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From the Aircraft Operating Instructions page 10: Wing Span w short tips/span with wing extension.......34.77/49.21 ft Area w short tips/area with wing extension.......115/133 ft2

I replaced my struts a little over a year ago with the struts mentioned in previous threads. It was a little challenging, but manageable if you’re somewhat handy and creative with your tools. Although I did not look very hard, I did not find any services to recharge the struts. It’s definitely worth the effort to replace them and have the confidence that the canopy will not blow shut with mild or moderate winds.

Hello, I'm having a pre-buy / annual inspection done on a Grob 109 that I'm in the procurement process for. As the fuel lines have been been replaced according to the ICA, that's part of the activity. I'm afraid that, due to geographical considerations, I'm not able to see the plane and get the measurements for the fuel lines to order the replacements as requested by the IA. Is anyone able to advise me of what size DIN 73379 hose I should be ordering, and a rough length? Many thanks, Josh

Does anyone know the wing area of the Phoenix?

Hello Happy New Year ! I'm curious to hear from Grob owners on how difficult it is to support and maintain the Limbach ? Thanks.

For the records…. My canopy has been sagging and dropping lately, so I have had the gas struts regassed. The spec on the side of the strut says 150N (15 kg-f) but mine measured at almost exactly 15kg. The guy who regassed it said that brand understated the force and mine should be about 200N , despite the rating on the side. He regassed mine but went a bit high… about 210N. My canopy is now well balanced, slightly positive but probably perfect. It was a very quick and cheap process. No more falling canopy for me. Yay! Barry Hendy #21 in Australia.

The electric fuel pump for -200S models seems to be a HARDI 9912M, relabeled as a Limbach. Used on ~1960's vintage European sports cars, like the Porsche 912 from which the Limbach is derived, it has a safety feature built in which can cause some diagnostic confusion: it will not pump without some some back pressure in the output line. This, in case of a car crash, before things like roll-over sensors. https://www.hardi-automotive.com/en/products/pumps-1224v/ https://www.bpnorthwest.com/fuel-pump-electronic-dual-polarity-bj8-e-type-65-to-71-mgb-65-to-80-mgc.html

Thanks guys. Found them at Mouser. https://www.mouser.com/c/?q=1110-f112

Here is an invoice from a breaker switch order. Invoice - 9008566832.pdf

I found some a while back ... https://au.element14.com/eta/1110-f112-p1m1-5a/circuit-breaker-5a/dp/1003733 This is an Australian site link, but Element14 is global. I am not sure they are exactly the ones, but they are physically the same and look the same. Barry #21 in Australia

Would like to get a couple of spares, as well as potentially use the 2 extra spaces on my panel for new instruments. Anyone have a make/model ID and source for these push-button switches?

The turnaround time is generally 4-8 weeks. We do have loaner canopies available that we can send you to use while yours is out for service. Instructions for sending the canopy to us are attached. Current repack/recertification cost is $1,775 and replacement rocket is $1,280. Please let us know if you have any additional questions or need any additional information. Dennis Aerolite 103, LLC Magnum Parachutes, LLC U-FLY-IT Light Sport Aircraft, LLC 386-738-4444 (Hangar) 740-407-4491 (Cell / Text) Instructions for Shipping Your Magnum Canopy to us for Repack. DO NOT ship the rocket to us with your canopy. All expired rockets are returned to us AFTER you receive your replacement rocket, as the expired rockets must be returned to us in the specialized and DOT approved shipping container. This document contains THREE pages. Please read them all. Softpack Systems: 1. Disconnect the rocket assembly from the canopy pack at the small carabineer joining the stainless cables (see photo on Page 2). 2. Disconnect the aircraft bridle(s) from the canopy pack at the large carabineer (see photo on page 2). Complete the Repack Information Sheet (see Page 3), and send it along with the canopy pack to us at the following address. DO NOT ship the rocket, bridles, carabineers, or any other components. Magnum Parachutes, LLC 915 Biscayne Blvd. Hangar B DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 738-4444 Please also email us photos showing: 1. The data info on the canopy pack, clearly showing the serial number of the unit, and the date of manufacture. (See photo on Page 2, circled in red). 2. The serial number stamped into the end of the rocket motor. (See photo on Page 2, circled in red).

I may not understand the question. With a charged battery I just turn mine on. The current drain isn't really all that high.

Might try folded spring steel flat stock. Long side on pilot side, short side close to the panel.

Hi Doug. New to the forum and found your hose replacement discussion. You mentioned having the kit and the hose lengths. Could send that? I have a list from Lockwood ... perhaps that is the kit portion. How long of an effort was it for the replacement? Thank you! Jack

Rob Nice to know. Thanks for the update. Alan

I have a problem with the carb heat on a 109B. When it is pulled to hot it creeps back to cold over the course of 30 secs or so. Has anyone else experienced this issue? What solutions have been found?

I almost bought a Ximango before I bought my Phoenix. VERY glad I didn’t. The wing folding mechanism on the Ximango is SCARY. On top of that you are seriously gross weight limited if you are flying with two adults. You can barely carry full fuel and have very limited baggage capacity.