DA40 Gross Weight Increase!
It was 1150kg, now it's 1200kg (2646lbs)! Diamond issued a new Service Bulletin (OSB-057/1) found here this month. No modifications needed to the structure, since our DA40 had the 18mm MLG struts, all we needed was a couple of bushings installed to limit the elevator travel. 1 hour of work later, and we've got another 110lbs of useful load! Thanks a lot, Diamond! Now, we've got 930lbs useful load....let's see....that's two 200lb adults in the front, a 200lb adult and a 150lb adult in the rear, PLUS 27gals of 100LL. That's enough for 2.3hrs of flying with 45 minute reserves!!! But, only if you lean back to 8gal/hr. Now, where to go....
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