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I think most people around here (Toronto area) use Hope Aero for prop overhauls https://hopeaero.com/ Steve

Hey Guys, Does anyone have a set of the 3" pedal extension hardware that isn't installed on the aircraft....would like to get ahold of a set to have drawings done? V/r Matt

I sold my old ones to Air Parts. He might need a few more cores.

Flew from CMA back to CRQ today IFR and couldn’t see well at all laterally with the inland smog layer at 4-5K. Very hard to see any traffic at the same altitude. A very weird hot day at altitude; maybe a temperature inversion.

I hit the steering wheel hard in an F150 while wearing lap and shoulder belts. I purchased a set of aftermarket inertial belts for a 73 Camaro that never worked well even after the manufacturer replaced them. Then I read about the Mooney shoulder belt installation issues; on the surface it sounds like a poor design. None of that motivated me. If I order them I’ll probably go with the simple fixed version.

My sea level EGTs are high 1100s to low 1200s depending on the conditions. Though they have trended upward as the servo has aged. When I last had it overhauled (15ish years ago), I asked the overhauler to set it as rich as possible within spec; this yielded EGTs just under 1200 on all but one cylinder. All cylinders @ 250°-275° ROP at full rich. I wouldn’t change anything about how it’s set up.

Don't rule out retreads, these guys put out the best, EXCELLENT customer service. https://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/ V/r matt

I think those are 0 to 30 ohms each, but they’re wired in series so it’s between zero and 60 ohms on an M20J for full to empty

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Hey guys, does anyone know what the resistance range is to test the fuel senders? I removed my old ones when I put in the JPI and Cies senders and wanting to test the old ones to sell, they worked when removed but want to verify they are within the appropriate range. V/r Matt

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Completely agree that target EGT is the best approach. I’m of the opinion that an EGT of 1200°-1250° is a more ideal target for an IO360 with an 8.7 to 1 C/R.

Agreed, this will be for friends and family that are also active pilots.

Appreciate it! Apparently in some of the older forums there are some diagrams kicking around, trying to get my hands on them too.

I see the exact same stuff, as in same phone numbers and same wording, on chess.com

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Cleaning and servicing can't hurt, however this sounds like one of the microswitches is worn or out of alignment, if last overhaul is more than 10 years ago best to send to precise flight for IRAN

Disagree. Very easily loosed and tightened. Easy to release shoulder strap to swap tanks and reattach. Literally one second. Less expensive. When snug it’s snug.

So on a later model M20K without dual brakes: 1) the attachments for the brake master cylinders are in place. 2) change the pedals and arms with a set that has brake pedals 3) install the crossover pipes and T into the existing system 4) bleed the brakes 5) sign the logbook. Some other models - there is a check valve between the LHS and RHS, i am not familiar. M20C, not so sure either. Aerodon

I enjoy giving rides in my C, but would not let a non-pilot or even a non-current pilot make the landing. Not even in a trainer, unless a CFI is beside them (which I am not). It is fun to let pax fly the plane, though!

Here’s what I don’t understand. I have been in online groups since the days of AvSig on Compuserve and rec.aviation.* on Usenet. MooneySpace is one of several forums I participate in now.it is the only one that has continuously been attacked so voraciously. why?

This may also be helpful:

Looking to see if anyone knows where to possibly buy a dual brake kit for my Mooney M20C, part number 950239-501. I'm going to be flying with friends and family and would like the ability to have a true dual system so they can experience everything from take off to landing while also having control of everything as well.

Yes. Send them to Precise Flight for overhaul

Look through the log books to see when the last time the maintenance was done. It's supposed to be done once a year but very few shops do it during the annuals. If you don't it turns into thousands in having them serviced. The yearly maintenance can be performed by the owner as well. Search is your friend on Mooneyspace . . . . if it's happened to you, it's happened to someone before you.