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- Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:47 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Rubber strip replacement
- Replies: 62
- Views: 13691
Re: Rubber strip replacement
To be clear, if someone wants to do it, I would recommend contacting Diamond to find out if this is approved for older airframes.
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:45 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6740
Re: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?
The GFC700 proves it's possible to certify a Garmin autopilot in a DA40, but otherwise I don't think its relevant from a regulatory standpoint. While the GFC500 builds on the GFC700, it's not the same autopilot. I obviously was not privy to the talks with Diamond, but in general I'm not sure how muc...
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:31 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Rubber strip replacement
- Replies: 62
- Views: 13691
Re: Rubber strip replacement
I did a detailed walk around of a brand new DA40-180 at the Diamond display at SunNFun. One of the things I noticed is that Diamond appears to be using glider tape on wing root. Here's a picture.
- Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:14 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6740
Re: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?
I spoke with Garmin rep at SunNFun about the GFC500 autopilot for traditional gauge DA40's. Good news/bad news. He says it's on the list (good) but at the bottom of the list (bad). The reason he gave is that because of DA40's composite construction they would have to additional "environmental&q...
- Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:42 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6740
Re: No plans for Diamond GFC 500 autopilot?
To quantify the market available to Diamond, I recently did a search of the FAA database to identify the number of steam gauge DA40s. Assuming all 2001-03 DA40s are steam gauges, based on serial numbers Diamond built over 300 of them. I responded to Garmin's request for new airplanes to add to the G...
- Thu Mar 02, 2023 2:34 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Investigating future VM1000 replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 756
Re: Investigating future VM1000 replacement
Rich- I am doing the same investigation. The JPI930 seems to be the best bet. JPI has made some changes to the back of the unit which allows it to be mounted flush without cutting the panel. Here is a pic from a DA40 that had it done. Bernie
- Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:14 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: AOPA article on Diamond Pilots Association launch
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4143
- Sat Jan 14, 2023 3:36 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: A very big deal -- FAA Approves G100UL for ALL GA piston spark-ignition aircraft
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6296
Re: A very big deal -- FAA Approves G100UL for ALL GA piston spark-ignition aircraft
I'm just anticipating. The bet may not pay off but I really want the benefits of UL on my engine so want to support this.
- Thu Jan 12, 2023 4:04 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: A very big deal -- FAA Approves G100UL for ALL GA piston spark-ignition aircraft
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6296
Re: A very big deal -- FAA Approves G100UL for ALL GA piston spark-ignition aircraft
I decided to get the Gami STC - $350 plus $20 shipping for a DA40. See https://stc.g100ul.com/ Gami is offering a $100 rebate with your first fill up if you buy it in January. It will probably be years before that occurs, however.
- Mon Jan 09, 2023 5:55 pm
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Cleaning after a flight
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1103
Re: Cleaning after a flight
Like Joey I just use microfiber cloths and spray bottle of water after every flight.