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I just posted my 78 J for sale It’s in the ballpark of what you are looking for if you would like to discuss. Matt

Asking $96,000 Unfortunately looking to part with my 1978 J as it’s getting to be a bit too small as the kids keep growing so we’re looking to move up to a 6 seater for the space and useful load. Mainly garmin stack GNS 430W, GTR 225, GTX345, PMA350b intercom with dual Bluetooth, original KNS80 for nav 2. Century 21 autopilot with S-Tec add on for 2 axis autopilot functionality. Shadin fuel flow meter and EDM-700 engine monitor. A3B6 motor, with two independent mags. 738 lbs useful load, 5830 airframe total time, 1810 smoh. The motor was torn down and rebuilt at 960 smoh due to a non-running prop strike and got a new crankshaft and upgrade to roller tappets. I bought the airplane in 2020 and replaced the full firewall forward hose kit, exhaust system, engine mounts, landing gear pucks, nose wheel, landing gear no back spring and the pilot inboard seat track (I also have the copilot side waiting to be installed), rebuilt the AI, and replaced both mags during the time I’ve had her. The plane has been rock solid reliable and burns less than a quart every 10 hours. Paint and interior are acceptable but not pristine. No rips or tears in the seats and the windows are like new. There is a small amount of fuel seepage in the left wing that will eventually need to be addressed, the tanks have not been resealed to my knowledge. Missing the logs pre 1988. The plane is based at KHFD and held in an LLC and I’m open to selling the whole LLC for the value of the engine reserve and remaining insurance policy if interested. 4775H prop strike repair.pdf 4775H airframe log 1.pdf

I adapted this to my needs from one posted here long ago, possibly even this thread. I don’t use the iPad for the preflight (paper doesn’t break if I drop it), so there is no walk around list in here, but it has normal, abnormal and emergency procedures. Of course check everything against your POH and change the flow to match your needs. N4775H.fmd

I absolutely love flying the Hudson and there was only one other airplane in the SFRA yesterday.

After a week and a half of delays with a title issue I was finally able to pick up 4775H from St Louis this week. Big thanks to Jeff Schnabel out of Cincinnati for the help on the reposition and insurance dual. we shook down the plane Friday night and left for CT Saturday morning. Dodged the storms over to Latrobe PA for lunch and filed IFR back to CT. With ceiling forecasts calling for a high overcast it looked easy and we might even be able to knock out the rest of the dual that night. It turned out to be hard IFR and an approach to mins to get in and we called it a day. Great work for me as an instrument student to get in the system and put some actual in the log book. Finished up today and flew the Hudson River for fun to close out the hours. Ready to start putting her to good use now.

I saw that, it sounds like a no brainer being that close, COVID notwithstanding. Thanks to all for the leads, I’ve hooked up with an instructor and am working the details to pick up the plane at the end of next week. Matt

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Thanks, I had that open in another window to start sending out emails as well. Matt

After many years lurking here and learning I am finally about to close on a 79 M20J. I’m looking for a CFI to ferry the airplane from KCPS to KHFD with me to get familiarized with the airplane and burn off the insurance dual requirement. I am looking to close and get the airplane home in the next two weeks if I can find someone to take the trip with me. It’s been great reading and learning on here, and I look forward to plenty more questions as I learn how to be an owner now. Matt