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Anyone out there have ANY idea where I might procure the Unicorn of all Mooney parts right now, the Lycoming 40D2355-340M V-Band Coupling (or the corresponding Aeroquip or Eaton part)....I'll forever be in your debt. Thank you, Alex Touchstone N1084U based at KPIB

I see your concern now .. It has a dedicated power source Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

One more thing: I was not comfortable with the inline fuse setup that the MFGR recommended. I made the decision that I would rather have a CB in the cockpit instead Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

It was routed across the accessories area from left to right (it replaces the left mag) then through the firewall on the right side behind where the oil cooler is located then directly to the main buss in that side . Does this help? Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

The power source was wired to the main bus on its own breaker... That wasn't the issue. There is a circuit that shuts down the unit momentarily if it goes over I think 29 or 29.5 volts. My voltage regulator was allowing for a momentary exceedance. This became a known issue with some 28 v aircraft. They first had customers install a buffer of some sort externally v then they added it to the internal circuitry. Pressurization was never an issue...

Yet, I have.. Fire away with your questions. I had reliability issues early on due to the voltage spikes. That was corrected though and now my aircraft starts in half a rotation or less, hot or cold. I did replace the ignition harnesses and installed fine wire plugs as well. No change in power output as the mag timing is set to fixed though.

@affricate , I bought the salvaged engine off this plane. It so happens that Western Skyways just finished testing the crankshaft and other components. They all passed inspection including the crankshaft. Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

Mooney Bravo Tail Part: Vertical Stabilizer: https://baspartsales.com/450000-511-08102-11-mooney-m20m-vertical-stabilizer-core-w-tks-de-ice-panels/ Researching now for others...

Hi Ralph, I have an EA-100 converter from my previous setup that that I'll sell if you are interested. That's what you will need to connect the Aspen to the KFC-150. PM me please Alex Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

Thanks but It did not go into PIT/ROL mode as would be the case with GPS outage...It went into GA mode but did not engage as the AP was not active at the time

Thank you for the detailed info and for the photo! Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

A few flights back, while the GFC500 autopilot was engaged in NAV / ALT Hold mode, it inexplicably entered GA mode. I was flying a practice instrument approach at the time, in a descent on the GP...the fault caused the aircraft to climb straight and level in GA mode. I took note of it but because I could not replicate it, I convinced myself that I must have bumped the GA button while making a small change in MP. Yesterday, I was flying without the AP on and I happened to be looking at the ADI which in my plane is a GI275, and i witnessed the FD Command Bars suddenly display on the screen and the green "GA" annunciations for lateral and vertical AP states appear. my hand was no where near the GA button. I was in perfectly smooth air, no turbulence at all. Even still, I disengaged the FD and I tried to recreate the fault by bumping and wiggling the GA button. I was unsuccessful. Here's a photo taken after the second occurrence: Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas as to root cause? Alex '95 Bravo N1084U

As a general rule of thumb, look up the cost of the unit itself and then double that to account for install labor and inevitable surprises.

+1 for @Parker_Woodruff!

That small exceedance would never have been identified using the OEM RPM gauge so I'm assuming you have a digital one. In any case, it's negligible. I've heard rumors that some pilots manage to talk their mechanics into "tuning" the prop governor such that there prop spins at 2700 on takeoff to gain a bit more horsepower.

I respectfully rescind my offer made via PM as I am not in immediate need for one at that price. Safe Flying, Alex Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

I'll buy the new one... Check your messages for my details. Thanks, Alex

My wife goes using a lady J in the front seat. She 5'4" and 135lbs. It's not as hard as you might think.

Don't sweat it yet. Supply will converge with demand and rumor has it that another company is working on an STC for one that will not require 500 hr replacements.

Section (i) 2 of the AD provides for an alternative procedure of inspection within 50 hrs of service. followed by repeated inspections every 6 months or 100 hrs service thereafter for up to two years. Show that to your A&P: "(2) As an alternative to initially removing the v-band coupling from service as required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, you may perform the inspections required by paragraphs (k)(1) through (7) or (l) of this AD. Do the initial inspections at the time the v-band coupling would have been removed from service and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months or 100 hours TIS, whichever occurs first, for a period not to exceed 2 years after the effective date of this AD. If the v-band coupling fails to meet any inspection criteria in paragraphs (k)(1) through (7) or (l) of this AD, it must be removed from service before further flight. Removing the v-band coupling from service and installing a new v-band coupling does not terminate the requirement to do these repetitive inspections." Apparently, the FAA actually anticipated the backlog of orders and did something reasonable.

You forgot to mention that the nose of the aircraft must be pointed toward Garmin corporate headquarters at sunset and that you must also toss sumped 100LL fuel over your right shoulder before starting the upload. Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

Try calling JPI and asking them to sell you an alternate but compatible probe

Same here Sent from my Pixel 7 Pro using Tapatalk

I own a Mooney Bravo and the maintenance shop at KPIB in South MS. We have serviced /annualed Ovations. My mechanics are well qualified to handle a pre buy for you. The name of the shop is Divided Sky Aviation. My cell number is 601-470-7092. Alex Touchstone

@jgarrison...fyi