Roscoe

Yep, Radio is out at present

Changed Coil on LH side which seems to have solved problem but only flown once since because now i have a Radio issue which i am working on! Hopefully Coil was the culprit with the engine issue but will keep eyeon it. Thanks Bruce

No, problem tested the same right through a long taxi with turns etc. I was told of someone that had this issue at Archerfield once where distorted facing one way and clear another way.

Deb coincidentally i was looking at a US website ast night where Comant make Antennas that fit to the Belly. Is is difficult to remove the existing Antnna in the Fin if we decide thats the problem?

Andy thnks again for your interest and comprehensive reply. Will pass on your comments to the shop where i am getting Radio tested again. No change in Headset. Am using David Clark ProX and tested other Headsets in both sides with no difference. The problem is big distortion on transmit with engine both running and stopped. The problem arose a week ago when taxiing at Bankstown without any warning. Today the first Radio shop i tried said that it worked fine on the Bench so it MUST be the Antenna, and because they couldnt get to it, i was told, sorry mate, cant help you. Andy, have you heard of any instances where Jab antennas have been replaced? Anyway, lets see what happens on the second opinion scenario. Will keep you all posted Cheers Roscoe

Yeah i know what you mean. At this stage getting another Bench test done but ive been advised Radio fineon the Bench. Now looking if it might be Antenna issue. Frustrating. Will keep you in the loop Cheers Roscoe

Hi Paul, not exactly sure what he did on the Bench, but stated that Radio checked out fine, then reinstalled today in Aircraft but still horribly distorted on transmit on all freq therefore assumed problem is with Antenna installation. Jab Antenna is encased in fin, so Radio tech not able to go any further and still no closer to solution. Am seeking 2nd opinion and may have to opt for another Antenna installation on top canopy or on belly but will see when i get another opinion. Will let you know and thanks for your interest. Cheers Roscoe

Andy, yes nothing added to Avionics since new.

Yes i think the Radio Tech checked that when removing Radio

Signoff Roscoe........not Roxie...hate predictive text!!!

Andy thanks for quick reply. Tower said distorted and unreadable 0n lower freq 119.9. Sidetone clear and transmit clear thru headset but unreadable by tower. Have jiggled plugs in Jacks and tried different headsets in both sides. Radio guy will speak to Microair tmrow & report back. Very frustrating however. Cheers RoxieRoxie

Andy tn

Hi all. Today, when taxiing out at Bankstown, Tower advised almost unreadable on ground freq 119.9. A check on Tower freq 132.8 OK initially, then unreadable 5 min later. Radio Techs removed Radio and checks perfectly on the Bench. Reception fine and Sidetone fine. Just transmit probs. Later on ground checks, transmit distorted on lower freq but twr reading loud and clear at higher freq 132.8 Ground test of Antenna OK. Problem just appeared today and no issues since Radio installed new in late March this year. Am using latest David Clark DC-PROX ANR Headset but problem still there on old Headset and no improvement on copilot side. Appreciate comments guys. Cheers Roscoe

Russ can this be bought in Aust?, I see on their website it's a US product. Thanks

Yep thanks again. Will put less fuel in next time and see hw it goes. Cheers for now

Thanks Mike

Mike thanks, never heard the word flock before, can u elaborate pls

Will keep a close eye on this and keep you all updated, thanks .

Andy do you mean it leaks from the fuel cap and runs underneath to the wing root?

Thanks Bruce

And only on Runup pre flight

Thanks JR. Appreciate reply.

Ignition check smooth at full power and 2000RPM on both switches. Problem is only at 2600 RPM on RH ignition.

Hi again folks. I noticed some Blue Avgas stains around the area where the chain from the drain plug meets the Wing Root on LH Wing today. Noticed on first flight after Refuelling to full when putting Aircraft away. Was careful not to spill fuel and only on LH side. Have advised Jabiru as Aircraft is new and they always respond quickly but thought I would ask if anyone else has noticed this. Appreciate your help guys. Cheers Roscoe