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by Karl
Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Rear door primary latch opening. ( I searched I swear)
Replies: 17
Views: 1326

Re: Rear door primary latch opening. ( I searched I swear)

Whilst on the subject of passenger door locks, I always double-check that the secondary lock works correctly every time I open the passenger door. I simply open the door then drop it from about 3-4 inches and ensure the secondary catch engages. If it does not it is usually because the red button nee...
by Karl
Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:48 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Rear door primary latch opening. ( I searched I swear)
Replies: 17
Views: 1326

Re: Rear door primary latch opening. ( I searched I swear)

Matt, yes, that was me. The canopy you can open it a small amount and it is still at eye level, and firmly attached laterally, such that you can hammer out the roll pin, etc. The rear door, when you open it, is now freely mobile, and held on by the fragile hinges that we are routinely supposed to i...
by Karl
Sat Apr 01, 2023 11:49 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Surface questions
Replies: 16
Views: 1347

Re: Surface questions

The answer to both is yes but much easier if you have some experience.
by Karl
Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI
Replies: 32
Views: 8832

Re: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI

That description makes it sound more confusing to me. The whole point of autofeathering is if you lose oil pressure, ie the engine shut down. I think the POH is describing a loss of oil pressure but making it sound backwards. Oil is flowing back from the hub because of the loss of pressure. The cou...
by Karl
Thu Mar 09, 2023 5:53 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: DA42 gear alarm
Replies: 10
Views: 2421

Re: DA42 gear alarm

Gear warning is triggered by a microswitch so always at the same throttle position, however, load is a calculated figure displayed by the FADEC.
by Karl
Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: New MSB about to be issued
Replies: 159
Views: 53195

Re: New MSB about to be issued

Every aircraft manufacturer sends out SB's. Boeing sends out brand new aircraft with open SB's.
SB's and AD's are just part and parcel of operating an aircraft, they are there primarily to improve safety.
by Karl
Mon Oct 31, 2022 1:27 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI
Replies: 32
Views: 8832

Re: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI

Loss of engine oil pressure does not mean loss of gearbox oil pressure (unless the engine stops), since they are completely separate systems on Austro engines. Engine oil gets very dark and dirty from JetA soot, whereas the gearbox oil remains much cleaner (pale yellow) and is good for 300 hours. F...
by Karl
Mon Oct 31, 2022 1:13 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI
Replies: 32
Views: 8832

Re: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI

Are you SURE it auto feathers with loss of oil pressure. I'm not so sure.... Think about how it works. The only thing keeping it in fine pitch is gearbox oil pressure. No oil pressure and it moves through course to feather unless the pitch lock prevents it. Does loss of engine oil pressure necessar...
by Karl
Fri Oct 28, 2022 7:54 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI
Replies: 32
Views: 8832

Re: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI

I met so many people that kept saying that propeller Autofeathers... I think even emailed Diamond and some point and they said that, but PoH clearly read to me as if master off is a must for feathering. It autofeathers if it loses gearbox oil pressure, as would happen with an engine failure. Turnin...
by Karl
Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI
Replies: 32
Views: 8832

Re: Engine failure on Astro DA42-VI

So are you saying it only did that when you put the master OFF and not autofeathered immediately by itself when the problem occurred? Yes it is correct. I met so many people that kept saying that propeller Autofeathers... I think even emailed Diamond and some point and they said that, but PoH clear...