My previous DA40. a 2005 DA40 had a stainless tow protector on the outer side of the front wheel fairing. It was held in place using the 2 fasteners behind the tow eye. My current airplane, an XLS model does not have this added protection. Anyone on DAN have any info on where/how I could get this ad...

Like many of you, I too have looked for options for tinting my DA40 XLS to help with heat loading during the summer months. I’ve tried jet shades which I sent back due to poor fit. Nobody should have to hand trim a shade that you just spent $1200 on. Furthermore, I don’t like the aftermarket look of...

50hrs -> 20w50 Philips X/C + camguard.

SS is $1270 at Aircraft Spruce. That part cost sounds like price gouging. I like the SS and I wouldn’t go without.

I have an 08 XLS - it has fasteners around the trim. Maybe worth calling diamond to see if there is a work procedure to add fasteners to older airframes.

Based on you mentioning power setting (fadec), I assume your airplane is an DA40 NG.

I had exact same issue. MSEL/commercial and instrument rated w 700h. I walked away from a DA42 purchase because insurance was completely insane and that was WITH a named multi-instructor on policy and mandatory dual until I had a few hundred hours in type. It was over $12k for first year ! Consider ...

Not seen error but I speculate its the magnetometer (Heading). Possible bad ground for just an instant….

Reference 4B.5 in your flight manual.
Abnormal procedures should be something reviewed regularly for proficiency.

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