DavePage

Jim just completed my propeller balancing about1 mo ago (Late Sept 25) I noticed quite a bit smoother ride. He's a real pro !!

I thought someone would have posted about this salvage. BAS began Monday parting a M20 R Ovation..Lots of parts available for you Ovation drivers. https://baspartsales.com/blog/new-in-the-bas-disassembly-hangar-october-2nd-2025?_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8pVQavTMSiZYhyIkRZXxsBUYdhDXcSOEBB0VI99aFG-29Fcg89aVQ9BHixlChwZO_HwA_GUvJBj-NNgm5WhaSEZQibcw&_hsmi=383596616

No Truer Words ever spoken ! Preflight, even w/ someone standing around makes the hairs on the back of my neck curl. I HATE it !! Now I demand total silence, and go stand . . . Over There.

Better yet, is replacing the 10,000 plus belly panel screws !!!! ;-)

Just downloaded and saved my copy, thanks so much Jeremy. I spent about an hour scanning/ reading. Now I think I'll go fly my M20M Bravo TLS !!! Go Mooney !!

I learned to fly 45 years ago at KTRK, not far from South Lake Tahoe, in fact that's where we went to get out introduction to a control tower. Remember, the engine is Turbocharged, not the propeller or the wings. The engine will perform like it is at sea level, however the prop and wings are acutely aware of their elevation. ;-)

As I recall back in the 80's the legal begals got a hold of the aviation industry. They figured that product liability was a field worth pursuing. Thats when aircraft prices spiked, along with tort lawsuits, etc, etc. The problem is that the USA, especially here on the Left Coast, the gen pop has become so litigious. Why the lawyers can barely keep the lights on!!!

And one of the best Web Cams for an airport anywhere https://truckeetahoeairport.com/webcam

I got my pilots license at Truckee in 1980. Regardless of routes, the most important factor is to travel in the AM, the earlier, the better. Truckee has an awesome airport !! Now even a CT and atis !!

I wouldn't be surprised. We sprayed quite a bit of that back in the 80's, only to find out later that it and imron should be used with a full body protection.

Also, rust can progress underneath powder coat, as opposed to paint, it shows through.

I had the same situation last Dec (24') had to have them IRAN - 3 hrs labor plus fees @Precise Flight

Sweet ! Keep us posted

I'm going to have to put in a call to Elon !!! Ha !

also, has the case been hone line bored?