Carlton Avery

I will be talking to the seller again today. This plane is being sold through an estate so it is doubtful that the seller has any specific information about the prop hub. Is there an particular hub that would be less desirable or more expensive to overhaul?

Unfortunately, the plane is from an estate sale and the family does not know any other details about its condition. I agree that the prop will need to be overhauled also.

Thank you! I agree that an overhaul is likely necessary especially considering that time that its been grounded. It makes me wonder if the fresh oil change was to hide the real condition of the engine. In addition, the weeping fuel tanks are a concern also. Although, seller admits that he did a ground run up and everything including the radios work and the tanks do not leak unless completely full.

Thank you for all of your input. I am a little more leery of the purchase than before. Currently, the seller will accept my offer of $16,500. My beliefs are now to renegotiate and submit a substantially lower offer to account for any potential surprises.

Thank you all so much for the input! I will likely buy the Mooney within the next week or so after a pre-buy inspection. Other concerning items are that the 1970 M20C's logbooks have been lost covering from 1970 to1991. AFTT & ETSN 2933, ETSMOH 1400 (1987), PTSO 1100 (1991). It was grounded in 2013 due to weeping tanks. Recent oil change, ground runup, radio checks, exercised controls, prop, mixture, flaps, trim, brakes, etc, all seem to be ok. Likely ferryable. Should I be extremely concerned about the missing logbooks and other potential issues that may or may not exist?

I have been afforded the opportunity to purchase a 1970 M20C. This aircraft has electric gear and electric flaps. I am curious to know if any pilots and/or owners are here that can provide any insight in this area. Especially, if you are aware of any potential drawbacks to owning an aircraft with electric gear as opposed to the familiar Johnson bar.