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by BlackMammoth
Sat Sep 03, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: My experience with the ElectroAir ignition upgrade
Replies: 60
Views: 25829

Re: My experience with the ElectroAir ignition upgrade

I haven't done this and don't intend to... however I believe that the regulations require a 60 minute reserve power source if using a battery, or a standby alternator that may not use more than 80% it's rated load capacity. Everything will need to be certified so I expect it be a pricey option. Elec...
by BlackMammoth
Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:16 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: My experience with the ElectroAir ignition upgrade
Replies: 60
Views: 25829

Re: My experience with the ElectroAir ignition upgrade

Yes, you have to provide a backup power source...

Contact https://smoothpowerllc.com/ for further information.
by BlackMammoth
Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:22 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Fuel sender PN for non-VM1000 DA40?
Replies: 3
Views: 935

Re: Fuel sender PN for non-VM1000 DA40?

We did contact him when the backlight was failing a couple years ago... based on parts availability at the time we had JPI replace the backlight. Now the LCD itself is failing and JPI does not have any for repairs... I am hesitant to continue trying to support this platform even if we could put it o...
by BlackMammoth
Thu Oct 21, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Fuel sender PN for non-VM1000 DA40?
Replies: 3
Views: 935

Fuel sender PN for non-VM1000 DA40?

Our VM1000 is finally dying (screen failing on left side). I am hopeful we will be able to replace it a Garmin GI275 engine monitor however Garmin doesn't support the VM1000 fuel level senders. Does anyone have the correct part # for the later DA40 resistance senders? https://i.imgur.com/jRV6nTz.jpg...
by BlackMammoth
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Yet another fuel pump failure on 2003 DA 40
Replies: 23
Views: 7480

Re: Yet another fuel pump failure on 2003 DA 40

Weldon pump still going strong (several "Duke pump intervals" later).

I have the rebuilt Duke sitting in a box - don't think I will ever use it.
by BlackMammoth
Wed Aug 09, 2017 6:34 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: How much trouble is it to get a commercial rating?
Replies: 6
Views: 2551

Re: How much trouble is it to get a commercial rating?

I got my commercial multi first... so now I get to go back and do the commercial single add on in the DA40.

It's not a difficult rating to get - I say go for it.
by BlackMammoth
Tue May 30, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Borked the Wingtip - new strobes?
Replies: 12
Views: 4177

Re: Borked the Wingtip - new strobes?

We have the Orion 600s and would recommend them.
by BlackMammoth
Thu Apr 20, 2017 3:02 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: KAP 140 STC'd replacement
Replies: 19
Views: 6925

Re: KAP 140 STC'd replacement

Potentially interested.

Would like to learn more - obviously price is a big determining factor. Will it integrate the altitude preselect into Aspen?

I would love IAS hold...
by BlackMammoth
Thu Apr 13, 2017 3:40 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: KAP140 initiates left turn when first engaged
Replies: 7
Views: 2977

Re: KAP140 initiates left turn when first engaged

We have had this exact issue! Problem was the "Blind" turn coordinator (not the one on the panel for our steam gauge airplane).

I wish we could ditch the blind turn coordinator and take the output from the Aspen AHRS but apparently that is not covered under the Aspen STC.

PK
by BlackMammoth
Mon Dec 19, 2016 4:24 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Under Rated
Replies: 35
Views: 10916

Re: Under Rated

Rich,

Your forgot the valve ticking...

;)