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I removed the gas lines and brass fittings from the fuel flow transducer and noticed a brown "plug" in the input orifice. This turned out to be dirt. Turns out a one quarter inch hose is the perfect size for a wasp nest. While I was fitting the wings, I remember leaving the gas line...

I purchased and installed the FlightDEK-D180, wiring harnes, and Rotax engine monitoring kit. I was unable to start the engine and found the fuel flow transducer was not allowing any gas through. The aircraft is a high wing CH701, and the transducer is installed between a Facet electric pump...

Even more info: I disconnected the remote compass and the problem still exists. I removed the FlightDEK-D180 from the Aircraft (no connectors now connected) and powered it on-- the turn rate indicator is still pegged left. If I hold the D180 and spin right the the turn rate indicator will...

More info on rotating heading tape issue: At first turn on, the heading is correct and stable, but the turn-rate indicator bar is max left. When the altitude tape shows up (about 30 seconds after power up) the heading starts spinning. This looks like more of a stuck turn rate acceleromator?

I am building a kit plane and installed a FltDEK-D180 this spring--I thought everything was working fine. I am back to work on the project now, and hoping for first flight this fall ;-) When I power up the D180, either with internal battery power or avionics power, the heading tape starts...