rdshave

Today, August 10, 2018, "escrow" closed on 95V. She is no longer mine. However, she is in good hands . . . she has a new family. Tuesday I will ferry her to NorCal where her new owner will prep for his trek home. Thank you all for your interest and inquiries, this sale has been an enjoyable experience! Ron

He flew out from east of the Mississippi to see the plane last Friday. He visits Mooneyspace, I'll let him chime in if he wants to share more.

95V has sold, pending a pre-buy inspection. The purchase agreement has been signed and both parties are satisfied... at least I am. So, thanks to Mooneyspace for finding my buyer. The only listing or mention of my plane for sale has been here. I had lots of calls and several offers and she sold quickly. If someone wants a Mooney, they’ll be checking Mooneyspace. The buyer is a wise, young family man who will make good use of 95V. I’m really enjoying myself and appreciating his enthusiasm for this Mooney. It is rewarding to know she’ll be well taken care of. I appreciate all the advice shared here and will visit often just to make certain everyone is still getting along. I never shared much, but valued the advice so many of you have provided. Thanks and blessings to you all, ron

I’m ready to list for sale my 1976 M20F. I’d appreciate any serious shoppers to look at my website for details. I’ve gone to great efforts to be completely transparent. This listing on Mooneyspace is my first listing “for sale” anywhere. I hope she finds a good home. M20F95V.com/ TTAF: 5490 as of 7-3-2019 SFRM: 1596 hours, Installed 2002 and averaging 100 hours per year. Prop: 1596 hours Hangared: Fullerton, CA KFUL Last Annual: March 2018 Comps at Annual: 77 79 76 78 430WAAS, KT 74 ADS-B Out Compliant, STEC-20 with GPSS, P2 AAS System, JPI 700, AOA, Leather Interior, 201 Windscreen, lots of Lasar mods, new donuts, well-maintained. And, more. $68,000 Ron

I'd like to thank several for offering some very wise advice here and in personal messages that I will incorporate into my site in the next few days. This is a great bunch of people! ron

My apologies to MATTS875, I didn't mean to distract from his troubles. ron

mooniac15u: I never object to unbiased feedback and appreciate your comments. Thank you, ron

Mooniac15u: Probably very true, but this was therapeutic for the seller. I've tried to be completely exposed, and hopefully, no surprises about anything. ron Marauder: Thanks for the encouragement, but we’ll have to find out if the buyer can pry the keys out of my cold dead hands. Steingar, Gary did my plane, a good friend who has been professionally doing planes for 30+ years in SoCal. He is very busy and hard to schedule new clients, but PM me and I’ll get you a phone number.

Seller’s remorse, grief, separation anxiety .... This comment hit me directly between the eyes this morning. I’ve been wrestling with selling my plane for a few months and have been putting together a website for that day. And, each morning I wake with the same arguments. For my situation it is time. But, does life really go on after an intimate relationship with a Mooney, my Mooney? (My grandkids call her Alana Charlotte.) So, shall I post her now? Here’s the site: http://m20f95v.com/ Reality check and comments welcome. ron

And I thought that this was for checking if your landing gear was down and locked.

I can get you home if you decide to drop it off at FUL. ron

Mike, I've got the ITT actuator with the serial number that does not require the inspection, but Mike Busch recommends it be performed anyway so I've had the part II inspection twice at General Aviation KFUL. I don't know about the moly, but prior to the first inspection they spoke to Mooney and followed their instructions. I have also had conversation with John McCarthy at Crown Aviation at KMYF. Although I have not been serviced there, John and his tech shared some valuable information and appeared very Mooney knowledgeable. They are an MSC. Initially, I too was apprehensive. My plane has had a recent annual at an MSC, but more recently for convenience at KFUL. If I were in your shoes, as a new owner, I'd consider Crown even though there are many good IAs in the area.

Fernando (prflyer) has accepted my offer. He'll be getting the book, a little piece of our history. ron

I have a pristine hardcover signed by Ball and many others. I'll mail it to prflyer if he is still interested, or to someone who will appreciate the book. Just give me a good reason and it is free. I don't think I could get it to the Summit in time.

I've had the KT74 linked to my 430W since January 2015 and no problems.

Here are some excerpts and links to the detail: https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2013/march/19/from-touchdown-to-tiedown-aircraft-tires Another common tire problem is flat spots on the tread—often caused by skidding or hydroplaning during landing. Generally, tires do not need to be replaced due to flat spots unless the wear exposes the tire fabric. That said, flat spots can cause the tire to be out of balance. If you experience shimmy during taxiing or gear vibration in flight, examine the tires for flat spots and consider tire replacement to eliminate balance issues as the cause. https://www.avweb.com/news/maint/193372-1.html Tires should be examined and possibly replaced when they have certain types of cuts, sidewall damage, bulges, fabric fraying, groove cracking or flat spots. The specific criteria for each type of damage is listed below. Flat Spots: Generally speaking, tires need not be removed because of flat spots due to touchdown and braking or hydroplaning skids unless fabric is exposed. If objectionable unbalance results, however, rebalance the assembly or remove the tire from service. Fabric Fraying/Groove Cracking: Tires should be removed from service if groove cracking exposes fabric or if cracking undercuts tread ribs. https://www.goodyearaviation.com/resources/tips.html Optimizing your aircraft's tire life has never been more important. Goodyear recommends the following actions be taken to help safely optimize the life of your existing tires: Prevent premature removals of tires. Replace properly maintained tires only when they are fully worn, rather than when convenient due to scheduled maintenance of other landing gear components.

I agree with all the praise! Please add me.

When I looked at the plane in 2007 the speed brakes selector was on the pilot's yoke. I don't recall if that pictured is it, but the owner at the time said it worked great to kill lift in the landing flare.

I nearly bought that plane in 2007 when it lived at KFUL, Fullerton, CA. It had been well-maintained, had 600 hours SMOH, speed brakes, fresh paint and leather interior. The panel had not been updated yet, but the owner obviously appreciated what he had. However, he wanted $60k at the time, just before the financial plunge. Here's a pic of the plane in 2007 with my granddaughter. I believe the buyer lived in the San Diego area.

I second Howard Aviation at Brackett (909) 593-2596. Robin and his staff are great to work with. He upgraded my 430 to WAAS and added a KT74 (ADS-B) last year. Hopefully, tomorrow I'll pickup my plane with a new S-TEC a/p.