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by Scottsware
Wed Nov 15, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Storm Window Latch
Replies: 8
Views: 2509

Re: Storm Window Latch

I repaired my latches a few years ago. The repair was starting to fail so I ordered 2 new latches, the real ones. I had heard they were pricey so I made sure not to ask how much it was going to cost or look at the invoice when it was emailed to me. Sometimes I just don’t want to know. I wasn’t able ...
by Scottsware
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Loose blades found in annual
Replies: 21
Views: 6582

Re: Loose blades found in annual

Update from the prop shop. I’ll leave the prop on and keep an eye on the limits. >>>>>> I thought it a bit unusual that you guys have had such problems over the years with the preload loosening up, so I gave the factory a call to discuss this. Apparently, the Dimond aircraft have been a bit of a fro...
by Scottsware
Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:51 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Loose blades found in annual
Replies: 21
Views: 6582

Re: Loose blades found in annual

Ugh, one of the blades is loose again. It lasted about 300 hours from a complete overhaul. The wobble is within limits. I’m inclined to not have it rebuilt a forth time and just accept that this is normal since it’s within limits. How are everyone’s scimitar propellers holding up? I can’t imagine wh...
by Scottsware
Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:37 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Slight surging, bad magneto
Replies: 3
Views: 425

Re: Slight surging, bad magneto

Normal ground check is at 2000. I lean just enough to get an EGT indication (flying out of DEN). Even with the bad capacitor drop was 90-100 and rise on all four EGT. It wasn’t until I ran it up to 2200-2300 did the issue appear. On the bad mag all four EGT fluctuated wildly while the engine backfir...
by Scottsware
Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:42 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Slight surging, bad magneto
Replies: 3
Views: 425

Slight surging, bad magneto

Posted in case this happens to someone else. I noticed the airspeed was less than usual for a given power setting. I was also feeling an intermittent acceleration/deceleration of airspeed. It was so subtle I wasn’t sure if I was imagining it. I had to run the engine richer than usual to get the smoo...
by Scottsware
Sat Mar 18, 2023 12:25 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: AmSafe airbag woes
Replies: 13
Views: 1591

Re: AmSafe airbag woes

Here is the cost and breakdown for getting the airbags airworthy again. $4,524.31 ChargesThisItem: 5.00Hours@ 130.00 $ 650.00 Part Number Description Credit Quantity Units List Price Disc Unit Price Extended 20902-001 ELECTRONIC MODULE, AMSAFE 1.00 Each 1,614.610 44 911.050 $ 911.05 S/N: A10JAN23-35...
by Scottsware
Sat Mar 04, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: AmSafe airbag woes
Replies: 13
Views: 1591

Re: AmSafe airbag woes

I haven’t got the bill yet but during this years annual I had the airbags part replaced. It’s my understanding that the original equipment was no longer available so along with new inflators and electronics a harness converter was required. The good news is the parts were ordered and received with i...
by Scottsware
Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:52 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Lycoming Fuel Line AD
Replies: 3
Views: 573

Lycoming Fuel Line AD

My 2010 DA40 has 1400 hours on the engine. During the last fuel injection line inspection a clamp was found to be loose. I need a new clamp and also, to my surprise a new fuel injection line is required. Luckily the parts are available on AircraftSpruce. Just sharing what it looks like in the video ...
by Scottsware
Fri Oct 28, 2022 2:27 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Owner maintenance and brake pads
Replies: 5
Views: 561

Re: Owner maintenance and brake pads

Thanks for the great feedback..

Scott
by Scottsware
Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:55 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Owner maintenance and brake pads
Replies: 5
Views: 561

Owner maintenance and brake pads

In the past I’ve replaced my own brake pads on the DA40 then had my AP sign it off. I fellow recently said I can change them and sign it off as part of preventive maintenance. I was told the FAR list that includes tires changes and oil changes is no exhaustive but rather representative. Any one care...