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by Chris B
Thu May 11, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Seat cushion options
Replies: 15
Views: 5238

Re: Seat cushion options

Resurrecting this thread... do any of the mentioned cushions address the angle of the seat base? The cushions I've seen mentioned seem like they would make things softer/higher/better lumbar support, but I'm specifically looking for filling out the "hole" so that the angle formed between ...
by Chris B
Wed May 10, 2023 4:08 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: No-drip oil filter change - with pics!
Replies: 39
Views: 18346

Re: No-drip oil filter change - with pics!

Can anyone share if they have found an easy way to install the oil screen plug and safety wire it. Even with the exhaust removed, it is a challenge, and with the exhaust in place, near impossible. Additionally, how often do most folks check it? It is not in the DA40 AMM at all, nor in the Lycoming ...
by Chris B
Wed May 10, 2023 3:32 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: No-drip oil filter change - with pics!
Replies: 39
Views: 18346

Re: No-drip oil filter change - with pics!

What are your thoughts on the easy oil change "anti-splat" tool featured on AOPA Pilot <snip> They claim the filter will prevent debris from re-entering the engine. My mechanic suggested something similar several years ago using a punch and air nozzle with a rubber tip. The small hole cre...
by Chris B
Mon Apr 17, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: IRAN Right Magneto or Install SureFly?
Replies: 24
Views: 5838

Re: IRAN Right Magneto or Install SureFly?

A copy of some background info and the instructions I gave to my mechanic to install the Surefly in my XLS is attached. Mark - I've been considering making this change to the right Slick magneto and your documentation is clear and thorough. *Great* job. Thank you! Your experience confirms that keep...
by Chris B
Fri Apr 07, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: One EGV indicates 500 degrees or more below the others
Replies: 14
Views: 1280

Re: One EGV indicates 500 degrees or more below the others

Chris - when you mention cleaning the connector, are you saying I should remove the yellow wire where it meets the sensor? How do I release that wire? Do I need to remove the hose clamp or do I just pull on the spring at the end of the wire? It didn't seem to be removable, and most thermocouples I ...
by Chris B
Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: One EGV indicates 500 degrees or more below the others
Replies: 14
Views: 1280

Re: One EGV indicates 500 degrees or more below the others

The interesting thing is it happened intermittently. I would think if I had a failing valve, it would oscillate pretty consistently. IME, intermittent large variations with no corresponding CHT change are consistent with a failing connector. Though I haven't yet had a dead EGT probe, so that might ...
by Chris B
Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: One EGV indicates 500 degrees or more below the others
Replies: 14
Views: 1280

Re: One EGV indicates 500 degrees or more below the others

Rich wrote: Fri Mar 31, 2023 2:28 pm These probes do fail. Or perhaps the connector where it joins the harness. This really is the most likely scenario.
Yes.

I have had to replace two connectors, but so far (~3500 hrs) never had an EGT probe fail.
by Chris B
Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:22 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Overhead Light Air
Replies: 24
Views: 2880

Re: Overhead Light Air

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.
by Chris B
Tue Feb 21, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P
Replies: 5
Views: 661

Re: Replacement Remote Switch for Artex ME406P

No guarantees, but I'd start with Brittany at Premier, who is excellent:
https://premieraircraftservice.com/aircraft-parts-shop/

Chris
by Chris B
Wed Nov 30, 2022 7:31 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Canopy Latch gas strut
Replies: 46
Views: 13050

Re: Canopy Latch gas strut

Sorry to hear about your travails, Steve. :( What a PITA. The design clearly has poor serviceability. For anyone within range of the Bay Area, Absolute Aero in Hayward replaced our front and rear canopy gas struts in ~90 minutes last year. As I recall the front took ~60 minutes but the rear went fas...