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by Boatguy
Fri Feb 07, 2025 11:10 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: Cost of a new AE300
Replies: 5
Views: 936

Re: Cost of a new AE300

Three years ago, but the last official communication.
by Boatguy
Sun Feb 02, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: 25% tax
Replies: 6
Views: 3023

25% tax

All Diamond aircraft and parts for the U.S. come from Canada, even though various pieces or the entire plane may be made in Austria.

If I’m reading the news correctly, they will all now be taxed 25% to cross the border. Did a DA62 just jump up to $2.25M and come with an AD with no terminating ...
by Boatguy
Sun Jan 26, 2025 8:10 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62, one year of bittersweet ownership
Replies: 61
Views: 29626

Re: DA62, one year of bittersweet ownership


LOW COOLANT LVL.
This error appeared on the display, but temperatures were ok. After an inspection by the mechanic, everything was fine: coolant levels were normal, there were no leaks, and just a small amount was topped off. The error disappeared… until it showed up again in the next flight. For ...
by Boatguy
Mon Jan 20, 2025 5:46 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 New Order and Y1 AOG Issue tracking workbook
Replies: 17
Views: 11267

Re: DA62 New Order and Y1 AOG Issue tracking workbook

Excellent!

Maybe you should start a new thread, then Chris can pin it and delete this thread so people aren't misled into following the older links here.

Thanks!
by Boatguy
Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:24 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 New Order and Y1 AOG Issue tracking workbook
Replies: 17
Views: 11267

Re: DA62 New Order and Y1 AOG Issue tracking workbook

This is the last call for someone to host this spreadsheet. I'll be removing it from my computer on March 1.
by Boatguy
Wed Jan 15, 2025 7:21 am
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Diamond Customer Service Story
Replies: 12
Views: 4929

Re: Diamond Customer Service Story

Posts like this are not unusual. I know they monitor these posts because they made some derogatory comments about me to service personnel regarding my posts. That is probably not the sort of understanding you were seeking, but that’s Diamond.

It’s the Diamond dilemma. Love the plane, hate the ...
by Boatguy
Tue Jan 14, 2025 10:40 pm
Forum: Austro
Topic: Piston MSB affecting newer engines - MSB-E4-043
Replies: 329
Views: 103884

Re: Piston MSB affecting newer engines - MSB-E4-043


Again, I’m livid. I feel like there should be some class action lawsuit. They replaced my lemon of an engine with a bigger lemon. Something isn’t right and I don’t think they should be getting away with it.

A class action suit against Austro, an Austrian business, would be challenging.

It's ...
by Boatguy
Thu Jan 09, 2025 11:10 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Lightspeed Zulu 3 headsets with GA plugs
Replies: 1
Views: 2495

Lightspeed Zulu 3 headsets with GA plugs

Lightspeed Zulu 3 headsets with GA plugs. Some cosmetic scratches, ear cups in excellent shape. Four years old with cases. These were passenger headsets and rarely used. Powered by two AA's.

https://www.lightspeedaviation.com/product/zulu-3-anr-headset/

Two available.

$599 and free shipping in ...
by Boatguy
Thu Jan 09, 2025 1:13 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: Piston MSB affecting newer engines - MSB-E4-043
Replies: 329
Views: 103884

Re: Piston MSB affecting newer engines - MSB-E4-043


New and modern engine technology comes with growing pains.

The Austro engine is not new. It is a Mercedes OM640, built under license to Austro. The OM640 entered production over twenty years ago. Mercedes now makes the OM654, a 2.0l diesel that is lighter while producing more power.

The Austro ...