flaflyer

Anybody have a source for the fabric covered foam trim around the entry and baggage doors? I think I've heard it called windlace but I'm not sure. It's on my '84 M20J. Thanks for any help.

Thanks for the schematic. Unfortunately, I had the R21 which was pretty much a different animal.

I've got all the BK manuals. Problem is Mooney installed the pretty standard radio package for mid 80s, (kns80/kfc150/ky197/kx165) but apparently used different connectors from year to year. Used a 39 pin connector in mine but their schematic for that year shows a different connector. Then Cutter av. in Albq cobbed in an R21 Loran "according to manufacturer instruction". Lots of splicing in on both sides of the connector, changed some of the pins and of course didn't put specifics in the 337. Destroyed their work order, no longer have their R21 manual. My old avionics guy wants to use the original connector and restore it to original configuration but we can't find a pin out for it this specific connector. He gets obsessive about this stuff. I'm about done worrying about it. Just get it done.

Couple weeks ago noted the 10 degree offset between heading bug and course selected, similar to what you describe. Shortly thereafter noted the A/I was listing slightly though everything else indicated straight. Was IMC at the time so turned on the Dynon and confirmed fault was the A/I. Vacuum fine. The list remained slight, less than 5 degrees. Next time I flew it (VFR), A/I obviously tilted but got better. Next time it was worse. My KI256 is now visiting Bob in Sarasota. Eagerly awaiting it's return.

I'm curious about the powerflow. Do you know your 4 way speed at the same settings/conditions prior to the ovh and the powerflo?

AP is KFC150 w/KI256 and KI525. Removed the R21 Loran and the KNS80 to install GNS430W which will be the driver. Wants to use the pre existing kns80 connector but needs the pin out schematic for it.

What he wants to reuse is the original connector between the nav (kns80) and the autopilot. Have the install schematic for kns 80 but shows wrong connector. Looking for period correct schematic (they are specific to ser#s.) Wants to restore it to factory configuration considering there will be other changes in the future. He's starting to think he may have to reconfigure it though. Go figure, autocorrect thinks Loran from 30 years ago is the more obsolete?

He's an older (than me) retired guy that's worked all over the world, albeit on older tech stuff and just doesn't have many contacts any more. He's slow, a bit stubborn about paperwork, and grouchy but fastidious and thorough. This will be the 4th airplane he's done for me over the years plus my pitot checks. And so far, nothing he has done has ever given me anything but good service. And he works in my hangar and welcomes my limited assistance. I don't save much $ with him but I learn quite a bit of useless information, get good work and don't worry about what is happening to my airplane. This project is causing consternation but it will work out.

I've searched the 337's, I've talked to the shop that did the work in 1986 and all they were really willing to do is imply my avionics guy is substandard and I should bring it to their shop, that and tell me all their records prior to 2005 have been destroyed. Anyway, PWL I'll sure take you up on your offer. My 1984 is 24-1482. I'm eagerly anticipating your response. Thanks.

My avionics guy has run into major problems with removal of old R21 Loran that was installed in 89 and merged into the KFC150 and KNS80. We are taking out the KY97/KNS80 as well and replacing with GNS430w. The R21 install was not the cleanest, lots of splicing and modification. The KNS80 doesn't match the schematics and avionics guy is looking for schematic specific to the original install done in 1984. One from Mooney didn't help either. Just wondering if someone out there has KNS80 schematic for a 1984 model.

Snapped a rod bolt 5,000 ft over Rush City MN in 1991 , couple seconds later the rod came through the side of the case and stopped the prop so hard it fractured the exhaust system. Nice 88" prop standing perfectly straight up and down on my old C-180 was a little distracting but otherwise the evaluation, the planning and even the landing was pretty much unhurried and stressless. I credit that to a couple hundred glider landings. If you fly around with piston engines long enough, you are going to get the opportunity to land without power. When that happens, I don't think there is experience more useful than gliders. By the way, I'm new to the Mooney world and to your space. Finding it very informative. Thanks.

I recently bought a bound Mooney Maint. Service Manual and find it only goes to chapter 8. I'm in need of rigging instructions, and the rest of the manual as well. I tried the pdf above and get only error msg. Any help?