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  1. Asked for a quote for a JPI EDM-900 into my Bravo and the quote came back north of 17,000. Ugh. 80 man-hrs to install. Really?
  2. I have a TKS system in my Mooney Bravo with an ice light. The wire leading to the ice light has pulled out of the back of the connector. I'd like to get some replacement contacts, but having trouble identifying the type of connector. Anyone have a guess?
  3. Is this a Mooney part original to plane or did a previous owner add it?
  4. I'm seeing a lot of broken image icons. Images that users have included in their posts, but don't seem to work. As an example, I am looking for Mooney tug ideas and found a thread labelled "show your tug". Most of the images in that thread are not visible. Was there a change to a new server that broke these images or some sort of data cap we've hit and the hosting company is blocking images? Sorry if this is a repeat question, I did look to see if something like this was previously asked and found nothing. David Castor
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    TLS Bravo Power Settings

    Have you noticed low voltage warning on either alternator when throttle is at a lower setting?
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    TLS Bravo Power Settings

    Appreciate the post. Is there a limitation on how long full power should be used? I'm not one to push the engine hard, but flight instructor asked me because a Bonanza he flew with a turbo had like a 2 minute limitation. Thanks!
  7. I am installing a newly upholstered set of seats and when removing the rear bench seat I found these massive steel springs under the lower seat cushion (see photo). I think I remember reading somewhere that the foam used these days is better and the springs can be removed...any other opinion? I'm leaning towards removing because when I took the bench seat out the springs were folded backwards which caused scratches on the aluminum. Dave C
  8. My SVS control was at one time I attached to the side of the footwell near where your A/P is, then moved by a previous owner to just below the yoke. I don't thonk you need to modify the cable to make it work. I suppose the big concern is introducing slack on the cable that allows the cable to move and reducing effectiveness of the cable.
  9. I talked with aircraft engravers a long time ago. I figure if he can't engrave on the plastic we use...then it should be possible to use the same mold with a different plastic formula. Alternatively, I've also been looking at options for hot stamping (like the originals). Dave
  10. Shrobby, I built a 3D model and sent it to an injection molding company. They had some concerns with the moldability of the design, and suggested some modifications. I intend to make those changes. The cost of making a mold is about 5k, so I think we would need to have a commitment for at least a few hundred of these covers to make the cost worthwhile. I don't know if tge demand is high enough for that. Definitely not high enough if there are more than one of us producing the covers, so thats why I don't want to share my model. I did share a version formatted for 3d printing and I think it has been used to produce many of the 3d prints you see in this thread. Dave C
  11. I had a similar problem, found a short between the mic and phone jacks that only occurred when headset was plugged in. Try a different headset to make sure its not a in your headset. Dave C
  12. That's good news, but I would like to see them improve the accuracy of the parts...I read about a guy who ended up returning at least the headliner because it wasn't an accurate reproduction of the parts in his plane. I'm all for updating, but as an example they eliminated the recessed areas where stall/gear warning horns are supposed to go. Offering a couple of colors would be a nice improvement as well. Dave C
  13. Be sure to check the nose gear truss, if the nose gear is forced to turn too tightly with a tug, the tubular structure can be damaged. LASAR has an STC'd truss with stops but someone actually broke the stops off mine and then damaged the truss. You can see the area Im talking about if you use the tow bar and move it to one side or another just until it stops. Cost to repair is about $750 plus labor and freight. Dave C
  14. Marauder, I am using 3d prints from my model in my airplane without any modification. There are some settings that can affect the final outcome so it's possible that the "Oshkosh contact" is using slightly different settings and that may result in a slightly different fit. As to the labels, I have experimented some with printing with a void for lettering...the text comes out pretty clean, but adding contrasting color is the challenge. I'm still working on that solution. The Shapeways .7 version was made by someone else, I bought an earlier version (.5 maybe?) and I was also unhappy with the fit. I can't speak to how well .7 fits. Shapeways material uses a technique that results in a rough surface and the plastic powder tends to shed unless you seal it somehow (spray paint)? My method is filament deposition...the surface appears to have stripes but at least it doesn't shed. Dave
  15. I can 3d print these covers without text for anyone that wants them at $5 each plus $6 shipping, color is currently limited to white or black. Send me a PM. I shared my 3d model with the "Oshkosh contact" so the shape and fit should be identical. Send me a PM. Dave C
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