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by dwurfel
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Winter Kit- High CHT and Low Oil Temps
Replies: 13
Views: 2464

Re: Winter Kit- High CHT and Low Oil Temps

I use aluminum tape and cover approx 50% of oil cooler
by dwurfel
Sat Dec 09, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Flap issue now!
Replies: 39
Views: 28718

Re: Flap issue now!

Steve, definiely will just take the whole assmebly out from now on. Fix it at home and sit in a comfortable chair. Thanks
by dwurfel
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:04 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Flap issue now!
Replies: 39
Views: 28718

Re: Flap issue now!

Steve, thank you so much. Was able to use the old hardware yesterday. I think I am going to switch to a hexagon ( allen wrench accessible bolt ). Sure will be alot easier working from the bottom. I have a feeling I will be doing this again in a couple of years. That is how long the last #1 worked. N...
by dwurfel
Thu Dec 07, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Flap issue now!
Replies: 39
Views: 28718

Re: Flap issue now!

Hi all, installation is to apply a small dot of elmers glue to the back side of the microswitch that will hold the micro switch to the assemble while threading the bolts on.am replacing micro switch #1 which unfortunately did replace only two years ago. In any case does anyone know the specs on the ...
by dwurfel
Mon Jul 31, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DMMS
Replies: 17
Views: 1467

DMMS

Anyone know DMMS for DA-40. Never heard about it until recently. Comments on would be appreciated. Thanks
by dwurfel
Wed May 17, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA-40 Concorde Battery replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

Re: DA-40 Concorde Battery replacement

Thanks Rich, was able to buy the last rg25-15 that Chief Aircraft had. Alot of sites list the 15 and 15m but they do not have it in stock and do not know when they will get it. Experienced this with oil filters last summer. Yes I will shim the 15 vertically, the other dimensions are exactly the . Da...
by dwurfel
Wed May 17, 2023 1:36 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA-40 Concorde Battery replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 1082

DA-40 Concorde Battery replacement

My battery Concorde rg24-15m went dead after 6 years of serice. pretty good run. I cannot find this battery in stock anywhere. The rg24-15 is dimensionally the same battery except it does not have "a manifold to facilitate direct replacement of the originally designed manifold vented battery&qu...
by dwurfel
Mon Mar 13, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Plexiglass Cleaner and Method
Replies: 4
Views: 596

Re: Plexiglass Cleaner and Method

John and all thanks for your reccos. I am going to experiment with all.
by dwurfel
Sun Mar 05, 2023 2:20 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Plexiglass Cleaner and Method
Replies: 4
Views: 596

Plexiglass Cleaner and Method

Would love to get some reccos on cleaner/polisher for my Diamond windows. I have notices some small scratches under certain light that I am wondering if I can fill in with same product or another. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much. :bow :bow
by dwurfel
Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:05 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Issue
Replies: 2
Views: 396

Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot Issue

Got the alert below from ASI yesterday. My autopilot is a GFC700 coupled with the G1000. Did not know if there were other configurations out there and though I would pass along. If anyone needs the full email forwarded send me your email to david_wurfel@yahoo.com. Fly safe! ASI SAFETY ALERT: 2022-2 ...