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- Page 1 DA 100/120 EFI Electronic Fuel Injected Engines OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 2 DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G Document Revision Table Rev. Description of Change Revised Revision Approved Approved Date Date Initial Release T.West 12/29/2015 D.Gallaher 12/29/2015 Added ECM Blink Signals T.West 3/28/2016 D.Gallaher 3/28/2016 Added Throttle Kill/UAV Instructions K.Gratien 7/14/2016 T.West...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G Table of Contents Section Page 1. General Safety 2. Un-Packing Your Engine 3. Getting Started a. Hardware Installation b. Transmitter/Receiver Set Up c. Starting Engine 4. Maintenance 5. ECM Signal Data a. Blink Patterns 6. -
Page 4: General Safety
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G 1. General Safety: Read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating your engine. You can help prevent accidents by being familiar with the controls and observing safe operating procedures. Operator’s Responsibility: 1. The operator should know how to stop the engine quickly in case of an emergency. -
Page 5: Un-Packing Your Engine
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G 2. Un-Packing Your Engine: Caution: Your Engine comes with wire harnesses attached to the intake assembly. Handle the engine with care when removing the assembly from the box. Package Contents: 1. Engine with Intake Assembly 2. - Page 6 DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G EFI Components and Descriptions 24 Pin 14 Pin Connector to Connector Engine from Receiver Engine Vacuum Line Figure 1: Engine Control Module (ECM) 14 Pin ECM Connector Fuel Pump Throttle Command Tach Output...
- Page 7 DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G 24 Pin ECM Connector Ignition Connector Engine Connector Crank Input Figure 3: Main Engine Harness Heat Shrink: used to Exhaust Gaskets connect CHT sensor to wire harness Fuel line between Vacuum line engine and fuel...
- Page 8 DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G Fuel In from Fuel Fuel Out to Engine Tank Fuel Connector Figure 5: Fuel Pump 13 Pin Engine Harness Crank Position Connector Sensor Connector Figure 6: Engine and Crank Harness This Document is not controlled when printed. See HFE “Released Documents” folder on server for latest revision,...
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Page 9: Getting Started
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G Throttle Servo Injector MAP Fitting Fuel Fitting Figure 7: Intake Components 3. Getting Started: Engine Oil This engine was calibrated using Red Line 2 Stroke All Sport oil at a mix ratio of 40:1. -
Page 10: Hardware Installation
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G The engine was calibrated with premium gasoline. 91-93 octane is recommended. a. Hardware Installation 1. Do not install the ECM to the engine or motor mount. The vibration will damage the hardware. Route the ECM to a location inside the aircraft and mount it where vibration is minimal. -
Page 11: Starting Engine
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G 1. Throttle commands use the standard output from Channel 3 of the receiver. Expected pulse width range from 900µs for closed throttle and 2100µs for wide open throttle. You may need to extend the end limits for channel 3 in your transmitter to produce the appropriate range. -
Page 12: Maintenance
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G Note: The engine may struggle to run for the first few minutes as it is purging all the air from the fuel system. This may not be evident until you go to wide open throttle. -
Page 13: Ecm Signal Data
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G 5. Signal Inputs/Outputs for ECM: Signal Description Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected Not Connected IGN PWR +6V power supply output from the Engine Control Unit for the ignition power. Not Connected... -
Page 14: Blink Patterns
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G Signal Description Not Connected (RS-232 level Tx) PUMP SIGNAL Variable voltage output from fuel pump assembly. Not Connected (RS-232 level Rx) Not Connected Crank signal output ground reference PUMP (+) Fuel System power (routed internally from system power pin 14 and enabled by a high side driver (relay) from ECM state commands). -
Page 15: Technical Specifications
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G 6. Technical Specifications Throttle Body air cleaner retaining nuts. 10 in-lbs. Only use NGK CM-6 spark plugs. Plug gap is .018” to .020" (.38 to .50 mm) Size Torque Spark plug: CM-6, 10mm 90 in. -
Page 16: Warranty Information
Damage caused by improper handling, operation, or maintenance. Damage caused by a crash. Damage caused by using improper fuel or additives. Damage incurred during transit to Desert Aircraft. WRAP AND PACK ENGINE CAREFULLY!! NOTE: DESERT AIRCRAFT WILL NOT SHIP ANY WARRANTY REPLACEMENT ITEMS UNTIL POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE ITEMS IN QUESTION ARE RECEIVED BY DESERT AIRCRAFT. - Page 17 DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G EFI System Warranty Your Desert Aircraft EFI system is covered with a 1 year warranty by Desert Aircraft starting from the date of shipment from Desert Aircraft. This warranty covers defects in workmanship and materials only to include Fuel Pump, wiring, ECM and throttle body.
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Page 18: Part Numbers
DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G 8. Part Numbers Compact Parts This Document is not controlled when printed. See HFE “Released Documents” folder on server for latest revision, or contact HFE International. - Page 19 DESERT AIRCRAFT OWNER’S MANUAL HFEDCN0054 Rev G ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. DA120EFI-1 20MM THROTTLE BODY ASSY DA120EFI-2 20MM THROTTLE SHAFT DA120EFI-3 20MM THROTTLE PLATE DA120EFI-4 THROTTLE BODY HOUSING DA120EFI-5 THROTTLE SCREW DA120EFI-6 GROMMET MODIFIED DA120EFI-7 INJECTOR CAP MODIFIED DA120EFI-8 ISOLATOR...