Kenfen

This is a recurring problem. I do not have input on how to re-glue the Rods. And most Mooney models do not have access to the glue interface. If your Rods have snapped off the Bowden wire (Ø.056), here's how you at least access the glue interface. 1 Remove your Belly Panel. 2. Deploy your Flaps and Trim all the way up. 3. Under the aircraft, on the other end of the inner Bowden wire, mark the wire on either side of the clamping mechanism. You may have to perform some later adjustments to calibrate your Flap/Trim Indicators, but this will allow you to align later and remain close. 4. Loosen the clamping mechanisms and push the wire into the Boden Sleeve. Don't worry if it disappears into the sleeve. You can push it down from the other end. 5. Go back to the cockpit. The Bowden cable ends will now be pushed up further ... at least enough to grab with needle nose pliers. 6. I would suggest pulling the wires largely (not completely) out and lubing them with Aeroshell 22 or the like. The trim cable is long and it's not a sealed cable. It can get quite stiff. 7. Reattach your Acrylic Rods using other members' input. I believe the factory used Permabond 910 Clear Methyl Cyanoacrylate Adhesive (used to be made by a company called Easton). METHYL Cyanoacrylate adhesive is a little more robust than plain Cyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue). Other members used epoxy. Good luck, Ken

Globe is not servicing these motors any longer. All searches turned up nothing or aftermarket fans that were not easily integrated. Here is my solution for an "Owner Produced" replacement on my 12 volt system: 1. CAD'ed up a manifold based on Bendix King KA20. Sent it to Xometry. ~$72 with shipping. 2. Ordered IP68-rated (I'll let you look that up) 2.2 Amp 12 volt Axial Box Fan from DigiKey. ~$32 with shipping. The spec sheet is available on the website. You will have to research further if you have a 28 volt system. 2223-CFM-6025BG68-1120-587-ND CFM-6025BG68-1120-587 DC AXIAL FAN, 60 MM SQUARE, 25 M 3. Ordered a cheap Fan guard from DigiKey and broke it apart to only use the plastic grid (you probably don't need this): 1053-1392-ND GRM60-45 FAN FILTER 60MM 45PPI If you are lucky, your bracket holding the original KA20 is still there. You may have to drill some new holes. If you call Xometry, perhaps you can reference up my order number and they'll print it for you. I made the wire conduit channel too small and had to do some post-boring. OR ... I'll send you the CAD model for $20 (just to cover my time).

I know this is an old thread, but I used McMaster Part number 1488N639, as a replacement seal for the Oil Cooler of a 1984 Mooney M20J, PN 620017-000: https://www.mcmaster.com/1488n639/ I could only buy in lengths of 10 feet. I can send anyone a length if they need it. Ken.

As of 8/26/2021, my question is: 1. Are new factory Mooney's still getting Landing Gear Actuators that need this Spring replaced every 1000 hours? 2. If not, what are the new improved Actuators and do they fit in the previous models? 3. If they don't fit, can they be retrofitted.

Hello. I have an 84 201J with mostly original paint. Having limited funds, I have to choose my plane refurbishing projects wisely. My paint doesn’t hold a sheen very well. Is there an easily applied coating that I could use to hold me over till repaint? Thank you.

Fellow Mooney Pilots & Owners, I am inquiring into the interest of a group of us forming a non-profit Mooney Parts Consortium. This is in response to various Service Centers suddenly going out of business and the propensity of Service Centers to double/triple/quadruple prices knowing they have the last available few parts. The goal would be to provide part orders to the Mooney Factory in sufficient quantity to make it economical for Mooney to produce a manufacturing lot. This would require an interest from a sufficient number of you for certain parts and/or tooling, along with an investment by “charter members”. Also, a small annual fee to cover internet and management expenses. I had a few parts I was already interest in purchasing: GSE 030007 MAIN GEAR RIGGING TOOL GSE 030010 NOSE GEAR SHOCK DISC COMPRESSION TOOL A10-85 NO-BACK SPRINGS REPLACEMENT KIT Please respond to this posting if interested. Ken