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by Lance Murray
Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:45 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40 N453DS engine fire in Utah KSPK
Replies: 8
Views: 1545

Re: DA40 N453DS engine fire in Utah KSPK

In the audio he said "oil fire". Sounds like he already knew oil was leaking..
by Lance Murray
Wed Dec 06, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Annual frustration
Replies: 20
Views: 7080

Re: Annual frustration

I agree with the suggestions to use Savvy. You describe yourself as not mechanically inclined. You really need an advocate that has deep knowledge of the maintenance business and of aircraft maintenance in general. Less is more in aircraft maintenance but that is obviously counter to profit making. ...
by Lance Murray
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Low Fuel Annunciation question
Replies: 13
Views: 1786

Re: Low Fuel Annunciation question

I’m just curious. Why does the NG have or need the transfer pump?
by Lance Murray
Thu Oct 19, 2023 5:22 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Large vs Small Rudder Performance
Replies: 18
Views: 3881

Re: Large vs Small Rudder Performance

Let us know the results. I’m due for a paint also.

Another item to note. When taxiing with the larger rudder I rarely need to use the brakes. Once you are rolling the larger rudder has enough authority to keep you on the centerline without tapping the brakes.
by Lance Murray
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:22 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Large vs Small Rudder Performance
Replies: 18
Views: 3881

Re: Large vs Small Rudder Performance

Thanks for the feedback! I’m planning on going in for paint at Art Craft at SMX after Thanksgiving and there appears to be some subpar repair on one side of the the rudder, so I’m planning to replace with the new larger rudder instead of spending extra on bodywork to repair the waviness. I agree th...
by Lance Murray
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Large vs Small Rudder Performance
Replies: 18
Views: 3881

Re: Large vs Small Rudder Performance

The larger rudder is nice to have. It's not a need to have item but it is better.
by Lance Murray
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:17 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: New Wing Spar AD
Replies: 71
Views: 25590

Re: New Wing Spar AD

Does anyone that recently did the repair have their remaining epoxy available to sell me?
by Lance Murray
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:16 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: New Wing Spar AD
Replies: 71
Views: 25590

Re: New Wing Spar AD

painters masking tape around the perimeter helps with the distortion. The above method with plastic sheet works great. Lay down a plastic sheet. lay down your cloth. pour the epoxy on top. Lay another plastic sheet on top. squeegee the epoxy into the CF and pulling off as much epoxy as possible. cut...
by Lance Murray
Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:59 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Switching to Dual Cue FD in G1000
Replies: 9
Views: 2288

Re: Switching to Dual Cue FD in G1000

I no longer have my 2007 DA40XL but if I remember correctly the option was grayed out and not selectable.
by Lance Murray
Mon Oct 09, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Large vs Small Rudder Performance
Replies: 18
Views: 3881

Re: Large vs Small Rudder Performance

I have the large rudder mod. I find taxiing easier and I swear it gave me an extra couple knots. It's worth the mod just to improve taxi performance.