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by Gordon
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: Governor
Replies: 12
Views: 2294

Re: Governor

Both my DA62 governors went to TBO - 6 years with 900 hours.
by Gordon
Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: MSB-E4-042 - Crankshaft-bearing cap screws replacement
Replies: 92
Views: 8328

Re: MSB-E4-042 - Crankshaft-bearing cap screws replacement

Maybe. I have an extra set of bolts on an old core with 900 hours to run. My mechanic said they couldn’t be used since they had been torqued once already. So now still waiting for bolts which are finally enroute.
by Gordon
Mon Oct 09, 2023 2:48 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Switching to Dual Cue FD in G1000
Replies: 9
Views: 2315

Re: Switching to Dual Cue FD in G1000

Found online - haven't checked my actual (Legacy) G1000 in the aircraft : >Select AUX - System Setup Page on the MFD >Activate the cursor then select > Format Active in the Flight Director Box (bottom of page) >Use small FMS knob to select either "Single Cue" or "X-Pointer".
by Gordon
Tue Jul 04, 2023 3:15 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 door strap
Replies: 7
Views: 978

Re: DA62 door strap

Everytime I visit the maintenace shop when our plane is in for a hundred, I find the mechanic has tied ropes on the door handle just like your strap!
He doesn't feel like budging or streching to close the door when doing engine runs etc 🤣

PS Steve, Ice Station Zebra was a great movie!
by Gordon
Wed Jun 14, 2023 4:58 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Austro cranking like a Lycoming
Replies: 29
Views: 2698

Re: Austro cranking like a Lycoming

Yes, usually starts in half/one a turn, maximum I have ever seen is two turns - when it takes even two turns , it makes you sit up and notice....
by Gordon
Mon Jun 05, 2023 2:39 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Hydraulic nose door actuator
Replies: 1
Views: 366

Re: Hydraulic nose door actuator

Interested as well!
by Gordon
Fri Mar 24, 2023 2:14 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 Seat Covers
Replies: 12
Views: 2439

Re: DA62 Seat Covers

I haven't done any long flights yet but initial impression is that they are comfortable to sit on. Pilot seats are two piece - one piece for the little movable flap on the front of the seat and the rest is one piece. It attaches by a full width Velcro strap at the rear base of the seat. The part cov...
by Gordon
Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:20 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 Seat Covers
Replies: 12
Views: 2439

Re: DA62 Seat Covers

Our Aerosheep/Covercraft custom DA62 front seat covers, the colour is "Silver":
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by Gordon
Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:10 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Gust Lock Locks Too Much…
Replies: 15
Views: 1493

Re: Gust Lock Locks Too Much…

Yes, dreadful, cumbersome gustlock design on the DA62.

Piper and Cessna have much better solutions! I have fed this back to Diamond on a recent factory tour.
by Gordon
Tue Oct 18, 2022 1:50 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Austro Engine MSB
Replies: 4
Views: 1141

Austro Engine MSB

If you are not already subscribed to the Austro forum, suggest you take a look at this thread:
viewtopic.php?t=8681&sid=6fb379d3d92137 ... 2f00010cb4

Great expense coming up for many.