Gerbil

"Personally, I've always thought that prop overhaul was done at the same time as the engine." The flight hour requirements for both are similar so this makes sense. The risk is that moisture can cause corrosion if the prop is not overhauled for a long time and this could lead to expensive parts being out of limits when inspected. Is anyone sending them in on a calendar basis? Gerbil

My intent was to ask how often folks remove their prop and send it in for reseal OR overhaul. A follow up question is for those who don't send them in for a long time, are there a lot of parts that need replaced from wear or corrosion? I am starting to think the calendar recommendation is not being observed by many. Gerbil

Props have a flight hour and calendar recommendation for overhaul. As I understand it operating under part 91 this TBO interval is not required but is recommended. How many of you out there are sending the prop in to be done when the calendar limit comes? Who of you is waiting until it is slinging grease? Gerbil

I have my reasons.... I want electric gear and quadrant controls. Thanks for the helpful responses. 14 volt system it is. Gerbil

When I set out to buy a Mooney soon, I will be searching for one between 69 and 77. Do planes in this range have a 12 volt or 24 volt system? Gerbil

Lighten up everyone..... he had to be kidding. Gerbil

Does it change from a C model to an Ovation depending on your mood? Gerbil

Thanks everyone.

Ashland isn't toooo far away. Thank you for responding. I'll be in touch. Gerbil

I should find a way to talk with Karl. I live near Xenia. Gerbil

Thanks...... I keep my plane at New Carlisle. I appreciate the offer and will be in touch. Gerbil

Hello everyone, I would like to introduce myself. I have had my pilot's license for a few years now and I am about to complete my instrument rating. In the time I have been flying I have owned a very nice Cessna 175. Since getting into the instrument flight I have realized that my trusty old Skylark just won't meet our needs anymore and I have decided to sell it instead of upgrading the avionics. This prompted me to do a bunch that have led me to Mooneys. I had a lot of fun researching what I want to get as a follow-on to the 175. The Mooney came out on top with its performance, economy, and predicted life cycle costs. I have determined that I am looking for a M20F or J between 1969 and 1977. I imagine I'll be talking in the vintage area a lot too. So far I have learned a lot about the type from this site and have come to appreciate the knowledge base that is here. I am looking forward to starting shopping but I have to get my check ride done and sell the 175. I am also looking forward to joining the Mooney community. Gerbil

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I have recently decided I am going to buy a Mooney and am going to need the right endorsements and a couple of dual hours in a Mooney for insurance purposes. Since I live near Dayton I hoping to find someone near here to get it done. I'll appreciate any help finding somebody. Thanks Gerbil