DA-50R flameout
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Flying my DA-50 today when the unexpected engine flame out occurred.
Question is providing good voltage to the ignition module:
1) is there a procedure to verify the status of the Hall magnetic sensor on the crankshaft via an OHM meter?
2) is it OK to power up the ignition system / plug removed and grounded to engine, spin the crank to confirm spark?
Thanks all!
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It's pretty rare for the sensor to just go like that. Not saying it doesn't happen, but it is rare. You can blow them on many ignitions if you try and check spark without grounding properly.
RTK / Pat answered your questions correctly.
My question would be did you try and start it afterwards?
Have you checked your clunk?
What kind of battery are you using? What is your battery voltage?
RTK / Pat answered your questions correctly.
My question would be did you try and start it afterwards?
Have you checked your clunk?
What kind of battery are you using? What is your battery voltage?
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Thanks all..........gotta start some where. As everybody suggested, I started with the simple and cheap first. Following DA's advice, verified volts to the ignition module then spun crank with prop off (of course) no sparky. Rest is history.
What is everybody using to wrap the flex header of the cylinger head Teflon?
What is everybody using to wrap the flex header of the cylinger head Teflon?



