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- Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:35 pm
- Forum: DA62 Forum
- Topic: Engine reliability
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4098
Re: Engine reliability
Wow, so remind me again how great the Austro engines are? I guess the obvious question is - given all the issues you had with the Austros on the 42, why would you even consider the 62 with higher output out of basically the same engine? I get it. I’ve owned 3 Diamonds and loved how they flew - but I...
- Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:40 am
- Forum: DA62 Forum
- Topic: Engine reliability
- Replies: 25
- Views: 4098
Re: Engine reliability
I had 4 years of Cirrus ownership before moving to a new DA62. No matter how much I write here, I can’t describe how much better is to operate these Austro engines. The Cirrus was a nice airplane and I really like it, but I don’t miss those engines. It’s 2023 and people are still suffering to hot-s...
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 8:46 pm
- Forum: Public forum
- Topic: DA-42 in-flight engine failure
- Replies: 49
- Views: 39972
Re: DA-42 in-flight engine failure
They have removed the cowlings and inspect it visually. All looked OK. They didn't try to start it, but have downloaded the ECU data. It could also be fuel contamination and they will test the fuel. It was always refueled at major local airports. I don't know regarding reliability: all piston engin...
- Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:29 am
- Forum: Public forum
- Topic: DA-42 in-flight engine failure
- Replies: 49
- Views: 39972
Re: DA-42 in-flight engine failure
Someone remind me again how reliable the Austro engines are versus the ancient Lycomings? PT-6 reliability? Don't think so...
Result could have been a lot different if this had been a DA40NG.
Glad it turned out well for both the pilots and the airplane.
Result could have been a lot different if this had been a DA40NG.
Glad it turned out well for both the pilots and the airplane.
- Thu Aug 24, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: DA42 Forum
- Topic: Need help with DA42 purchasing decision
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7455
Re: Need help with DA42 purchasing decision
Thank you all for the quick replies! How reliable have the AE300 engines proven to perform? We live in a more rural area and the closest service center is a few states over. I do not know if this should be a concern. Thanks! Not terribly surprised that no one bothered to respond to your question. S...
- Sat Jul 15, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: DA40 for time building to ATP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 864
Re: DA40 for time building to ATP
Common misconception that engines require a rebuild at TBO. It is not required for private Part 91 operations. Neighbor down the street has over 4000 hours on his IO-360-M1A powered DA40. Engine doesn't make metal and compressions are good. There are several paths to the 1500 hours. Not sure I would...
- Sun May 28, 2023 9:31 am
- Forum: DA20 Forum
- Topic: DA20-A1 Engine Shock Mounts
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4118
Re: DA20-A1 Engine Shock Mounts
John, Just so you know - Keoki is the instructor at the high school where we donated our Katana. He gave my son his first lesson in the Katana many years ago (my son is now a pilot at a major airline). Appreciate any help you can give him. Keoki is also a very experienced A&P. He repaired the Ka...
- Tue May 23, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Cleaning Wheel Pants
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1389
Re: Cleaning Wheel Pants
Aviation Simple Green/Simple Green Extreme works really well to clean grime off airplanes and is non-corrosive. Wash-Wax All is a great product too, but not nearly as aggressive for cleaning. I use both. As to the rust on the landing gear, I had that on the steel gear legs on our old DA20-A1. I can'...
- Sat Apr 22, 2023 10:57 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: XLS or NG?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6560
Re: XLS or NG?
Ask the folks that recently changed their NG orders to XLT. To me, that says it all.
- Wed Apr 12, 2023 11:38 am
- Forum: DA40 Forum
- Topic: Older legacy DA40 avionics upgrade options?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2086
Re: Older legacy DA40 avionics upgrade options?
I tried to locate the G3X Touch AML, but couldn't find it. If the DA40 (non G1000) is on that list - a dual 10.6" installation on a DA40 would be an amazing upgrade. If you could also retrofit the G500 autopilot coupled with a GTN750Xi, you get the new Smart Glide feature (flies the airplane to...