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by jwx96
Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:01 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40 Annual inspection cost?
Replies: 3
Views: 456

Re: DA40 Annual inspection cost?

I paid about the same for my 2003 plane in 2024. I’ve gone to a few shops and the rate has always been fixed, but sometimes a little less. This year I’m trying a new shop and I’m guessing it will be more.
by jwx96
Thu Feb 13, 2025 5:57 am
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Low Oil Temperature
Replies: 9
Views: 5871

Re: Low Oil Temperature

I don’t use the winter baffle and fly down to 0F. The oil temp readout is 140-160F. I’ve never had any water detected on an oil analysis and the engine is running strong at 2350 hrs. I do fly it often - 175 to 200 hrs a year. I’ve thought about partially blocking the oil cooler but the low temps don ...
by jwx96
Thu Jan 30, 2025 4:27 am
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Partial Power Loss
Replies: 10
Views: 5846

Re: Partial Power Loss

Try google searching “DA20 power loss Canada.” There have been a few including fatalities. I also remember some reports from the US, but didn’t try a search for those.
by jwx96
Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:29 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Battery dies after 39 hrs, on a new DA40 NG
Replies: 17
Views: 4204

Re: Battery dies after 39 hrs, on a new DA40 NG

What sort of battery does the DA40 NG use? I have a Concord RG 24-15M in my DA40-180 that probably needs replacement soon (7 yrs old) and I see that the cost is almost $1,000. For that price I was hoping for something reliable.
by jwx96
Sun Jan 19, 2025 12:13 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Switching tanks before take-off
Replies: 5
Views: 2190

Re: Switching tanks before take-off

I use midlifeflyer’s technique. I’m past midlife and it’s got me this far.
by jwx96
Sun Jan 12, 2025 8:04 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: KAP 140 manual electric trim
Replies: 3
Views: 1479

Re: KAP 140 manual electric trim

Thanks Dan and Steve. I am aware of risk of the autopilot flying the plane in an out of trim condition, and tested for that. Fortunately that doesn’t seem to be happening, but I plan to keep an eye on it. I have some experience flying with an autopilot in an out of trim condition from a previous ...
by jwx96
Thu Jan 09, 2025 7:16 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: KAP 140 manual electric trim
Replies: 3
Views: 1479

KAP 140 manual electric trim

There's always been a delay of about 2-3 seconds from the time I activate the manual electric elevator trim switch on the yoke and when I see the trim wheel actually moving. It's been the same way for my 6 years of ownership. I've always just assumed that was normal and used the trim wheel instead ...
by jwx96
Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:59 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Nose gear recurring AD
Replies: 133
Views: 76157

Re: Nose gear recurring AD

I think that looks very nice! My new NLG has been ordered and after seeing this post I think I'll save the old one too. Maybe if I put a nice lampshade on it I'll be able to display it in the house.
by jwx96
Tue Dec 24, 2024 4:01 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: What should air traffic control call a DA 40?
Replies: 12
Views: 4271

Re: What should air traffic control call a DA 40?

At my airport (KFCM) we have my DA40, a DA20 and 2 flight school DA42’s. The DA42’s identify themselves as “Twin Stars” and are flying all the time. I identify myself as Diamond Star because that’s what it says on the side of my plane and to distinguish myself from the DA 20. The tower often points ...
by jwx96
Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Tires and tubes
Replies: 7
Views: 3333

Re: Tires and tubes

I have also heard that tubes should not be reused.