Mark at Delta Aviation

It’s a TIT probe or an indication issue. I never notice it in the pic before and don’t recall seeing it in the aircraft. The TIT setting will be the exact same temp running ROP or LOP, for a given MP/RPM setting because you (or the G1000) tracks peak TIT and then you turn the red knob, one way or the other, until the TIT temp drops by 50 degrees. The fuel flow is correct in the LOP pic and consistent with a 50 LOP setting at max recommended cruise (30.5”/2500 rpm). So It’s just an erroneous TIT indication. The CHTs are great either way you choose to run it, and they never hit 400 degrees, even in the thin air. The cowling guys really did a great job.

Update: Sorry, the pics did not upload in a high enough res to be readable. Pic 1 is ROP - 224 kts TAS / 167 IAS Pic 2 is LOP - 215 kts TAS / 161 IAS

I’m the principal owner of Delta Aviation, the new Mooney dealer for the Western US. We are very active in the pre-owned long body Mooney market. I am based in Boise and have reps in SoCal, Phoenix and Denver. With your budget, you are very close to getting into an Acclaim with TKS, GFC700 and WAAS. A G1000 Bravo won’t have a GFC700 and is very unlikely to have WAAS. If you are willing to give up the G-1000 you can buy the very best of the King AP equipped Bravos (easier to do before you get spoiled - we’ve worked on Don lately and while he’s not ready to admit it yet, we know we’ve made real progress:). You’ll also have plenty of money left over for those panel upgrades, but you’ll be maintaining an older airframe and it’s possible you’ll find you don’t like the math when it comes time to sell. Considering your previous experiences with the Bravo and the Ovation, perhaps the best way I could be a resource is to arrange an opportunity for you to fly an Acclaim. An Ovation simply won’t compare to an Acclaim, but one with the 310 HP STC will likely beat a Bravo in a climb from sea level to 15K. In cruise at 15k however, the Ovation will be 10-15 knots slower than a Bravo and 30 knots slower than an Acclaim. From the mid teens up on into the flight levels, the Bravo really starts to shine. An Acclaim, simply does not acknowledge altitude. Is fast down low and climbs from sea level to FL250 in 21 minutes. Its best rate of climb occurs through 14k, due to the Scimitar’s application specific prop design which is optimized for the mid teens. The 550’s critical altitude is its service ceiling - both at 25k with 280 HP still available. You can cruise climb an Acclaim at 140-145 knots IAS and see 180 knots true airspeed as you climb through 12k or so, and over 200 knots TAS as you reach the lower flight levels, while maintaining 800-900 fpm in the climb with CHTs in the 350 area - all with no cowl flaps. The Continental 550 used in the Acclaim (and Ovation) has a modern, balanced downdraft induction system. In most of the Acclaims you’ll find the modern induction system paired with volume matched cylinders and flow matched heads. This results in EGTs peaking very close to each other, provides smooth lean of peak operation, incredible efficiencies and a 30+ degree reduction in CHTs that run in the 330 to 340 area in high speed cruise (30.5/2500). Bravos and Ovations are great, but an Acclaim is a pure animal! Let me know if I can be a resource. Mark Woods Delta Aviation M | 810.417.9950 www.deltaaviation.com Note: The pics below are of a clean Acclaim (without TKS or AC) and it was one of our faster demos . Expect a 5 knot penalty down low and 10 knots up high.