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by blsewardjr
Mon Aug 14, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: OAM 40-109a
Replies: 1
Views: 450

Re: OAM 40-109a

To close the loop, Diamond told me that yes, this is the Arizona baffle.
by blsewardjr
Sun Jul 30, 2023 10:25 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?
Replies: 48
Views: 6470

Re: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?

As noted, it really is two separate situations -- round dial with KAP140 and G1000 with KAP140. As Emir notes, for the later, Diamond/Garmin's solution is the GFC700. I think Garmin is more receptive to the round dial community with regard to the GFC 500.
by blsewardjr
Sat Jul 29, 2023 3:03 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?
Replies: 48
Views: 6470

Re: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?

At Oshkosh this week, I spoke with Joe Megna, Garmin's head of GFC500/600 autopilot certification. He told me that lightning protection was no longer an issue if we used the GI-275 to drive the autopilot. According to him, they are meeting soon to decide on the next group of aircraft to work on. (Th...
by blsewardjr
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:52 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: A very big deal -- FAA Approves G100UL for ALL GA piston spark-ignition aircraft
Replies: 46
Views: 6060

Re: A very big deal -- FAA Approves G100UL for ALL GA piston spark-ignition aircraft

So I learned at Oshkosh why GAMI is not considered the universal solution. The issue is that GAMI uses the STC process, which allegedly is not available to experimental aircraft, particularly warbirds. According to GAMI there are ways around that, but so far no progress bridging the gap. Possibly a ...
by blsewardjr
Sat Jul 22, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: OAM 40-109a
Replies: 1
Views: 450

OAM 40-109a

I'm about to purchase a Hartzell Composite Prop but want to make sure all my I's are dotted and T's crossed. The installation instructions state that Diamond OAM 40-109a "Improvement of Engine Cooling" is required. Does anyone know what this optional modification is? Is it the Arizona Baff...
by blsewardjr
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Nose gear recurring AD
Replies: 58
Views: 22053

Re: Nose gear recurring AD

What is the status of the AD for US or EASA registered aircraft?
by blsewardjr
Mon Jul 10, 2023 5:39 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Nose gear recurring AD
Replies: 58
Views: 22053

Re: Nose gear recurring AD

I also recently bought the no-drilled version for a similar amount since I don't have the fairings. The receipt lists it as D41-3223-10-00-ASY
by blsewardjr
Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:45 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Corked Nose Wheel
Replies: 147
Views: 41931

Re: Corked Nose Wheel

No difference. The maximum tension is set in the DA40 AMM. Flew again today with GoPro. Still straight. Took off on the opposite runway. Still a small sample size, of course, but I'm pleased.
by blsewardjr
Sat Jun 24, 2023 9:13 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Corked Nose Wheel
Replies: 147
Views: 41931

Re: Corked Nose Wheel

I took a different approach to this problem. A while back I replaced the bearings in the NLG and tightened the gear to the maximum. I haven't been able to "see" whether it works until today when I borrowed my brother's GoPro. For at least today's flight the nose wheel was straight. The pla...