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by chili4way
Sun Jan 07, 2024 4:17 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Landing Light Performance
Replies: 102
Views: 18252

Re: Landing Light Performance

I still haven’t got the answers on EASA approval and European purchase availability. Earlier in this thread, the higher power ballast was installed using a 337 approval (single airplane, FSDO field approval). I didn't see any reference to an STC. That suggests that there isn't an EASA approval unle...
by chili4way
Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:51 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Standby instruments
Replies: 15
Views: 1332

Re: Standby instruments

Nit clarification: The "horizon emergency battery" is 30V (10 lithium manganese batteries, 3 V, 1,300 mAh), so about the same voltage as the 28V alternator that usually powers the electroluminescent flood light and backup AI or SAM. The supply voltage spec for the MidContinent SAM is 10V-3...
by chili4way
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Standby instruments
Replies: 15
Views: 1332

Re: Standby instruments

In any of the Diamond diesels, the limitation to continued flight after complete primary battery exhaustion is the ECU backup battery. That's about 30 minutes under normal conditions, less time than the duration of the backup instrument batteries. With magneto ignition, it depends on fuel vs. the ba...
by chili4way
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Standby instruments
Replies: 15
Views: 1332

Re: Standby instruments

From the MidContinent website:

"SAVE THE DAY
SAM’s rechargeable, internal battery saves the day and keeps you flying in the event of electrical failure. You’ll have one hour of emergency power and the critical time you need to land safely."
by chili4way
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: DA40NG - not frise type ailerons
Replies: 3
Views: 487

Re: DA40NG - not frise type ailerons

It comes down to whether you consider the answer interesting or informative . What decision (and action selection) does the answer to this question inform, or is it just something interesting to know? By extending below the wing, the ailerons create form drag and reduce adverse yaw. However, this do...
by chili4way
Sun Dec 31, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Aileron Paddles DA40NG
Replies: 4
Views: 564

Re: Aileron Paddles DA40NG

See: viewtopic.php?p=92662#p92662

Welcome to DAN. Also please consider joining the Diamond Pilots Association.
by chili4way
Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Wax On Wax Off
Replies: 14
Views: 1722

Re: Wax On Wax Off

When cleaning plexiglass, the product mustn't contain ammonia. Plexus, Prist (not to be confused with FSII with the same name), or Zepp is specifically formulated to clean plexiglass. It's crucial to thoroughly wet the plexiglass with the cleaner and use the area of the microfiber cloth (never paper...
by chili4way
Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:55 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Diamond Aircraft Owners Survey
Replies: 7
Views: 4997

Re: Diamond Aircraft Owners Survey

If you have a few minutes over the weekend before NYE, it's an excellent time to complete the Diamond Aircraft Owner Survey. It will only take about 10 minutes or so. Thanks to those of you who have already completed the survey. English Version German Version French Version
by chili4way
Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:36 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40NG N907L forced landing on a highway
Replies: 57
Views: 9774

Re: DA40NG N907L forced landing on a highway

The loss of power was accompanied by a loss of oil pressure and dual engine control unit (ECU) failure . A better phrasing would have been "loss of oil pressure and a dual engine control unit (ECU) fail caution annunciation ." The current version suggests that the ECUs themselves failed w...
by chili4way
Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:49 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Wax On Wax Off
Replies: 14
Views: 1722

Re: Wax On Wax Off

I love the Aero Cosmetics line. Wash Wax All, Wash All Degreaser (for cleaning the underside), and the Wax All Ceramic. I also use the Klasse All-In-One product 3-4 times a year. We use the Wash Wax All after every flight. I use Plexus exclusively on the plexiglass canopy and windows. Meguar's Leath...