Texasjazz

Thanks to all that responded. In the final analysis, we will be using a formerly approved engineering design and 337 for approval to extend the holes in the seat rail. Since 6905V is going into annual in a couple of weeks, we will use that time to hopefully get it accomplished. I will report back with the results. Thank you all again, Mike Pollard N6905V KHYI

Thanks very much for your comments and observations. I'm following up now with LASAR & McFarlane....Also, talking w/ Dugosh etc. I will report back with the solution. There's gotta be one! Mike

Hello to all! I'm certainly a Newbie to MooneySpace, but not to Mooney's. For 12 wonderful years I had the pleasure of flying N4710H, a terrific 1981 M20K. She has been gone to a new owner for a few years and I am now seriously considering buying into a partnership of a truly great 1975 M20C, Ranger. Here is my issue and question. At a lanky 6'4", (probably like some of you) I'm a pretty tight fit in the left seat. This particular C has pedal extensions installed by the previous owner and is used and necessary by one of the current partners. Because of the pedal extenders, I need approximately 3"-5" additional length in the seat rail for my knees to be sufficiently clear of the yoke to have full range of yoke motion. Thus, drilling of additional holes in the rails will be necessary. I have searched the forums here and found the thread "mooneyspace.com/topic/1519/anybody know much about drilling seat rail holes" , very informative and helpful. The solution there from Advanced Member Knute was that his brother accomplished the regulation requirements via working with a DER, completing a FAA form 8110-3 and subsequent Form 337 approval.......and it was accomplished back in about 2000. Does anyone know if there is an STC out there that has this mod approved since then? If so, by whom? I'll admit I still have to do some homework by calling Dugosh, Maxwell, and a couple of other Mooney A&P's that I am familiar with. But any help with this issue is greatly appreciated. I'm certainly looking forward to spending time on MooneySpace and contributing where I can. Mike Pollard