Aerodon

I've had this before on a C172 that starts only on the left mag with an impulse coupling. When you crank, the right mag is grounded, but if the left mag is not working the engine won't start. When you let go of the key to the both position, there is still enough RPM for the right mag to start (or kickback). Aerodon

I have a 30,60 and 160G Turtlepac, take your pick and send me a PM. I also have documentation that might help with the installation approval. Aerodon

Really, do you really expect someone to go out and measure their plane for you? And then rely on those dimensions to fabricate something? Just order from one of the cover manufacturers, they have done all the hard work. Be prepared to give them dimensions of where yourr antennas are. Aerodon

Bump, different unit now available.

Mooneys are short of panel space. One way to fit everything in is to use remote boxes wherever. This remote ADSB in/out transponder has a built in GPS sop does not need a GTN to control it, but still needs something like a GI-275 or G3x to control it. It will also need a GPS antenna, I have some options for that. I think something like a GI-275 MFD would make a great MFD, backup ILS indicator, transponder controller etc. Aerodon

If you were to ask me to make an OPP (owner produced part) according to drawing 720115 for 3” extensions I could do that for you. aerodon

The gold box is an airspeed switch (actually two switches) that can be used for gear, transponder, timer on, traffic systems, hobbs etc, anything that needs on when the airspeed is alive. Keep us out of suspense, follow the wires on the black box. Aerodon

Back to the accident, seems like reverse thrust was open on the bad engine and not on the good engine. Speculation is good engine was shut down. Aerodon

Our local airport has increased the runway length to 5000' and we are starting to see more jet traffic. In one direction we have a fence and blueberry fields. In the other, a fence, a road, then a drainage canal and then another field that is still airport property. A friend had EFATO and his big fear was that he was going to go into the ditch and flip over, so he tried the impossible turn and crashed and burned. Another pilot drove over to the scene and pulled him out with surprisingly few injuries. My point is we all know it would be safer to have a bridge across the canal, but that is going to be expensive and there is no-one to pay for it. Aerodon

I think you need to separate your thinking into electrical and avionics. Printing up a full size Mooney electrical drawing and marking up is a great idea. There can be a lot of stuff removed, replaced or modified during an upgrade, and its not hard to make handwritten notes to the drawings. Things like annunciators, old engine instruments, dimmer unit replaced, vacuum warning lights, etc. My Mooney drawing shows the avionics circuit breakers to an avionics power connector, and another one to an autopilot power connector. I've tried to keep the same pattern going, although I no longer need the autopilot connector. And I no longer need the Sonalerts for the autopilot. All avionics shops should provide some documentation as part of the requirement for 'continued airworthiness'. I would be satisfied with an overall block diagram and then individual sections for each item installed. Most avionics manufacturers provide 'installation drawings' that can be printed and marked up. Often these include interfaces to other manufacturers equipment. Aerodon

Horis, I see you have a 1994 M20M. I'm curious to how many hours you have on the donuts and if you have any pictures. Original donuts?, you should be able to read the dates on them somewhere? Are you changing on calendar time or condition? And is the nose gear worse than the main gear? Don

This is what the test log looks like. Error 16 is antenna failure, happens when you power a unit up with no antenna connected, or a problem with the antenna or wiring. LED 1 on is 'normal' LED 8 pulses once per second 'normal' RX/TX working. LED 6 comes on when lightning or noise is detected. This is a good system, 1605 running time is not unusual for a WX500, I have seen over 7000 hours on one. Aerodon

I am a landlord and have some tiedowns. We had a bit of a windstorm and I was notified that a C150 had blown over. Fire trucks came out and contained the fuel leak. I was concerned because they were my tiedown blocks. Fortunately I managed to get photographic evidence that the tail was not tied to the block provided. Once the tail got going, the other blocks had no chance. Lesson was not to lease spots without proper tiedowns, get a lease that limits my liability, drill holes and cement the tiedowns in etc. In general, blocks are not enough, if the wind is from the front, the wings can produce a lot of lift. If the wind is from the rear, once the tail gets going.... Aerodon

A Seneca II has a TSIO360EB, setup much like a 31 with GB or LB. A Seneca III has a TSIO360KB, 220 HP - the extra HP comes with 2800rpm or so, and a 5 minute limitation. I believe there are changes other than the RPM to get the extra HP. There is / was an STC to add an intercooler and the KB engines to a Seneca II. I don't think this is something you can do in the field to a Mooney? Aerodon

Yes, both the filler tube and dipstick need to be correct, don't assume that because they are listed in a certain order that they go together. And they are probably different for different sumps. Try find a filler tube number and the dipstick number. Go through the parts manual and see if you can figure out which one goes with which.