J Bird

My 252 has the MB-1 single alternator engine. Looking at possibly converting it to dual alternator since I've collected about 90% of the parts to go the 252 Encore route.

I did my complete instrument training and checkride in N79350 out of Ocala back in 2012.

This what I had in my 201 with Century 21. Don't know much about the specific cost to add or installation as it was installed when I purchased the plane. It worked really well.

Looks pretty cool! I can see flying and recording the outside picture and inside at the same time and afterwards going back to the video and critique myself.

Raptor is DEAD in my opinion. After all those years working on the plane, get it into somewhat of a flying condition, escapes death and what does he do? he goes and change Airframe Design and Powerplant to designs that have yet to be used in any certified or production experimental. Stupid to throw all the data gathered out the door and start from scratch.

I wish he had started the project with a Lycoming or Continental engine and worked the Audi engine in as an alternative after getting things worked out on the airframe.

Just ordered 2. Thanks for the lead on Makexyz.com

What happens if you have a Medeco key with no markings? what would be the options left to getting a key duplicated? I had a Locksmith make a key for me last week and even though the cuts where the same it did not work.

Just saw a 252 up for sale on Barnstormers https://www.barnstormers.com/category-20594-Mooney--252.html

One of the cleanest Sandel units I've seen in a long time.

I'll take it off your hands!!! PM me payment details

Sold pretty quick

If it was me, most of my attention would be on the engine, borescope to see if any corrosion is present, oil change, injector cleaning, and spark. Most are commenting on rebuilding, overhaul, IRAN's. I'm concern about your ferry permit and someone flying it back to home base. The engine probably will start and sounds good for sitting that long but can you make it out of the pattern is another thing.

Crap! I see the new heading that its sold.

How much is the annual database subscription? also does the GXM 40 provide weather and radio?

What did you end up doing to get this fix?

Check with Gsxrpilot, he recently did the Encore conversion which required some gear door change, might be another option.

I have your email.

-A-, I was just being cheap and trying to avoid the charges for a second reprogram from 252 to encore conversion that's all. I currently have a UBG16 but it has been acting up so I figured "heck I have a JPI 930 let me see if I can have it installed along with the Microkit landing system" so I reached out to JPI.

I've also heard that before. I just replaced my Gill battery last month...... I'll see how long it lasts.

I've been searching for pics of the dual setup just to get an idea of where the second alternator is located. I remember an old mechanic telling me that I would need to replace the whole case a couple months back. I thought that was just crazy cause if the same engine is in Gsxrpilot plane then why wont it fit in mines with same dimension, cowling etc?

Your absolutely right. I think also because of it being certified equipment. My beef was trying to avoid the second $500. Who knows there might not be a charge if I leave it up to the professionals.

I understand the reprogram $500 cost going from a Cessna T210 which the box is currently setup for- to a 252 but! going from 252 to encore is a minor change definitely not worth the additional $500 for a reprogram of the RPM and Manifold pressure especially if it's as simple as an file upload. I definitely know I want to switch my engine from a single alternator to a dual alternator setup during the overhaul so I haven't made the decision on who will do the conversion work just yet. Is there a gauge for dual alternators on the 930?

.I’ve been back and forth with JPI all week on reprogramming my used JPI 930, I purchased my JPI 930 years back and it came from a Cessna T210 unfortunately the unit I have can not be reprogrammed but for $500 I’ll get the newest 930. $500 to program and $220 for the RAD. $1220 out the door for a new JPI 930 with my old unit. In couple months I’m 100% going the Encore conversion as I have 90% of the required parts and that means having the 930 setup for the Encore specs. JPI is saying they will not setup the 930 to anything other than the current 252 without an STC paperwork, I got the RMA number but damn they want me to fill out a lot of info and take pictures of the 252 POH. I really don’t want to pay $500 to program and then later this year pay another $500.

I thought you can get them but only thru Blue Skies Aviation @ KHYI?? that was the info I came across right around June 2020.... maybe things have changed?