Q The Engineer

Guys, It looks like the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer is perpendicular to the horizontal stabilizer angle of incidence. It sure looks like it would be easier to measure the straight, leading edge of the vertical stabilizer than the angle of incidence with a travel board. I'm pretty sure a $5 angle finder on the leading edge would do it. I've checked a 3 J's in the center take off position of the trim indicator is perpendicular. It's an easy visual check rough check. FYI

There are some other differences between an LB and an MB. The MB included garrett turbo (more efficient) instead of the rayjay, different throttle and the spider tuned intake manifold (same as a cluster manifold?) in addition to what is mentioned on Wiki. The improvement in the turbo and the addition of the intercooler produced similar power at 5-6 less in Hg manifold pressure along with a significant reduction in head temperatures. If I could find the parts I'd upgrade my LB over the winter.

Adjust the cowl flaps cable to leave a .5" gap at the back of the flaps at full close.

I had to do some repair work of hangar rash on the flaps. The paint is on but I need to clean it up and rub out a couple of spots. I also replaced the decals on the doors and had some paintless dent repair completed. When it's done I'll post a few. The attached is a picture in Denton when we picked it up last Oct after getting her going again.

I didn't get to meet you Deepak Sircar but I've been privileged enough to buy your M20K from your wife. The plane is in a good place with a good dude just like you. I found that we are very much the same. I bought the plane from Melissa as a student pilot against everyone's input. You did the same. We are both engineers. I think we see the world the same. The plane is almost done and the annual is able to be signed off now. Your plane is in good hands sir, very similar hands to yours. Much love and respect my friend. We are the same, it's too bad we didn't get to meet this time. We'll meet soon. The K is with it's right person.

Thanks for sharing this info, it was very helpful. I just ordered the o rings from aircraft spruce.

I'd be interested in a Nav light switch and seat head rests if available. Thanks