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by krellis
Mon Feb 20, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Recently ordered a DA40NG !
Replies: 23
Views: 13184

Re: Recently ordered a DA40NG !

You may lose FADEC but you also lose an engine with questionable reliability, a lot of extra weight and a whole bunch of potentially expensive MSB’s. In return you get an old technology engine that is virtually bulletproof, burns more of a more expensive fuel, isn’t as smooth - but can be worked on ...
by krellis
Wed Jan 18, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: IO-390 at TBO time
Replies: 7
Views: 965

Re: IO-390 at TBO time

It's not as simple as just bolting on the IO-390 when you remove the IO-360. The IO-390 is an angle valve engine, different dimensionally and is a bit heavier than the 360. The 390 seems to run cooler CHT's, but higher oil temps - so a possible oil cooler redesign would be required (along with a dif...
by krellis
Tue Dec 13, 2022 12:20 pm
Forum: DA20 Forum
Topic: Rotax to Continental IO 240B conversion
Replies: 3
Views: 1155

Re: Rotax to Continental IO 240B conversion

Here are my thoughts. The A1 and C1 are very different airplanes. Research some of the articles on the differences. Wing, tail, landing gear, firewall forward. Converting to experimental after spending a boatload on a conversion is also less than desirable. The airplane will be worth little to nothi...
by krellis
Sun Dec 11, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: GNS530W display fail
Replies: 7
Views: 652

Re: GNS530W display fail

My experience with Garmin is also very quick turnaround. Check out this link for their flat repair process and rates

https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/supp ... f-warranty
by krellis
Thu Dec 01, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Garmin DB Mgr does not work with MacOS Ventura
Replies: 40
Views: 17255

Re: Garmin DB Mgr does not work with MacOS Ventura

According to the experimental G3X team at Garmin, the database manager issue for Mac OS will be resolved soon. He did not define "soon".
by krellis
Fri Nov 18, 2022 12:16 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Best cabin cover?
Replies: 24
Views: 6688

Re: Best cabin cover?

I know it’s a bit of a drive from downtown, but there are a couple of rows of hangars being built at KCCO - Newnan-Coweta County. I know the folks building them from the experimental community, so if you are interested, send me an email. They are building them under contract I think on a cost plus b...
by krellis
Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: Oil filter availability
Replies: 6
Views: 6619

Re: Oil filter availability

If you fly often and do frequent oil changes, there are some benefits to using the PMA’d Challenger permanent oil filters (manufactured by K&P). The elements last 5 years, are easily cleaned and do not need to be cut open like the throwaway style. Yes they are expensive, but the Champions and Te...
by krellis
Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:08 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Advise on New DA40 XLT Configuration
Replies: 26
Views: 2530

Re: Advise on New DA40 XLT Configuration

I co-owned an earlier DA-40 with the three bladed MT and a later one with the Hartzell wide chord composite. The Hartzell was a more durable prop operating off our grass strip. The wide chords provided a lot more drag when desired to slow down. It is a true composite prop (carbon fiber and Kevlar wi...
by krellis
Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:00 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Owner maintenance and brake pads
Replies: 5
Views: 561

Re: Owner maintenance and brake pads

Generally, preventative maintenance can be done by the owner. Specifically, refer to FAR Part 43, Appendix A, Paragraph C for a complete list.
by krellis
Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: NG vs XLT in light of Austro MSB
Replies: 20
Views: 2398

Re: NG vs XLT in light of Austro MSB

I would be on the phone this morning to change my order to an XLT and wouldn't think twice. The XLT has numerous advantages in my opinion and you touched on some. Lower stall speed, more reliable engine, parts and maintenance expertise availability to name a few. It's not nearly as smooth, uses more...