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I've got one that would be funny. I did IFR training in a 172RG with tail number N172RG. It was scrapped a couple years ago when the nose gear collapsed. ATC would always ask, "172 romeo golf, what's the make of your aircraft". "172 romeo golf is a 172 romeo golf!" LOL

I think I found the leak in a line going to the alternate air source. After isolating everything separately I appear to be getting an acceptable amount of leak past the airspeed indicator but my IA agreed that it may pass. I will know later today when they retest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve been looking at my options. Looks like the G3X May be the cheapest route. Take out the GTN 750 and that setup sounds like it will work. I need to find a shop. I think there’s one in McKinney or Denton that’s local for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Oh Lort! I will try to find a loaner. The AI I have is a loaner but I’ll replace with a G5. Thanks. Is there an instrument that is a replacement for the airspeed instrument? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is there a shop in Dallas that would repair a leaky AI? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That looks like my end goal but it also looks to be about $80k with autopilot. But at that point I wouldn’t have to keep piecing it together and get something that’s not compatible with what I have. And I’ll have what I want. Do you have a template for that dash? I’d love to do some of the work myself but not sure I could dedicate that kind of time and still coordinate with an IA checking in.

I want to start thinking about some upgrades. Right now I have original steam gauges, Avidyne 440, JPI 700, Garmin nav/com radio. I fly some IFR but no autopilot. I'd like to start by getting the G5 AI and HSI with magnetometer. Will any of this allow me to get rid of the altitude encoder? I assume I'll be able to ditch my CDI and vacuum (for the panel, I still need it for the step).

I started replacing mine with a used one out of the same model E and talking with my IA I’m thinking about upgrading to digital. What made you go with the G5 over the 275?

Oops, yes. I have his STEC STC somehow. We found it going through paperwork during annual. Thanks

If anyone knows whose M20E this is I got some of your ATCs in my paperwork.

Lord, that beat my 20 year break. I bet you've got a love/hate relationship with GPS. Welcome back.

Robert, how does it read the vacuum to send a signal. My mechanic said the step is connected to the same vacuum, I guess if the vacuum gauge failed I could look outside for the step deployment. LOL just kidding.

I agree. No instrument lights and no AI backup. I think I'll migrate towards a G5 or something. Fix multiple problems with one purchase.

I'm super busy at work so I just had my mechanic replace it. Looks like $681 and took a day. My DG has been really weird and precession was noticeable. I'm not sure if that's because the pump was going bad. I think the vanes just separate and go from good to broke; however, don't take my word for it. I'll let you know how it reacts now. Personally I'd like to upgrade and get rid of the DG you have to reset all the time. There were really no indications. The instructor asked if I'd checked the suction and I said yes, it was bouncing around in the upper part of the green as it usually does. My mechanic asked if it always bounced...yep. Maybe it should have a restrictor??? I departed and turned out, slipped on my foggles and looked down to an AI that said I was in a steep climbing right hand bank. I was actually in left shallow banking climb. I assume it failed abruptly around 700' or so. The only thing that really made me question it's reliability is that the needle was all the way down at idle. I'll let you know if that's changed.

Thanks Neil, I've already talked to him and an IA.

I was hoping you'd reply :-) Thanks.

Ya it was VFR, didn't want to make this seem like click bait. I was doing an instrument proficiency review yesterday (I know, I can't believe I let a year slip without approaches too) and the vacuum pump failed. I might have my mechanic replace it but I thought about doing it myself. What should I watch for when doing this? It's a '65 E with stock windshield and access - YAY! Thanks, Tim

This has the mods I want to do over the next few years. I paid this amount for mine because of the great condition, low time engine, and I knew the inspector that had been doing the logs. Mine had a gear up that was repaired well and I upgraded the avionics to suit my taste but I still need to get your left side panel and really want to upgraded cowl, windshield, wing fillets, and wing tips that you have. What I'm trying to say if someone is looking for a good Mooney this one would be a good place to start provided the other caveats check out.

Exactly why I replaced it. Not sure how long it's been that way.

Here's what mine looks like in place

Mine acted the same way so I pulled the button out of the yoke.

Rats, that's the one I need to remove. Thanks Clarence.

It's not a concern. I was in the same place you are once. I bought the plane and was worried about it until I talked to the prop shop. My inspection runs about $180 and I have to fly to an airport 14 miles away...I'm there anyway doing a VOR check every month so not a big deal. I would expect Clarence to fill you in soon on what a waste of time it is to worry about this simple inspection that shouldn't exist anyway from what I hear from the guys who have been doing this for a long time and actually know what they're talking about.

What kind of patching material have you guys used? I guess it would be available at Aircraft Spruce?

I'm going to get a reseal on my tanks but how would I make a temporary repair for now? It's leaking on the inboard side at the bottom. I can see it from inside the cabin. I'd like to open the tank access and just pooky some material in the corner to slow it down for now. Tim