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by Wall-e
Mon Feb 08, 2021 5:55 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: major fuel probe related issue -- need help
Replies: 17
Views: 4357

Re: major fuel probe related issue -- need help

I had a very similar problem & we finally replaced the "signal wire" to the probe. That fixed it for good. Has over 100 hours since replacement.
by Wall-e
Sat Feb 29, 2020 10:06 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Nav data update for G1000 simulator
Replies: 46
Views: 21453

Re: Nav data update for G1000 simulator

It's a whole new build & requires another purchase.
by Wall-e
Mon Jan 06, 2020 7:26 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: major fuel probe related issue -- need help
Replies: 17
Views: 4357

Re: major fuel probe related issue -- need help

Dave thanks for the feedback. Multiple failures in less than six months is covered by warranty from the probe manufacturer but no one covers the labor which is more costly than the probe. You also have to be concerned that the threaded boss on the fuel tank doesn’t strip out since it is aluminum. A ...
by Wall-e
Mon Dec 30, 2019 11:57 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: major fuel probe related issue -- need help
Replies: 17
Views: 4357

Re: major fuel probe related issue -- need help

I am having a similar fuel probe problem. Third quantity failure in 18 months & looks to be the probe again. A bonding check was done 2 months ago but I don’t know the readings. Have never seen a water issue when performing a fuel sump check so I don’t think that is the issue. Do the new DA40s h...
by Wall-e
Fri Jun 14, 2019 6:03 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hairline crack at wing root
Replies: 23
Views: 9326

Re: Hairline crack at wing root

Mine is aft of rear spar.
by Wall-e
Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hairline crack at wing root
Replies: 23
Views: 9326

Re: Hairline crack at wing root

I've had those hairline cracks at the wing root for many years. Not been a problem. However, during my current annual they found that a large area aft of the spar & under the wing walk that flexes slightly when pressure is applied. Diamond wants $2000 just for the drawings of how to fix it. Any ...
by Wall-e
Thu Jan 24, 2019 9:32 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Eng Inst X-d out
Replies: 9
Views: 2790

Re: Eng Inst X-d out

We did not try that. Where did you get the info that this was a recommended procedure? I replaced the probe as Diamond recommended & less than 6 months later the new probe failed as well. Fortunately it was still in warranty but I am still waiting for Diamond to refund the cost.
by Wall-e
Thu Jan 24, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Eng Inst X-d out
Replies: 9
Views: 2790

Re: Eng Inst X-d out

Mine was a fuel probe as well.
by Wall-e
Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:35 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Custom Diamond wood airplane models
Replies: 8
Views: 2772

Re: Custom Diamond wood airplane models

www.Factorydirectmodels.com gives you complete control of the model & will base it on pictures you send them.