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  1. J

    Nav source lost

    I have an single roll sv32 in Jabiru, when it works it works well Seems it cant achieve reliable comms with GPS, and the NAV option flicks on and off, but when I can get the AP to "grab" this source it doesnt loose it for a while, even hours. but cancel the AP and it may be 15 minutes before it...
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    Upload problems

    D180, Installed new SV32, backed up 5.0, uploaded 5.1 all OK. Tested DSAB network and it all looked good. Instructions seemed to indicated I needed to upgrade again to send to Servo, When doing this it backed up again all OK, Then during next upgrade it stalled, said a few errors then quoted...
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    D180/Jabiru RPM fluctuations

    I too have this problem, fitting resistors certainly helped but it still occurs, seems to me hot weather makes it worse?? JR
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    Lower Range Fuel Pressure Transducer

    Made by Kavlico Model P155, Stainless, 0-15psi range, requires 5vdc to drive it though www.omniinstruments.net I have found a 12vdc one but its 0-25psi
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    Lower Range Fuel Pressure Transducer

    What input can the fuel pressure channel handle? I can get a small transducer 0-25psi but outputs 0-5V, runs on 12vdc Any way of using something like this? JR
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    No 100403-001 Fuel Flow Xdcr ?

    Are you experiencing more stable flow readings with this model - Im still seeing crazy readings with floscan especially when electric pump is on. Have tried few installation methods, none any better JR
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    Lower Range Fuel Pressure Transducer

    Any progress on this?
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    Jabiru install?

    Cables can be sourced from a few places although Jab would have to be a good place to start and I believe they are made to length Jake in Aldinga SA will do the work, hes been very helpful to me so far and he is working in a Dynon about now sometime so he will have the clues on servo strength JR
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    Jabiru install?

    Hi, First important point is I am PLANNING to do mine and havent started yet. One servo can go behind PAX seat using push rod in the generic kit to the end of the control cables for aeilons - will need a couple of brackets and supports made - I have a photo of someone elses like this. Others...
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    Jabiru install?

    YNRM :) JR
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    Jabiru install?

    Anyone had experience fitting AP to Jabiru J200 or similar JR
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    D180 problems

    Not wanting to return the unit to the USA, I opened the battery compartment and had a play Was fairly clear the plug for the battery was faulty and easily lost connection as it was flexed I have simply bent the centre pins so it makes better contact and was unable to make the unit loose power...
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    D180 problems

    Sending this to the top again Is the internal battery the problem? JR
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    D180 problems

    Loaded patch today No change Internal 16.2, main 12.5, keep alive 0. Turn off master and D180 shuts down John
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    D180 problems

    More flights, more testing Now the D180 seems to be keeping charge up OK, above 16 v all the time. But when I shut off mains power it turns off like theres no Back up battery JR
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    D180 problems

    As discussed with Mike H, battery is not OK. Reads 16 V in flight or on charge. Took 40 hrs charge to get to 16.2V When landed and mains turned off, screen goes off too. Upon reapplying main power internal bat reads 13 v Restart engine, screen turns on and off while cranking and then int bat...
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    D180 problems

    OK, Main V = 12.5v, Internal = 0 v, keep alive = 0 and not connected Loaded Ver 5 Put the main bat on charge - stable 13.0 to 13.5 volts Left power on to D180  (screen turned off) for over 20hrs Now internal bat 16 V, and is working as backup, is this high enough? Do I still run the patch? With...
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    D180 problems

    Email to Mike H indicates patch is for ver 5 only, hasnt had this problem w 4.04 so its likely to be something else He recommends NOT installing the patch Any suggestions? JR
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    D180 problems

    OK Had more of a play today and also noticed that clock returns to 11:00 every time the unit is turned on after being off overnight, This recovers once other avionics are powered up, ie 296 unit starts sending data Seems like the battery is dead flat or not being used. Issue that is confusing is...
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    D180 problems

    A few problems have developed, ie they were working OK but now arent. - listed by prioroty. Its in a Jabiru 200, 6 cyl, running 4.04. Backup battery, unit switches on and off with Master sw, until recently the backup bat setup worked OK, now it shuts down when cranking and imediately with master...
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