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Red like that yes, but the actual “button” is probably twice as fat. Maybe like the diameter of a dime or so?

That could definitely be true. My mm and parts catalog were made on the best “xerox” machine available in 1975! A few things are kinda blurry. That one definitely looks like a standard klaxon. The bigger one is a big fat red one (25 amps).

I didn’t. Even though the CB was a little sloppy, it’s been holding since I reset it once. I think if I really wanted to replace it I’d get one from spruce at the appropriate amperage. It seems that the part number doesn’t exist anymore. Calling Lasar is another good option. They have been helpful in the past and may even have the part.

Sounds pretty good. Works well in my F. I would recommend leaning more than “a little” after start. It should be aggressively leaned. Like it should stutter when you try to add power for taxi. Full rich or close for runup. Then, Lean aggressively after runup too. No fouling, engine temps are just fine at low/idle power and, If somehow you forget mixture full rich for takeoff, the engine will remind you by dying.

I looked through prices and shipping when I did it 6 months ago and ended up with a complete set of kelly harness but just used one side. That was cheaper than buying just the left mag side of some other brands.

If you run into another issue that’s got a pretty specific question like that, I’ve found DMax to be very helpful over the phone. If you call and ask, they almost always transfer you directly to him.

No. They make sense in a car. In the airplane they don’t. In the back seat with normal seat belts and kids that can sit up, low speed impacts are survivable. High speed impacts are probably fatal for everyone. I do agree that front seat occupants need to fit the shoulder harnesses. Honestly, I don’t appreciate you insinuating that I am reckless with the safety of my children.

For the record, I agree that you’re not at a point to go to electronic mag. Trying to solve a starting problem is not reason to switch - could still be a fuel issue or harness or plugs etc. But to answer your question, you can just remove and replace the left mag. You leave the right mag as is. You unhook the SOS. If you want to remove it you can. You have to run one wire to the battery. If the battery is in front, it’s easy. If it’s in the tail, it’s more work.

IF it does end up being the SOS, it may not cost much. If it starts to add up though, a Surefly mag is an option as you no longer need the sos. You can keep your newly oh spare mag on the shelf or sell it.

Yeah I tried the same, no go. The kids don’t need to sit in carseats in the airplane to be legal but if they do, at least the seat didn’t take up luggage room. Carseats are pretty tough to get in/out of a midbody behind/over the front passenger seat (although mine has non removable headrests). I fit them, yes two carseats, into the luggage as soon as the kids could sit up without them. I feel like a jenga master. As soon as my son could/would follow simple instructions and wear his headset properly, maybe 3ish, we put him in the front seat (no carseat) and wife/daughter in the back. Sometimes it’s mayhem. The isolate button on the intercom is your friend during departure and nearing the pattern.

The PA46 I fly has one of those. I definitely try to keep people from using it but it has happened twice in two years. There is a solid page of warnings about corrosion in the poh if you don’t clean the system and the outside of the airplane all the way to the tail immediately after use. Baking soda and water. Lots. Something about the empennage corroding right off the airplane. WD-40 probably help though...

Last contact was in January when I had the firmware updated. Turnaround was less than 2 weeks. It would be nice if you didn’t have to send them in for firmware, but at least turnaround was good. The other times were two years ago via email.

I have used their support twice and was happy/satisfied for their service both times.

Huh, interesting. Good info, thanks!

Don’t think so. Depends on where the 900 is mounted - if it’s directly in your field of view it the annunciater isn’t required... i think.

Wow, that is a big difference. I have a 3 blade prop that adds something like 35lbs too. What are you carrying around?? I did ditch the vacuum pump and king hsi and old adi, so that added some but i was already about 1020ish before.

Interesting, the temp data auto populates on my 430 there. There’s no button to push. I’m pretty sure it’s getting it from the jpi930 because that’s the only temp probe i have. Interestingly, my G5s are also hooked up to the 430w but don’t get the temp from the jpi and so don’t display density alt or tas. Garmin makes you put in another temp probe even though the 430 can already share temp from the jpi. A little weird in my opinion.

You guy all trashing on the 930 just because nobody is around to stick up for the big guy?! It’s plenty readable on the right side unless you’re blind! For cripes sake, it’s a Mooney, the instrument panel isn’t like a 747! The RAD (remote annunciation display) supposedly works if the display goes out and gives you any active warnings during normal use. Honestly, I like how my setup looks better than the guys with 900s, but functionally they are the same. The previous owner paid for mine though...

I’ve got 4044N, also a 1968 F. Sn 68-0164. What was your dads sn?

Well I was in Bellingham a week ago and didn’t see it, he must have it at a smaller airport up there. I’ll keep my eyes open for it.

Awesome job! Please don’t hesitate to tell atc you have a minor problem and would like a few minutes holding at a safe altitude to sort it out. It seems you sorted your problem quickly, and I think it was just part ofthe story, but if the quick fix didn’t work, tell them you want some time and find a safe altitude to think everything through. I’d hate to see your beautiful airplane on its belly!

Do you know where in WA it is?

I have 4 year old twins in an F. Fuel and load is fine for occasional 520nm trip to grandparents (nonstop because it’s across eastern Oregon and northern Nevada). Lots of weekend trips in the 200-300nm range. Bringing carseats for the rental is the biggest pia but I can fit two of the small cheap ones in the luggage and still have room for bags. Day trips requiring carseat in a courtesy car are too much pia, but I did put their bikes in there! The longbody has a bigger luggage and you don’t need all that gas to go far. I have 1035 useful load and that’s more than enough but I wouldn’t mind the bigger luggage. You probably need to bring carseats, but you can probably live without strollers and pack and play at your destination or borrow. Those are items lots of people have.

If it’s cold and you have to use other than normal start procedures (ie flooding it) more than occasionally, something is definitely wrong with the engine or your procedure. If the engine is turning over more than just barely, it’s not the likely the battery. We all want the starter to turn so fast that we can taxi behind it, but it should start with a more normal rpm. I know you said you just had everything checked/annual, but pulling a couple plugs on the left mag and checking them is easy and probably informative. Are there deposits or fouling? Other places to check are Left mag timing, wiring, and sos. Finally, if you prime it and it doesn’t start, there’s a reasonable chance you didn’t add enough fuel, so nothing wrong with priming again and attempting same start. You can always flood it, but that should be a last resort.

Any idea how high you were able to climb? This would be nice info to have.