Antonony Douglas Realff

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March 4, 2005, on Diamond Star DA40:
I haved now ownes a Diamond Star DA40 D for just over a year. I have found Phillips commments most helpful. The Deisel versionhas been a pleasent surprise and although we have had some engine and autopilot issues they have been less than expected for a new type of aircraft.Modifications to the KAP 140 Autopilot resoloved the continual problem of the Autopilot "Trim Fail" alarm constantly fireing off in benign conditions. The Theilart centurion Engine has caused a few problems especially with the fuel injector connectors. Three in flight failures with the resultant loss of one fuel injector concentrates the mind some what. I am assured the problem is resolved. Diamond have now estabished a number of service centres for the aircraft in the UK (with the DA42 arriving shortly this is an important move). No news yet on the issue of life extension on the engine to 2400 hours TBR (yes they are replaced) from the existing 1000 TBR. I am assured its in the pipe line (as of March 2005). Nic...