mooniac15u

Did you do a mag check?

The CHT on #4 is down in the range where the lead scavengers in the fuel may not be very effective. If it is usually in the mid 200s you may have to watch that cylinder for lead deposits.

Acetone isn't really any stronger it's just more polar. It will dissolve different things than the mineral spirits. When selecting a solvent just remember that "like dissolves like." So, if you want to wash away oily residue then you probably want something non-polar like mineral spirits. If you have something that may be more polar then acetone is a good choice. In general acetone will dissolve a lot of things so it's a good general purpose solvent. In this case it's probably a good choice since you are ultimately trying to remove everything but the metal.

I was hoping your oil pressure wasn't 203 psi.

I think that's your oil temperature not your oil pressure.

Y70 seems like a nice little airport. There were a couple other Mooneys on the ramp the last time I was there.

Welcome aboard. I have family in Belding and Lowell. You'll soon get the standard bombardment of advice from everyone about why you should get their model of Mooney.

Just remember that if you open the static system to blow out water it must be retested per 91.411.

I think there is some additional guidance in AC 20-173 and AC 120-76C. In 120-76C section 5j on page 2 (http://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac_120-76c.pdf ) the FAA defines "Mounted" as " Any portable device that is attached to a permanently installed mounting device." So it seems pretty clear that it makes a difference whether the mount is permanent. In 20-173 section 5(4) on page 3 (http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC 20-173.pdf ) on "Yoke Mounts and Clips" they say, " In 14 CFR parts 25, 27, and 29 aircraft, yoke mounting of an EFB is not recommended..." It is notable that part 23 is not included in that list but it is included in other sections of the document including the immediately preceding paragraph.

If someone were to get an A&P to sign off their yoke mount wouldn't removal of that mount then also require a signoff? So, getting a signoff would preclude an owner from removing it and flying without it.

That retaining wall looks like an unfortunate necessity. I would probably hit a wingtip on something like that while trying to turn the plane around.

Everything you need to know to assemble a Stratux can be found here: http://stratux.me It is very easy to load the software onto the SD card.

Have you tested your battery?

When it comes to Mooneys you can never have enough Clarence!

We should probably build a wall to stop the flow of illegal Canadian pennies into the U.S.

Did you get your engine overhaul completed?

There are still plenty of Canadian pennies floating around down here. Should we send you some?

The Maintenance Manual contains this note: "M20J aircraft are painted with Enflex III urethane enamel. Inquiries concerning application of this finish should be directed to: Pratt & Lambert, P.O. Box 2153, Wichita, KS. 67201."

The Maintenance Manual allows for 1/4 inch maximum trail for the cowl flaps when closed.

How many hours do you have now? You say you want 300 hours before purchasing and also that you are about a year out from purchase. You mention the 305 (Rocket) and "safety profile" in the same sentence. The 305 could be a lot of plane for a low-time pilot. We recently lost a well-regarded Mooneyspace member in his 305 Rocket. He was a low-time pilot. I'm not trying to discourage you from a Mooney purchase. Just be aware of what you are getting into and the risks involved.

Are you sure that you got the right solenoid? Later M20J's had 24V electrical systems. It would be easy to order the 24V solenoid by mistake because that model would be listed as approved for the M20J.

I was looking at your layout here and in the other picture you posted. I notice that you have both CDIs on the far side of your radio stack but you have an open spot in the lower right of your primary panel. If you are going to be working on your IR it might be worth having your primary CDI moved into your field of view. It will make your instrument scans a lot easier.

Based on the panel picture you posted when you bought the plane that looks like a fairly new AI. The 60s vintage AIs often had a white "sky" instead of the blue you see now. There should be a logbook entry with the details of the replacement.

You are more likely to find the model number in the logbooks. Changing out an AI probably wouldn't affect W&B.

Electric DG or electric HSI?