thomas1142

Ill definitely keep it in mind, thanks.

Just had a GTX 345 installed, turned the Avionics Master on and smoke started coming out of the panel. Turned out the KFC 150 got fried. I know that the two are not necessarily connected and stuff happens, but what would make the KFC 150 go up in smoke? The avionics shop also installed a GMA 340 and connected all the necessary wiring of a new ELT. All tested good when they finished. It was about three weeks after when I stared the plane that my issue happened.

OK, just let me kno. Still available.

These items were removed for upgrades. All were in working order prior to removal, the transponder just went through an IFR checkout. Highest offer by next Friday, gets the item.

May their memory be eternal

Let me also jump on the anniversary band wagon....i have owned my mooney for a bit over a year. In that time frame We traveled to Houston for the birth of my 8th grandchild, was able to visit again for his 40 day blessing, then again before we left the country for the summer. We traveled to Virginia Beach, twice, to watch over our grand daughter for a week while parents attended a Naval reunion in San Diego. We traveled North to see teh eclipse A quick op to the Embrey Riddle graduation Took a friend to Sarasota for a job interview, then flew her to Savanna to meet with her husband Many local trips for lunch (Mobile Alabama is local now) Fantastic year!!!! Best decision I have made in a long time.

I’m considering installing a GMA 340, GTX 345 and a vertical compass card in my 1997 M20J. Current equipment includes a 530W, KT76A, KMA 24 and a whiskey compass. I have been quoted around $4k for install. Is this a fair price? New to the ownership game so I have no idea. Pic of panel to get an idea of what I currently have and what I’m trying to do.

I have seen $1800 price for a new unit. Seems like new would be the way to go.

Can you all explain “STC” to me. What requires an STC? If an avionics item is approved for your plane by the FAA, why is it necessary to pay for the factory approval paperwork. Hasn’t it been approved already? Seems like the proverbial circle jerk.

Not sure I understand this STC business. I buy the unit from a private party, let’s say for $800, then I have to get an STC for the company for another $1200 before I have to pay $xxx.xx to install it. Did o get that right?

I have the opportunity to purchase a GDC 31 for my 1997 M20J to provide GPSS. I have Garmin 530W and a KFC 150 auto pilot. I have asked my avionics guy if all these components will work together and get the desired result, but he seems to be a bit busy at the time. So I am throwing this out to this group for some help.

Are you sure of the part number? Aircraftsprouce has it new for 336.

+1 for US Aircraft Finance. They were real easy to deal with, nothing to complicated in the process.

Done! Looking forward it.

Very inspirational, best of luck.

All flights were accomplished on less than 10 gph. On the tail wind flights it was truly amazing. 30 gal to Houston, about 35 to Virginia beach. Saw ground speeds of over 200mph.

It has been almost a year since I bought it and the only thing it needs is a bulb for the beacon, which is on order. First grand kid came along at 42, we are now on number 9, at 60 years old. Blessings, all of them.

Some of you know I had starting problems in my new to me M20J. Well all that has been taken care off, now my starts take no more than two to three blades. Back on topic. In the lat two months my wife and I made some trips that wouldn’t have been possible with out the Mooney. We took a friend to Sarasota Fl for a job interview. Forced stay for three days due to maintenance. I know, still not making my point. So I will start now. Plane fixed, left Sarasota for Savanah GA, dropped friend off, RTB to NW Florida. Trip time 5 hrs.....car time at least 15 hrs. Next trip was to Houston TX for the birth of our grandson. Flying time 4hrs there, 3.2hrs on the return. Round trip by car would have been 20 plus hours. Returned home for one day then flew to Virginia Beach to baby sit our granddaughter. Heck of a tail wind, flying time 4hrs, 5plus on return (heck of a head wind). One way trip to Virginia Beach is more than 14 hrs by car. Bottom line, without the Mooney these trips would either not have been possible or we would have spent more time on the road than in the visit.

Can you share the cost?

I have a 1997 M20J that could really benefit from a good paint job. Can you share the cost, please. Also what kind, and to what level, of body work was involved in the price?

Thanks all for the suggestions. Looks like I’ll be getting a Tornado vacuum pump, a Artex 345 ELT during this annual. Considering a Garmin 345 transponder for ADSB in and out along with the AHRS capability. Going to hold off on a standby AI since my mechanic says I have the best available standby vacuum pump system, and the 345 will provide AHRS on a tablet. Have not settled on a graphic engine analyzer. An EDM 830 will require a panel mod since it won’t fit where the 700 is.

Thanks Dan. I’ll be ordering one soon. I can’t remember the entire conversation, but was there a recommendation on which model?

I have just been informed that I need a new vacuum pump and new ELT, and this is only day one of my annual. Any way, I have been considering some upgrades/additions to my panel. Here is what I am thinking... New graphicical engine monitor Backup AI ADSB compliant transponder. Let the suggestions fly, all are appreciated. Here’s a pic of my current panel Thanks Angelos

This same issue plagued me like crazy; nice start when cold, maybe a bit long in cranking, but nice start. Once I shut down for an hour or so for lunch, or even at the fuel pump (with a little conversation) I could not start it for the life of me. It would finally start hours latter. I finally had maintenance look at it and found two items that impacted the issue. One was the timing was so messed up that the mechanic was supprized that it even started at all. The second item was related to the first, the mag “distributer cap” was so loose it was hard to set the timing. Finally had to have both mags rebuilt. Now the starts happen on one or two blades. Fantastic.

What a fabulous offer @rocketman. Thank you very much.