Well, I removed the assembly but there were no blockages or issues with it -- the trim is working properly. Oddly, the error message is now "PTCH" instead of "PTRM" - not sure of the significance of this. Checking the AUX page of the G1000, it shows that the GSA PTCH CTL and GSA ...

Hi Chris, thanks -- the wheel is spinning freely and not only that but the electric trim is working well and controlling the wheel smoothly and well. Hi T, I suspect it may be something like this -- can the cover me easily removed, do you have further instructions on this procedure? Many thanks, Arpad

Hi all, I am getting a PTRM (pitch trim) failure (red box) on my GFC700. According to the GFC700 manual, this can be cleared by running the pitch trim through its range of motion. However, this is not clearing the error message... Due to the PTRM failure, the AP won't engage. (I have pulled the AFCS...

Very illuminating discussion. Robert or Antoine, any thoughts on diagnosis if the problem is happening in the air, at full power? Rather than electrical, could it be a metallic or disturbance of some sort? I have called the avionics folks but I suspect that they will have the same questions and quer...

Hi Jim, did the avionics shop ever getting to the bottom of this issue? I am also having intermittent HDG failure, mostly in northbound direction (although not always) and in the air (it's generally ok on the ground). The HDG indicator seems to come back up upon a turn of some sort. I have re-calibr...

Kai wrote:Hey Arpad, this is an awesome plane now. Can you show us how it looked like before?

Kai, here are a few "before" shots. I have more . Almost all cosmetic issues except for exhaust system and some corrosion on front gear (since replaced). Just took work, time, and $'s...!

Best,
Arpad

Hi Akos,

There are now three DA-40s at California Airways now, including one that I own and just put online there, N787PV (they are still updating their website). Happy to help you navigate the Bay Area and the DA40 scene if you happen to be out this way, just PM me.

Best,
Arpad

Just a quick shout out to DAN members, including but not limited to Chris, Antoine, Robert, Cary, Steve, Don, Dave, and Kai for various bits of advice on autopilots, props, and other items which allowed me to purchase a 2007 DA40 from Canada, import it into the US, and upgrade and refurbish it over ...

I would be interested in the cover! Please PM me, many thanks, and enjoy the Bonanza!

Best,
Arpad


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Thanks Chris, Gilman, and Antoine for the follow-on thoughts - very illuminating. I like the one-way valve "fix" although i suspect DA wouldn't be motivated to do any re-certs. Nevertheless, I plan to stay well in the 50g CG limit...just need to solve by moving some weight around, sometime...