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by jwx96
Thu Jan 30, 2025 4:27 am
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Partial Power Loss
Replies: 10
Views: 5003

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: 2892

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: 1466

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: 1029

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: 1029

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: 72242

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: 3549

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: 2857

Re: Tires and tubes

I have also heard that tubes should not be reused.
by jwx96
Wed Dec 18, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Mag check failure
Replies: 18
Views: 5510

Re: Mag check failure

Thanks for the info. It’s always nice to have someone’s experience to read about when troubleshooting problems. Glad it’s solved for you!
by jwx96
Mon Dec 16, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Tanis Cabin Heater PIREP
Replies: 7
Views: 1302

Re: Tanis Cabin Heater PIREP

Here's the photo I took at Oshkosh. It looks like it's 500 watts, 2.2 to 4.85 amps, and has thermal control.