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- Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:35 am
- Forum: DA20 Forum
- Topic: COM reception problems
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11375
Re: COM reception problems
Recently we have been getting more and more static problems and it was becoming difficult to diagnose. Our DA40 and DA42 are now 12 years old and operate over the sea every flight. We have been finding corrosion in the bonding system despite passing the bonding test. Corrosion at the static wick mou...
- Fri Aug 03, 2018 12:22 am
- Forum: DA20 Forum
- Topic: COM reception problems
- Replies: 28
- Views: 11375
Re: COM reception problems
Most avionics issues I come across can be resolved by re racking the unit. Remove the com box, inspect the pins to ensure no damage, clean with good quality contact cleaner then reinstall. This is the quickest, cheapest thing to do before paying mechanics or ordering replacement parts. It fixes most...
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:28 am
- Forum: DA42 Forum
- Topic: Sun reflector / heat shield
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4708
Re: Sun reflector / heat shield
A friend of mine in Thailand buys domestic heat proofing materials and simply cuts it to fit.
Cheap, light weight and apparently effective.
Cheap, light weight and apparently effective.
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:08 am
- Forum: DA42 Forum
- Topic: STC for Muffler
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1096
Re: STC for Muffler
Good question Colin, I will try and get some information from my contacts at the factory.
Strange thing is we fly a lot of hours here and never had an exhaust fail but the brackets that were added are not very good.
Strange thing is we fly a lot of hours here and never had an exhaust fail but the brackets that were added are not very good.
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 6:02 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Dynamic propeller balancing
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2041
Re: Dynamic propeller balancing
Dynamic balancing = biggest bang for the buck you will ever get. Once you have seen it done, if you watch the process, you will kick yourself in the ass for not having it done sooner. Having dynamic balancing done is a no brainier. Agreed, without a doubt. But make sure the guys doing it are traine...
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 5:58 am
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: Stupid pilot tricks
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2707
Re: Stupid pilot tricks
Some years ago in the UK, a (non Diamond) pilot lost control during a landing at a grass strip and hit a large bail of straw off the side of the runway. He and his passenger were seen to push the aircraft back and later take off. At some point in the following flight they called the tower and the tr...
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 1:27 am
- Forum: DA42 Forum
- Topic: Data Path Failure
- Replies: 42
- Views: 21296
Re: Data Path Failure
With all avionics defects your first and cheapest move is to clean the contacts. I think that has resolved probably 80% of avionics issues I have dealt with. If you are away from base and do not have contact cleaner a simple re-rack, will often do the trick. Another thing is don't be a cheap skate w...
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:00 am
- Forum: DA20 Forum
- Topic: How to value a DA20
- Replies: 34
- Views: 16983
Re: How to value a DA20
The plane is in my town, KRVS, I'm about 10 minutes from the FBO. The owners, husband and wife, bought the plane to get their PPL. I know the wife through common patients and just stumbled on to the fact that they had the plane and were training in it. She explained the safety and fun of the plane ...
- Fri Jun 29, 2018 5:53 am
- Forum: DA42 Forum
- Topic: ECU failure message and some questions on DA42NG
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2779
Re: ECU failure message and some questions on DA42NG
Just a side issue: "Alternate Air back to normal": that is easier said than done in the DA42NG! The lever cannot just be pushed back into its original position. Have to end the flight, let engine cool down, open cowling and with the help of another person pull the actuation wire in the en...
- Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:02 am
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: Good news for Diamond?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 10393
Re: Good news for Diamond?
we should soon see if Diamond Austria comes out with an avgas Lycoming iE2 (FADEC) 375 hp TEO-540 retractable version of its new DA50: a "Cirrus SR22T-killer" designed for the North American market. This is the same engine that Technam is installing on its new P2012 twin going into servic...