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About 80% of general aviation aircraft fly using Lycoming engines. Clearing the trees at the end of the runway. Leaving 4500ft for 6500ft. Maintaining airflow and generating lift across the wings. All are impossible without a reliable engine. Lycoming powers my training aircraft and so fuels my quest for a private pilot certificate. This blog is a record of my thoughts and experiences on life, flight, and learning.

30 August 2007

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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