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CO2...I do use a meter but didn't have it out as it hasn't been an issue in the past. I will try it on the next flight in case something has changed.

I have been using my Halos with Peltor 33dB muffs on the outside during takeoff/climb to manage the sound. Once at altitude it is typically much quieter. Agreed, the smoke is a huge issue now and might be part of this. Hard to tell the difference between the smoke and fog right now as we have both. View from 8k yesterday.

Interesting comment. at $100 per O2 fill I suspect the cost of adding the system add on would pay for itself soon enough.

Hi, very tired after I got home. No issues while flying and the approaches/departures were all to minima due to the fog/smoke. Not an easy day by any stretch but just really surprised at how much it took out of me. I was actually a little impressed with myself on my performance, all things considered. It was a lot of IFR work for one morning.

Yes, headache was still being suffered this morning. I used a fingertip sat meter and always at or over 98% the whole time as I kept checking it and adjusted flow accordingly. Holding for 45 minutes waiting for fog to clear didn't help... I was going to try the mask as originally had planned for higher but just used the cannula.

Hi, For those that regularly fly in the O2 levels, how do you manage the fatigue? I spent about 5 hours yesterday over 12k and was wiped afterwards, even though on cannula with saturation over 98% the whole time. Drinking water the also to avoid dehydration. Not sure that a mask would improve things as the saturation level was already at my normal at sea level. 48 and healthy, no known issues. Living in the pacific NW has a regular need for these kinds of flights, but after yesterday my quest for a PA46 is resuming in earnest. Any suggestions on managing this better?

Where are you finding this on amazon? Which brand?

There is a vent at the top of the TKS tank that is just below the level of the back seat, under which the TKS tank lives. It will over flow out from there if you fill it too high. You definitely need to monitor the level on the display or note the amount you want to add and only add that amount. Note also that the level indication is quite a bit different on the ground vs in the air due to the angle of the plane on the ground. I note my delta needed to fill in the air and add that amount when on the ground. I think the it reads low on the ground, if I recall. At over $55CDN shipped, per gallon, I really don't like just spilling it on the ground.

I had one come off in flight. There is a 1/8 tube attached to the strip that connects to the rest of the system. Mine came off and flopped on top of the wing held on by the tube. I had the slowest, smoothest approach and landing I ever had as I didn’t want it to fall in the ocean. they are several thousand each I am told.

Are replacing these an owner item? I have an EGT probe that is flaking out.

I just was troubleshooting a leak on my K. It was leaking at the line to the back of the pressure gauge beside the pilot. Make sure the shut off lever is always closed when not in use.

The vernier throttle on my 262 modded K has a button. Also has vernier controls on the cowl flap, from the M20c as @carusoam has noted. iain

As another 262 owner I would like to see how your leather side panels turned out. My interior is still from the 1990's when it was redone by Mooney mods as part of the 262 upgrade. It has fully carpeted sides without the kick panels. I need to do some upgrades to the interior and on the fence on what to do with lowers; carpet vs leather vs adding kick panels back in.

Wow that sucks. That accessory drive is crazy expensive to replace too. My 262 HAD a lightweight starter installed and removed before I bought it, but didn't realize there was any formal guidance from TCM against it. Thanks for that. iain

Any time Jordan. I have a K, but the stuff is all similar, just different lengths. Electric trim and electric gear on mine though. VAM knows about Mooneys. Mike will treat you well. i dropped a line to your email and we can schedule something. iain

Howdy neighbour! I am parked in the back of the Flying Club. Where are you based from? iain

That looks really good! How many of the plastic panels did you replace? How bad were the originals? I am on the fence to replace some of my plastics or just get Aerocomfort to do their magic on it. iain

On my K, it had a one piece belly added many moons ago and the beacon antenna relocated underneath. The lightning detector and ADF antenna were not relocated underneath, presumably because they wouldn't work as well. They look like they would be less drag than the beacon antenna remaining exposed. iain

yummy.

It is an interesting analysis. i also have an underlying jealousy for your P46T...

Unless you have a different version of flightaware: SR22 class also includes SR22 turbos. M20P does NOT include any turbo mooney. You would need to use M20T for this.

I will do that also. That one seems easiest as nothing to disassemble! I'll add those o rings to the spruce order also.

No, bottle was done in 2019 and was fine last year. I am suspecting something around the gauge in the pilot side panel as the shop had it off for some reason...could be the gauge too I suppose.

thanks Eric. I appreciate the advice. I added it to my next spruce order.

Hey folks, After my last annual, my M20K came back with a fairly slow leak in the built in O2 system. It leaks down slowly even with the main valve closed. It was dropping faster at higher pressures, but has slowed down now under 1000 psi. Any hints on finding the leak? Is it as simple as using a soap solution on all the joints and looking for the bubbles or are the better options? Thanks,