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by Graham
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:28 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: DA40 Crash in Georgia
Replies: 12
Views: 4696

Re: DA40 Crash in Georgia

by Graham
Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Best CG
Replies: 18
Views: 5168

Re: Best CG

I have both PF and the composite on my 2010 DA40. The biggest reason I went with the composite is repair time where it can be fixed relatively quickly in N. America and doesn't require as much down time as the MT. The CofG was the disappointing part where I thought I would see a useful load gain and...
by Graham
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Winter Baffles
Replies: 30
Views: 10770

Re: Winter Baffles

It is indeed tricky to get in and a disaster to get out. It makes the plane 1-2 knots faster (I checked). But I don't install it anymore because it made my temps go through the roof. Interesting you experienced such a rise in oil temp. Even with the baffle in my oil temp sits at the bottom of the g...
by Graham
Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Winter Baffles
Replies: 30
Views: 10770

Re: Winter Baffles

The under wing (pilot side) is rectangular in shape and easily connects with a pin that turns and locks. The other plate goes on the passenger side air intake where there is again a spot for the pin to lock into. It blocks the the oil cooler inlet so you get warmer oil temps in the winter. As mentio...
by Graham
Mon Dec 03, 2012 4:14 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: headset issues
Replies: 14
Views: 6327

Re: headset issues

Hi Nick,

Have you tried setting the squelch to manual and adjusting it a bit? I find the auto setting clips the conversations for the first second or two. I usually fly with the squelch in manual mode because of this, but then you do get a little background noise.
by Graham
Tue Nov 27, 2012 2:18 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Broken Exhaust Bracket.....
Replies: 12
Views: 3863

Re: Broken Exhaust Bracket.....

Steve wrote:Are you guys talking about a broken muffler bracket or a broken exhaust riser?
I was referring to the exhaust bracket.
by Graham
Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:56 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Broken Exhaust Bracket.....
Replies: 12
Views: 3863

Re: Broken Exhaust Bracket.....

I just replace mine at the annual in Sept for the same reason.
284hrs TT and 2yrs old.
by Graham
Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Headset cord jams trim wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 1457

Re: Headset cord jams trim wheel

There are small indentations on the trim wheel and the cord was able to catch under one of them and stop the wheel from turning much like jambing the spikes on a gear wheel. I have a GFC700 so I am not sure if there is a difference in sensitivity. As soon as I pulled the cord out, the trim wheel tur...
by Graham
Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Headset cord jams trim wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 1457

Headset cord jams trim wheel

I thought I would pass this along as one of those to keep in the back of your mind things. I was flying yesterday and ATC cleared me to climb from 4,000 to 8,000'. I was a few hundread feet into the climb and it didn't quite feel right and I look down and I am getting 300'/min with climb power. Look...