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Re: Overhead Light Air

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Here is WI-OSB 40-092. A few things to note:
- There is now a seal provided for the light fixture which I did not receive when I was provided with the replacement fixture.
- The OSB/WI does not address the issue that the unit does not quite fit into the pocket used by the original lights.
- Replacing the rear seat one is a bit more complicated but various details are provided.
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Re: Overhead Light Air

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That Work Instruction probably indicates the solution to my air leak problem. I've never noticed air coming through the light fittings, but I get a lot around the rear door jettison handle. The photos show a foam seal around the handle that isn't present on mine. No doubt that piece of foam costs way more than it should, though....

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Incidentally, I made the request of Diamond for this WI this morning and it showed up in less than 30 minutes :thumbsup:
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Re: Overhead Light Air

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greg wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:58 pm That Work Instruction probably indicates the solution to my air leak problem. I've never noticed air coming through the light fittings, but I get a lot around the rear door jettison handle. The photos show a foam seal around the handle that isn't present on mine. No doubt that piece of foam costs way more than it should, though....
My plane has the same issue, lots of air leakage around the rear door emergency handle. I first noticed it in -15C, but the heater in the DA40NG is so strong that it was never really an issue. And the other 10mo of the year, it's welcome!
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Re: Overhead Light Air

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Rich wrote: Sat Jan 22, 2022 3:03 pmThe newer design is fully enclosed. It’s also easier to remove and install, thought it winds up being surface-mounted, as it has different dimensions. It is far more expensive.
Definitely. I was considering replacing one of these lights and checked on the current pricing: ~$800 each.
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