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- Tue Mar 21, 2023 12:46 am
- Forum: DA62 Forum
- Topic: Strong vibration in the cockpit during takeoff right before and during rotation
- Replies: 5
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Re: Strong vibration in the cockpit during takeoff right before and during rotation
That’s correct Colin, no brake on the front wheel. Problem solved finally! The counterweight inside the tire was loose, I believe it’s a manufacturer defect. That little thing was creating an unbalance on the tire generating a very strong vibration at fast speed on the runway. I replace the tire for...
- Mon Mar 20, 2023 10:52 am
- Forum: DA62 Forum
- Topic: Strong vibration in the cockpit during takeoff right before and during rotation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1263
Re: Strong vibration in the cockpit during takeoff right before and during rotation
Thank you Rich and pisymbol, nothing seems loose or worn in the nose gear. Vibration is gone before I have the time to press the brakes and retract gear. Next take off will pay close attention to it. This morning I will take it to the mechanic so he can use jacks and lift the nose wheel to asses the...
- Sun Mar 19, 2023 2:13 am
- Forum: DA62 Forum
- Topic: Strong vibration in the cockpit during takeoff right before and during rotation
- Replies: 5
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Strong vibration in the cockpit during takeoff right before and during rotation
I am new to this forum, just got a DA62 at the beginning of the year. During my last two takeoffs I have been feeling a very strong vibration inside the cockpit coming from the front gear (as if the runway is full of small bumps) right before rotation. As soon as I reach 70-75 knots and the plane wa...