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- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:07 pm
- Forum: Austro
- Topic: Austro E4-C Performance at Altitude
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4811
Re: Austro E4-C Performance at Altitude
As far as I know, the turbo and exhaust manifold are all the same between the 42 and 62. Only difference is higher boost/manifold pressure in the 62. They both hit their critical altitude around the same altitude but the extra few hundred RPM may give the 62's Austro's an edge. Rereading this--I wa...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:56 pm
- Forum: Austro
- Topic: Delta Hawk DHK180
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9809
Re: Delta Hawk DHK180
I guess I have to check myself--I'd assume a non-driven supercharger would act as a closed throttle. Maybe not. Not sure a broken belt is something to really worry about. They're a known quantity and easy to check/inspect. Cool that they're still including CR language in literature. Dry sump oil and...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 6:16 pm
- Forum: Austro
- Topic: Delta Hawk DHK180
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9809
Re: Delta Hawk DHK180
They're not pursuing it last I spoke with them but it was mentioned in prior literature. What would be needed from the engine standpoint? Starter turning the other way and an extra belt pully to keep the supercharger spinning the correct direction? Neat to see fuel specifics in the latest engine pag...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 2:09 am
- Forum: Austro
- Topic: Austro engine reliability and safety
- Replies: 61
- Views: 44996
Re: Austro engine reliability and safety
Engine maintenance is hourly. 100, 300, 600, and 900 hour checks are the big milestones. 100 hours is mostly the oil change and gearbox fluid check. If the gearbox making metal, it means the gearbox is coming off and getting tossed. The 600 hour interval requires a new fuel pump and a flywheel check...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:56 am
- Forum: Austro
- Topic: Delta Hawk DHK180
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9809
Re: Delta Hawk DHK180
Ditto on more power in the 62. Higher power probably requires flight test to re-determine performance data. It can be deep into the 6 figure if not 7 figure range. If they could pull off counter rotating engines, Vmc would probably stay low even with higher power. Vmc and stall speeds are what dicta...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:53 pm
- Forum: Austro
- Topic: Delta Hawk DHK180
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9809
Re: Delta Hawk DHK180
everyone can work on it/familiarity everywhere Why wouldn't service availability for the Delta Hawk be even less than the Austro? No gearboxes, ECUs, etc means mechanics won't need special tools to test the TVDs. No dongle required to check codes. Any mechanic can probably wrap their head around a ...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:38 pm
- Forum: Austro
- Topic: Delta Hawk DHK180
- Replies: 43
- Views: 9809
Re: Delta Hawk DHK180
They mentioned a collaboration with Piper on the Seminole. Never thought I'd say this, but that may be a pretty cool personal plane with cruising speeds over 180 ktas. Fits in a 40' T hangar everyone can work on it/familiarity everywhere 108 gallons of fuel Better short field performance higher Vne,...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:50 pm
- Forum: DA62 Forum
- Topic: Q: How do you fit a 48' wingspan into a 48' hangar opening?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1587
Re: Q: How do you fit a 48' wingspan into a 48' hangar opening?
Rob, there's some genius going on there. Hats of to you! I love coming back to this thread for inspiration. If only the wingtips were made with a quick disconnect. Or made for frequent/easy removal. Need something like the 777X https://www.gantner-instruments.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/boeing-77...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:41 am
- Forum: DA62 Forum
- Topic: GMA 1360/G1000 NXi: Passengers can't hear com radio
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4928
Re: GMA 1360/G1000 NXi: Passengers can't hear com radio
We have NXi phase II. I have a different GMA software load than Marlon. I'm on 5.15e vs Marlon's 5.15De
I'm told 5.15De is a non-authorized config now.
I'm told 5.15De is a non-authorized config now.
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 9:30 pm
- Forum: DA62 Forum
- Topic: GMA 1360/G1000 NXi: Passengers can't hear com radio
- Replies: 32
- Views: 4928
Re: GMA 1360/G1000 NXi: Passengers can't hear com radio
I asked my shop if they could load the same GMA config that Marlon has but they said it's no longer permitted and it'll throw a config error code. I'm fine isolating pax from intercom/radios with the ICS button but we've got to have the pax-hearing-radios option back. Are new planes being delivered ...