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- Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:35 pm
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: CFI, MEI, 135 etc... just want to talk this out
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1221
Re: CFI, MEI, 135 etc... just want to talk this out
so perusing ads for DA40s, often times, WAAS is not listed either way. Is there a way to tell besides asking? Is there an avionics package that everyone knows includes WAAS? See avionics details on GIA63. "W" means WAAS. GIA63 (no WAAS) GIA63W (with WAAS) Nonetheless, better to ask becaus...
- Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:50 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Color fading on wings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 515
Re: Color fading on wings
Thanks. There's no composite repair history in my logbook. I'll need to talk to my mechanic...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:54 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Slow retracting seatbelt reels
- Replies: 0
- Views: 350
Slow retracting seatbelt reels
The pilot/co-pilot seatbelt reels on my 2005 DA40 are getting sluggish to retract. I watched some YouTube videos to clean the surface and it improved a bit, but not as quick&smooth as before. I wondered if there's anything I should try before asking my mechanic to replace them. Also if anyone kn...
- Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:46 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Color fading on wings
- Replies: 4
- Views: 515
Color fading on wings
I have 2005 DA40. Always hangared. Last weekend I noticed there are slight color fadings on the inboard leading edge with an interesting shape. Does anyone know this issue? I photoshopped the images to increase contrast. The actual color is very subtle but still noticeable. IMG_8600.jpg IMG_8599.jpg
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 5:15 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Annual frustration
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7332
Re: Annual frustration
Thanks for the details, Matt. I'll monitor and share it here if I encounter the same issue.
- Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:12 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Annual frustration
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7332
Re: Annual frustration
Matt, can you give more details? I'm going to install PowerFlow next year so wanted to know more about the trouble you encountered.
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:46 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Annual frustration
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7332
Re: Annual frustration
Hi Dan, sorry for your frustration. $10K for the past 4 years sounds too much. I'm also curious about what was the details of work items. Structurual issues and corrosion are not very common in DA40. I have 2005 model. My annual has been around $5.5~7.5K on average, with no big squawk. I'm in San Fr...
- Fri Oct 06, 2023 6:19 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Thanks for the add....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 970
Re: Thanks for the add....
Welcome Scot! I'm originally from Yokohama, Japan, and now live and fly in the US for over 10 years.
It's great to hear the Diamond fleet flies in Japan.
Looking forward to seeing the picture of your new birds!
It's great to hear the Diamond fleet flies in Japan.
Looking forward to seeing the picture of your new birds!
- Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:18 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Interior trim peeling off
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1035
Re: Interior trim peeling off
Yeah, the original glue leaves brown-ish ugly residue and it's hard to remove. I'm seeing the residue here and there like footwell, around rudder pedals, etc...
Does anyone know any good remover?
Does anyone know any good remover?
- Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:01 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Interior trim peeling off
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1035
Interior trim peeling off
I have 2005 DA40. The interior trim in the passenger seat has been affixed with Velcro and it's peeling off. The Velcro has been there since I purchased my plane from a previous owner. Using Velcro doesn't look like the best solution since the adhesive gets weak over time. Any ideas to keep it affix...