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I trust that MX did all they could, the unit was removed and on its way to LASAR. I’ll keep all posted on the results.

Passed this along to MX, thy tried everything to get the gear working properly. Nothing would work.

This is what was done to get the gear to work. It is down and locked. We had to manually push the shifter to get it to go into gear so it would come down electrically or go up and come back down. Will not work after a manual extension

Update. MX got the gear up and it works normal on electric power. But if the gear is extended via manual mode it won’t retract.

I sent MX this thread, they tried all that was suggested here. This is the box that I have.

I’ll be going to the MX shop tomorrow and bring this thread with me

Airplane is at annual on jacks. During the manual gear check gear extended as it should, but refused to retract. MX called LASAR who said the gear box has a XXXXX part (can remember the name) that wears down and causes this failure. MX wants to ship the gear box to have them take a look. Almost $800 for the tear down and inspection, not including any corrections. Has anyone else experienced this issue?

Yea, we are also going to the show today. When we left FL we heard the controller informing others of the practice in Pensacola. When we got to Houston Angel 7 was on approach.

We flew out on Wednesday also. Wings Over Houston is this weekend.

The final product from Hawk. I am satisfied with the results, extremely pleased that Joe worked me in almost at the last minute. Stoped by his shop in Feb, dropped of the airplane in May and picked it up end of August. It helped we were out of the country during that time. I received pictures of the stripping, masking and some towards the finishing. Much appreciated. During the inspection I did see a small run or two that were worked on, mostly gone. When I got it home a did a much more detailed inspection I have notice some spots of not enough paint as explained by previous posts. Joe stated that he stands by his work and any issue that I have he will take care of. I’m planning on having him “touch up” a few places when I return the airplane next summer for a windshield replacement that was forgotten this year, which he said he would do at cost.

I will be picking up my J from the paint shop next week. What should I be looking at when I pick it up?

I had starting issues after rebuilt mags. Mags were sent back and some issues were corrected. After reinstalling I still had some issues starting whereas before it would start perfectly all the time. Two things were adjusted. It was determined that the fuel mixture was a bit lean, annnnd I adjusted how I primed before starting. Before on a cold start I would prime 7-8 seconds, and do nothing for a hot start. Now about 3 second prime for cold, and just a bump on the prim for hot start.

Does an AD that was issued prior to your aircraft manufacturing date still apply? Such as AD 85-24-03, Fuel Contamination, issued in 1985 apply to a Mooney manufactured in 1997.

Yup, both tanks were looked at and had some preventive sealing applied. I’m using Scheme Designers to help in developing a good layout. I should have something from them in three weeks or so.

Received word from my MX shop that they will fit me in prior to paint. All worked out after all. Thanks to all replies

Hi Don, Glad this post is making the rounds again. If you are still making them or have a pair handy, I would appreciate it. I have a 1997 M20J. Thanks Angelos

They will have the plane for three months while I’m out of the country, that’s why I’m considering doing the annual at the same time. I just haven’t heard or read anything about their maintenance operation, plenty on their painting.

I have a reservation in early May for a paint job at Hawk Aircraft Services. My Annual is due by end of May. Thinking of having them do the annual while they have the airplane, less down time. Has anyone used them for an annual? Thanks

On the way back to Melbourne from Marathon. Beautiful evening.

I had to have the maintenance shop change the plugs, but I was right there ready for the next time.

I have Tempest Fine Wire. Thank you all for the advice.

During Annual I was informed they performing as required, and since then I’ve been having starting issues. So…

First time changing the plugs on my 1997 J, anything special I need to know?

Mags were removed and sent back to the shop that rebuild them. Received them yesterday and were reinstalled. I was told that “brushes” were changed out on the starting mag. Airplane started up right away, and I turned it off and waited various time lengths for restarts. All went well. Question, Is a 90 to 100 RPM drop acceptable for rebuilt mags?

The mags were taken off during the annual and sent away for the 500 inspection, then reinstalled. Same mechanic did the work. They were sent to Maxwells Magnetos, Palm Coast FL