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by Diamond_Dan
Fri Sep 19, 2025 4:55 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 Engine Instruments Red X on power-up
Replies: 4
Views: 4032

Re: G1000 Engine Instruments Red X on power-up

Thank you everyone. No luck on pulling the GEA71 and cleaning the contacts. I have an appointment with an avionics shop next week.
by Diamond_Dan
Fri Sep 12, 2025 5:06 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: G1000 Engine Instruments Red X on power-up
Replies: 4
Views: 4032

G1000 Engine Instruments Red X on power-up

I am getting red X's for all of the engine instruments upon G1000 power-up, prior to engine start. The problem has been intermittent over the last several flights but is now much worse.
I have a fairly new sealed Concorde battery that stays on a battery minder while in the hangar.
The red X's appear ...
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Mar 19, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Donations
Replies: 43
Views: 123449

Re: Donations

Thank you for the reminder.
by Diamond_Dan
Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:29 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: KAP 140 manual electric trim
Replies: 9
Views: 15953

Re: KAP 140 manual electric trim

There is no lag or delay in activation for the electric trim on my airplane either. Steve gives a good list of suspects and I have a couple of comments. Fortunately I have a KAP guru nearby at KHYA (Griffin Avionics). Other shops in the region will often defer to them for issues.

The trim switch ...
by Diamond_Dan
Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Tug for DA40 NG
Replies: 19
Views: 12001

Re: Tug for DA40 NG

Just bought a B4 for my DA40. I have only used it once, but wow it worked great. I justified it based on ease of use and wing clearance. Damage a wingtip and the price difference evaporates. One plus for the upsell, it seems they will throw in some goodies to sweeten the deal so be sure to start the ...
by Diamond_Dan
Fri May 10, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Which GIA63w?
Replies: 16
Views: 45278

Re: Which GIA63w?

I have a 2004 with KAP140 and GIA63W upgrade. I get more precise glideslope tracking with ILS than LPV which can wander, getting worse as I approach the runway. I hand fly if it gets too sloppy which is not much trouble with this wonderful aircraft. I think trying to get better performance out of ...
by Diamond_Dan
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:04 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: IO-360 with intermittant oil pressure reading
Replies: 9
Views: 3990

Re: IO-360 with intermittant oil pressure reading

You might find this thread helpful. I believe the sensor is the same as used for fuel.
viewtopic.php?t=3671
by Diamond_Dan
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 Tie down rope length
Replies: 4
Views: 7424

Re: DA62 Tie down rope length

Been very happy with my slidedown tie down. Has never slipped.
They will make them to any length.
https://slidedown.com/
by Diamond_Dan
Thu Feb 08, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Rear door seal replacement?
Replies: 7
Views: 4662

Re: Rear door seal replacement?

Check the caulk seal around the rear window too.
by Diamond_Dan
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:11 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: ADS-B poorly understood
Replies: 1
Views: 1466

Re: ADS-B poorly understood

Rich you are a gem and and asset not only to Diamond pilots but to GA everywhere. Thank you.