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by mbitran
Sun Oct 03, 2021 4:21 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: Engine Oil Online Store
Replies: 1
Views: 1089

Re: Engine Oil Online Store

Amazon has been decent: https://www.amazon.com/Aeroshell-Oil-Diesel-Ultra-Liter/dp/B0829FZ16L/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=Aeroshell+Oil+Diesel+Ultra&qid=1633278073&s=automotive&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNFpMTzcwUDFFM0ZZJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTc4N...
by mbitran
Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Partnerships
Topic: Partnership for new DA-40 NG in Norwood (KOWD)
Replies: 6
Views: 4394

Re: Partnership for new DA-40 NG in Norwood (KOWD)

No I'm sorry - no longer looking for a partner on our DA40. Thanks
by mbitran
Sun Sep 12, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: ECU Failure Errors in Flight
Replies: 16
Views: 8496

Re: ECU Failure Errors in Flight

That's exactly what it was - it was the waste gate controller actuator. The actuator was replaced and the plane is now back in service - no further problems.
by mbitran
Thu Sep 02, 2021 12:36 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: ECU Failure Errors in Flight
Replies: 16
Views: 8496

Re: ECU Failure Errors in Flight

Wow that's frustrating ... I agree. I will keep everyone updated on what we learn next week.
by mbitran
Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:54 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: ECU Failure Errors in Flight
Replies: 16
Views: 8496

Re: ECU Failure Errors in Flight

This is similar to what we were getting on a few flights (unlatched errors we could clear on the ground on each ECU). However on the last flight power dropped by about 25% uncommanded. That got my attention! The shop sent the data to Diamond -- Diamond looked at the data and they are suggesting an a...
by mbitran
Mon Aug 30, 2021 12:31 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: ECU Failure Errors in Flight
Replies: 16
Views: 8496

Re: ECU Failure Errors in Flight

Thanks Paul - super helpful. I will pass this on to the shop. I went for a short test flight today to see if the problem would re-occur. I got the ECU error immediately after clearing the runway (first A then B). Power was reduced by the system (uncommanded) to about 80%. I flew a tight pattern and ...
by mbitran
Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:51 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: ECU Failure Errors in Flight
Replies: 16
Views: 8496

ECU Failure Errors in Flight

I have a 2020 DA40 NG and today got an ECU A fail message in flight. It then cleared itself, and a few seconds late I got an ECU B fail, following by both ECU A and ECU B fail. Power and engine sound was unchanged. I landed and was able to clear the errors on the ground - so they were unlatched. We ...
by mbitran
Sun Aug 29, 2021 1:48 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: MSB-E4-034 High Pressure Fuel Pump driving gear
Replies: 84
Views: 18651

Re: MSB-E4-034 High Pressure Fuel Pump driving gear

Apologies when I read this above, I thought it was referring to the oil pump. We had that replaced earlier this year.

Has anyone had the fuel pump gear replaced. Curious as to how long it took, and if Austro has parts in stock?

Another major AD!
by mbitran
Sat Aug 21, 2021 1:43 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: MSB-E4-034 High Pressure Fuel Pump driving gear
Replies: 84
Views: 18651

Re: MSB-E4-034 High Pressure Fuel Pump driving gear

My engine was affected and I had my pump replaced. It took about 3-4 days. Warranty covered all the expenses. Some people have had trouble getting the new pumps - they have had a backlog.
by mbitran
Tue Aug 03, 2021 12:07 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: O-Ring wrong position on oil dipstick
Replies: 2
Views: 992

Re: O-Ring wrong position on oil dipstick

This is interesting. I remember when I got my plane, the oil cap would "spin free" once it was tightened. Now it stops turning. I'm wondering if this is because the O-ring slipped back to where the thread starts. Should the oil cap spin freely once it's fully tightened, if the O-ring is in...