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by h20wrks
Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:42 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: AHRS / Heading Indicator Gremlin
Replies: 36
Views: 11509

Re: AHRS / Heading Indicator Gremlin

As soon as work and weather allow me some time I will try these.

Thanks,
Jimmy
by h20wrks
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:53 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: AHRS / Heading Indicator Gremlin
Replies: 36
Views: 11509

Re: AHRS / Heading Indicator Gremlin

I have had no luck resolving my heading issue, even with another trip down to Premier in Ft Lauderdale. I did talk to George Koulsch at Garmin and he said for $1400 he would replace both my mag and AHRS. I am just not convinced that spending the money will resolve my problem. My problem is intermitt...
by h20wrks
Tue Jan 13, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Bendix dragging
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

Re: Bendix dragging

Premier rebuilt the plane and it has been back there twice so far and once over to Glenn Lawler, with no cure.So my thought is that only two remaining possible causes would be the contractor or the gear backlash. Unfortunately our weather here will delay future diagnosis for a few days.

Jimmy
by h20wrks
Tue Jan 13, 2015 1:36 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Bendix dragging
Replies: 3
Views: 1247

Bendix dragging

I purchased a rebuilt DA40 last December that has starter issues. I usually blip the throttle to get the Bendix drive to disengage. We have tried 2 starters, changed out the bull gear twice and this weekend we changed out the ignition switch. I am at a loss as to where to go next, any advice or past...
by h20wrks
Sat Dec 27, 2014 12:46 am
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Canopy key matching ignition
Replies: 1
Views: 1439

Canopy key matching ignition

My DA40 has been dragging the starter when firing up. We have changed out both the starter and bull gear with no improvement with disengaging the Bendix drive. I just received a replacement ignition switch as I am hoping that maybe the return spring is weak on the current switch. I am looking for ad...
by h20wrks
Tue Nov 18, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: AOPA Fly Ins
Replies: 4
Views: 2436

Re: AOPA Fly Ins

We flew a pair of 40's in from KILM, the air boss was awesome the way she orchestrated the chaos.

Jimmy
by h20wrks
Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:16 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: VOR Antenna Location
Replies: 3
Views: 3034

Re: VOR Antenna Location

Thanks,
I tried unsuccessfully to look it up.

Jimmy
by h20wrks
Wed Nov 12, 2014 1:10 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: VOR Antenna Location
Replies: 3
Views: 3034

VOR Antenna Location

Today I was doing a ground VOR check and the I was told to ensure that the VOR antenna was placed inside of a 5' circle on the taxiway. Any idea where the antenna is located with the DA40?

Thanks,
Jim Villa
by h20wrks
Thu Nov 06, 2014 11:28 pm
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Ram Mount Sun Visor
Replies: 23
Views: 11118

Re: Ram Mount Sun Visor

Today I heard from Ram that due to tooling issues they cannot provide an updated delivery date for their new visor system.

Jim Villa
by h20wrks
Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:45 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Instrument Rating Written Test
Replies: 14
Views: 4673

Re: Instrument Rating Written Test

I just passed my IRA written two weeks ago. I struggled to stay focused with the Sporty's videos and Shepards and finally took a weekend test prep class. The test was 60 manditary questions and one optional. This is a computer test with a column on the left of the page tracking questions that you ha...