Falcon Man

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Happy New Years to all fellow Mooniacs ! 40 years of Mooney ownership: flying, hands on maintaining, upgrading and improving various aircraft, Mooneyspace has been an invaluable source of information. THANKS TO ALL !

My 1986 252 has a constant OV warning light illuminated at all times of operation. Has anyone run into this issue?

My IA and I made two plates to cover the oil cooler - one is ~ 1/3 and the other is ~ 1/2 of the surface. I believe the Mooney Weatherization Oil Cooler cover "Kit" is long gone MIA.

Three alternator failures in M20 K's - one the belt driven alternator tension bracket broke and the alternator shifted, broke wires and caused an electrical system failure - over a known airport, put gear down with hand cable system. The second one was due to an accessory case gear that sheared - third the alternator coupler failed. Current K has dual alternators!

Moonyspace has helped me work my way up to my forever 1986 252! I grew up maintaining/rebuilding motorcycles and automobiles. Then I discovered airplanes and couldn't stop wanting to work on them. As a student pilot in the early 1980's I helped the local FBO in Twin Falls, Idaho convert a Mooney from wood to metal wings. Seeing how the airframe was built, etc. I was hooked. I have rehabbed Mooney's G/E/231 and 262, and finally worked my was into my 252. You all on this forum have been an invaluable source of information and are keeping the Moony dream alive - THANK YOU!!!!!

There are a number of limitations on the RayJay turbo installation on the M20E. There is an article on the installation of that system on M20E written by Kerry McIntyre @ KNR Inc., Evanston, WY. Search his website for the list of his articles and it is in the May 2000 MAPA Log publication. Practically speaking any turbo aircraft has numerous advantages over their normally aspirated versions. I have flown routes similar to yours for 20 years as I am based at KGEG. I have utilized several Mooney models (E, G, J, and K) and found that the turbocharged K model is best suited in all aspects for the routes I fly. Feel free to PM me if you want any more additional information on your consideration. Jeff

Jeff Nichols @ Alta Avionics is a really sharp technician who can help you out. altaavionics.com.

My avionics installer is trying to find a copy of the DAC GDC31 GPSS roll steering AFMS/AFM document. It turns out the manufacturer has stopped making the unit and claims to not have that paperwork anymore. Go figure. Might anyone have a copy of this document? Jeff

Jeremy - thanks from all your Mooney brothers and sisters!

Thanks for the info. Interestingly, 20 years ago I owned a 1997 Encore and flew it from Idaho to the mid-west and east coast several times. It was measurably slower at cruise than the 1986 252 I currently fly. Perhaps due to the heaver weight with just 10 hp more. Still it is an awesome upgrade for those that like this size of a TC Mooney and who need to carry more weight. Too bad the managers at the factory couldn't see their way to produce a modernized Encore. "When if's and buts are nuts and candy, all the world will be fine and dandy"

I knew your airplane was modified. I was curious to know if the added 10 HP changed the settings much compared to a stock 252. Is 36" your max MP to achieve the 220 hp?

Ragsf15e - your SB engine is 220 Hp. Do you think the power settings in the POH differ substantially from the stock 252 210 hp engine? The max MP in the 231 stock engines were 40-42" as I recall. Max 36" required for 210 hp in the 252, so maybe we're comparing apples to oranges. I like to cruise run my stock 252 MB1 210 hp engine at 65% HP @ 2200 rpm, 28-30 " MP and slightly lean of peak FF (~ 11.5-12.5 GPH). My game spread is 0.5 GPH, the CHT's run ~ 335-350F w/ cowl closed, ~ 1500-1550 F TIT. What is the service ceiling on a 252 modified to an Encore. Stock 252 is 28K. I have never been above 23K. Jeff

Take out the seat backs and cushions, fold the seats down, assemble the crate inside the aircraft, put a section of carpet on the wing walk, for dogs > 6 months old have the owners get a sedative from their veterinarian. Use just enough that the dog can still walk. For my hunting dog I use Trazadone and Gabapentin. This combo works well and minimizes vomiting. (I am a veterinarian).

When I was flying the "C" models in the Idaho backcountry many decades ago, one of my instructors told me to know the terrain and pick a spot ahead of the departure path where I would put down if "Murphy" enters the flight. I try and follow this rule, especially. if departing an unfamiliar field. This very sad accident is a reminder for me to always follow his rule.