Flap issue now!

[astaib]

Ok! Thanks.
I cannot find the refs of these bulbs in the ipc neither the microswitches for flap limit.

Do you know them?
Is it possible to buy out from diamond ? Like generic part?

[Chris B]

I cannot find the refs of these bulbs in the ipc neither the microswitches for flap limit.

Do you know them?
Is it possible to buy out from diamond ? Like generic part?

Check this thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3638

The second response (by Rick) links to this url: https://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/light ... -lilliput/



Chris

[astaib]

Thank you!

And do you have also some info about the course limit switch ?

I cannot find them.

[Rick]

The attached PDF is from the AMM and contains the description of, and troubleshooting guide for, the flap micro-switches.

DA40_Maintenance_Manual_R7.pdf

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[astaib]

Thanks Rick

[astaib]

Hello,

And what do you think about changing the light housing by these LED?

[Rich]

Hello,
And what do you think about changing the light housing by these LED?

I never thought about it. The original incandescent bulbs are super-cheap and easy to replace. I've replaced 1 in 18 years, so far. They came in a 10-pack for like $15.00. Maybe when I use those up

BTW, that earned me a $0.15 credit at Atlanta light bulb, which they repeatedly remind me of.

[astaib]

2 out of the 3 are dead now.
You are right that they are not expensive.

But these stuff are also very nice compare to original ones.

[Chris B]

And what do you think about changing the light housing by these LED?

1. I think the rules are different in your area, but in the US it would depend on whether your IA considers that a "minor modification."
2. They may not work with the existing dimmer control. Probably unlikely.
3. I suspect there is not enough room.

But they look very nice!

Chris

[Davestation]

Do you recommend to change the bulbs for the same one or make the modification for led described in the forum?

I assume that you are referring to this thread: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3638

By far the simplest solution is a replacement incandescent bulb.

Getting the LEDs to work with the dimmer requires calibrating the inline resistor sizing. Otherwise the LEDs will *always* be at full brightness.

And as noted on page 4 by Kent:

Hi, for the DA40-180 only the T4.6 24-20 incandescent bulbs are certified for the flap indication lights.

OTOH, my IA considered this a minor modification, and I definitely prefer LEDs.

Chris

Diamond has been selling LED replacements for several years now and they are dimmable.