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by agmolnar
Sat Dec 13, 2014 5:41 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hartzell prop overhaul: metal or composite prop?
Replies: 22
Views: 6744

Re: Hartzell prop overhaul: metal or composite prop?

I have read about the case of not taking the aft CG issues too seriously (ignoring the law for a moment, no pun intended) driven by 50g tank spin certification issues. If I am not thinking clearly about this, please let me know! Hi Arpad - Since you asked, I'd recommend being careful about this. As...
by agmolnar
Thu Dec 11, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hartzell prop overhaul: metal or composite prop?
Replies: 22
Views: 6744

Re: Hartzell prop overhaul: metal or composite prop?

- It seems like your CG change will be minimal. As suggested above, I would verify. The aft CG issue with the MT on the XLS is by no means insignificant, especially if you or someone else who might fly the aircraft is a low time pilot. I just want to add one more consideration for you. We all want ...
by agmolnar
Thu Dec 11, 2014 1:46 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hartzell prop overhaul: metal or composite prop?
Replies: 22
Views: 6744

Re: Hartzell prop overhaul: metal or composite prop?

Thank you Chris for the welcome to DAN and Rich & Antoine for the thoughts - appreciated. The 2007 about to close escrow is a "hybrid", meaning it's a base version but with the GFC700. I really liked this small group of hybrids that were made (just before upgrade to XL) since it has a ...
by agmolnar
Tue Dec 09, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hartzell prop overhaul: metal or composite prop?
Replies: 22
Views: 6744

Hartzell prop overhaul: metal or composite prop?

Hello all, I am one step closer to closing escrow on the 2007 DA40. The aircraft is due for a prop overhaul, and I may have the option to upgrade from its current Hartzell metal prop to a composite one. My understanding is that the metal prop overhaul is about $3-5k while a composite prop is closer ...
by agmolnar
Thu Dec 04, 2014 11:39 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: GFC700 Autopilot oscillation issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2455

Re: GFC700 Autopilot oscillation issue

Hello all, thanks for your various inputs. Turned out to be a weak motor on the AP pitch servo which only showed itself in flight and not during ground testing. Probably an issue the shop should have identified a bit earlier in the process. Looks like escrow should close shortly and I'll be hopefull...
by agmolnar
Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:34 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: GFC700 Autopilot oscillation issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2455

Re: GFC700 Autopilot oscillation issue

Thank you Steve. They did make some adjustments to the trim wheel and related area (there was some slop in the trim), but that didn't solve the issue unfortunately.
by agmolnar
Wed Nov 12, 2014 12:42 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: GFC700 Autopilot oscillation issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2455

GFC700 Autopilot oscillation issue

Hello, I am new (to posting) on the forum, although I have read many posts over the past half year or so with great interest. I have been flying DA40s for about the same time, and have recently been in the market to purchase a used one (2004 - 2007 Garmin 1000). Currently, I have a 2007 in escrow bu...