Aerodon

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.

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Good to know. I have a Lasar replacement and once I install it I will have a repairable truss. Someone tweaked it and both tabs have a bit of damage. Should be an easy repair, but I want someone who knows what they are doing.... For the next guys sake. And for the next guy needing a repair - much better to have a repaired part in hand for this replacement before you start.... Aerodon

Yeah, there are a couple of comments that are overused on the webb. 'that will buff out' and 'that will raise the rates' as though it's going to happen tomorrow. I think you are correct - a certain number of wheels up claims are built into the premium for retractible planes already. Over time, if the rolling average is going up or down, that will affect rates. And then that sort of thing probably gets averaged over multiple types. If you want to start thinking of what changes rates, I think there are a few things evolving in the market. Some parts are unobtainable (gear motors, factory parts etc.). Labor and skills to repair are definatley in short supply. Parts and labour way more expensive than a few years ago. This has lead to a thriving 'salvage market', so the simple sum of 'insured - salvage value' < 'parts + labour + uncertainty' becomes a very easy decision tree. And I think we all benefit - decent supply of used parts, quick payout of insured value vs, a year or two of downtime, lower insurance premiums because the insured loss is lower on two fronts - availability of parts and lower payouts after a good salvage sale. I'm not saying it is simple, that's why we have actuaries. Aerodon

Cessna typically installed a honking great resistor in line with the cigar lighter. That works when you use a 5A device, but not a 0.5A device. I installed a voltage converter where the avionics cooling fan used to be so I can properly use 12/14V devices like tire air compressor, mattress inflater, fuel pump etc. And the occasional USB or other device that really needs 14V. Search for Lonestar voltage converters. Or KGS LT-71. I have this KGS 4A that I would sell, but they are not inexpensive. Cessna put the Astron N2412-12 in their 28V planes - quite affordable but a little big and heavy. Aerodon

I agree, the instructions and applicability are clear. Both with Mooney (two drawings), and Continental (there is a parts list somewhere). 1) prop governors can be adjusted, but then have reduced operating range. Better to send the governor off for upgrade, it's just changing one spring and setting up properly. same with waste gate controller, send it in. same with fuel pump, send it in. Then there is also an additional support on the turbo (SB vs MB). 2) gear inner doors. new gear spindles (axles), new dual puck brakes, new master cylinders, new master cylinder bell cranks on the pedals, aileron, elevator, rudder balance weights. If you can't get the new gear doors I would not start. Used spindles and brake parts are available. Aerodon

You are missing the cutout for the engine controls, but at least you are showing the bend at the lower edge. I don't like the Lemo and headset jacks on the panel, put them on a L-bracket attached to the horizontal bent portion. I prefer the 'recessed' position. but you van turn the L-bracket around and make it flush with the panel. While you are at it, seriously consider the dual MaxDim instead of the Mooney dimmer circuit - reduces CB count by 1, and much more compact. Put this and the USB symmetrically around the co pilot control column like the OEM. I like your vertical arrangement of the switches and annunciators. Put the smart glide at the top and the go around at the bottom? I don't like your C/B's on the LHS. Move the comas and CO2 mount, put the GMC507 at the top. Put the switches that you use in the traditional location so you can use your right hand to turn things on an off. I would stick with clock (MD93) and smaller CO2 monitor - located in CB panel? Can the GNC355 and GTX650 interface directly to the G5 indicator without the GAD29 box? I would seriously consider the GI-275 instead. Put the ELT switch where the GSB15 is. I think the WX8 is next to useless in real weather. I have a WX10A for you, and you can find a WX1000 quite easily. Maybe even a WX500. Modern 'data' allows you to stay well away from weather, so a Stormscope is less important. But put something nicer in if you know there are times you will want to fly closer to the weather. I like the way you have lined up the top of the radios with the GDU. If you can put the GMC507 at the top, maybe change to an SL30 or GTR215 to get the bottom to line up too? Aerodon

So my 1986 M20K has the RPM sensor on the left magneto, inboard side. Still installed, but I can remove it. Then the matching tachometer. No tacho-generator. Aerodon

The very early ones had a lever. And the experimental version ones had an electric motor in the centre of the fuselage to wind up the cable. I have a vacuum version and plan to keep it operational as long as possible. Aerodon

My electrical drawing shows a sensor attached to the left magneto (1986 M20K). I will go look today. Aerodon

I have a spare one out of a 252 with the same markings for you.....Should have the tach generator too, but will have to search. Aerodon

Do you remember what the tach generator looks like? And where it was attached? Don

I have all the components for a WX10A removed from my Mooney. Might be useful to someone trying to get their system going again. Could be reinstalled if you have panel space and space on your rear avionics tray. Aerodon

Updated, I have another system available.

There are several flavours of these, this is out of a 1986 252 M20K and has the OAT instead of Ammeter seen in other models. I could be persuaded to disassemble and sell individual gauges. Don

All I can say is be meticulous: 1) be sur that wiring is correct and know which serial ports are actually in use 2) make sure software is up to date in both units 3) make sure serial port settings are correct. Every time I go through this trouble shooting exercise, we always find something wrong with one of the above. Aerodon

Fuel Pressure is not an option available on an EDM830. Time to upgrade to an EDM900. Aerodon

And here's a thread with good installation pictures:

Always a good idea to know exactly which circuit breaker to pull if you get unexpected behaviour. I flew a C172 that had the aileron programmed the wrong way and it was interesting. Easy enough to change in the setup. Aerodon

I think the 2.5G warning in the 252 is next to useless. A 9 or 10G warning would be much safer, much like the Bonanzas that state no takeoff with less than 1/4 tanks. Don

This will work, google the usual suppliers. LONE STAR STEP UP 12V TO 24V CONVERTER I have a new one for you at a discount to the best price. Aerodon

Something is not making sense. I'm familiar with the K model, but the M cannot be much different? The trim servo should be the easiest to replace - it's a sprocket and chain arrangement, accessible through the avionics door. Easy. The pitch and yaw dampers are next easiest. cable attached to the fore and aft end of the pushrods. Inspection doors at the back, through the avionics bay at the front. Cable tension needs to be adjusted, and three different bridle cable lengths are available. But the servo mounts are so exact, I can't believe it will take long. The aileron servo is most tedious to install, but one the cable routing and alignment are sorted, replacement can't be too long. I think you are paying for someone else's learning experience. I have seen techs spend hours reading through installation or service manuals before starting, and others that can open the book at the page that is needed. Aerodon