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by smoss
Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Lost my HSI (G1000) in IMC yesterday
Replies: 40
Views: 15400

Re: Lost my HSI (G1000) in IMC yesterday

download the G1000 maintenance manual from the wiki: http://diamondaviators.net/downloads/ma ... 0May09.pdf

It's on page 201.
by smoss
Thu Jun 08, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: GTX-345R / Garmin Pilot AHRS Issue
Replies: 3
Views: 400

Re: GTX-345R / Garmin Pilot AHRS Issue

Yes, GP gets the AHRS data as well as ADSB traffic and weather from the GTX. If you are receiving the traffic and weather fine, then sounds like it may be a bum GTX unit. I assume you have tried disconnecting and relinking the bluetooth? I haven't used GP in a while, but in ForeFlight there is indee...
by smoss
Tue May 30, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hartzell prop (or govenor?) squealing on startup
Replies: 17
Views: 1498

Re: Hartzell prop (or govenor?) squealing on startup

perhaps a slipping alternator belt?
by smoss
Wed May 24, 2023 1:16 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Standby Attitude Indicator Replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 3941

Re: Standby Attitude Indicator Replacement

Curious if the additional altimeter in that is required to be checked as well at IFR certs?
by smoss
Tue May 23, 2023 1:51 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Awww CRAP! What's in the trim wheel cavity???
Replies: 8
Views: 869

Re: Awww CRAP! What's in the trim wheel cavity???

the heater vent in the rear seat foot area is held in by velcro and can easily be pulled out. From the back you can access all the stuff under the seat as well.
by smoss
Tue May 09, 2023 12:58 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: No-drip oil filter change - with pics!
Replies: 39
Views: 18479

Re: No-drip oil filter change - with pics!

Can anyone share if they have found an easy way to install the oil screen plug and safety wire it. Even with the exhaust removed, it is a challenge, and with the exhaust in place, near impossible. Additionally, how often do most folks check it? It is not in the DA40 AMM at all, nor in the Lycoming o...
by smoss
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:37 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Flap cover issue
Replies: 5
Views: 2558

Re: Flap cover issue

agreed, that sure looks like someone installed in incorrectly.
by smoss
Mon Apr 24, 2023 10:43 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA-40 Audio Issue
Replies: 1
Views: 430

Re: DA-40 Audio Issue

Normally there is the "bong" noise when the warnings go off, perhaps somehow the sound file got corrupted wherever it lives in the G1000. You'd think the Garmin folks would know, or perhaps just reloading the system software would fix it.
by smoss
Sat Apr 22, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Insurance renewal, 2023 edition
Replies: 3
Views: 393

Re: Insurance renewal, 2023 edition

Mine just renewed for the exact same rate as prior year, which was good news to me!
by smoss
Sat Apr 08, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Gas tank cap cover
Replies: 7
Views: 4026

Re: Gas tank cap cover

Steve, parts in hand and hoping for a brief synopsis of how to change the 2 small o-rings in the kit. Surprising that Newton has absolutely no instructions for these things! I recall reading somewhere that if you don't do it right, the lock springs fly out.