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by Diamond13
Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:09 pm
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Retrofit a GFC 700
Replies: 13
Views: 4882

Re: Retrofit a GFC 700

Closer to 70k at Factory.
by Diamond13
Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:31 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: trim wheel creep
Replies: 7
Views: 2267

Re: trim wheel creep

Sara. this issue can appear, and as Karl stated, it is an adjustment. There is a stainless steel rod mechanically linked to your trim tab on the horizontal stabilizer. this rod is to maintain a 'set' amount of friction on the trim tab, to help prevent flutter and trim system drifting. It definitely ...
by Diamond13
Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Fuel pressure indicator
Replies: 26
Views: 7655

Re: Fuel pressure indicator

Sara. When flying at high altitudes there is less atmospheric pressure exerted on the fuel in your lines. This in turn will cause the fuel to vaporize into a gaseous state from a liquid state in the lines, in other words the higher you fly the more vapour the engine has to deal with. In between your...
by Diamond13
Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1952

Re: Help!!!

Check Aviall.com
by Diamond13
Tue Dec 06, 2016 5:28 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1952

Re: Help!!!

Aircraft Spruce has them, go online
by Diamond13
Tue Dec 06, 2016 4:20 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1952

Re: Help!!!

Is the part from your aircraft? Diamond Austria should have this part in-stock?
by Diamond13
Mon Nov 21, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Market prices/availability of DA40-180
Replies: 19
Views: 7428

Re: Market prices/availability of DA40-180

You have to fly closer to the sun Antoine! lol. I here you are getting yourself a 'hot-rod'..nice.
by Diamond13
Mon Nov 21, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Market prices/availability of DA40-180
Replies: 19
Views: 7428

Re: Market prices/availability of DA40-180

Another factor, the economic crash of 2008, severely affected general aviation, the number of DA40's built in 2009 was half the number built in 2008, and so on..... So the supply from the manufacturer into the 'new' stream affects the 'used' stream.
by Diamond13
Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Prop strike
Replies: 57
Views: 18233

Re: Prop strike

Read FAA Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-14, IO-360-M1A is included in this AD.
by Diamond13
Mon Jul 25, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: DA42 Engine failure @ CYFB,Iqaluit, Canada
Replies: 4
Views: 2258

Re: DA42 Engine failure @ CYFB,Iqaluit, Canada

yes it was Swiss, Thielert powered twin, propeller control valve stopped functioning normally, diverted to airfield, technician from Diamond Canada flew up there, replaced valve, aircraft departed.