MB65E

Thanks for all of the O-rings! :-) Blue Skies, -Matt

JeppFD, was really simple to used. It was organized really well for instrument flying. ForeFlight has so much crap on it it can become challenging to go between multiple charts quickly. You could used JeppFD and just stay on one page, Arrival and departure. Almost the difference between Garmin 1000 and Collins PL21. Both great units, one just had more gimmicks. ForeFlight is an awesome platform as well. I’m glad they keep adding professional tools to the AP -Matt

Nope, My Dads been to them all! ;-) -Matt

Bring your tie downs. Read the notam. A small 3-1 power adapter/extension cord. They have Honda generators available for charging accessories and phones but usually it looks like a Christmas tree with others chargers. Canopy cover. Check tire pressures prior to departure. Sunscreen and good walking shoes. AND Have Fun! This will be my 39 year! :-) -Matt

I like my Bendix Mags! nice report. Sorry for your troubles. Any idea if the EIS system is on any other models? I seem to remember the Lancair Evolution EIS 540 had issues as well. That was years ago. Overall EIS is a great idea on paper, but needs to play nice with everyone. -Matt

Modern spray detailers and waxes are pretty neat. I feel they do a good job of lifting the dirt. I don’t hose the airplane off anymore. The water ends of in places for days. Most Aircraft detailers won’t wetwash anymore either. That said a freshwater wetwash every year or so shouldn’t hurt anything. -Matt

Well, how did it go? ;-) -Matt

Lycoming used to hold their dealership/vendors close. Aviall is one of the few vendors left. Omaha air parts used to be a lycoming dealer. They were recently purchased by Aircraft spruce. I would personally befriend an Engine shop and buy parts through the engine shop directly if you are still having issues. -Matt

Do the paramount cylinders have the leather check valve thing as mentioned in other posts? The IPC states it’s as an oring. Mine was assembled incorrectly by Muncie Aviation. They had the aluminum puck flipped, they only used 3 orings and a washer was missing. I ordered two of the last new brass washers that I was missing. Duncan Aviation actually had NOS parts for the paramount actuators.

John at McFarlane is great to work with. However, They use RL carriers for shipping- they suck in LA. I ended up hiring buddy of mine with a moving company to pick it up on the last leg of the trip. The prop I ordered took 9mo to get when promised 6mo. They drop ship directly from Germany. The paint issues are much better with MT now days. I would get white as painting composite black is still not a good idea. I’ve heard good things regarding performance from their latest blade designed. -Matt

V1-15-625-CH is the part number in my airplane. One is a paramount part the other might be Cleveland. -Matt

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mooney-Aircraft-Brake-Master-Cyl-MLG-PN-V1-15-625-CH-PARAMOUNT-/154298788922?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286 -Matt

I’m about to do mine. There are a few on eBay. If mine does the same I’ll flip you for them. Plane parts has a nice reseal kit. -Matt

I’ve had one in my airplane for 6mo. good so far. -Matt

Well, Don’t put in the claim then. Repair the airplane yourself. But You’ll still have damage history. Good time to upgrade to a Top prop hartzell or an MT. Or Slap some new blades on the hub. I have a used set of gear doors I'm keeping for the If in life. Engine prop strike inspection is called out in a Lycoming SB. Overhaul and Splitting the case is NOT required. The Crank Bolt is the most significant part that needs to be replaced. Belly skins are flat easy to make skins. Belly Bulkhead formers can be replaced or straightened. It gets messy when the pitot tube punches a bigger hole in the wing and the flap hinges get worn down. But not having the insurance claim will save money over the long run. All that said, I’m thinking about liability only policy next year and Increasing it to 2.0m. -Matt

Ummm, not using a new gasket or torque wrench. Only plug I have ever seen come loose was the one in my uncles Briggs & Stratton go cart. That’s because the threads were shot. It would shoot spark plugs. 150ft! -Matt

Airlines use this nice fiberglass baggage tape. It’s also used in fuel bays to prevent chafing of bladders. spruce sells It. -Matt

What’s your question? -Matt

eBay had a few sets. v1-15-625 -Matt

Plane parts has a rebuild kit for $10 that I ordered. Going to rebuild mine this week. Will advise if I can get a good deal on the cylinder with the kit. -Matt

Same issue on mine. I used one large area engine mount washer (laying around from other installs)to make that interference better. Old mounts will just mush into place, new mounts haven’t formed around the corner. -Matt

Look up the torque and actually use a torque wrench and crows foot . Most think they know how tight things should be. It’s surprising how much torque steel lines require! look up “dell flare fittings” as well. I wouldn’t replace the line unless it was actually damaged. If the flare is jacked well, then replace the line. the dell fittings are neat, I would use it in your case. I’ve used them on aluminum HYD lines on citations. that ground wire shouldn’t be rubbing on your oil line either. -Matt

James at Glendale aero can help. Good friend. -Matt

Unless that’s a Kenny Tunnel race engine that’s really high. I overhauled mine for something in the high teens . But it took me 7 months and lots of patience. Most engine shops have a back log of 3-4 months. Lycon does flawless work. Highly recommend. Thats probably a worse case quote. I’d rather see it as time and materials. The only thing that was salvageable on mine was the crank, a rod, accessory case, and sump. Everything else was trashed. also on the west coast. -Matt

I’ll be in Nashville with tools all week and can look at it for you. -Matt