RustyNance

Similar question, but reversed. I have the Stratus ESGi installed and am considering adding the Garmin G5. I really don't want to add another GPS antennae to my plane and only have a KLN90B non-WAAS GPS. Can the Stratus export the WAAS information to the G5 or can they share the same antennae? V/R Rusty Nance 2719W

Just making sure everyone has the information for the West Coast Mooney Club Fly in during September. Should anyone find they can travel out west the link is

28V rules it out for me.

Got a KCS 55 HSI in my E. To me when it fails, the decision is a no brainer. Considering the cost of an overhaul on KCS 55, I'll most likely go with dual Garmin G5s at that time. May have a single G5 sooner rather than later, my AI is starting to occasionally precess to a left bank.

I have the 90B in my E. Database updates are available and aren't that expensive. My first choice would be a WAAS capable panel mount, but the reality is with dual ILS on board I just can't justify spending the money on a WAAS capable panel mount right now. My 90B is definitely quirky. The menus are cumbersome and it occasionally flags the RAIM. I can easily replace the unit with a serviceable one for about $1500. The 530W is in my future, but several years down the road. That being said, if I didn't have a gps already in my panel, I would probably be looking for a used 430W/530W or an Avidyne. Once you factor in the installation costs, a slightly more modern WAAS capable panel mount makes a lot of sense. V/R Rusty Nance 2719W M20E

Well, that would certainly contribute to my confusion. Thanks for the tip.

Mine looks like the bottom picture.

Mechanic is great. Does owner assisted stuff and kept my Stinson flying for years. When it comes time for everything to go back together he will be there. Just saves me a lot of mooney money by tracking stuff like this down myself.

Primarily, Popping from the engine when it was hot at idle rpm.

Got the tube off today after work. the O-ring is definitely bad. Was broken into at least three pieces. I found two pieces and even a borescope could not locate the rest. I ordered a new seal, but it isn't the right size. Believe I have the wide deck IO-360-AIA as the serial number ends in A. The new big fat o-ring seal is the one ordered based off the part number in the lycoming parts manual, but it is just to big to even begin to fit. I tracked down a different part number by cross referencing the entire gasket kit part number that was used during the last overhaul. The big fat one in the picture is SL77569. This afternoon I ordered SL74712, which I believe to be the correct seal. Anyone else experience any parts issues like this? Regardless, It will be Wednesday before the new seal arrives. Wish I lived closer to Aircraft Spruce. I'll post more pics when she goes back together. V/R Rusty Nance

Gonna install this one myself and get the mechanic to sign it off. Not real familiar with the Lycoming, previous airplane had a Franklin in it. Engine was overhauled about 40 hours ago by previous owner. No telling where the o-ring ended up but will make an attempt to find it. I'll put as much light in the box as I can and still fit an inspection mirror. Odd part is how well the engine has been running. you really only notice a lean condition when taxiing with a hot engine.

Recently purchased this plane and have been stumped by a lean condition when the engine was hot. Kinda surprised this wasn't found during the pre-buy, which was concurrent with the annual. It would appear there is no O-Ring gasket on tube number three. I'll attach a pic of number three and also number one for comparison. You can clearly see the red o-ring on number one. Gonna order up a set of gaskets for that tube today. V/R Rusty Nance

Fuel Flow Calibration for FP-5l View File Just a simple IPAD spreadsheet (uses Apple Numbers) to keep track of fuel used and FP-5l fuel used in order to update the K factor for the FP5L. Submitter RustyNance Submitted 05/11/2018 Category Avionics

That is great Michael. Maybe when I retire, I can fly out for one of the west coast events. Spring weather is finally here in the east, so it is time to start organizing a few events on this side of the Mississippi. Glad the west coast group is getting of to such a great start. Rusty Nance

May sound odd, but I've had something similar in a Franklin. Check valve adjustment..

April fools from AVWEB.

Sure wish I could have made it. Still waiting on a new intake boot. Maybe next time. Looking at flying down to Wauchula FL sometime between the 5th thru 7th of April to see the PRA fly in. In another life, I was heavily involved with gyroplanes and would like to say hi to some of my old friends. Hopefully, the boot will be in by then. Rusty

Yep

At least it has flown 24 hours in the last 9 months. At a minimum I would want an oil analysis and borescope inspection as well. Have a friend that lost his C in a hangar fire about 6 months ago. He found what appeared to be a pristine low time J and put a deposit on it. Long story short, mice had invaded the airplane and the urine caused more corrosion than he was comfortable with. He lost a little money but decided to cancel the contract. He is now looking at a relatively high time J that has been flown regularly and so far is doing well in the pre-buy inspection. Years ago, I purchased a Stinson that had been not flow regularly. Ended up replacing the engine in the Stinson. V/R Rusty Nance

Are you happy with the Lopresti cowl?

If it is still serviceable and is the one for the 66 200HP I'll take it. Post a pic here please. Rusty Nance

That is a really great idea. Thanks

Anyone besides me stuck on the ground waiting for the intake boot that is backordered? I've been waiting for about a month now. V/R Rusty Nance

I recently purchased my first Mooney, an M20E. Owned a Stinson prior to that but the wife wanted something much faster to take trips in. We are looking forward to our first Pilots-N-Paws flight with the Mooney soon. We were able to fit 12 puppies in the Stinson. Not sure how many will fit in the Mooney. Rusty Nance

Just saying high to all those that find this club. I fly an M20E out of Pelion (6J0) South Carolina. There are two other Mooneys at my field, a J and a G. Look forward to meeting all of you. V/R Rusty Nance