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by skywardcon
Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:54 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Outdated Garmin G1000 software - petition sign-up
Replies: 513
Views: 145896

Re: TDI owners: outdated Garmin G1000 software (version 9.05)

Please add me to the list.
2006 DA42 w/ cd-135 engines N430TS
Bryan Ward
by skywardcon
Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:16 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: S-Tec 3100 autopilot STC for the DA40
Replies: 48
Views: 15056

Re: S-Tec 3100 autopilot STC for the DA40

I would think that the control forces being so different on the DA42 it would be a non-starter. The price would have to be higher. I also think you'd be much better off putting that money toward a GFC-700 which offers the yaw-damper and flight level change. And, eventually, envelope protection. I s...
by skywardcon
Thu Mar 15, 2018 1:38 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: S-Tec 3100 autopilot STC for the DA40
Replies: 48
Views: 15056

Re: S-Tec 3100 autopilot STC for the DA40

Any chance this STC could cover the DA42's with the Kap-140?
by skywardcon
Mon Mar 12, 2018 4:25 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Kap 140 shutting off when cold
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: Kap 140 shutting off when cold

You can make up a cable and pull the fault codes with your laptop. Your avionics shop should already have a cable to do it. Very easy. The instructions are in the install manual that you should be able to google and download. Mine had a bad AP disconnect switch. Turns out all the power goes through...
by skywardcon
Mon Mar 12, 2018 1:17 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Kap 140 shutting off when cold
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: Kap 140 shutting off when cold

It was not very cold. I'd say 40 degrees F.
by skywardcon
Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:30 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Kap 140 shutting off when cold
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Kap 140 shutting off when cold

For the last couple of flights, my Kap 140 autopilot has shut off during climb out. Both times I turned it back on and it shut down again. Usually on the 4th time it finally stays on and works correctly. Any ideas?

Bryan
by skywardcon
Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: ADS-B Install Experience
Replies: 144
Views: 43486

Re: ADS-B Install Experience

I have a 2006 DA42 and I have a hard time seeing my MFD screen. How much did it cost to replace your screens? Was that included in the $11k?