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by Larry Weiers
Sat May 29, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: High Oil Pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

Re: High Oil Pressure

Just to finish off this thread.... After improving my understanding of the low oil warning (dings at 50 psi, but low idle minimum is 25 psi) I got my AME to lower the pressure setting on the pump. I now cruise under 80 psi, and max out low 90s. Got my old familiar low pressure ding back at low idle ...
by Larry Weiers
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:47 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Charger and battery
Replies: 47
Views: 7703

Re: Charger and battery

Hi guys. I have been using this charger for years with great success. Nearly always plugged in.
It has extended my battery life and provided great charge level for starting
by Larry Weiers
Sun Apr 18, 2021 12:29 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: High Oil Pressure
Replies: 5
Views: 1402

High Oil Pressure

Has anyone had an issue with oil pressure too high? My 2007 DA40 oil pressure gradually drifted downwards, to the point that it would go onto the yellow range at minimum idle when the oil was hot. At my recent annual, my AME adjusted it upward, by turning in the set screw on the oil pump. Now, I am ...
by Larry Weiers
Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Use cigarette lighter in flight for Arctic Air Cooler?
Replies: 12
Views: 3680

Re: Use cigarette lighter in flight for Arctic Air Cooler?

I tried to plug in a small tire pump on the ground, and blew the fuse. My AME had an expensive look around before he found the fuse location, given in this thread. I use it for my IPad in flight.