert
Topic: CD135 &155 main bearing cap studs SB DEC18
Replies: 13
Views: 7694

Re: CD135 &155 main bearing cap studs SB DEC18

I am affected, and waiting to get the motor back from Continental.
by gvzdus
Wed Apr 30, 2014 8:12 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Da40 Cigaret lighter charging problem
Replies: 23
Views: 7105

Re: Da40 Cigaret lighter charging problem

I guess this is specific for the DA40 D , not for the built date: The AFM (rev. 7, page 7-41) says: Hot battery bus: The 'hot battery bus' is directly connected to the 'main'-battery via a 50 A fuse installed in the relay junction box and cannot be disconnected from the 'main'-battery. The 'hot batt...
by gvzdus
Wed Apr 30, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Da40 Cigaret lighter charging problem
Replies: 23
Views: 7105

Re: Da40 Cigaret lighter charging problem

I am checking back the history of this forum. I am also using the cigaret lighter to charge my iPad & iPhone. Please keep in mind that the cigaret lighter is still under power with all electricity turned off / key drawn! (Hot battery bus). My adapter makes some very gentle noise, and I was alway...
by gvzdus
Sun Apr 27, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DIY - Repair broken window latches
Replies: 71
Views: 25798

Re: DIY - Repair broken window latches

One post was deleted. Please, when posting, go through previous posts and post news only. At least I read the whole thread... My latch broke yesterday. Curious, what my CAMO will tell me about the price. I prefer the "fuse" theory, not the unbreakable aluminum idea. In general, I'd be mor...