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not my intent to make it a FIKI thread - no hijack. More Ovation general.

Thanks Steven. I do most of the maintenance myself on my RV (my hangar partner is an APIA). Gotta chuckle about going back to Bendix mags; the electronic ignitions in the E-AB world are the shizzle.

how about experience with IO-550 maintenance, top end life, corrosion?

Hey, thanks for the welcome. So the engine upgrade is not just a paper chase to increase RPMs huh?

thanks guys yes my experience from many years ago was with bleed systems. I was looking over the Ovation ADs and they don't look too bad to keep up with. Should I be concerned about spar or tube frame corrosion on a 20 yo M20R or be budgeting for fuel tank reseal?

Hi, I owned and flew a modded "C" for years all over the eastern 2/3 of the US. Currently fly experimental(s) and use a club 182 (or rent) when I need more seats, or airlines when icing is an issue. With airline schedules being slashed I'm contemplating an older FIKI Ovation 1/2/3. Also considering SR22, but I have a comfort level and familiarity with the M20. Interested in discussing maintenance and TKS experiences of current owners and impact on factory closure/parts availability, especially in person. Much appreciate the time and willing to buy beer/food/avgas. St Louis area, but I get around. Is MAPA defunct? Looks like website is down. Cheers, Bob