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The disconnect… is that at the actuator or in cabin where the engage lever is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for your time and detailed answers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Follow up questions for Vance 1) So this actuator is not included in the no back spring clutch spring inspect/replace …. Is it correct that that’s just for the later Mooney models with a Eaton? 2) Any chance the replacement actuator ( the one we both have) came with 40:1 gears back in 75or76 I timed mine up and down and it’s exactly 6 seconds to retract and about 5 seconds to deploy. No log entry for 40:1 replacement though. 3) There is no grease fitting to lube it like the procedure published for the dukes. Can it be lubed while still on the plane? If so are there published procedures to do so? 4) are your gears still original or did you have to replace them? You mentioned you follow the SB and remove it from the plane, clean out the old grease , inspect and then add grease with additive. Have you found any wear of your gears? Thanks Again!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes …Thanks to all three of you that replied especially Vance. It’s kinda late so I’ll save my follow up questions until tomorrow. Thanks Again! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I’m sorry the label on the actuator for the part number is blank too. It did not look as though it was printed and wore off. Looked like nothing was ever stamped or written there originally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It doesn’t look like either of these two. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yeah it’s strange … the log just listed the new serial number. No part number. I’ll post the log entry too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi All, I have a 75 C model. In late 75 the plane went back to Mooney for gusset to be added to the engine mount and replacement of the gear actuator. The log entry just states it was replaced and notes the new serial number of the actuator not the make. I believe there are dukes, Eaton, Mooney and plessley. Can any of you owners or mechanics identify which one I have. Thank you in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If the original issue was mixing. I would recommend the tubes with plungers. Probably too late to change your order but the tube and plungers are designed for proper mixing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The bubbles disappear as soon as suction is removed. You can rinse out all the soap and water out of the under wing fuel strainer hole. Remove the fuel strainer of course. Use a pump sprayer with water and a wet vac …rinse and clean all surfaces thoroughly and allow them to air dry before starting repairs. Soapy water test is a MUST to find the leak. My advice is don’t skip it. How many top panels did you remove? Cure time is critical- repair shops need room to get the next plane in for repairs and owners want their planes ASAP so they don’t have the luxury you do of giving it PLENTY of time to cure. Leave the top panels off a few days to allow air circulation into the tanks to dry the repairs/sealant then reinstall the inspection panels and leave the gas cap off to allow the sealant you used on the inspection panels some air. You can tape a screen over the inspection holes to keep bugs or debris from entering. After sufficient time install the wing fuel drain ( preferably a new one) and add fuel. Triple check the tank for any tools ,towels or debris before closing it up. There was a recent two person fatal in the northeast with a well known NASCAR driver. They found what was left of a shop towel in the tank had resulted in a fuel clog. A good respiratory mask appropriate for chemicals is advisable too. A box fan set up a few feet from the wing can help cure time /air circulation. That’s all I got for you… best of luck … keep us posted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sealing compound/Top Coat fuel tank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

https://web.archive.org/web/20200220152111/http://donmaxwell.com/fuel-tank-repairs-how-we-fix-them/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Blue painters tape ( yes lots of it) comes off easy so you can pull the plexiglass and move the mirror a few times. Lol no touch an goes As I like to keep the gear cycles to a minimum. I forgot to mention that a pump sprayer filled with water is great for flushing the tank with water to remove the soap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How long did you give it to cure prior to adding fuel again? The longer the better. 7 days at reasonable temps and humidity or longer is best. I would start over and do the soap test first. You want to see the EXACT spot inside the tank. Use plenty of soap and blue painters tape to secure the plexiglass and remove the tape and move the mirror around a few times and re-tape the plexiglass to find the bubbles.The leak (bubbles)you see below was not the same place as the fuel stain and dripped under the wing. The sealants used today adhere very well to most anything so perhaps you missed the spot. Please do follow up and let’s us know what you find when you go back in the tank. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A prebuy at a MSC is great advice. I think someone mentioned there is one in or near Toronto. Remember all used planes are a gamble and what works today can break tomorrow. C,E and F model prices are up however not like some other make and models such as the 172 and 182. Flight schools are buying up the decent 172 and Warriors at a steady clip and paying up big time. And many that learned in the 172 are stepping up to purchase the 182’s Covid allowed some the free time to pursue flying and fast private travel is desirable during a pandemic. However in my goofy humble opinion the driving force in this current plane market is home values along with the Dow, S&P and NASDAQ all at or near record highs. This has helped many overcome the number one obstacle to becoming an aircraft owner or even pursuing a private pilot certificate hence the supply/demand scenario with a sprinkle of inflation. If your concerned with resale value all I can say is who knows …however if the plane has been maintained you will definitely get value for your dollar.The performance is similar to a 177 RG at just about 65% -70% of the cost. I hope it all works out and your flying your own Mooney soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

75 C model-Mine is due Nov 1st -went up 8%. If it’s up again next year I’ll go liability only. I only flew just over 40 hours last year. Agent hinted that’s not enough. [emoji3525] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I bought my plane in PA. I got a bill about a month after I took delivery. I paid it (7%) and was mailed a receipt. I keep the receipt with my log books. My first plane I kept at a private airport that changed hands. The new owner wanted state and federal funding for improvements. Shortly there after all the old timers hangered there started getting inquiry letters/tax bills. I assume the state did a walk through and made note of N numbers and started researching. I recall an American Greed show on CNBC about a billionaire from NY that was destroyed. They started with evading state taxes on rare art. If your going to to do anything other than pay get an attorney’s blessing first. BTW I hate attorneys every freakin last one of them! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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I retired in 2017 as a sales manager in the Based on what’s listed and what’s sold recently (comparables)the price looks about right assuming it passes an extensive pre-buy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Nope your not off the rails!!! Your much smarter than the average bear- The short body Mooney will go fast enough to be a good travel machine and burns so little that it’s great to just go out and enjoy the local scenery too. You have a great foundation of training and will enjoy what the Mooney offers. Smart Move!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I believe they have a manufacturing facility in London Ontario. Not far from Detroit. The fellow I bought my Mooney from was a US distributor for Diamonds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Send it to specialty hose Corp in Canton OH They will duplicate one for you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the explanation. I have not leaned that aggressively however I will. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk