Tim, Sounds like the Starter itsef is the trouble maker. Had the same a few years ago, it happens allways away from homebase. I had to replace the starter. (it was on a C172 then).
Good luck. Thomas

Bart, a bit late, but also HI from Switzerland. If you planning a trip to Switzerland, let me know, we at LSZC have also an AVGAS problem. But I can organize something if needed from a neighbour field.
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Thomas

Sorry for my writing and spelling ..... I am fighting with my IPAD and the German and English Keypad.

Gary, I had a glider , a construction from the 1967 , my s/n was build in 1969 a FFA Diamant with 16.5 Meter wingspan. i sold it in 1990. It still is in Operation more than 2000 F/H. It has been repainted about 10 years ago and still looks like new. Till 2009, when I brought the DA 40 I had a DG100 ...

Here are finally the Pics. I love the Aera. With the automotive mode, you can use it in the rental car after the flight too.

Regards Thomas

Hi Robin,

this bracket is a weak piont. When opening the door, it should be held by hand till it is fully open. Specialy in windy conditions. After the flight, I allways open it myself and tell the Passengers in the back to wait till I open it from outside.

Thomas

I mounted my 500 same way as Lance but in the middle. The park brake lever and the heating levers are a bit hidden, but this doesen't matter. Will post some pics next time when flying.

Hi Gary,

it is S/N 40.337 with 510 FH regards Thomas

Hi Jean, My DA40 is one of the last built with instuments (no G1000). This Version with the MT 3 blade prop has an EASA certificaton. But as far a I know it is also possible to bring a G1000 and a Sens 2 blade prop version into EASA. Do you intend to bring yours to the HB register? we can discuss th...

Hello Antoine - Hello Forum Members and Diamond Stars greetings from Buochs Switzerland - I am also a newcomer in this forum. Since one year I own a DA40-180 D-ENMA (former N319MA), stationed in LSZC - www.airportbuochs.ch - the place were the Pilatus Aircraft built. I am looking forward to share th...